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Brent looks at the Titans-Jags matchup this weekend, where both the Jags ' offense and defense are seeking redemption after last weekend. The Jags are ranked top 5 vs the run, and Travis Henry's season has been "meh," so the opportunity is there. Meanwhile, Friday Night lights shine on some local HS football matchups, Hear more with Brent & Friends on ESPN 690 3-6pm tonight!

Alexus reports on the St. Johns County Clerk's Office hosting a National Adoption Day Ceremony today at 10am.

Ben Becker is back with this week's edition of the Restaurant Report.

Loneliness is an epidemic according to the surgeon general. Loss of connection to others is as detrimental to your health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. One of the most vulnerable to a sense of loneliness is young people, especially as social media continues to influence mental health. In response, Dr. Vivek Murthy, the Surgeon General, is going on a nationwide “We are Made to Connect” college to...

Alexus has more information on St. Augustine's Nights of Lights holiday event, as the 30th anniversary of this area tradition kicks off Saturday evening.

It's all about coffee & doughnuts, and small plates, with Easy 102.9's Toni Foxx and @ElaineEatsJax

Logan reports on 911 call audio and crime scene photos released regarding the drive-by shooting that took the life of 13-year old Prince Holland, as he returned home from football try outs in 2022.

WaterWalk Jacksonville opened their doors on November 15 in Deerwood, blending the best of an upscale extended-stay hotel for visitors, and long-term (90+ day) rental apartments. The property boasts 126 rooms – 76 fully furnished ‘STAY’ units and 50 ready-to-furnish ‘LIVE’ units that range in size from studios to two-bedroom spaces both with and without balconies. 60% of the 'LIVE' apartment units...

Alexus reports on the St. Augustine Nights of Lights holiday attraction, that kicks off with a holiday market and tree lighting ceremony this weekend.

Logan reports on the dedication ceremony for a new Fallen Soldiers Monument at Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena. The ceremony is today at 11am.

WOKV's Kirstin Garriss looks at a variety of recent polls that show Nikki Haley overcoming Ron DeSantis, as they spar for the #2 position among GOP presidential candidates. Trump still maintains a dominant lead in polls as the Iowa caucus and the New Hampshire primary loom on the horizon.

Colleen Rodriguez, Exec. Dir. of Jewish Family & Community Services Jacksonville, joins JMN to discuss adoption services, the number (and age ranges) of children locally waiting for a "forever home," and she addresses common concerns that are raised among adopting parents.

Ryan looks at the funding approval that passed the House & Senate to keep the government funded for now...kicking the can into 2024, where funding will become an issue AGAIN...Meanwhile, another Freedom Caucus tantrum on the House floor stranded GOP appropriation bills AGAIN, bringing their work to a halt anyway and starting their holiday vacation early.

The JMN crew gathers together to highlight some of the events happening this weekend in the 904. At the Center for Performing Arts, you can enjoy Cirque Dreams: Holidaze in the Moran Theatre. The Jax Symphony Movie Night presentation of Home Alone, with a live soundtrack, lights up Jacoby Hall. Over at Daily's Place, get your goth party on with Ice Nine Kills and In This Moment. At the Florida The...

Logan reports on the Starbucks strike for the right to unionize, happening nationally (and particularly at the UNF Starbucks locally). This demonstration for workers' rights coincides with "Red Cup Day," one of Starbucks' busiest retail and promotional days.

New this morning -- the US public interest research group put water beads on their annual 'Trouble in Toyland' report. The tiny beads - marketed for sensory development - can grow to 100 times their original size. The consumer product safety commission warns they're behind more than 78-hundred emergency room visits...and at least one death. We cover the new report and how lawmakers here in Washing...

Logan reports on Mayor Deegan's plans for a $25 million budget that City Council set aside for her top initiatives.

Alexus reports on the latest twist in the Jared Bridegan murder case, as attorneys for defendant Mario Fernandez Saldana filed a motion to disqualify prosecutors because they accessed priviliedged communications between Saldana and his attorneys.

WOKV's Samantha Manning has today's You Decide 2024 update, looking at the Iowa caucus on January 15 -- coincidentally on MLK Day, which means more folks should be off work and available to vote.

Ryan reports on the "laddered" funding bill that passed the House with bipartisan support, despite ongoing resistance within the GOP caucus. This prevents the imminent gov't shutdown, kicking the budget can into 2024. Locally, only Rep. John Rutherford voted in favor of the funding bill.,

Mark Kaye joins JMN, reflecting on last weekend's Salute America event, the latest in the Nikki Haley/Ron DeSantis feud to be first loser behind Trump in the polls, and invites your Open Mics to guide today's "Whatever You Want Wednesday" show, from noon to 3pm!

The 2nd annual Thanksgiving Turkey Drive is this weekend. Jaguars linebacker Trayvon Walker joins JMN to discuss his foundation, how the Turkey Drive evolved, and plans to expand services ito the community in years to come.

Logan reports on the City Council's zoning approval for construction of a new 5000 seat stadium for the Jacksonville Armada. It will join the "sports district" east of downtown, near the 121 Financial Ballpark. Construction is expected to begin in January 2024.

After serving our country, many veterans often face another kind of battle here at home. According to the US Department of Veterans Affairs, an average of 20 Veterans die by suicide every day. On Capitol Hill, federal lawmakers are talking with VA doctors about new therapies to help them with treatment. This includes expanding access to what’s known as “psychedelic assisted therapy” to help treat...

Logan reports on the City Council hearing a resolution to increase the number of voting sites for upcoming 2024 elections, allowing for more even distribution of voting access.