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Alexus reports on an officer-involved fatal shooting on Jacksonville's Northside yesterday afternoon. FDLE is investigating, after a US Marshall and a SJC Sheriff Office deputy used lethal force while attempting to arrest a man wanted on out-of-state warrants.

ZELLE HEARING - Millions of Americans rely on peer-to-peer apps like Zelle, Venmo, and CashApp to transfer money easily and instantly to people they know and trust, but with scams on the rise more and more consumers are being tricked into authorizing payments to fraudulent people and companies. What’s more, consumers who’ve been scammed are often unable to recoup their losses from authorized payme...

Logan reports on the latest public reactions to proposed school consolidations.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Biden and Trump both continue their campaign fundraising efforts, with Trump claiming to be closing the budget gap despite limited campaigning due to court appearances. And primary season continues, with more on the line than just presidential nominees.

Curtis Dvorak, the Wildlife Wanderer from the Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens, joins JMN to share details of upcoming Zoo events and promotions. A special limited-ticket Members Only event, Wine & Cheese with Goats (but probably not goat cheese, because that would be weird), is available for purchase now. Make it a great date night with Illuminights, every weekend through July. And Archie the White Rhi...

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as the International Criminal Court has issued warrants for leaders of Hamas and Israel regarding war crimes in Gaza. Objectors, including President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, say the ICC has no jurisdiction regarding the Gaza conflict.

Drugs. Guns. Money. A drag queen. What do these different scandals have in common? They are all issues discovered during an FDLE investigation that led to dissolving the Starke Police Department. Hear Ben Becker's full story tonight at 5:45pm on CBS47 and FOX30 Action News Jax.

MILLION DOLLAR CITIES - Many first-time homebuyers are struggling to break into the housing market. Affordability remains a big challenge, however that hasn’t stopped home values from climbing. The United States now has a record-high number of cities where the typical home is worth over $1 million. Data from Zillow shows the number of “million dollar" cities increased significantly during the last...

Alexus reports on an officer-involved shooting, following a road rage incident and a cross-town pursuit last night. The suspect was subdued with non-life-threatening injuries.

Brian joins JMN live from North Carolina's Fort Liberty (formerly known as Fort Bragg), sharing details about the Army base's history, and experiences of the troops stationed there. Also on today's show, he'll follow up on recent events in the Middle East, and has an interview with Sen. Rick Scott. Hear more on The Brian Kilmeade Show 10am to noon.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as President Biden courted black voters with speaking engagements in Atlanta and Detroit over the weekend. Meanwhile, Trump campaigned in Dallas, appearing at the NRA convention.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, with breaking news of multiple Iranian officials, including their President, perishing in a helicopter crash. What impact (if any) this will have on Middle East tensions remains to be seen. Meanwhile, President Biden delivered a commencement address last weekend at Morehouse College, hoping to shore up voter support.

VAPING CRACKDOWN - The FDA commissioner warns hundreds of thousands of Americans will die from tobacco-related illnesses this year. It’s a big reason the FDA is now working with Congress and the Justice Department to take action, including preventing vaping products from coming into the US. The FDA commissioner says there’s been a spike in vaping products being made in China and imported into the...

After nearly 50 years anchoring news for Jacksonville's WJXT Channel 4, Tom Wills announced his retirement and he'll call it a career on May 31st (with an election coverage cameo in November). Tom joins JMN to reflect on his career, and we reflect on his influence and impact as a newscaster in the Jacksonville community.

Meteorologist Corey Simma joins JMN with an in-depth look at this weekend's forecast, when it might affect your outdoor plans, and a reminder that Hurricane Season is just around the corner!

Action News Jax's Ben Becker is back with this weeks edition of "The Original Restaurant Report."

Action News Jax's Chandler Morgan looks at what's new, what's different, and what's happening in this weekend's "Around Jax" report.

Logan reports that in a "community huddle" event at the Legends Center last night, the Northside Coalition was critical of the "Stadium of the Future" deal, pointing out that there are many neighborhoods that could use direct investments before the city rather than spending hundreds of millions for a "luxury" project like the stadium. Additional "community huddle" events are scheduled as the COJ c...

Our First Responder of the Week is JSO's Officer Walter Umland, who recently received a medal for saving a 2-year-old's life.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as this week lawmakers are focused on the role that artificial intelligence (AI) could play in the upcoming 2024 election. Majority leader Chuck Schumer has called it one of the most urgent issues facing Americans today. Now there’s a big push for legislation to address the challenges that come with changing technology, including prohibiting deep fakes of federa...

This week's FLBL spotlight business is InVestra Financial Services, where besides retirement and investment services, they also provide strategic divorce financial guidance and legacy planning.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as President Biden and former President Trump have agreed to two debate events, with the (unlikely) possibility that a 3rd candidate (ie RFK Jr.) could join in. The first event in June is before either party's formal convention nomination.

Jacksonville Jaguars President Mark Lamping joins JMN to discuss funding agreements for the "Stadium of the Future," and the community meetings where citizens can ask questions about what's to come and how this will impact them financially and otherwise.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as President Biden and former President Trump agreed to at least two debate dates (June and September), breaking away from traditional debate dates and event organization.

Lots of family fun in the Jax area this weekend! Among the highlights, head out to 1-2-1 Ball Park as the Jumbo Shrimp are at home this weekend. Over at the Prime Osborn Convention Center, be amazed and inspired by the builds at the LEGO Brick Expo, At the beaches, get a sweet taste of India at the Ratha Yatra Parade Chariot Festival, where you can learn about and enjoy Indian food, culture. And t...