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Meghan follows up on the St. Johns County kidnapping over the weekend. The victim has been found and is safe, but the suspect remains at large as the SJC Sheriff's Office continues to search.

Planning to watch today's eclipse? Meghan reports on how to verify if your eclipse glasses are legitimate, and where to get proper viewing glasses, and where you can join the viewing fun.

LAW ENFORCEMENT MEMORIAL - New this morning, hundreds of fallen law enforcement officers who died serving our country will be honored today at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington. The wall first went up in 1991. However, there are now so many names, they've had to extend the wall in order to add to it. Today, the names of an additional 282 officers will be honored. We offe...

Meghan reports on an apparent kidnapping. in SJC this weekend. The victim has been found safe, but the suspect remains at large.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Jared previews President Biden's visit to Baltimore, where he will survey federal repair efforts underway in the Port of Baltimore. State and federal officials are working on logistical adjustments until a full service cargo channel is in place again. Additionally, Jared recaps yesterday's phone conversation between Biden and Netanyahu, discussing Israel's at...

Ben is back, with this week's report of local eateries.

Logan updates coverage of jury selection for the trial of Patrick McDowell, who confessed to killing Nassau Co. Deputy Joshua Moyer during a 2021 traffic stop. A pool of over 2000 potential jurors is being screened to serve on a sentencing jury. Once seated, the sentencing trial process is expected to take the rest of April.

What do you know about your own local community's history? This week's FLBL feature is all about a fun and educational way to explore Clay County history.

This week's First Responder Friday features St. Johns County Sheriff's Office Reserve Deputy Joey Romer. After decades as an active duty officer, Deputy Romer continues to give to the community.

BIDEN IN BALTIMORE - Today President Biden will visit Baltimore to see the federal response efforts on the ground after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed last week. This includes an aerial tour of the damage. He also plans to meet with state and local officials. Since the incident, the White House has pledged federal support to reopen the Port of Baltimore and rebuild the bridge as soon as po...

Logan reports that jury selection will begin for the sentencing of Patrick McDowell, who confessed to killing Nassau Co. Deputy Joshua Moyers in 2021 traffic stop. Jurors will determine whether McDowell will face a death sentence or life imprisonment.

DCSB Chairman Darryl Willie joins JMN to share details on a variety of current topics the Duval County School Board is addressing, including the recent vote to NOT consolidate R.L. Brown and R.V.D Daniels schools until next year, the latest on the new superintendent search, upcoming graduations, and more.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, President Biden and former President Trump both picked up wins in another round of primaries this week. A new Wall Street Journal poll shows that if the general election was held today, Trump has a slight edge (+/- 4%) in several swing states. Samantha Manning looks at what states appear to be leaning toward Trump, and at what we can expect from both candidates...

Tasha Hyder, Clay County Fair Executive Director, joins JMN to share some of this year's featured events and attractions, including concerts, exhibits, and of course all the great fair food!

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as President Biden had strong words of criticism before a call with Prime Minister Netanyahu, following Israeli attacks on World Central Kitchen humanitarian workers.

Jake Gordon from Downtown Vision joins JMN to share details about this year's Jax River Jams concert series, sponsored by VyStar Credit Union. Every Thursday night is a free show at Ford on Bay downtown, starting with Rodney Atkins tonight, with future shows featuring Bishop Briggs, Earthgang, and Andy Grammar.

There's family fun everywhere this weekend! Jax River Jams kicks off tonight at Ford on Bay for the first of several free shows through April! Grab the family and hit up Metropolitan Park for the Florida Seafood & Caribbean Festival! At the beaches, If you like jazz, check out Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox at the Florida Theatre. If blues is your groove, Springing The Blues has some heavy hit...

RURAL HEALTHCARE - There’s a new federal push to increase training opportunities for medical students in rural areas. It’s a bipartisan effort known as the Community TEAMS Act. This proposal would create a nationwide grant program to provide more hands-on experience in rural communities and encourage medical students to serve in those regions after graduation. This all comes as more rural hospital...

Logan reports on a history of violent and criminal incidents at or near the Huron Sophia Apartments on Sophia Street, including a shooting yesterday that sent several people to the hospital.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Biden and Trump both claimed overwhelming victories in yesterday's primaries, but Jared explains that some people still got to demonstration their "protest votes." Meanwhile, ongoing violence in Gaza impacting some aid workers and resources continues to add pressure to President Biden to ensure a cease-fire.

Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox performs Friday night at the Florida Theatre. WOKV's Chase Bunker spoke with vocalist Tatum Langley about their process of song selection, adaptation to jazz styles, and how the performances take on a life of their own in front of live audiences. Hear the complete interview in the ON DEMAND library!

Logan reports on a new "affordable" housing development in St. Johns County. But is it really "affordable"?

Alexus reports on the proposed merger of Duval County schools R.L. Brown and R.V. Daniel. In a meeting yesterday, the Duval County School Board opted to delay the merger until the 2025 school year.

FUNFLATION SURVEY - The price of a good time is higher than ever before and now some Americans are willing to charge it their growing credit card debt. Some analysts are now calling it “funflation” as the costs for concerts, restaurants and flights remain high after the pandemic. A new Bankrate survey out this morning shows that more than a third of adults are willing to go into debt to for a leas...

Logan reports on a so-called "affordable housing" development in SJC, intended for essential workers' budgets. Less than half of the units in the new development will be available for those making up to 120% of the county median income, though. Per the SJC Chamber of Commerce, only 3% of ALL the housing in the county actually falls within the intended budget.