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Car Insurance Cost - The national average cost for car insurance skyrocketed 26% in 2024, to $2,543 a year according to a new report by Bankrate. The report shows inflation, extreme weather and high repair costs have all had an impact on rates. Unfortunately, analysts say it’s unlikely rates will dip again for the remainder of the year. Nicole D'Antonio is live from Washington with a deeper dive i...

Alexus reports on a special meeting of the Jacksonville Ethics Commission this afternoon, in response to proposed legislation that impact how the Commission operates. Mayor Deegan and Councilman Carlucci have both expressed concerns about the legislative adjustments.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as former President Trump picked up all the delegates after an all-but-uncontested Nevada Caucus. Nikki Haley did not participate, following an abysmal loss to "None of the Candidates" in the earlier Nevada Primary. A special investigation into President Biden concluded he will not face charges over possessing confidential documents, but an assessment on his men...

Brent joins JMN to discuss this weekend's Super Bowl LVIII - as the Kansas City Chiefs took to mark their dynasty ERAS with another victory, while San Francisco wants to show they are the irresistible force this season. Brent thinks the 'Niners will get it done, but Swifties of the world disagree. Who will win? We'll find out Sunday evening. Tune in for coverage starting at 2pm on ESPN690, or watc...

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as a special investigation into President Biden spurred by his possession of classified documents has closed, with no charges to be filed -- but an assessment of the President's cognitive state and faculties is meeting with White House criticism.

Logan shares details of SJC Sheriff's Officer body cam footage from the November shooting at Davis Park. The footage documents a police pursuit and shooting incident near a children's soccer tournament. The event resulted in one person (the shooter) dead, and another suspect in custody.

Alexus reports that Jacksonville funeral director Elliot Graham is expected to make his first appearance in court this morning. Graham faces multiple felony and misdemeanor accounts related to the treatment and disposal of human remains, insurance fraud, and more.

Ben Becker has this week's Original Restaurant Report

This week's First Responder is Ariana Perez of the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office.

A.I. ROBOCALLS - The federal government is taking new steps to try to crack down on deepfake technology. This week, the Federal Communications Commission approved a new rule that makes robocalls containing voices generated by artificial intelligence illegal. This comes as New Hampshire officials continue investigating AI-generated robocalls imitating President Biden’s voice to discourage from voti...

This week's local business spotlight is on SECOND WIND CIGARS on Hendricks Ave.

Logan updates the story of a shooting during a soccer tournament at Davis Park las November, that left one person dead and another in custody. SJC Sheriff's Officer body cam footage from the event is now available.

Alexus reports that Elliot Maurice Graham, the funeral director wanted for mishandling human remains, will appear before a judge to face charges this morning.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues as Kirstin reports from SCOTUS, where arguments will be heard regarding former President Trump's removal from the Colorado Republican primary ballot on grounds of violating the 14th Amendment. The issue at hand is interpretation of the scope and text of the 14th Amendment's "insurrection clause," and perhaps clarification of what satisfies actionable status accor...

Emily reports on a proposal to use A.I, cameras on school buses to monitor and issue citations for driving violations when passing if the stop arm is out. Seems like a positive safety measure, but a number of concerns have been raised. Hear the full story today at 545pm on CBS47 and FOX30 Action News Jax!

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues as Jared reports from the Supreme Court, where arguments will be heard today weather or not Donald Trump should be excluded from the Colorado Republican primary ballot on the grounds of violating the 14th Amendment "insurrection clause."

Big plans this weekend? The RV Show is at the Equestrian Center, if you're thinking about your permanent vacation! You romantics can get your Valentine something special at the Riverside Arts Market! Or maybe treat yourself to The Man In Black: A Johnny Cash Tribute in Ponte Vedra. Not your music jam? How about some Grand Funk Railroad at the Thrasher-Horne Center! And if trains are your thing, th...

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues as today, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) will hear arguments in the matter of the Colorado Supreme Court's ruling that former President Trump is ineligible for office per the 14th Amendment insurrection clause.

As prosecution for the Jared Bridegan murder continues, the custody of the Bridegan children comes into question. They were in Bridegan's ex-wife's legal custody (Shana Gardner-Saldana), but her alleged role in Bridegan's murder raises new custodial issues. The kids are currently in their maternal grandparents' care, but the paternal grandparents are suing for access and revised custody.

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.