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Alexus updates the story of a deadly shooting in the Duclay neighborhood off Townsend Road in Jacksonville's west side, where a family dispute escalated into a fatal shooting, leaving the shooter's father and younger brother dead, and his mother wounded.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as President Biden is headed to Baltimore to address the Francis Scott Key Bridge tragedy and its impact on trade and commerce infrastructure. Meanwhile, additional primaries are still underway to shore up primary party bases, while the major candidates are essentially uncontested at this point.

TAX PREPARER SCAMS - The deadline to file your taxes is in two weeks and scammers are trying new ways to get your return. We’re talking about “ghosting” tax preparers. The IRS warns these dishonest scammers try to make to a quick buck by promising you big refund but they’re aren’t qualified to file your taxes. Then after you pay them for services, you often don’t hear from these fake tax preparers...

Alexus reports on a Jax Beach City Council first reading of a proposed moratorium on permits for special events, intended to prevent large public gatherings in response to the multiple shooting events on St. Patrick's Day weekend.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Samantha Manning recaps President Biden's NYC fundraiser. President Biden went after Donald Trump (but not by name!) at his New York City fundraiser on Thursday, where he was joined by former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton. The event was interrupted by protesters several times, calling for a cease-fire in Gaza. The US did not participate in last wee...

Meteorologist Corey Simms joins JMN with a deep dive on the Easter Weekend forecast. Whether you're headed to the beaches for Sunrise Services this weekend, or you're headed to the church of baseball's Opening Day shenanigans with the Jumbo Shrimp tonight, this looks like a great weekend to get outside!

Chandler Morgan has this week's update on what's new and what's changing in Around Jax!

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as there are some big ticket items on the DC agenda. Next week, the Senate will receive impeachment articles against DHS Secretary Mayorkas, and the House will take up another Ukraine aid bill. Meanwhile, President Biden raised some $25 million in a NYC campaign event featuring former Presidents Clinton and Obama. and other celebrity guests.

WOKV's Chase Bunker talks with AJ McLean of the Backstreet Boys, who shares stories about wild tour experiences, and when he chose to embrace sobriety. McLean performs with N*Sync's Joey Fatone this weekend at the Florida Theatre. Hear the complete interview in the WOKV On-Demand podcast page.

Logan updates the story of Duval County Schools consolidating RL Brown and RV Daniels, moving all students to RL Brown for the next school year.

WOKV's First Responder of the Week is Lt. Chauncy Masons from the Nassau County Sheriff's Office.

A familiar brand for folks from Rochester NY is now available in Jacksonville, as this week's FLBL segment profiles Salvatore's Pizzeria!

Pop superstars AJ McLean, of Backstreet Boys, performs with Joey Fatone, of N*Sync, this weekend at the Florida Theatre. WOKV's Chase Bunker had a chance to chat one-on-one with McLean about this team-up of former rivals.

COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID - This week Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona sent a letter to state governors urging them to prepare for the consequences of the FAFSA delays, including pushing back state financial aid application deadlines and budgeting for state grant aid increases. This comes as college decision day is nearly a month away. Nicole D'Antonio joins us live in Washington with the updates...

Alexus updates the story on Josue Garriga, a former officer in JSO now facing a number of charges related to behaviors and activities with a Clay County minor.

Logan reports on the proposed consolidation of two Duval County schools, R.L. Brown and R.V. Daniels. Both report under-capacity enrollment, and are only 4 miles apart. If consolidated, students would move to R.L. Brown in the new school year, starting in August.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as President Biden attended a star-studded fundraiser in NYC, setting a new record for the most-ever haul for a single political event. Former President Trump is also in NYC, attending the wake of a fallen NYPD officer.

A three-judge federal panel Wednesday rejected a 2022 constitutional challenge to a congressional redistricting plan endorsed by Gov. DeSantis. Andrew Pantazi from The Tributary joins JMN with a deep dive on the recent judicial review, and the long history surrounding district map adjustments and allegations of gerrymandering in North Florida, and what to expect after this judicial decision.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as President Reagan's question "Are you better off than you were 4 years ago?" is being dusted off and asked again as people sound off about the economy, foreign policy, national security, character, and leadership in polls that spin doctors could say don't flatter either presidential candidate.

Lots of fun stuff happening in the Jax area this weekend, starting with a tribute to the music of Neil Diamond at the Florida Theatre tonight. Tomorrow, downtown rocks with music tributes to The Ramones & Blondie for CBGB's Night at Underbelly. And the block party Friday afternoon leads into the first pitch at 121 Ballpark for a new season of Jumbo Shrimp baseball! This weekend has Art in the Park...

BREAKING: Logan reports on a house fire in Durkeeville on 16th Street near Jones Street.

HEALTH JUNK FEES - New this morning, the White House is taking new steps to try to crack down on junk fees in health care. Those are the extra often hidden fees you pay for goods and services. Today, the administration is announcing a new rule to try to reduce scam insurance plans that don’t really insurance at all and often leave people with hefty medical bills. We break down how this may impact...

Alexus reports on the Clay County arrest of Josue’ Garriga III, accused of meeting up with a 17-year-old girl for illegal sexual contact. Garriga, formerly of the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, was involved in previous controversies including the 2019 fatal shooting of Jamee Johnson, and the 2022 violent arrest of Le’Keian Woods.

Gov. DeSantis signed legislation to end the "squatter scam" yesterday. The law goes into effect July 1, and allows law enforcement to immediately arrest squatters. The legislation was inspired in part by Jacksonville resident Patti Peeples, and her experiences with difficulties in expelling squatters from her property in 2023.

Kirstin reports on the latest from the Baltimore bridge collapse, where recovery efforts are underway for 6 missing construction workers. Meanwhile, investigators are compiling data on the events leading up to the bridge impact, while logistics planners are working to reroute shipping cargo and mitigate damage to supply chains.