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YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as President Biden goes to East Palestine, OH today, a year+ after the toxic chemicals spilled in a train derailment there. Biden says he waited until he would be out of the way, and plans to meet with emergency management folks and area residents to discuss how the federal response protocols succeeded and failed. Critics say it's too little, too late, and point...

Logan reports on a tragic westside house fire last night that resulted in an 8-year-old boy's death.

Ben Becker has this week's area restaurant report.

Alexus updates the latest in the trial for the murder of Jared Bridegan. This morning, two of the co-conspirators involved, Bridegan's ex-wife Shanna Gardner and her current husband Mario Fernandez Saldana, are scheduled to appear in court.

KOSA UPDATE - There is growing momentum on Capitol Hill for legislation to protect kids online. With more than 60 senate cosponsors, both Republicans and Democrats, the Kids Online Safety Act now has enough supporters to pass the Senate. This is a major milestone for the legislation which was first introduced in 2022. It comes nearly 2 weeks after parents faced the CEOs of some of the top social m...

Logan reports on a tragic house fire on Jacksonville's westside that took the life of an 8-year-old boy.

In this week's Around Jax segment, Chandler profiles SWEET PEACHES COFFEE in Baymeadows. Visit them on Instagram at @sweetpeachescoffee to learn more!

WOKV recognizes Corrections Officer Ethan Holden in this week's First Responder Friday feature. Congratulations Officer Holden!

Alexus updates the latest in the Jared Bridegan murder trial, as accused conspirators Shanna Gardner and Mario Fernandez-Saldana are scheduled to appear before a judge again today. Today marks the 2-year anniversary of Bridegan's murder.

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

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as getting the stamp of approval from eminent world leaders is usually a big boost for political candidates. But for President Joe Biden, who just got a stamp of approval from Russian President Vladimir Putin, it's a different story.

JEA electric crews and teams from other Florida utility providers will meet on February 24 at Metropolitan Park for a friendly skills competition. Families are invited to enjoy the competitive events, skill displays, and to learn about the challenges linemen face during and after severe weather. Visit JEA.COM for more information.

Evelyn Cardenas, Director of the Jacksonville International Auto Show, shares details of this years' event, featured vehicle brands, test drive opportunities, and more. Tickets are available at THEJAXAUTOSHOW.COM or at the door, Friday through Sunday at the Prime Osborn Convention Center.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu remain at odds over military actions in Gaza.

Lots of fun things going on this weekend! Good times start with the Sip & Stroll downtown this evening, and the reopening of the Friendship Fountain. If the concrete jungle isn't your thing, then a family fun adventure waits for you with the Jacksonville Zoo's "Colors of the Wild" event. At Jacoby Hall, the Jacksonville Symphony presents Rachmaninoff's 2nd Symphony (they will, they will, Rach you!...

DEPRESSION STUDY - A new report by the CDC is raising awareness about depression levels among those who live alone. It comes as the number of adults living alone in the U.S. spiked from almost 5 million to nearly 38 million in nearly a decade, according to the same report. Nicole D'Antonio spoke with the researcher behind the new study and joins us live in Washington with the key takeaways.

Theresa Hartley was last seen in the Ocala National Forest nearly a year ago. Authorities are renewing searches in the hopes of recovering her remains.

Alexus reports that jury selection begins today for the federal trial of Aaron Zahn and Ryan Wannamacher, former executives of JEA who stand accused of conspiracy and wire fraud related to the attempted sale of the public utility.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as the Nikki Haley campaign is the center of some recent controversies. A Hailey Super PAC is funding an anti-Trump ad featuring clips of his rhetoric criticizing military servicemen, veterans, and POW's, including remarks recently made about Haley's husband, Maj. Michael Haley of the Army National Guard, who is currently deployed in Africa. In another incident,...

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as President Biden is forming a task force to oversee handling classified documents during Presidential transitions. While this is very much a horse-is-already-out-of-the-stable problem, the goal is to identify past vulnerabilities as to who might have access and handle documents, and establishing a secure chain of custody and storage for future transitions.

It's Valentine's Day. It's Ash Wednesday. Mayoraks got impeached. Then Suozzi flipped a House seat. So many things going on today! And you can talk about any of them, or anything else on your mind, as it's "Whatever You Want Wednesday" on the Mark Kaye Show noon-3pm.

CHANGES TO COLLEGE TESTING - There are big changes coming to the SAT when students take the test next month. In addition to changes with the test itself, the exam will also be completely digital for the first time. This comes as more colleges and universities are requiring test results for entrance into the school. The deadline to register for the March SAT is next week.

Alexus updates coverage of the Aiden Bonner manslaughter trial, as video evidence of him shooting victim Angel Glover aired in the courtroom.

Alexus reports on a fatal Murray Hill shooting last night. JSO is investigating what lead up to the events resulting in the 17-year-old's death. No suspect information is available yet.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as former President Trump is pressuring for changes in leadership of the Republican National Committee, endorsing Lara Trump (his daughter-in-law) as the new chair. Current chair Ronna McDaniel is expected to vacate her position after the South Carolina primary. Meanwhile, after much bipartisan rhetoric, posturing, and propagandistic Sinophobia targeting TikTok,...