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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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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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See Ella Langley at Red Rocks!
Forget Texas, we're choosin' Colorado! Listen weekdays for your chance to see Ella Langley at Red Rocks Amphithetre!
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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.
Live Local and Win BIG!
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
Benny Blanco Says Kindness Helped Him Win Over Selena Gomez
Benny Blanco says there was no complicated strategy behind winning Selena Gomez's heart. For him, the key was much simpler: paying attention and treat...
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Mark Lee Opens a New Solo Chapter With My Friend
Mark Lee has released My Friend, a new solo single that marks the beginning of a fresh phase in his music career. Released on September 10, 2026, the ...
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Taylor Swift Makes Surprise Emmy Cameo in Law & Order: SVU Sketch
Taylor Swift made a surprise appearance during the 2026 Emmy Awards, joining a Law & Order: SVU-themed comedy sketch featuring Mariska Hargitay an...
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Charli xcx Brings Music, Fashion, Film Tour to Brooklyn With Career-Spanning Set
Charli xcx brought her Music, Fashion, Film Tour to Brooklyn's Barclays Center on Monday, September 14, delivering a wide-ranging performance built ar...
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Noah Kahan Performs Bridge Over Troubled Water During Emmys In Memoriam Tribute
Noah Kahan delivered a reflective performance during the In Memoriam segment at the 2026 Primetime Emmy Awards, singing Simon & Garfunkel's Bridge...
Sep 15, 2026
Justin and Hailey Bieber Celebrate Eight Years of Marriage
Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber marked their eighth wedding anniversary with a quiet celebration centered on their relationship and the life they have...
Sep 15, 2026
Charli xcx Explains Why Her 2027 European Tour Has Just Six Dates
Charli xcx has addressed questions about why her 2027 UK and European tour includes only six shows. In a recent social media response, the singer expl...
Sep 15, 2026
Ariana Grande Ends Eternal Sunshine Tour with Unexpected Elevator Mishap
Ariana Grande had an unexpected ending to her Eternal Sunshine Tour after getting stuck in an elevator following the final show in London. In a social...
Sep 14, 2026
