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Alexus reports that Neptune Beach city officials have approved plans to install speed cameras in school zones. Speed violators who are photographed will receive tickets starting at $100. A firm date of installation and activation has not been announced yet.

John Kennedy reports on the last week of the Florida legislative session.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Jared looks at the likely fallout of Super Tuesday primaries. Also, the US Supreme Court is expected to issue a ruling on whether Colorado's Supreme Court was justified and procedurally authorized to remove Trump from the state's primary ballot under the 14th Amendment. The decision comes the day before the Colorado election, and the ruling will likely impact...

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues as WOKV political analyst Rick Mullaney looks at the Super Tuesday primaries and its expected impacts in determining this year's presidential candidates.

Action News Jax's Tenikka Hughes joins JMN to share details on the 7th Annual TENIKKA'S BOOKS FOR KIDS drive that starts today.

Logan reports on a 10-wk old infant death on Jacksonville's Westside. At present, foul play is NOT suspected, but JSO is investigating what may have caused this sleep-related tragedy.

Logan reports on sentencing for Pamela Cabrera, a Jacksonville mother who plead guilty to aggravated manslaughter causing the death of her 5-year-old daughter during a police pursuit in 2022.

YOU DECIDE 2023 coverage continues with Biden and Trump both visiting US/Mexico border towns, and simultaneously blaming each others' policies for immigration issues. Border security and illegal immigration remain hot-button issues in the 2024 presidential election race.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as President Biden and former President Trump were both at the US/Mexico border yesterday (albeit 300 miles apart), playing politics to galvanize their respective bases and blame the other party for border security issues. Meanwhile Congress is playing a 4th round of "kick the can" as they pass another budget extension resolution, and put off both a government s...

Chandler has this week's AROUND JAX update, with what's new, what's different, and what's happening!

PILL PRESSES - With fentanyl on the rise, Government officials are looking for ways to reduce drug overdose deaths. This week the DEA sent a letter to e-commerce companies warning them about pill presses, a tool criminals are using to shape fentanyl powder into pills that look like prescription medication. In 2022, more than 110,000 Americans were killed by drug poisoning. About 70% involved fenta...

Toni Foxx and @ElaineEatsJax are talking about tacos again this week!

This week's First Responder is JSO Sergeant Steve Rudlaff.

Ben is back with this week's ORIGINAL RESTAURANT REPORT.

This week's FLBL segment features BETTER EXTERIOR SOLUTIONS. Visit them online at BETTEREXTERIORS.COM to learn more.

Ken Babby, owner of the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, shares details on the major renovations funding for 1-2-1 Financial Baseball Park, and all the Jumbo Shrimp related fun coming soon, starting with a visit from the Savannah Bananas!

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear oral arguments over whether former President Donald Trump can claim presidential immunity in the election interference case against him. The case may be heard as early as April.

Congress has passed another short-term budget to prevent the latest imminent partial government shutdown, while continuing to haggle over border control and foreign aid matters. Meanwhile, Mitch McConnell announced he's stepping down from his Senate leadership role in November. And speaking of borders, Biden and Trump are making visits to (different) border locations today, sure to be a hot topic...

Hmm, what to do this weekend in the 904/324? Lots of family fun options, starting downtown! The Savannah Bananas are in town for baseball hijinks! Make your own marshmallows at Sweet Pete's! The Jax Symphony presents Vivaldi's 4 Seasons! Blippi is live at the Florida Theatre! And wrap up Black History Month with this weekend's Melanin Market! In Nassau County, enjoy the classic cars at the Amelia...

Logan updates the story on the attempted arson at The Jug Saloon on the Westside.

Alexus reports on the latest in the trial of former JEA executives Aaron Zahn and Ryan Wannemacher.

CONNECTED CARS - Most cars on the roads are "connected" to our phones, GPS systems and to the companies that made them. New this morning, today the White House is warning Americans about the national security risks of vehicles from China and other countries of concern. President Biden warns that connected vehicles from China could collect sensitive data about American citizens and infrastructure....

Logan reports on a thwarted arson attempt at The Jug Saloon, a Westside bar with a name infamously associated with a Lynyrd Skynyrd song.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as both President Biden and Donald Trump easily won their party primaries in Michigan...but the results show that both candidates may have cause for concern in their bids to win the state in November.

Logan reports on lingering concerns about the existing SJC brush fires today, as smoke and fumes are still contributing to atmospheric conditions in Palencia and surrounding areas.