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SPOTLIGHT - Dr. Mullaney breaks down the significance of the Florida Supreme Court ruling that privacy laws do not protect abortion rights, overturning a decades-long precedent. A legislative measure to overturn new Florida abortion restrictions is on the Florida ballot for this year's election. Another ballot measure to allow recreational marijuana use is also scheduled to be on the ballot, and b...

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Jared explains why some states continue to hold primaries despite all but certainty as to who the presidential candidates will be. Meanwhile, those candidates (President Biden and former President Trump) continue to shore up support among their bases, promoting their agendas toward hot-button issues like abortion rights, border control, and more.

SPOTLIGHT - Dr. Binder looks at controversial ballot issues, as voting for abortion access terms and for recreational marijuana use will be on this year's election ballot.

BALTIMORE BRIDGE ECONOMY - It’s been a full week since the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed and shut down the port of Baltimore indefinitely. This closure is already impacting national trade and soon it may affect your wallet directly too. That’s because this is the top domestic port for cars and a major hub for wood, furniture, sugar and the list goes on! We break down growing economic impact o...

Alexus reports on a Duval County Schools vote tonight on the issue of consolidating R.L. Brown and R.V. Daniel students into a single school.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will compete in four presidential primaries tomorrow. It's a contest that's now less about winning delegates and more about carrying the states in November. Samantha Manning tells us what we can expect tomorrow, with particular attention focused on key issues in the Wisconsin primary.

Alexus updates the story of a deadly shooting in the Duclay neighborhood off Townsend Road in Jacksonville's west side, where a family dispute escalated into a fatal shooting, leaving the shooter's father and younger brother dead, and his mother wounded.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as President Biden is headed to Baltimore to address the Francis Scott Key Bridge tragedy and its impact on trade and commerce infrastructure. Meanwhile, additional primaries are still underway to shore up primary party bases, while the major candidates are essentially uncontested at this point.

TAX PREPARER SCAMS - The deadline to file your taxes is in two weeks and scammers are trying new ways to get your return. We’re talking about “ghosting” tax preparers. The IRS warns these dishonest scammers try to make to a quick buck by promising you big refund but they’re aren’t qualified to file your taxes. Then after you pay them for services, you often don’t hear from these fake tax preparers...

Alexus reports on a Jax Beach City Council first reading of a proposed moratorium on permits for special events, intended to prevent large public gatherings in response to the multiple shooting events on St. Patrick's Day weekend.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Samantha Manning recaps President Biden's NYC fundraiser. President Biden went after Donald Trump (but not by name!) at his New York City fundraiser on Thursday, where he was joined by former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton. The event was interrupted by protesters several times, calling for a cease-fire in Gaza. The US did not participate in last wee...

Meteorologist Corey Simms joins JMN with a deep dive on the Easter Weekend forecast. Whether you're headed to the beaches for Sunrise Services this weekend, or you're headed to the church of baseball's Opening Day shenanigans with the Jumbo Shrimp tonight, this looks like a great weekend to get outside!

Chandler Morgan has this week's update on what's new and what's changing in Around Jax!

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as there are some big ticket items on the DC agenda. Next week, the Senate will receive impeachment articles against DHS Secretary Mayorkas, and the House will take up another Ukraine aid bill. Meanwhile, President Biden raised some $25 million in a NYC campaign event featuring former Presidents Clinton and Obama. and other celebrity guests.

WOKV's Chase Bunker talks with AJ McLean of the Backstreet Boys, who shares stories about wild tour experiences, and when he chose to embrace sobriety. McLean performs with N*Sync's Joey Fatone this weekend at the Florida Theatre. Hear the complete interview in the WOKV On-Demand podcast page.

Logan updates the story of Duval County Schools consolidating RL Brown and RV Daniels, moving all students to RL Brown for the next school year.

WOKV's First Responder of the Week is Lt. Chauncy Masons from the Nassau County Sheriff's Office.

A familiar brand for folks from Rochester NY is now available in Jacksonville, as this week's FLBL segment profiles Salvatore's Pizzeria!

Pop superstars AJ McLean, of Backstreet Boys, performs with Joey Fatone, of N*Sync, this weekend at the Florida Theatre. WOKV's Chase Bunker had a chance to chat one-on-one with McLean about this team-up of former rivals.

COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID - This week Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona sent a letter to state governors urging them to prepare for the consequences of the FAFSA delays, including pushing back state financial aid application deadlines and budgeting for state grant aid increases. This comes as college decision day is nearly a month away. Nicole D'Antonio joins us live in Washington with the updates...

Alexus updates the story on Josue Garriga, a former officer in JSO now facing a number of charges related to behaviors and activities with a Clay County minor.

Logan reports on the proposed consolidation of two Duval County schools, R.L. Brown and R.V. Daniels. Both report under-capacity enrollment, and are only 4 miles apart. If consolidated, students would move to R.L. Brown in the new school year, starting in August.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as President Biden attended a star-studded fundraiser in NYC, setting a new record for the most-ever haul for a single political event. Former President Trump is also in NYC, attending the wake of a fallen NYPD officer.

A three-judge federal panel Wednesday rejected a 2022 constitutional challenge to a congressional redistricting plan endorsed by Gov. DeSantis. Andrew Pantazi from The Tributary joins JMN with a deep dive on the recent judicial review, and the long history surrounding district map adjustments and allegations of gerrymandering in North Florida, and what to expect after this judicial decision.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as President Reagan's question "Are you better off than you were 4 years ago?" is being dusted off and asked again as people sound off about the economy, foreign policy, national security, character, and leadership in polls that spin doctors could say don't flatter either presidential candidate.