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YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Secret Service resources are in the spotlight again after another alleged assassination attempt on former President Trump was thwarted over the weekend.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as the Secret Service is in the spotlight again after another alleged assassination attempt on former President Trump over the weekend. This time, there are considerations for how to increase security personnel allocations and what resources that would entail, as election day draws closer.

PARTIALLY AUTOMATED CARS - Drivers are more likely to multitask when using partially automated systems, according to NEW research from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The report found drivers are more likely to check their phones, eat or do other activities. Nicole D’Antonio spoke to the researchers behind the study. She joins us live in Washington with details.

Brian joins JMN with thoughts on the latest alleged Trump assassination attempt, and the criticism of campaign rhetoric as a contributing factor. Hear more on the Brian Kilmeade Show 10a-noon!

NFL and University of Florida hall of famer Emmitt Smith joins JMN to promote the READY TO RESCUE campaign, raising awareness for opioid abuse and the availability and use of Narcan to intercede in the event of overdose. Visit READYTORESCUE.COM or NARCAN.COM for more information.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Kirstin reports on the possibility of future of presidential debates in this election cycle, and where the campaigns are headed this weekend. It's 53 days until the election!

Meteorologist Garrett Bedenbaugh shares this weekend's detailed weather forecast, including when (or if?) you can get that yard work done between showers, and how the weather might impact the Jaguars home opener vs. the Browns.

This week's First Responder spotlight features Deputy Mitchell Spencer of the Nassau County Sheriff's Office.

Easy 102.9's Toni Foxx takes a tasty look at Mandarin treats!

CHILDREN ONLINE SAFETY - The clock is ticking to pass legislation on a series of social media bills. Parents are in Washington DC right now to have their voices heard. Many of them lost children to bullying, eating disorders and drug overdoses. Nicole D’Antonio is live in Washington with one mother's story. She shares the steps needed to pass a comprehensive child online safety bill this year.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Eben Brown reports on a government funding bill that didn't make it to a House vote this week. One of the attachments was a GOP election security plan, featuring measures of the SAVE Act. If a revised funding plan is not passed, government funding will expire on Oct 1 resulting in another government shutdown.

Big weekend in the 904 (aka the 324, but who calls it that?) ... The "Conservation On Draft" fundraiser happens this weekend at the Jacksonville Zoo, always a great time! The Jacksonville Symphony presents their "Parrots & Palms" tribute to Jimmy Buffett, 80s prog-rock headbangers Zebra perform at the Florida Theatre, and the Ritz Theatre & Museum presents "1964: When the Beatles Rocked Florida" (...

STATE OF STUDENT - With students now back in class, the White House announced additional steps to combat absenteeism and provide new tools and resources for teachers following the pandemic. According to NEW data from Curriculum Associates, fewer students are achieving grade level placement than before the pandemic. However, since the return to in-person schooling, the percentage of grade K student...

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as the Vice President and former President finally debated each other in person. WOKV's Kirstin Garriss looks at the key issues raised, and how their first (and potentially only?) debate might impact polls.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Duval County Democratic Party Chair Daniel Henry joins JMN to review the Harris/Trump debate, and share thought son how this event might influence party supporters and undecided voters. The Duval County Republican Party has also been invited to share opinions on the debate and its potential impact. The Vice Presidential debate featuring Gov. Tim Walz and Sen....

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as WOKV political analyst Dr. Michael Binder reviews the Harris/Trump debate, key moments for each candidate, and what impacts this event may have on undecided voters.

TEEN BRAIN HEALTH - From mental health to learning loss, there has been extensive research on how the pandemic continues to impact teens. Now, a new study finds that the pandemic may have have caused rapid brain aging in teens, especially teen girls. According to the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences some teenagers, brains aged much faster than they normally would, 4.2 years...

Team USA and UNF's own Morgan Ray returns from the 2024 Paralympics in Paris with a Silver medal. His proud papa Matt Ray joins JMN to recount some exciting moments from the games, and the joy of seeing his son achieving the dream of competing with elite athletes.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Vice President Harris and former President Trump have never met in person -- but they'll meet tonight on the debate stage! WOKV's Samantha Manning details what the candidates are saying in advance of tonight's event, and what we can expect tonight. WOKV coverage starts at 8pm.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, with the first debate encounter between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump happening in Pennsylvania later this evening, as polls suggest 3 in 10 undecided voters may be persuaded by tonight's performance-- which could decide a close election! WOKV debate coverage starts at 8pm and will include the full debate and post debate analysis...

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as WOKV political analyst Rick Mullaney looks at strategies for success for tonight's presidential debate, and also points out vulnerabilities to avoid for each of the candidates. WOKV will air the full debate, along with pre- and post-debate analysis starting at 8pm.

FEMA DISASTERS - Are you prepared for a natural disaster? From wildfires to tropical cyclones and winter storms, severe weather events are becoming more frequent across the country. According to FEMA, there have already been 19 confirmed weather disaster events so far this year resulting in 149 deaths. Those events have also had significant economic effects. In honor of National Preparedness Month...

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Brian previews the Harris/Trump debate tonight, and key talking points he expects each of them to address. Hear more on the Brian Kilmeade Show from 10a-noon, and listen to WOKV for live debate coverage starting at 8pm tonight.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as WOKV's Samantha Manning reports how the Presidential candidates are faring in recent polls, and how the needle might move after tomorrow's Harris/Trump debate.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Jared looks at the upcoming Presidential debate between Vice President Harris and former President Trump. This will be the first time they have shared a stage or spotlight, and is currently the only debate scheduled between the presidential candidates. Jared leads our debate coverage starting tomorrow night at 8pm.