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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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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.
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Win a $1,000 Shopping Spree courtesy of Columbia Records!
To celebrate his new hit single, Earrings, Malcolm Todd is hooking one winner up with a $1,000 back to school shopping spree! Enter for your chance to win!
Labor Day Giveaway!
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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
How 'Rein Me In' Climbed to a Historic 19 Weeks at No. 1 on the UK Charts
Sam Fender and Olivia Dean have made UK chart history with Rein Me In, setting a new record for the most weeks spent at No. 1 on the Official UK Singl...
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Dua Lipa Shares New Studio Photos as Fourth Album Speculation Grows
Dua Lipa is spending time back in the recording studio, offering fans a fresh look at what could be the early stages of her next musical chapter. In a...
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Six Workers Injured During Load-Out After Ed Sheeran Concert in Detroit
Six workers were injured during the load-out process following Ed Sheeran's concert at Ford Field in Detroit on August 29, 2026. Stadium officials sai...
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KPop Demon Hunters Climbs Among the Longest-Running No. 1 Soundtracks
KPop Demon Hunters has become one of the most successful titles in the history of the Top Soundtracks chart, extending its run at No. 1 to 54 weeks. B...
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Olivia Rodrigo and Zara Larsson Celebrate Women-Led Daisy Chain Fields Festival
Zara Larsson shared warm words for Olivia Rodrigo after the first Daisy Chain Fields festival in Irvine, California, highlighting both her talent and ...
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Ariana Grande Gives Thank U, Next a Romantic Lyric Change in London
Ariana Grande gave Thank U, Next another personal update during the final show of her Eternal Sunshine Tour in London on September 1. During the perfo...
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George Michael's Faith Tour Concert Film Gets First Official Trailer
A newly released trailer is offering fans a first look at George Michael: The Faith Tour, a restored concert film built from previously unseen footage...
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Ariana Grande Swaps Signature Heels for Comfortable Footwear Due to Foot Injury
Ariana Grande completed her Eternal Sunshine Tour in London after dealing with a painful cut on her foot during the final stretch of shows. In an Inst...
Sep 02, 2026
