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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...
Be In The Know!
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...
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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 …
Veterans Day Thank You!
This Veterans Day, we're giving 5 national winners the chance to win $1,000 each! Tell us about the veteran in your life for a chance to give them a THANK YOU for their service!
See Olivia Rodrigo in Los Angeles!
Ready to unravel your next adventure? Listen weekdays for your chance to see Olivia Rodrigo in Los Angeles!
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.
Music News
Charli XCX Cancels Arizona Concert After Losing Her Voice
Charli XCX has canceled her scheduled October 21 concert at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona, after losing her voice while battling an illnes...
33m ago
Lil Baby Details New Album Fresh Featuring Young Thug, Future, and Pharrell
Lil Baby is preparing to release his new album, Fresh, on November 6, 2026, bringing together several familiar names from Atlanta's hip-hop scene. The...
34m ago
LISA Partners With PlayStation to Preview New Track "Tarantino"
BLACKPINK star LISA is combining music and gaming in a new PlayStation commercial featuring an extended preview of her upcoming song, "Tarantino." The...
34m ago
K/DA Returns After Six Years With New Music and Two New Singers Replacing Madison Beer and Jaira Burns
Virtual K-pop group K/DA is back with new music after a six-year break, but two familiar voices are missing from the lineup. Riot Games released the g...
38m ago
Cardi B Brings Her Biggest Hits to NPR's Tiny Desk Concert
Cardi B brought her music to a more intimate setting with her first NPR Tiny Desk Concert, released on October 19, 2026. The Grammy-winning rapper per...
Oct 21, 2026
Ariana Grande Pays Heartfelt Tribute to Her Dog Coco Following Her Passing
Ariana Grande is mourning the loss of her longtime companion, Coco, a dog who had been part of her life for more than 17 years. The singer shared the ...
Oct 21, 2026
KATSEYE's Lineup Changes: Sophia's Return Confirmed as Manon's Hiatus Continues
KATSEYE is moving forward with four active members as the international girl group navigates two extended breaks from its original six-member lineup. ...
Oct 21, 2026
Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas' Matches Mariah Carey's 26-Week Streaming Record
Country music continues to hold a strong presence on the streaming charts, with Ella Langley's Choosin' Texas maintaining its position among the most-...
Oct 21, 2026
