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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 …
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
Victoria Beckham Steps Back Into the Recording Studio With Son Cruz
Victoria Beckham has returned to familiar territory, stepping behind a microphone during a recording session with her son Cruz Beckham. The studio mom...
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KPop Demon Hunters Ties Moana for a Major Soundtrack Chart Record
A soundtrack tied to one of animation's recent hits has joined an exclusive piece of chart history. KPop Demon Hunters has now matched Moana for the l...
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Cardi B Celebrates VMAs Win With Kehlani After Missing Ceremony
Cardi B and Kehlani have another major award to celebrate after their collaboration Safe won Best Hip-Hop at the MTV Video Music Awards. Neither artis...
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Drake Sets Streaming Release for Unreleased FOMO Songs
Drake is bringing more of his unreleased music to streaming platforms, giving fans access to songs previously heard through his FOMO short film. Durin...
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Ella Langley Makes Hot 100 History With Record-Breaking Choosin' Texas Run
Ella Langley has reached a major chart milestone with Choosin' Texas, which has now spent 23 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The latest chart...
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Troye Sivan Opens Up About the Women Who Inspired His New Album
Troye Sivan is putting friendship, connection, and the women in his life at the center of his next musical chapter. During a recent conversation with ...
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Lauren Jauregui Names Snoop Dogg, Rihanna and Wiz Khalifa for Her Dream Smoking Circle
Lauren Jauregui already knows exactly who she would invite to her ultimate celebrity smoking circle. During a conversation at the 2026 MTV VMAs, the f...
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Amelia Dimoldenberg Targets Ed Sheeran in SNL UK Monologue Amid Tour Controversy
Amelia Dimoldenberg brought Ed Sheeran into the spotlight during her first turn hosting Saturday Night Live UK, using her opening monologue to make a ...
Sep 29, 2026
