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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...
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Summer may be winding down, but there's still time for one more unforgettable splash. Celebrate the season with our End of Summer Splash Giveaway for your chance to win $2,000 cash.
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Looking for the perfect excuse to get out and enjoy the Emerald Coast? Cumulus Media and Eglin Federal Credit Union want to send you to The Shack in Fort Walton Beach with a $250 gift card! Enjoy fresh seafood, waterfront views, and one of the area's favorite casual hangouts on Miracle Strip Parkway. Whether it's date …
Music News
Justin Bieber and Nicki Minaj's Beauty and a Beat Finds New Global Success
More than a decade after its original release, Justin Bieber and Nicki Minaj's Beauty and a Beat is enjoying a major second life around the world. The...
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Courtney Love Praises Slayyyter After Her Cover of Hole's Violet
Courtney Love has offered high praise for Slayyyter after the pop artist performed a cover of Hole's 1994 song Violet during a recent live session. Fo...
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Springsteen, Stewart and More Join Stand Up for Heroes 2026
Stand Up for Heroes will celebrate its 20th anniversary this fall with a mix of music, comedy and support for the military community. Organizers annou...
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'I Will Always Treasure It': Beyoncé Remembers Dolly Parton
Beyonc paid tribute to Dolly Parton with a personal message celebrating the country music icon's artistry, humor, generosity and lasting influence. In...
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Sabrina Carpenter Remembers Dolly Parton and Their Special Musical Connection
Sabrina Carpenter is remembering Dolly Parton with a personal tribute centered on the time they spent together and the music they shared. In a message...
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KPop Demon Hunters Closes In on a Major Soundtrack Chart Record
KPop Demon Hunters is getting closer to one of the biggest records on Billboard's Top Soundtracks chart. The animated film's soundtrack has now spent ...
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Taylor Swift Celebrates Dolly Parton's Lasting Influence on Music
Taylor Swift is celebrating Dolly Parton and the lasting mark she has made on music, songwriting and generations of performers. In a tribute shared as...
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'She Made Our World Better': PM Anthony Albanese Honors Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton's deep connection with her Australian fans included a memorable chapter involving Anthony Albanese, which the Prime Minister warmly recal...
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