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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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🌊 End of Summer Splash Giveaway - Make a Big Splash Before Summer Ends! ☀️
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 $2,00…
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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 …
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Enter for your chance to be one of FIVE to win $1,000 for a Back to School Shopping Spree!
Live Local. Win BIG in July!
This summer, Eglin Federal Credit Union wants to put you in the driver's seat... for your next adventure! It's time for a Summer Road Trip and here's your chance to win a Holmes Auto Repair gift card, helping keep your vehicle road-trip ready all summer long. Whether you're planning a family reunion, a weekend escape, …
Music News
Olivia Rodrigo and Yungblud Join Smashing Pumpkins for Surprise Lollapalooza Set
The Smashing Pumpkins brought several surprise guests into their Lollapalooza headline set on Friday, July 31, giving the Chicago crowd a performance ...
12h ago
Karol G Announces New Album No Me Arrepiento de Sentir Tanto
Karol G has announced a new album, No Me Arrepiento de Sentir Tanto, set for release on August 7, 2026. The singer revealed the project during her con...
12h ago
Charli XCX and Lorde Deliver Surprise "Girl, So Confusing" Duet at Lollapalooza
Charli XCX and Lorde brought Girl, So Confusing back to the stage during Lorde's headlining performance at Lollapalooza in Chicago. The surprise reuni...
12h ago
Madonna's Love Sensation Reaches No. 1 on Dance Airplay Chart
Madonna has added another chart leader to her catalog as Love Sensation rises to No. 1 on the Dance Airplay chart. Billboard's latest chart update con...
12h ago
Sam Fender & Olivia Dean "Rein Me In" UK Chart Record: 19 Weeks at No. 1
Sam Fender and Olivia Dean have set a new UK singles chart record with Rein Me In. The latest chart results confirm that the duet has now spent 19 non...
12h ago
5 Seconds of Summer Surprise Lollapalooza With Sombr Collaboration and Katy Perry Cover
5 Seconds of Summer delivered two unexpected moments during the opening day of Lollapalooza in Chicago on July 30. During Sombr's set, the Australian ...
12h ago
Lil Uzi Vert Marks Birthday With Surprise Eight-Track EP
Lil Uzi Vert celebrated their 31st birthday with the unexpected release of Maverick "Almost Forever," an eight-track EP that arrived on July 31. The r...
Aug 01, 2026
Billie Eilish Concert Film Sets Paramount+ Streaming Date
Billie Eilish is bringing her latest concert film to streaming after its theatrical run. A new announcement confirms that Billie Eilish: Hit Me Hard a...
Aug 01, 2026
