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YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Congress works to avert another government funding shutdown. And the Biden Administration is expected to issue an executive order regarding securing digital data and data mining, while critics point to the Biden Admin's use of TikTok as a campaign tool and the risk of Chinese bad actors acquiring data on that platform.

The South Carolina and Michigan primaries are done, with a significant showing from the "Uncommitted" voters. How do Israel and Palestine factor into this? How long will Nikki Haley stay in this losing race? Will Super Tuesday be a wakeup call? Talk about all this and more on today's "Whatever You Want Wednesday" edition of the Mark Kaye Show, noon to 3pm!

Logan updates the status on the SJC brush fires near SR-214.

Alexus reports on a Northside house fire on Birch Forest Circle W. No injuries were reported.

PLASTIC PARTICLES - Lawmakers are working to address invisible plastic particles, or microplastics and nanoplastics, found in our water. It was the main subject of a hearing this week on Capitol Hill. Research has found these plastic particles in our bodies, including our livers, lungs and even the breastmilk we feed our babies. Nicole D'Antonio joins us live in Washington with the recent data and...

Logan reports on a SJC wildfire near SR-214, which has been successfully contained during the overnight hours after an evacuation scare.

Alexus reports on a shooting at a Southpoint home, where the victim had non-life threatening injuries. JSO has not released details on the suspected shooter besides that he is a white male, and possibly still armed.

Kirsten joins Rich on JMN to discuss Nikki Haley staying in the race for the Presidential nomination and what could be coming up for her.

Jared joins Rich to talk about some of the things that will be happening this week in Washington D.C. such as trying to keep the government open past Friday and also an aid package that is up for a vote.

Nicole joins JMN to talk about consumer confidence reports on the price of groceries

Alexus joins JMN to talk about a double deadly shooting that happened over night

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as the RNC has a shakeup after the South Carolina primary, as Ronna McDaniel is stepping down from the chair, turning over control to Trump nominee Michael Whatley and his daughter-in-law Lara Trump. And while Nikki Haley says she's still campaigning despite the SC loss, she's doing so with considerably less funding as the Koch brothers have pulled their support...

Curtis Dvorak joins JMN to update us on the latest events at the zoo, including the upcoming ExZOOberation event (Down in Zooval!), Banks' Birthday Bash, and the debut of the new Tiger cubs trio!

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues as Trump wins the South Carolina primary, but Nikki Haley refuses to quit. Meanwhile, RNC chair Ronna McDaniel has resigned her position, yielding to a leadership cohort including Trump's daughter-in-law. And GOP efforts in the impeachment process against DHS Secretary Mayorkas continue, though the Democrat dominated Senate is unlikely to convict.

Josh Scobee joins JMN to share details about today's 20th annual Ron Townsend Golf Classic to benefit Guardian Catholic School.

Alexus reports on the new NE Florida area code 324, which will be applied to new phone numbers in the area.

PARTIAL GOV SHUTDOWN - Fears of a partial government shutdown continue to grow, as Congress returns to Washington this week. Over the weekend, leaders of both parties blamed each other for the delay in reaching an agreement on government funding bills. Now President Biden is scheduled to host congressional leaders at the White House tomorrow to discuss how to avoid a partial government shut down....

Alexus reports on a violent weekend in Jacksonville, with multiple (unrelated) shooting incidents, including a fatal shooting.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, with the South Carolina primary this weekend. While Trump is expected to win "bigly," Nikki Haley has already gone on record that she will not suspend her campaign regardless of the results., as there are still many state primaries to come and a variety of legal issues that may impact Trump's campaign eligibility.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Congress faces another legislative deadline for the 2024 federal funding budget, as the current extension deadline is next week. Optimists expect some legislative language to start taking shape this weekend. Also this weekend, the South Carolina primary looms, with Trump still having a near 2-to-1 lead over Haley in advance polls.

Ben Becker has this week's report on local restaurant inspections

The 2024 Child Cancer Fund Golf Tournament is coming up on March 25. Now is a great time to get your company foursome together, register, and have some fun for a great cause. CCF's Carla Montgomery joins JMN to share details about the event and how it impacts local families dealing with pediatric cancer.

This week's For Locals By Locals segment features FILO APPAREL, a brand of fireproof apparel and uniforms. FILO (First In, Last Out) is inspired by and targeted to firefighters. Learn more at FILOAPPAREL.COM

WOKV recognizes JSO Auxiliary Officer Luis Chavez in this week's First Responder Friday segment.

Chandler Morgan looks at what's new, what's different, and what's happening this weekend