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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 …
$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!
See Ella Langley at Red Rocks!
He may be Choosin' Texas, but we're choosin' Colorado! Listen weekdays for your chance to see Ella Langley at Red Rocks Amphithetre!
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
Mariah Carey Announces 2026 UK and Malta 'Christmastime' Tour Dates
Mariah Carey is bringing her holiday show back to the UK with a new run of arena concerts this winter. In an announcement shared on September 21, the ...
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Carly Rae Jepsen Balances Motherhood, Broadway, and a New Double Album
Carly Rae Jepsen is entering a new chapter shaped by family life, creative freedom, and a wider musical palette. In a recent interview, the singer dis...
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NCT 127 Celebrates 10th Anniversary Year With Massive Sold-Out Seoul Opener
NCT 127 opened its NEO CITY: THE REDLINE tour with three sold-out concerts at Seoul's KSPO Dome from September 18 through September 20, 2026. The open...
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Taylor Swift Makes VMA History with New 'Artist Director' Award
Taylor Swift will add a new milestone to her career at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards. Organizers announced Monday that the singer-songwriter will re...
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Madonna and Charli xcx Join Forces on New Track
Madonna and Charli xcx are joining forces on Danceteria Afterhours, a new version of Madonna's Danceteria from her Confessions II era. The collaborati...
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Bob Geldof Defends Ed Sheeran While Praising Macklemore's Gaza Stance
Bob Geldof has defended Ed Sheeran amid controversy surrounding the singer's tour, while also expressing admiration for Macklemore's public support fo...
Sep 22, 2026
Famous Singers Who Auditioned for The Voice Before Finding Success
Some of today's biggest music stars once tried to earn a spot on The Voice, long before their careers took off. People highlighted several well-known ...
Sep 22, 2026
Ha*Ash Announces 2027 No Me Hablen de Amor Tour Across North America
Ha*Ash is heading back on the road in 2027 with the No Me Hablen de Amor Tour, a new North American run featuring 18 cities across the United States a...
Sep 22, 2026
