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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...

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Ryan Schmelz reports on the investigation into last weekend's attempted assassination of former President Trump. A Congressional inquiry into (alleged) security breakdowns is underway, while FBI and Homeland Security investigations are also underway.

Congressman (and former Jacksonville Sheriff) John Rutherford joins JMN to share thoughts on the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, and the ongoing investigation into the shooter. Additionally, he comments about Ohio Sen. JD Vance being named the VP candidate instead of Florida's Sen. Marco Rubio.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues as Brian shares his thoughts from the RNC opening day events, including the announcement of Ohio Sen. JD Vance as the VP nominee, and the appearance of former President Donald Trump at the event. Hear more with the Brian Kilmeade Show 10a-noon.

RENT CAP - The Biden administration is proposing a new way to keep your rent prices affordable, by capping national rent increases at 5%. The proposal, which is expected to be announced while the president visits Nevada today, would require Democratic control of Congress to become law. This comes as a recent report by Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies shows nearly half of renters spend mo...

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Samantha reports from the Republican National Convention after a "surprise" (not really) appearance yesterday from official Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, on the heels of announcing that Ohio Sen. JD Vance would be his Vice Presidential candidate.

Clark says we're on a "Buyer's Strike" at the grocery store, as shoppers aren't happy about price increases and grocers aren't happy about people buying less (despite spending more). What does that mean to you, and what can you do about it?

Kat joins JMN to talk about the attempted assassination on Donald Trump as well as the RNC Convention in Milwaukee.