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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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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 …
See Niall Horan at the U.S. Show of Your Choice!
Niall Horan is taking his Dinner Party Live On Tour across the U.S., and you could be there in the city of your choice!
$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!
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
Taylor Swift Remembers the "Ultimate Showgirl" Dolly Parton During Historic VMA Night
Taylor Swift honored Dolly Parton while accepting Video of the Year at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, turning one of the night's biggest wins into a...
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Sabrina Carpenter Cast as Ginger Rogers in New Fred Astaire Film
Sabrina Carpenter is stepping back onto the big screen for a new film centered on legendary dancer and actor Fred Astaire. The casting announcement co...
10h ago
Madonna and Taylor Swift Rewrite the VMA Record Book in 2026
The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards added several new milestones to the ceremony's history, with Madonna and Taylor Swift leaving Los Angeles with major w...
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Olivia Rodrigo Opens Unraveled Tour With Flowers, Hits and a Dramatic Transformation
Olivia Rodrigo launched her Unraveled Tour with a sold-out opening night at PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford, Connecticut, on Sept. 25. The two-hour conc...
11h ago
KATSEYE Makes Saturday Night Live Debut With Two Wild Performances
KATSEYE brought their latest music to the Saturday Night Live stage, marking the group's first appearance as musical guests on the long-running NBC sh...
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Victoria Monét Reveals Star-Studded Frequency of Love Track List
Victoria Mont is bringing some familiar names along for her next musical chapter. Ahead of the October 2 release of Frequency of Love, the singer has ...
Sep 27, 2026
Taylor Swift Sets New Spotify Records With Patient Zero
A new Taylor Swift release is already making an impact on streaming. Just one day after The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore arrived, the project helped...
Sep 27, 2026
Olivia Rodrigo Launches Unraveled Tour With Career-Spanning Setlist
Olivia Rodrigo kicked off her 2026 Unraveled Tour in Hartford, Connecticut, on September 25, giving fans their first look at a new live show built aro...
Sep 27, 2026
