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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 …
Live Local- Win BIG in "Golftober"!
Cooler mornings, sunny afternoons, and perfect golf weather... that's what Golftober is all about! This month, Eglin Federal Credit Union is giving one lucky winner a $250 gift card to Emerald Bay Golf Club. Grab your clubs, call your golf buddies, and get ready for more time on the fairways. Enter now for your chance …
Haunted Cash Giveaway! (Partner Promotion)
October is here, the leaves are changing, and spooky season is officially underway! Get into the Halloween spirit with our Haunted Cash Giveaway for your chance to win $2,000 cash.
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!
Music News
Lakers Forward Ziaire Williams Proposes During Bruno Mars Concert
Los Angeles Lakers forward Ziaire Williams turned a Bruno Mars concert into a major personal milestone when he proposed to his longtime girlfriend, mo...
14h ago
KATSEYE, Joji and Noah Kahan Join Record Store Day Black Friday 2026 Lineup
Record Store Day has unveiled its Black Friday 2026 lineup, with more than 150 special releases headed to participating independent record stores on N...
14h ago
Taylor Swift Moves Closer to The Beatles' Hot 100 Record With 16th No. 1
Taylor Swift has added another major chart achievement to her career. Patient Zero has reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, giving Swift her 16th c...
15h ago
Hayley Williams and Zedd Reunite for Stay the Night at Hollywood Bowl
Hayley Williams brought an unexpected reunion to the Hollywood Bowl on Oct. 5, welcoming Zedd onstage during the encore for a performance of Stay the ...
15h ago
BTS Brings Childhood Picnic Games Back in New Run BTS! Episode
BTS is bringing a playful dose of nostalgia to the latest episode of Run BTS!, with all seven members spending time together during a picnic in a Toro...
15h ago
Kacey Musgraves Teams With Intocable for Spanish Version of Uncertain, TX
Kacey Musgraves has released a Spanish-language version of Uncertain, TX, teaming with Texas norteo and Tejano group Intocable for the new recording. ...
15h ago
RAYE Answers One-Hit Wonder Criticism With Three Billion-Stream Songs
RAYE had a simple response after an online commenter called her a one-hit wonder: she showed the numbers. As Billboard highlighted, the British singer...
Oct 7, 2026
Lola Young Sets 2027 North American Tour With 17 Headlining Dates
Lola Young is heading back on the road in 2027 with a new North American headlining tour. The newly announced Everything Begins tour will include 17 d...
Oct 7, 2026
