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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...
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!
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.
Music News
Victoria Monét Reveals Star-Studded Frequency of Love Track List
Victoria Mont is bringing some familiar names along for her next musical chapter. Ahead of the October 2 release of Frequency of Love, the singer has ...
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Taylor Swift Sets New Spotify Records With Patient Zero
A new Taylor Swift release is already making an impact on streaming. Just one day after The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore arrived, the project helped...
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Olivia Rodrigo Launches Unraveled Tour With Career-Spanning Setlist
Olivia Rodrigo kicked off her 2026 Unraveled Tour in Hartford, Connecticut, on September 25, giving fans their first look at a new live show built aro...
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Kylie Minogue Turns AFL Grand Final Into a Melbourne Homecoming
Kylie Minogue brought decades of pop hits to the Melbourne Cricket Ground with a high-energy performance ahead of the 2026 AFL Grand Final. During the...
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SZA Joins New Jersey Hall of Fame With Hometown Honor
SZA has added a hometown honor to a career already filled with major music achievements. During the New Jersey Hall of Fame's 18th annual induction ce...
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Taylor Swift Expands The Life of a Showgirl With Four New Songs
Taylor Swift has expanded The Life of a Showgirl with a new encore edition featuring four additional songs. The release was announced as a continuatio...
Sep 26, 2026
Britney Spears' Son Jayden James Opens Up About Music and Finding His Own Path
Jayden James is carving out a creative identity of his own, with music becoming one of the most important parts of his life. In a recent interview, th...
Sep 26, 2026
How ADÉLA Turned a Song Named "Nicole Kidman" Into Her Breakout Hit
ADLA is building fresh momentum with Nicole Kidman, a track from her debut album PRIMA that is quickly becoming one of her biggest songs to date. Bill...
Sep 26, 2026
