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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!
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 Expands The Life of a Showgirl With Four New Songs
Taylor Swift has expanded The Life of a Showgirl with a new encore edition featuring four additional songs. The release was announced as a continuatio...
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Britney Spears' Son Jayden James Opens Up About Music and Finding His Own Path
Jayden James is carving out a creative identity of his own, with music becoming one of the most important parts of his life. In a recent interview, th...
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How ADÉLA Turned a Song Named "Nicole Kidman" Into Her Breakout Hit
ADLA is building fresh momentum with Nicole Kidman, a track from her debut album PRIMA that is quickly becoming one of her biggest songs to date. Bill...
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Dakota Johnson Opens Up About Working With Taylor Swift on Patient Zero
Dakota Johnson is sharing a glimpse into what it was like to work with longtime friend Taylor Swift on the music video for Patient Zero. During a rece...
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Lenny Kravitz Spotted Grooving to Harry Styles Concert in New York
Lenny Kravitz was spotted enjoying Harry Styles' concert at Madison Square Garden in New York alongside his daughter, Zo Kravitz. During the September...
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Joe Jonas Recalls Frightening Boating Accident in Italy
Joe Jonas is opening up about a frightening boating accident that happened during a trip to Portofino, Italy. During a recent interview, the singer sa...
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Taylor Swift, Tinashe, Madonna and More Lead This Week's New Music Releases
A fresh wave of major releases arrived this Friday, with Taylor Swift, Tinashe, Madonna, Charli xcx and several other artists adding new music to the ...
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Harry Styles' As It Was Video Reaches 1 Billion Views on YouTube
More than four years after its release, As It Was is still drawing a huge audience. Harry Styles' music video for the 2022 hit has now passed 1 billio...
Sep 25, 2026
