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Alexus reports on the sentencing procedures for Patrick McDowell, as closing arguments are expected today before the jury begins sentencing deliberation. McDowell entered a guilty plea for the murder of Nassau County Deputy Joshua Moyers, during a 2021 traffic stop.

Today the Supreme Court will hear arguments about whether former President Trump can be prosecuted for his alleged efforts to undo the 2020 election. Trump‘s lawyer say former presidents are entitled to “absolute immunity.” However, special council Jack Smith’s team argues Trump’s actions were *not part of official duties as president...And that the founding fathers did not intend for presidents t...

Logan looks at tonight's NFL draft, where the Jags currently have pick #17 in the first round as their starting point tonight. Jags fans are welcomed to attend a draft party at The Bank.

Alexus reports on closing arguments in the sentencing of Patrick McDowell. Jurors will recommend either a life sentence without parole, or a death sentence, for McDowell's 2021 murder of Nassau County Deputy Joshua Moyers during a traffic stop.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues as President Biden is expected to sign a new foreign aid bill today, packaging aid for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and the Indo-Pacific, as well a "ban" on TikTok should if the app's foreign owner doesn't divest its interest; expect court appeals to this ban to eventually get to SCOTUS. And speaking of SCOTUS, the Court will hear arguments in another major abortion...

As violence continues between Israel, Hamas, and now Iran, protests and demonstrations on college campuses are garnering more attention. Logan MacDonald reports on recent anti-Semitic graffiti on the UNF campus as a local example of a national series of events targeting Jewish students.

TIKTOK BAN PASSED - Today President Biden is expected to sign legislation providing $95 billion in emergency foreign aid. The Senate passed the bill providing aid for Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan. The legislation could also lead to a potential band of the popular video sharing app TikTok. It gives TikTok’s parent company nine months to sell the popular social media app or be banned in the United Sta...

Logan reports on anti-Semitic vandalism at UNF.

Alexus reports on State Senator Clay Yarborough's criticism of the delays in disclosing the latest Douglas Anderson School of the Art teacher indiscretion. In February, teacher Chris Allen-Black was arrested after an incident at a Disney World resort, but the arrest was not communicated to parents of DA's students. This marks the 5th incident resulting in a teacher being removed from a DA classroo...

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as former President Trump prepared for the next day in his "hush money" trial, he mentioned the primary that will be held today in Pennsylvania. This race could be a good prediction of which way the swing-state will lean in November. WOKV's Samantha Manning reports from Washington on the significance of today's primary, and looks at the purpose of President Bide...

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as the Senate returns to service today and receives the latest House foreign aid bill. Also expected today, a vote on the proposed TikTok ban, contingent on its host company divesting its interest.

Jacksonville City Councilman Jimmy Peluso joins JMN to discuss proposed anti-hate legislation, what has prompted the proposal, and how the process for taking it from proposal to law works. The first reading of the proposal is at tonight's City Council meeting. Additionally, he updates us on the latest regarding the Sun Ray Cinema building in Five Points, as the owners of the building are looking t...

TIKTOK BAN VOTE - Happening today, the Senate is preparing to take up a bill that bans TikTok. The bill would remove TikTok from US app stories if the company doesn’t break ties with its Chinese parent. This comes after the House passed the measure over the weekend and now the Senate is on track to pass it and President Biden says he'll sign it quickly. Meanwhile TikTok says it's gearing up to def...

Alexus reports on Jax Beach public safety recommendations proposed after multiple chaotic St. Patrick's Day events.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as the House advanced a Ukraine aid bill despite certain GOP objections. Meanwhile, MTG continues her blustering about ousting Speaker Johnson, and former President Trump returns to a NYC courthouse for his "hush money" trial.

Alexus reports on the latest in testimony from the Patrick McDowell sentencing procedure, where a jury will decide whether he will receive a death sentence for the murder of Nassau Co. Deputy Joshua Moyers.

SCOTUS HOMELESSNESS - Happening today (10am/ET), Supreme Court justices will take a case that could impact how your city interacts with the homeless population The court will decide whether cities can fine and even arrest people for sleeping in public spaces. A group of homeless individuals is suing in Oregon over one town’s ordinance that imposes a $295 fine for sleeping outside. Meanwhile, both...

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues. as former President Donald Trump’s political operation said Thursday that it plans to deploy more than 100,000 attorneys and volunteers across battleground states to monitor — and potentially challenge — vote counting in November. Samantha Manning in Washington tells us more about the announcement. And speaking of announcements, at least 15 members of the Kenned...

Meteorologist Corey Simma joins JMN with a deep dive on the weekend forecast, and how that will impact all the fun things going on in Jacksonville's great outdoors. SPOILER ALERT: Use sunscreen. LOTS of sunscreen.

Ben Becker has this week's Original Restaurant Report

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Speaker Johnson found unusual support from the House Democrats in support of foreign aid bills, to the chagrin of GOP objectors. As conservative factions continue in-fighting, it may be Democrats that come to the Speaker's rescue if Rep. Greene (R-GA) moves forward with her motion to oust Johnson.

Logan updates coverage of Patrick McDowell's sentencing for the murder of Nassau Co. Deputy Joshua Moyers. The defense is pushing for a life sentence rather than a death penalty, and recent changes to Florida laws do not require a unanimous jury verdict to levy a death penalty.

This week's First Responder spotlights Lt. Andy Walker of the Jacksonville Fire & Rescue Department.

Alexus reports on a fatal early morning fire at the Lake Crest Condominiums off Belle Rive Blvd.

AI IN CLASSROOMS - The use of AI technology in the classroom continues to become more common. A recent report by the Center for Democracy & Technology highlights how it impacts students and teachers. In fact, 59% of teachers report that they are certain one or more of their students have used generative AI for school purposes, up 17% points since last school year. Nicole D'Antonio spoke with the r...