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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!
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!
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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
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...
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KATSEYE's Lara Raj Shares Sweet Camila Cabello Selfie
KATSEYE member Lara Raj shared a new selfie with Camila Cabello, giving fans a glimpse at the warm connection between the two singers. In the Instagra...
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KPop Demon Hunters Closes In on a Major Soundtrack Chart Record
KPop Demon Hunters is getting close to one of the longest-running records on the Top Soundtracks chart. The soundtrack has now spent 61 weeks at No. 1...
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Tones And I Drops Out of 2026 NRL Grand Final Pre-Show
Tones And I will not perform during the pre-show entertainment at the 2026 NRL Grand Final in Sydney after plans for the appearance failed to come tog...
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ADÉLA Got Nicole Kidman's Blessing Before Releasing Her Name-Inspired Song
ADLA made sure Nicole Kidman was comfortable with her name appearing in a song before moving ahead with the release. The pop singer explained in a rec...
Sep 24, 2026
Sombr Pushes Back on Nepo Baby Claims as His Music Career Takes Off
Sombr is addressing online claims that family connections played a role in his rise as an artist. In a recent interview, the 21-year-old singer-songwr...
Sep 24, 2026
Niall Horan Honors Liam Payne With Voice Recording During Tour Opener
Niall Horan included a tribute to Liam Payne during the opening night of his Dinner Party Live on Tour in Birmingham, England, on September 22. Footag...
Sep 24, 2026
Calvin Harris Sets Guinness World Record With Massive São Paulo DJ Set
Calvin Harris has earned a Guinness World Records title after performing a DJ set for an estimated 1.6 million people in So Paulo, Brazil. The record ...
Sep 24, 2026
