WZZS
Encyclopedia
WZZS is a 6,000-Watt FM radio station
, located in the Florida Heartland
. The station is licensed to the city of Zolfo Springs, in rural Hardee County. Its coverage area includes Hardee
, DeSoto
and Highlands
Counties; serving the communities of Wauchula
, Zolfo Springs
, Arcadia
, Sebring
, Avon Park
and Lake Placid
. Its studio facilities are located nine miles (14 km) south of Zolfo Springs and nine miles (14 km) north of Arcadia on US Highway 17.
Since July 2005, listeners have known the station as 106.9 The Bull featuring a blend of today's best new country and all time favorites.
As of July 2009, the on-air lineup included:
The station also features the following syndicated programs:
News Programs:
During the winter season Canadian Residents vacationing in Florida can tune in 106.9 The Bull for Canada Calling Mon-Sat at 10a with Prior Smith. Canada Calling has aired on 106.9 The Bull since owned by Heartland Broadcasting Corporation 1996.
Radio station
Radio broadcasting is a one-way wireless transmission over radio waves intended to reach a wide audience. Stations can be linked in radio networks to broadcast a common radio format, either in broadcast syndication or simulcast or both...
, located in the Florida Heartland
Florida Heartland
The Florida Heartland is a region of Florida located to the north and west of Lake Okeechobee, composed of six inland, non-metropolitan counties — DeSoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, and Okeechobee. In 2000, The US Census Bureau recorded the population of the region at 229,509...
. The station is licensed to the city of Zolfo Springs, in rural Hardee County. Its coverage area includes Hardee
Hardee County, Florida
Hardee County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of 2000, the population was 26,938. The U.S. Census Bureau 2005 estimate for the county is 28,286 . Its county seat is Wauchula, Florida. The county comprises the Wauchula, Florida, Micropolitan Statistical Area.- History :It...
, DeSoto
DeSoto County, Florida
DeSoto County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of 2000, the population was 32,209. The U.S. Census Bureau 2005 estimate for the county is 35,406 . Its county seat is Arcadia, Florida. The county comprises the Arcadia, Florida Micropolitan Statistical Area.- History :DeSoto...
and Highlands
Highlands County, Florida
Highlands County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. The U.S. Census Bureau 2006 estimate for the population was 97,346. Its county seat is Sebring, Florida. The county comprises the Sebring, Florida, Micropolitan Statistical Area.- History :...
Counties; serving the communities of Wauchula
Wauchula, Florida
Wauchula is a city located in Hardee County, Florida, United States, and had a population of 4,368 at the 2000 census. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2004 estimates, the city had a population of 4,441.It is the county seat of Hardee County...
, Zolfo Springs
Zolfo Springs, Florida
Zolfo Springs is a town in Hardee County, Florida, United States. The population was 1,641 at the 2000 census. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2004 estimates, the town had a population of 1,659.-Geography:...
, Arcadia
Arcadia, Florida
Arcadia is a city in DeSoto County, Florida, United States. The population was 6,604 as of the 2000 census. According to the U.S Census estimates of 2005, the city grew to 7,151. It is the county seat of DeSoto County; it is also DeSoto County's only incorporated community. On October 27, 2009,...
, Sebring
Sebring, Florida
Sebring is a city in Highlands County, Florida, United States, nicknamed "The City on the Circle", in reference to Circle Drive, the center of the Sebring Downtown Historic District...
, Avon Park
Avon Park, Florida
Avon Park is a city in Highlands County, Florida, United States. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the city's population in 2009 at 8,824. It is the oldest city in Highlands County, and was named after Stratford-upon-Avon, England.-History:...
and Lake Placid
Lake Placid, Florida
Lake Placid is a town in Highlands County, Florida, United States. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the town's population as 1,878 on 1 July 2007...
. Its studio facilities are located nine miles (14 km) south of Zolfo Springs and nine miles (14 km) north of Arcadia on US Highway 17.
Since July 2005, listeners have known the station as 106.9 The Bull featuring a blend of today's best new country and all time favorites.
As of July 2009, the on-air lineup included:
- The Morning Bull w/ Bubba James
- Middays w/ Carolyn K
- Afternoon Ride w/ Gentry Thomas
- Country Nights w/ Amy Ryan
- Sat & Sun w/ Mikey Mike
- Weekend Bull w/ Chris David
- Griff
The station also features the following syndicated programs:
- Retro Country USA w/ Ken Cooper - Saturday
- Thunder Road w/ Steve Mitchell - Saturday
- 25 Years of Hits w/ Craig "Catfish" Hunter
- The Road w/ Charlie Cook - Saturday
- Cowboy Corner w/ Red Stegall - Sunday
- American Country Countdown w/Kix Brooks Sunday
News Programs:
- SouthEast AgNet News M-F
- Local News during the Morning Bull
- FNN State News during the Morning Bull
- FNN Sports during the Morning Bull
- FNN State News
- Nascar News 5pm Hour during the Afternoon Ride
During the winter season Canadian Residents vacationing in Florida can tune in 106.9 The Bull for Canada Calling Mon-Sat at 10a with Prior Smith. Canada Calling has aired on 106.9 The Bull since owned by Heartland Broadcasting Corporation 1996.