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Action News Jax's Ben Becker has this week's edition of the Original Restaurant Report!

WOKV's First Responder of the Week is Officer Shane Jarman of the Jacksonville Beach Police Department.

This week's FLBL featured business is INVESTRA FINANCIAL SERVICES. Learn more about the company and their services at InVestra.com.

FOOD RECALL CONCERNS - Food recalls reached their highest level since 2020, according to a new report. U.S. Public Interest Research Group (PIRG Education Fund) found there were more than 300 food recalls in 2023, the highest since 2020. The outbreaks sickened more than 1100 people. Nicole D’Antonio join us live in Washington with details on what the report found and the top problem with food safe...

Alexus reports that the jury returned a death sentence recommendation for Patrick McDowell, for the 2021 murder of Nassau Co. Deputy Joshua Moyers. The sentence was not unanimous (11-1), but a recent change in Florida law only requires 8 jurors for a death sentence. The judge has taken the jury's recommendation into consideration, and a final sentence is pending.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as arguments will be heard today in another Supreme Court case involving former President Trump. This one stems from the criminal charges he faces for allegedly trying to overturn the 2020 election. Trump's attorneys argue that he is *immune from prosecution"... Justices will deliberate on what that assertion even means, and whether or not Presidents are above t...

It's another fun-filled weekend in the 904! .. and 342! (Still not used to that.) You can enjoy some draft day fun tonight at The Bank, or celebrate Elton John's music with the Yellow Brick Road tribute, Malivai Washington's inaugural Smoothie King Cup pickleball tournament happens this weekend! The "Opening of the Beaches" is underway with all sorts of fun, including a silent disco! And there's a...

Action Sports Jax's Brent Martineau joins JMN to look at this weekend's NFL Draft, where the Jags have a 1st round pick at #17 tonight, plus 4 additional picks through the first four rounds. What do we need? What will we get? Will there be trades? Catch all the excitement tonight starting at 7pm on FOX30, and if you want to get into the fun personally head over to the Draft Day Party at The Bank!

The US Supreme Court hears arguments about former President Trump's self-proclaimed "complete immunity" for actions he took during his Presidency. This is Trump's primary defense argument against charges related to the January 6th insurrection, and prosecution of those charges in court has been suspended pending this review.

Mike McCormick from the Poison Control Center joins JMN to discuss National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. It's this weekend (Saturday, April 27) and many people don't know where or how to safely dispose of expired or unneeded prescription drugs. Mike has the answers of where you can turn in medications for safe disposal -- don't just toss them in the trash or flush 'em down the toilet! For more...

Action News Jax's Annette Gutierrez looks at the rise of dog attacks, and what areas of town are seeing the most events. Hear the full story tonight at 5:45 on Action News Jax on CBS47 and FOX30.

Action News Jax's Annette Gutierrez looks at the rise of dog attacks, and what areas of town are seeing the most events. Hear the full story tonight at 5:45 on Action News Jax on CBS47 and FOX30.

Alexus reports on the sentencing procedures for Patrick McDowell, as closing arguments are expected today before the jury begins sentencing deliberation. McDowell entered a guilty plea for the murder of Nassau County Deputy Joshua Moyers, during a 2021 traffic stop.

Today the Supreme Court will hear arguments about whether former President Trump can be prosecuted for his alleged efforts to undo the 2020 election. Trump‘s lawyer say former presidents are entitled to “absolute immunity.” However, special council Jack Smith’s team argues Trump’s actions were *not part of official duties as president...And that the founding fathers did not intend for presidents t...

Logan looks at tonight's NFL draft, where the Jags currently have pick #17 in the first round as their starting point tonight. Jags fans are welcomed to attend a draft party at The Bank.

Alexus reports on closing arguments in the sentencing of Patrick McDowell. Jurors will recommend either a life sentence without parole, or a death sentence, for McDowell's 2021 murder of Nassau County Deputy Joshua Moyers during a traffic stop.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues as President Biden is expected to sign a new foreign aid bill today, packaging aid for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and the Indo-Pacific, as well a "ban" on TikTok should if the app's foreign owner doesn't divest its interest; expect court appeals to this ban to eventually get to SCOTUS. And speaking of SCOTUS, the Court will hear arguments in another major abortion...

As violence continues between Israel, Hamas, and now Iran, protests and demonstrations on college campuses are garnering more attention. Logan MacDonald reports on recent anti-Semitic graffiti on the UNF campus as a local example of a national series of events targeting Jewish students.

TIKTOK BAN PASSED - Today President Biden is expected to sign legislation providing $95 billion in emergency foreign aid. The Senate passed the bill providing aid for Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan. The legislation could also lead to a potential band of the popular video sharing app TikTok. It gives TikTok’s parent company nine months to sell the popular social media app or be banned in the United Sta...

Logan reports on anti-Semitic vandalism at UNF.

Alexus reports on State Senator Clay Yarborough's criticism of the delays in disclosing the latest Douglas Anderson School of the Art teacher indiscretion. In February, teacher Chris Allen-Black was arrested after an incident at a Disney World resort, but the arrest was not communicated to parents of DA's students. This marks the 5th incident resulting in a teacher being removed from a DA classroo...

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as former President Trump prepared for the next day in his "hush money" trial, he mentioned the primary that will be held today in Pennsylvania. This race could be a good prediction of which way the swing-state will lean in November. WOKV's Samantha Manning reports from Washington on the significance of today's primary, and looks at the purpose of President Bide...

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as the Senate returns to service today and receives the latest House foreign aid bill. Also expected today, a vote on the proposed TikTok ban, contingent on its host company divesting its interest.

Jacksonville City Councilman Jimmy Peluso joins JMN to discuss proposed anti-hate legislation, what has prompted the proposal, and how the process for taking it from proposal to law works. The first reading of the proposal is at tonight's City Council meeting. Additionally, he updates us on the latest regarding the Sun Ray Cinema building in Five Points, as the owners of the building are looking t...

TIKTOK BAN VOTE - Happening today, the Senate is preparing to take up a bill that bans TikTok. The bill would remove TikTok from US app stories if the company doesn’t break ties with its Chinese parent. This comes after the House passed the measure over the weekend and now the Senate is on track to pass it and President Biden says he'll sign it quickly. Meanwhile TikTok says it's gearing up to def...