WRXK-FM (96.1

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with studios in

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and licensed to Bonita Springs, Florida, broadcasting to the Fort Myers-Naples-Marco Island area. WRXK-FM airs a rock format branded as "96 K-Rock" under Program Director Chris DeLozier. 96 K-Rock began in 1986. They first aired mainstream rock then changed their music format to active rock. It mixes hard rock, metal and classic rock. 96 K-Rock airs The House of Hair hosted by Dee Snider, lead singer of

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. 96 K-Rock also airs

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football. On February 13, 2012, WRXK-FM changed their format to hot talk, branded as "96 K-Rock, Talk That Rocks", but returned to rock on June 17, 2013, in preparation for sister station 99X's flip to

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programming on June 20.Beasley Announces Multiple Format Changes At SW Florida Cluster
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, whose morning show had aired on WRXK-FM. A new morning show based out of sister station

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in Detroit and syndicated to Boston and other markets, "Dave and Chuck the Freak", replaced his show.

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External links

WRXK-FM official website
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