Destin Fireworks and Drone Show!
Celebrate America over Destin's East Pass-bigger, brighter, and LOUDER! It starts at 9 on the 4th of July - Destin's first drone show featuring "America 250" - THEN the biggest fireworks display on the Emerald Coast! And Z96 brings it all together. Tune toâ...
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 typ...
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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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Celebrate Live Nation's Summer of Live and Pick Your Trip!
We're partnering up with Live Nation's Summer of Live where you can get 4 lawn tickets for just $99 to let you Pick Your Trip! Enter for your chance to score 4 premium tickets to the concert of your choice!
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Eglin Federal Credit Union wants to add more fun to your summer without stretching the budget at Big Kahuna's Water & Adventure Park in Destin. Here's your chance to win a family four‑pack of tickets-turning a regular summer day into a full day of slides, waves, and family memories, all on us!
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