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CHILD FURNITURE SAFETY - Furniture manufacturers have less than a month to comply with a new federal safety rule to help prevent tip-over accidents and injuries involving kids. It’s all part of the new STUDY Act – the bipartisan law requires all manufacturers to provide anchoring kits and produce dressers that meet higher stability standards. This comes as the Consumer Product Safety Commission re...

Logan updates details of last night's National Night Out event, where Mayor Deegan and Sheriff Waters met with area residents during community walk-throughs. In addition to building community relationships, the interactions allowed Sheriff Waters to present a timeline for when additional officers will be deployed.

Alexus has additional details about yesterday's demonstration outside DCPS HQ, as area residents protest recently adopted African American curriculum standards. A local teacher resigned as a show of objection, and the controversial standards have drawn the attention and criticism of Vice President Kamala Harris, while Gov. DeSantis defends the new standards.

Logan reports on the National Night Out event last night, which saw Mayor Deegan and Sheriff T.K. Waters "hit the streets" and meet residents of the Jacksonville community.

Alexus reports on yesterday's demonstration outside DCPS headquarters, as members of the local community, including the Northside Coalition, protested recently adopted African American history curriculum standards.

In our You Decide 2024 coverage, Blair reports on how former President Trump's legal defenses are draining his PAC coffers. Between the current indictments and potential future indictments, the anticipated expense is forcing some reconsiderations and tough choices in how funds will be directed. Trump isn't the only candidate facing financial difficulties, though, as Gov. DeSantis's own campaign re...

Jared reports on the Biden cabinet campaigning in support of Bidenomics, with various cabinet members speaking at engagements in Wisconsin, Puerto Rico, and Illinois, among others. Topics will include infrastructure, high speed data access, the energy grid, and more.

Robert reports on a letter from Gov. DeSantis to Vice President Harris inviting her to visit Tallahassee to discuss the recently revised African American History curriculum standards face to face. Harris spoke against the new standards in a recent visit to Florida.

BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH (GETS REAL) - Today, lawmakers and leaders from health agencies are meeting with community leaders at the Capitol Hill to find solutions for improving maternal health outcomes for Black women. According to the CDC, Black women are three times more likely to die from a pregnancy-related cause than White women. The agency also states more than 80 percent of these deaths are pre...

Alexus reports on how a recent law prohibiting pan-handling has affected local Pop Warner Football League fundraising efforts.

You Decide 2024 coverage continues as Blair Miller looks at the upcoming RNC debate in Milwaukee, who has qualified to participate, and who is talking about skipping the event.

Jared reports on the upcoming legislative face-off between the Senate and the House over defense funding. The question is which, if any, of the litany of controversial GOP addendums proposed in the House defense bill will be incorporated into a final bill, when congress resumes session in September.

Robert reports on a new Skate Park and Artist Walk, the latest developmental addition to the Emerald Trail. Construction will happen under the Fuller Warren Bridge, adjacent to the Riverside Park, and should be completed by next summer at a development expense of $3.5 million.

Robert updates the story of a New Town shooting incident Sunday evening, where a man was found dead in his home, and a woman is now hospitalized in serious condition. JSO has not released details of the relationship (if any) between the parties, or if there is a relation between their respectively being shot.

DIABETES COSTS - About 1 in 10 people have diabetes nationwide with another 96 million adults who have prediabetes, according to the CDC. Lawmakers say the medical condition is also getting more expensive to management because of the high price of medications. The American Diabetes Association says the price of insulin has nearly tripled in the past decade, going from less than $100 for an average...

Alexus updates the story of Anthony Ball's death Saturday, following some erratic behavior including use of a firearm. A .40 firearm was recovered from the scene. Once in police custody, JFRD says Ball suffered a medical emergency, and his health declined as he was transported to the hospital, where he was later declared dead. No word yet as to what caused the erratic behavior or the rapid decline...

Alexus reports on the death of a man Saturday after being taken into JSO custody. Officers were called on reports that Anthony Ball was walking around a Mandarin neighborhood acting erratic, threatening neighbors, and firing a weapon in the air. He slumped over in the police car shortly after he was taken into custody, and his health declined during transport to the hospital where he was declared...

Robert reports on a Sunday evening shooting in the New Town neighborhood, that left a man dead and a woman in serious condition.

Robert reports on jury selection scheduled to start today, as former school custodian Wayne Williams faces charges of kidnapping and sexually abusing a child.

In our You Decide 2024 coverage, Samantha Manning has the latest on court challenges facing former President Donald Trump, as additional charges have been introduced in the classified documents case.

While impeachment has been a common talking point among Republicans since the start of the Biden administration, the recent investigations into Hunter Biden have spurred interest with Speaker McCarthy and may lead to action when the House resumes session in September.

Ben Becker has this week's Original Restaurant Report... with the good, the bad, and the ugly truths about local eateries. Hear the full report on CBS47 & FOX30 Action News Jax tonight at 5:45pm!

Logan reports on Spencer Pearson's upcoming court appearance today on charges of attempted murder, following an incident outside of a Ponte Vedra restaurant that left a teen paralyzed, and both her mother and a bystander injured.

Alexus reports on new police districting taking effect today, as Sheriff T.K. Waters revises officer deployment around Duval County. The new policing districts are part of the sheriff's plan to improve Jacksonville safety. That plan also involves recruiting additional officers and working with the city to raise officer base pay relative to other Florida counties.

EXTREME HEAT COSTS - More than 85 percent of the country is going to experience temperatures above 90 degrees over the next week. In some places like Washington DC, the National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for the area with expected heat index up to 110! These hot temperatures are not only uncomfortable but they’re also costly. A recent study by the Center for American Pro...