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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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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 …
See Olivia Rodrigo in Los Angeles!
Ready to unravel your next adventure? Listen weekdays for your chance to see Olivia Rodrigo in Los Angeles!
Live Local- Win BIG in "Golftober"!
Cooler mornings, sunny afternoons, and perfect golf weather... that's what Golftober is all about! This month, Eglin Federal Credit Union is giving one lucky winner a $250 gift card to Emerald Bay Golf Club. Grab your clubs, call your golf buddies, and get ready for more time on the fairways. Enter now for your chance …
Haunted Cash Giveaway! (Partner Promotion)
October is here, the leaves are changing, and spooky season is officially underway! Get into the Halloween spirit with our Haunted Cash Giveaway for your chance to win $2,000 cash.
Music News
Cardi B Brings Her Biggest Hits to NPR's Tiny Desk Concert
Cardi B brought her music to a more intimate setting with her first NPR Tiny Desk Concert, released on October 19, 2026. The Grammy-winning rapper per...
14h ago
Ariana Grande Pays Heartfelt Tribute to Her Dog Coco Following Her Passing
Ariana Grande is mourning the loss of her longtime companion, Coco, a dog who had been part of her life for more than 17 years. The singer shared the ...
14h ago
KATSEYE's Lineup Changes: Sophia's Return Confirmed as Manon's Hiatus Continues
KATSEYE is moving forward with four active members as the international girl group navigates two extended breaks from its original six-member lineup. ...
14h ago
Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas' Matches Mariah Carey's 26-Week Streaming Record
Country music continues to hold a strong presence on the streaming charts, with Ella Langley's Choosin' Texas maintaining its position among the most-...
15h ago
Usher and Chris Brown Bring Out Major Surprise Guests on Their R&B Tour
Usher and Chris Brown have turned their 2026 R&B Tour into a gathering of major music stars, with surprise appearances adding something different ...
15h ago
MUNA Unharmed After Tour Bus Catches Fire in California
A tour bus carrying members of indie-pop band MUNA caught fire on Interstate 5 in Burbank, California, on Monday, October 19, 2026. Everyone on board ...
15h ago
Pitch Music & Arts Festival Announces 2027 Lineup for 10th Anniversary
Australia's Pitch Music & Arts Festival is preparing to celebrate its 10th anniversary with a lineup of international and Australian electronic mu...
15h ago
Selena Gomez Opens Up About How Nicotine Vaping Changed Her Voice and Her Struggle to Quit
Selena Gomez is speaking openly about her experience with nicotine vaping, revealing that she believes the habit has affected her voice and has been d...
Oct 20, 2026
