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Alexus reports on Jax Beach public safety recommendations proposed after multiple chaotic St. Patrick's Day events.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as the House advanced a Ukraine aid bill despite certain GOP objections. Meanwhile, MTG continues her blustering about ousting Speaker Johnson, and former President Trump returns to a NYC courthouse for his "hush money" trial.

Alexus reports on the latest in testimony from the Patrick McDowell sentencing procedure, where a jury will decide whether he will receive a death sentence for the murder of Nassau Co. Deputy Joshua Moyers.

SCOTUS HOMELESSNESS - Happening today (10am/ET), Supreme Court justices will take a case that could impact how your city interacts with the homeless population The court will decide whether cities can fine and even arrest people for sleeping in public spaces. A group of homeless individuals is suing in Oregon over one town’s ordinance that imposes a $295 fine for sleeping outside. Meanwhile, both...

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues. as former President Donald Trump’s political operation said Thursday that it plans to deploy more than 100,000 attorneys and volunteers across battleground states to monitor — and potentially challenge — vote counting in November. Samantha Manning in Washington tells us more about the announcement. And speaking of announcements, at least 15 members of the Kenned...

Meteorologist Corey Simma joins JMN with a deep dive on the weekend forecast, and how that will impact all the fun things going on in Jacksonville's great outdoors. SPOILER ALERT: Use sunscreen. LOTS of sunscreen.

Ben Becker has this week's Original Restaurant Report

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Speaker Johnson found unusual support from the House Democrats in support of foreign aid bills, to the chagrin of GOP objectors. As conservative factions continue in-fighting, it may be Democrats that come to the Speaker's rescue if Rep. Greene (R-GA) moves forward with her motion to oust Johnson.

Logan updates coverage of Patrick McDowell's sentencing for the murder of Nassau Co. Deputy Joshua Moyers. The defense is pushing for a life sentence rather than a death penalty, and recent changes to Florida laws do not require a unanimous jury verdict to levy a death penalty.

This week's First Responder spotlights Lt. Andy Walker of the Jacksonville Fire & Rescue Department.

Alexus reports on a fatal early morning fire at the Lake Crest Condominiums off Belle Rive Blvd.

AI IN CLASSROOMS - The use of AI technology in the classroom continues to become more common. A recent report by the Center for Democracy & Technology highlights how it impacts students and teachers. In fact, 59% of teachers report that they are certain one or more of their students have used generative AI for school purposes, up 17% points since last school year. Nicole D'Antonio spoke with the r...

Logan updates coverage of the Patrick McDowell sentencing procedures, as McDowell surprisingly testified. A jury will decide whether McDowell will receive a death sentence, or life without parole, for the murder of Nassau County Deputy Joshua Moyer in 2023.

Bob Ohrablo, President of the Jacksonville Icemen, joins JMN as the Icemen are back in the Kelly Cup playoffs, with Game 1 tonight against the Florida Everblades. Since the 'Blades put the Icemen out the last two seasons, its' fair to say they're feeling extra competitive the time around!

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as the House GOP faces internal challenges delaying foreign aid legislation, threats to oust Speaker Johnson, and a quick dismissal of DHS Secretary Mayorkas' impeachment charges in the Senate. Meanwhile, the first of several Trump trials continues.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as former President Donald Trump is entering the third day of jury selection inside a New York courtroom over his hush money case. Kirstin Garriss joins us from Washington., to catch us up on what's happened so far and what we can expect today.

Every Thursday we gather the JMN crew and sound off about some interesting weekend activities. Every kind of fun can be found this weekend! Concerts? Don Felder, Staind, Billy Strings, and the Flaming Lips all have shows. Sports? Take your pick from the Icemen, the Sharks, or the Jumbo Shrimp! Want to get out and about? Neptune Beach Artwalk is on, and there's the Touch-A-Truck event this weekend!...

Logan is following the sentencing of Patrick McDowell, for the murder of Nassau Co. Deputy Joshua Moyers. A jury will determine if McDowell will receive a death penalty.

WILDFIRE PREVENTION - From degrading air quality… to destroying millions of acres of wildlife habitat. This week lawmakers discussed the growing risk of wildfires across the country and the impact it has on families. In the last 20 years, the United States lost an average of 7 million acres *per year* to wildfires. That's more than double the average seen during the 1990’s. Experts worry the probl...

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as the first of four criminal trials facing former President Donald Trump is now officially underway. But this also seems to be the case in which Americans are least convinced he committed a crime. WOKV's Samantha Manning reports on how Americans are feeling about this trial, and what we can expect over the remainder of this week.

SPOTLIGHT: BOB GRAHAM - WOKV political analyst Rick Mullaney reflects on the late Bob Graham, an iconic figure in Florida political history.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as one of the big swing states in the upcoming election is Pennsylvania, where President Biden is expected to make some campaign stops - including in his home town of Scranton.

Alexus reports on the possible closing of Sun Ray Cinema in Riverside, as the building owners are selling the property. The theater currently leases the space, but the lease is not protected. Area residents are voicing support through online petitions to save the theater.

KIDS ONLINE SAFETY - Kids online safety will be back in the spotlight. TODAY - lawmakers will meet to discuss a handful of social media bills, including the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). If it becomes a law, it would be one of the most significant kids' online safety statutes in more than 20 years. This comes as nearly half of teens say they us...

Logan updates the story of a school bus caught in a crossfire earlier this week. Two suspects in the shooting have been arrested and charged with attempted murder.