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YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as President Biden withdrew from the presidential race over the weekend, throwing his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris. Nicole D'Antonio has the latest on this developing story.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues as Daniel Henry, Chairman of the Duval County Democratic Party, joins JMN to discuss the current challenges facing President Biden and the potential for changes at the top of the Democratic Party ticket. Additionally, he reflects on recent events surrounding former President Trump and how it raises the security bar for local political rallies and events. And with...

WOKV Meteorologist Garrett Bedenbaugh takes a detailed look at this weekend's weather, letting you know when and where rains could impact your plans. Stay "Weather Aware" with the WOKV App!

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Duval GOP Chairman Dean Black joins JMN from Milwaukee, with reflections on this year's Republican National Convention and party presidential ticket nominees Donald Trump and JD Vance.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Jared recaps the Republican National Convention, where former President Trump became only the 2nd republican to be nominated 3 consecutive times (the other was Richard Nixon). A special recap of the RNC airs tonight at 6pm on WOKV.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as WOKV political analyst Rick Mullaney reviews a big week for the Republican party, starting with an attempted assassination on former President Trump, and finishing with Trump standing tall at the Republican National Convention. While the RNC overall message was unity, the Democratic party appears to be in disarray, with President Biden sidelined by COVID and...

WOKV salutes Deputy Rafael Fuentes of the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office.

Looking to try out a new place? Chandler Morgan has this week's update of what's new and what's happening "Around Jax."

Ben Becker is back with this week's edition of the Original Restaurant Report

Meghan reports from JIA where some flights are cancelled, some flights are currently delayed, and information is still limited due to a system failure in Microsoft applications that is having global impacts on flight, banking, and communications infrastructure and more. This issue is also affecting some local 911 services.

ILLEGAL THC FOODS - The FDA and the FTC are cracking down on companies that have been using copycats of Delta-8 THC, which is a psychoactive substance, in foods mimicking snacks that have gotten kids sick. Candice Cole is live in Washington with more on the warning letters the FDA sent out to six companies this week and the risk to children.

Meghan reports from the Jax International Airport, where flights are delayed and flight status data in not available, due to global internet service and Microsoft application suite interruptions. This is additionally impacting some local 911 services, and various other industries including banking and telecom around the world.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues from the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Samantha Manning recaps yesterday's "introduction" of Ohio Sen. JD Vance as the VP candidate, and previews tonight's address from Presidential candidate Donald Trump for the convention finale. WOKV will have primetime coverage of the convention beginning at 7pm.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Jared reports from the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. The aim of this convention seems to be largely about drawing undecided or opposing voters into the MAGA crowd , exemplified by such converts as former opponents Nikki Haley, Gov. Ron DeSantis, Sen. Marco Rubio ... and now Trump's VP nominee, Sen. JD Vance. Jared anchors primetime coverage of...

Jackie Culver from Feeding Northeast Florida joins JMN to share details about the grand opening of their new campus today, the organization's growth, and the service they provide to twelve surrounding counties. Visit FEEDINGNEFL.ORG for more information, to donate, or to volunteer!

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as former President Donald Trump will officially accept the GOP nomination for President tonight at the climax of the Republican National Convention, days after an apparent assassination attempt. Meanwhile, Democrats have slowed their roll in their urgency to virtually nominate President Biden as their party candidate, in part because it's not legislatively urge...

The weekend should be sponsored by "Salt Life" or something. You've got the Beaches Art Walk tonight, the Kingfish Tournament has been going on all week, and sports fans have the Jumbo Shrimp! and the Jacksonville Sharks at home this weekend! Too mainstream? Visit the Oddities exhibit at the POCC! And if retro is your style, you're in luck! Get your retro Jags throwback gear celebrating 30 seasons...

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, with Samantha Manning reporting from the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Last night was all about VP nominee JD Vance, and tonight is all about Trump as the convention wraps up.

REAR AUTOMATIC BRAKE RATING - The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety evaluated popular small SUVs for their rear automatic emergency braking system (AEB). Since 2018, all vehicles are required to have backup cameras, but not a rear AEB system. Candice Cole is live in Washington with a look at how the most popular small SUVs were rated.

Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan joins JMN in an exclusive interview to discuss a $1.92 billion budget proposal addressing a number of Jacksonville developmental projects, taking the city "from potential to progress."

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Ryan reports on the latest investigative updates into the assassination attempt on former President Trump, with scrutiny on perimeter security failures and improvements to protocols for future events.

TEEN SUPPORT - A new report shows teens may feel less emotional support than their parents may think. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, only about a quarter of teens say they always get the social and emotional support they need. However, parents were almost 3 times more likely to think they did. This comes as the U.S. Surgeon General warns of a youth mental health crisis. De...

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as WOKV's Samantha Manning reports from the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Last night's speakers included Florida's Gov. Ron DeSantis and Sen. Marco Rubio, as well as Trump's former opponent Nikki Haley.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as WOKV's Samantha Manning takes a look at the Vice Presidential nominee, Ohio Sen. JD Vance. Experientially Vance is a curious choice, since he is a rookie senator, not to mention his former position as a "Never-Trump'er," but party expectations are that he will serve as a drawing candidate because of his age and his ideological shift to embracing MAGA principl...

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Jared Halpern reports from the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. The first appearance of the Republican Ticket nominees, Donald Trump and Sen. JD Vance, was a high point of the first day at the convention. Vance allegedly had very little notice prior to the announcement naming him the VP candidate, and former President Trump was "not expected" (yea...