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PURPLE HEART EDUCATION BILL - Sens. Patty Murray (D-WA) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) have introduced a legislation that will allow Purple Heart recipients who received the honor after their time in the military to transfer the benefit to their dependents. Currently, that privilege is only granted to Purple Heart recipients who are still active in the military. Candice Cole joins us live in Washington wi...

Alexus has water safety tips if you will be boating over the Memorial Day weekend.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Nikki Haley says she will be voting for former President Trump in November, despite previous campaign sniping between the candidates into the primary elections season. WOKV's Samantha Manning reports on reactions to Haley's statement, and how Trump is spending his time away from court during this break in his "Hush Money" trial.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as the US refuses to join a group of countries who are already recognizing Palestinian statehood, despite advocating a "two-state solution" to the Israel/Palestine conflicts. Arguably this is because it would seem to endorse Hamas as the defacto government, instead of a democratically elected government. In other DC news, Rick Scott is among those vying for a se...

Another Memorial Day weekend is upon us, and as always there's a ton of fun going on. The beach! Pick a beach, they're all open and will all be crowded, but what is Memorial Day Weekend without the beach?! The Jacksonville Jazz Festival starts tonight with the piano competition at the Florida Theatre, then Friday through Sunday you've got music all day long at Metropolitan Park and at Daily's Plac...

Logan reports on a motion against the COJ "panhandling" ordinance, as the Cosac Foundation says the ordinance violates first amendment rights by denying the opportunity to sell copies of "The Homeless Voice," a newspaper sold by homeless citizens as part of an outreach program.

BUY NOW, PAY LATER - The Consumer Finance Protection Bureau has issued a new interpretive rule that classifies buy now, pay later companies like Klarna and Affirm as credit card providers. The new classification is ultimately a win for consumers because BNPL companies will have to investigate borrower disputes and pause payment during their investigation, offer refunds for returns and cancellation...

Alexus reports on the latest developments in the search for a new Duval County Schools superintendent. The DCSB is expected to meet at 9am today, and announce a decision later today. The field has been narrowed to two finalists, but recently revealed information about an ongoing lawsuit against one of the candidates has raised questions.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Biden and Trump both claim victories in the latest round of primaries, although many disenfranchised Republican voters are still casting primary votes for Nikki Haley. Meanwhile, as their respective campaign fundraising efforts continue, the Trump campaign now says they'll accept cryptocurrency donations - despite the volatile financial exchange rate, and the...

Tonight at 5:45 on CBS47 and FOX30 Action News Jax, investigative reporter Emily Turner has three tips to avoid "clone cars," where scammers copy legitimate Vehicle Identification Numbers and apply them to other cars being sold. Tune in tonight for tips on how you can avoid getting ripped off with a "clone car!"

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as another 160k student loan borrowers will see a portion of their debt forgiven under the SAVE Plan and/or other forgiveness programs. Meanwhile, President Biden is raising awareness that the VA has approved a million+ claims filed under the PACT Act, involving those service personnel impacted by burn pits during overseas deployment.

Vickie Cavey has been appointed the interim CEO of JEA. But per the JEA charter, is she qualified? Was there a transparent selection process? Action News Jax investigative reporter Ben Becker looks at the latest leadership change at JEA.

Alexus reports on an officer-involved fatal shooting on Jacksonville's Northside yesterday afternoon. FDLE is investigating, after a US Marshall and a SJC Sheriff Office deputy used lethal force while attempting to arrest a man wanted on out-of-state warrants.

ZELLE HEARING - Millions of Americans rely on peer-to-peer apps like Zelle, Venmo, and CashApp to transfer money easily and instantly to people they know and trust, but with scams on the rise more and more consumers are being tricked into authorizing payments to fraudulent people and companies. What’s more, consumers who’ve been scammed are often unable to recoup their losses from authorized payme...

Logan reports on the latest public reactions to proposed school consolidations.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Biden and Trump both continue their campaign fundraising efforts, with Trump claiming to be closing the budget gap despite limited campaigning due to court appearances. And primary season continues, with more on the line than just presidential nominees.

Curtis Dvorak, the Wildlife Wanderer from the Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens, joins JMN to share details of upcoming Zoo events and promotions. A special limited-ticket Members Only event, Wine & Cheese with Goats (but probably not goat cheese, because that would be weird), is available for purchase now. Make it a great date night with Illuminights, every weekend through July. And Archie the White Rhi...

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as the International Criminal Court has issued warrants for leaders of Hamas and Israel regarding war crimes in Gaza. Objectors, including President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, say the ICC has no jurisdiction regarding the Gaza conflict.

Drugs. Guns. Money. A drag queen. What do these different scandals have in common? They are all issues discovered during an FDLE investigation that led to dissolving the Starke Police Department. Hear Ben Becker's full story tonight at 5:45pm on CBS47 and FOX30 Action News Jax.

MILLION DOLLAR CITIES - Many first-time homebuyers are struggling to break into the housing market. Affordability remains a big challenge, however that hasn’t stopped home values from climbing. The United States now has a record-high number of cities where the typical home is worth over $1 million. Data from Zillow shows the number of “million dollar" cities increased significantly during the last...

Alexus reports on an officer-involved shooting, following a road rage incident and a cross-town pursuit last night. The suspect was subdued with non-life-threatening injuries.

Brian joins JMN live from North Carolina's Fort Liberty (formerly known as Fort Bragg), sharing details about the Army base's history, and experiences of the troops stationed there. Also on today's show, he'll follow up on recent events in the Middle East, and has an interview with Sen. Rick Scott. Hear more on The Brian Kilmeade Show 10am to noon.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as President Biden courted black voters with speaking engagements in Atlanta and Detroit over the weekend. Meanwhile, Trump campaigned in Dallas, appearing at the NRA convention.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, with breaking news of multiple Iranian officials, including their President, perishing in a helicopter crash. What impact (if any) this will have on Middle East tensions remains to be seen. Meanwhile, President Biden delivered a commencement address last weekend at Morehouse College, hoping to shore up voter support.

VAPING CRACKDOWN - The FDA commissioner warns hundreds of thousands of Americans will die from tobacco-related illnesses this year. It’s a big reason the FDA is now working with Congress and the Justice Department to take action, including preventing vaping products from coming into the US. The FDA commissioner says there’s been a spike in vaping products being made in China and imported into the...