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Logan shares a city crime statistics report from Sheriff T.K. Waters, citing a decline in violent crimes, but a rise in auto thefts.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Kirstin breaks down the Nevada primaries and the upcoming Nevada caucus. The competing political assessments are sure to be scrutinized, in part due to disagreements between the state and the RNC, and in part for the unprecedented result as Haley lost to an overwhelming majority vote to "None Of These Candidates." The primary awarded no delegates, and her abs...

The FSCJ Artist Series presents HADESTOWN in multiple shows at the Center for Performing Arts this weekend. J. Antonio Rodriguez, who stars as Orpheus, joins JMN to discuss the show, the myths, and the music involved in this Tony-winning Broadway spectacular.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as House Republicans fail to pass a vote impeaching DHS Mayorkas, then failed to pass a House bill on foreign aid, continuing a streak of failures for Speaker Johnson. Meanwhile the Senate is also expected to fail to pass a foreign aid bill with border security attachments.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues as Mark says Nevada is the place to be this week, unless you're double-loser Nikki Haley. She lost the Republican Primary to "None of These Candidates," and she's not on the list for the Republican Caucus, which will give all the delegates to Trump. Trump, meanwhile, lost his appeal in the DC election case, so that's ANOTHER case of his headed to SCOTUS. And of c...

Logan reports on former DCPS teacher Amy Donofrio, who is back in court today regarding the status of her teaching license, after being terminated for her advocacy supporting the Black Lives Matter movement on school property in 2021. DCPS settled a previous lawsuit Donofrio filed over her termination.

STATE OF ECONOMY - Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will be back on Capitol Hill on Thursday to testify before the Senate Banking Committee where she is expected to discuss the state of the economy. This comes as many Americans are still saddled with credit card debt. A report this week by the New York Fed found credit card balances increased by 50 billion dollars, or 5% in the fourth quarter of 20...

Logan reports on a car vs. train collision in Orange Park last night, leaving the 72 year old driver with serious injuries.

Alexus updates the latest on the Jared Bridegan murder prosecution, as two of the suspects accused in his murder conspiracy (Bridegan's ex-wife, and her current husband) have court hearings today.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as a recent poll suggests that voters are not looking forward to a Trump/Biden rematch. Voters do favor a resolution to the pending Trump legal cases before voting, but most of former President Trump's pending trails are seeing dates pushed back or suspending indefinitely pending a SCOTUS response to Trump's claims of Presidential immunity.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues as the GOP continues to obstruct bipartisan border security legislation in the House from advancing. They're gung-ho to have an impeachment vote against DHS Secretary Mayorkas though, possibly as soon as today. Meanwhile, Secretary of State Blinken is overseas negotiating for a cease-fire in Gaza.

The head of the FAA will testify before Congress this morning following the scary incident on a Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft, when a plane’s exit door plug flew off mid-flight. Today lawmakers will press the FAA on whether they found any evidence of quality control issues in Boeing‘s production lines. Also, what changes the FAA is considering for inspecting these production facilities moving forward....

Alexus reports on new information regarding the conspiracy to murder Jared Bridegan, obtained from documents and interviews. Bridegan's ex-wife and her estranged husband are both charged, and scheduled to appear in court tomorrow.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues as Biden wins the Democratic primary in South Carolina over the weekend. Next week, several events besides the Super Bowl happen in Nevada, including the Nevada Democratic primary, the Nevada Republican primary, and the Nevada Republican caucus...Most states have either caucuses or a primary. So why is Nevada holding both? That's because a state law requires Neva...

Ben reports on tow truck scams, and the risks they represent to drivers in need of assistance AND to legitimate emergency road service companies. Hear the whole story tonight on CBS47 & FOX30's Action News Jax at 5:45pm.

Jonathan reports on the latest military actions in the Middle East, as Mayport's USS Carney, along with the USS Gravely and the Dwight D. Eisenhower carrier, were all involved in missile skirmishes recently.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, with an eye on DC as the House finally has the actual text (all 700+ pages of it!) of the border control bill, and the piggybacked foreign aid funding for Israel and Ukraine. Now comes the hard part of securing bipartisan support in the House and Senate.

Sheifalika reports from the westside, where a tornado touched down in the area of Peacock Ridge Drive yesterday.

FINANCIALLY SUPPORTING YOUNG ADULTS - A new study by the Pew Research Center examines the number of young adult children (ages 18-34) who still receive financial assistance from their parent. In fact, 44% of young adults surveyed said they received financial help during the last year. Majority of young adults leaned on parents for household expenses, including groceries, utilities or help paying a...

Alexus reports on storm damage and cleanup after a tornado touched down near the Cecil Field airport yesterday.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Samantha reports on a recent CNN poll that continues to show a majority orienting on former President Trump over Nikki Haley in a preview of the upcoming South Carolina primary. Additionally, key concerns about the frontrunner candidates (Trump/Biden) are shared.

Ben profiles the FIRST recorded rap song "Noah," a 1946 single by a Jacksonville singing group called The Jubalaires. Hear the full story AFTER the Grammys, Sunday night on CBS47!

Ben Becker has this week's review of local restaurant inspections.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues as Jared looks at the border security and aid funding agreement moving through Congress. He also looks at recent event sin the Israel/Gaza conflict, including State Dept. sanctions against Israel for actions against Palestinian civilians.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues as Jake takes a look at current Florida political issues, including Gov. DeSantis deploying Florida National Guard and Florida State Guard troops to assist in Texas border security, the recent Florida social media bill, and concerns over long-standing "Free Kill" legislation. Get the full story tonight at 5:45 on Action News Jax.