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Rip Current Safety Information
Always check the swim flags at your local beach and follow the safety guidelines below. *Entering the Gulf during double red flag conditions can result in a $500 fine and criminal charges. Rip currents are powerful, channeled currents of water flowing away from shore. They t...
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Keep up on the latest information about the Brooks Bridge construction and related projects through our media partner, GetTheCoast.com. Click here for the latest details.
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We're making it even easier for you to stay connected to Z96 wherever you go! We're always on your radio and you can also stream the #1 Hit Music Station through your computer, smartphone, tablet, and your smart speaker. RADIO If you are in or near the Fort Walton Beach-Dest...
Contests
The 29th Annual Z-96 Birthday Bash
Get ready for Z-Bash #29... because this year's party is loaded with FUN! Join us October 24th at The Gab Spot in Fort Walton Beach for a night of free arcade play, free bowling, great food, drinks, games, music, and chances to win some seriously awesome prizes! We'll be giving away a $1,000 gift certificate from Joey …
$1,000 Fall Fund!
It's the most wonderful time of the year! No, not Christmas, FALL! And we're picking FIVE winners to each take home $1,000 bucks!
See Ella Langley at Red Rocks!
He may be Choosin' Texas, but we're choosin' Colorado! Listen weekdays for your chance to see Ella Langley at Red Rocks Amphithetre!
Win an All-Inclusive Trip for Four to Dreams Resorts in Mexico!
Dreaming of a luxury tropical vacation for your family? Enter for your chance to win a 4-day, 3-night all-inclusive trip for four to your choice of 16 Dreams Resorts throughout Mexico!
Live Local. Win BIG in September!
Whether you're cheering from the couch, the backyard, or the tailgate lot, Eglin Federal Credit Union wants to help feed the party! Live Local. Win Big! with Eglin Federal Credit Union. Enter for your chance to win a $250 gift card to Lost Pizza of Fort Walton Beach. That's serious game-day food.
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Back to Routine Rewards Giveaway! (Partner Promotion)
🍎 Back to Routine Rewards - Start September With a Win! 📚
Summer is winding down, routines are kicking back in, and September is the perfect time for a fresh start. Celebrate the return to everyday life with our Back to Routine Rewards Giveaway for your chance to win $2,000 cash.
Music News
Bob Geldof Defends Ed Sheeran While Praising Macklemore's Gaza Stance
Bob Geldof has defended Ed Sheeran amid controversy surrounding the singer's tour, while also expressing admiration for Macklemore's public support fo...
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Famous Singers Who Auditioned for The Voice Before Finding Success
Some of today's biggest music stars once tried to earn a spot on The Voice, long before their careers took off. People highlighted several well-known ...
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Ha*Ash Announces 2027 No Me Hablen de Amor Tour Across North America
Ha*Ash is heading back on the road in 2027 with the No Me Hablen de Amor Tour, a new North American run featuring 18 cities across the United States a...
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Nicki Minaj Stands by Her Public Support for Donald Trump
Nicki Minaj is making it clear that criticism has not changed her public support for President Donald Trump. During a televised interview on Friday, t...
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aespa Launches U.S. Leg of SYNK : COMPLæXITY Tour With Expansive New York Show
aespa opened the U.S. leg of the SYNK : COMPLXITY World Tour at UBS Arena in New York on September 18, giving fans a 23-song set built around the grou...
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The Weeknd Debuts Anime-Sampling Song Tokyo in Japan
The Weeknd introduced an unreleased song called Tokyo during his September 19 concert at Belluna Dome in Saitama, Japan, giving fans a new track with ...
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John Farnham Celebrated by Celine Dion, Chris Martin and Keith Urban
John Farnham's music took center stage in Melbourne as a large group of artists gathered to celebrate the Australian singer's career and influence. Th...
15h ago
Taylor Swift Celebrates Travis Kelce Touchdown With a Wedding Ring Gesture
Taylor Swift had an enthusiastic reaction when Travis Kelce scored his first touchdown of the 2026 NFL season during the Kansas City Chiefs' game agai...
Sep 21, 2026
