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Meghan reports on an urban development project called "Gateway Jax," which plans to make downtown Jax "more walkable." Development plans include building renovations, apartment installations, and green space setups. The Downtown Development Review Board meets virtually today 2pm. Visit "GatewayJax.com" for more information.

Logan reports on a missing teen swimmer, who was caught in a rip current yesterday near Fernandina Beach.

You Decide 2024 coverage continues as Kirstin reports on yesterday's "Impeachment inquiry" announced by Speaker McCarthy, alleging "a culture of corruption" in the Biden family. The White House response is that this is another incident of baseless "political weaponization." Meanwhile, candidate DeSantis is making interview rounds advocating the need for younger leadership.

Robert has continuing coverage of the Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside partial garage collapse. 111 vehicles are still in the garage facility, but are inaccessible until safety inspections determine they can be safely removed.

Jared reports on an Artificial Intelligence summit with technology leaders on Capitol Hill today.

Mark Kaye joins JMN to opine on the Jaguars home opener vs KC, reflecting on the NY Jets' Aaron Rodgers' recent debut vs Nick Foles' Jags debut a few years back (also against KC), and of course he's got thoughts about the Impeachment Inquiry proposed by Speaker McCarthy. More about these topics, and whatever else you want to talk about, on "Whatever You Want Wednesday" with the Mark Kaye Show from...

Chief Powers joins JMN to update the situation with the Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside parking garage collapse. Additionally, he points out the differences in this scenario to the Berkman Plaza garage collapse in 2007, and explains how JFRD crews prepare for these kinds of situations.

Chandler updates the situation at Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside, after a partial garage collapse left vehicles trapped. Fortunately, no one was hurt, but owners are unable to retrieve their cars until inspections determine they can safely do so.

AI FORUM - Happening today – Senators are hosting their first-ever Artificial Intelligence (AI) Insight Forum. Senate leaders say lawmakers will meet with almost two dozen tech leaders and advocates, and some of the industry’s biggest names like Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg and X and Tesla’s Elon Musk as well as former Microsoft CEO Bill Gates. While this effort is bipartisan, the meeting will be held b...

Chandler reports from Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside, where some access into the parking area is restricted this morning after a partial parking garage collapse yesterday afternoon.

You Decide 2024 coverage continues as Samantha reports on candidate activities on 9/11, as Biden was in Alaska, DeSantis was in NYC, and Trump was nowhere to be seen. While they weren't campaigning per se, the optics tell a story. Meanwhile, today in D.C. Speaker McCarthy and Majority Leader McConnell are at odds over government funding, with a government shutdown on the very near horizon, but doe...

Alexus reports on storm damage following yesterday's severe weather. San Jose Catholic School is closed today due to property damage, and additional areas around town saw uprooted trees and storm debris.

Jared reports on the House of Representatives resuming business this week, and Speaker McCarthy is immediately confronted with votes, an impeachment proposal, and a potential budgetary government shutdown in less than 2 weeks.

SoFi Senior Manager of Financial Planning and student loan expert Brian Walsh joins JMN to discuss student loan repayment strategies, after a 3-year hiatus due to the pandemic. Among the repayment options is a new income-based plan, after the SCOTUS ruling earlier this year defeated the White House-proposed debt forgiveness plan.

JCA CEO Adam Chaskin and First Coast YMCA CEO Eric Mann join JMN to discuss the "Together Against Hate: Promoting Unity In Our Community" conversation events beginning Thursday evening at the LJD Jewish Family & Community Services Center. The event series seeks to promote positivity, inclusion, and healing after recent local incidents of antisemitism and racism. Besides conversations involving soc...

Alexus reports from San Jose Catholic School, where storm damage and cleanup efforts have closed the school at least for today.

BUTTON BATTERY SAFETY - There are new federal protections in place to try to help prevent deadly hazards for your little one. This week, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) voted to approve a mandatory standard to reduce button cell and coin battery hazards among children six years and younger. These small batteries are primarily found in devices like keyless entry remotes and wirel...

Alexus reports on storm damage after yesterday's thunderstorms brought lots of water and wind through the area yesterday.

Alexus reports on a fatal car-vs-pedestrian collision on University Blvd South, as a driver stopped to help a dog in the middle of the road. A 2nd vehicle struck the Samaritan, who later died from her injuries.

CBS47/FOX30 FIRST ALERT FORECAST – TUE., SEPT. 12TH CHIEF METEOROLOGIST MIKE BURESH WOKV RADIO The WOKV Weather Meter for Today: 7 TODAY: Partly sunny with scattered afternoon showers & t’storms. High: 90 TONIGHT: An evening shower/t’storm… partly cloudy. Low: 71 WEDNESDAY: Partly sunny with isolated afternoon showers, a t’storm. High: 92 THURSDAY: Partly cloudy with scattered showers & t’storms d...

You Decide 2024 coverage continues as Blair reports on presidential candidate activities in Iowa in advance of the high-profile Iowa-Iowa State football game, and which candidates are also attending 9/11 commemorative events.

Jared reports on 9/11 commemoration events, who is attending which events, and why President Biden is not present for today's events in New York, D.C., or Pennsylvania.

Brent Martineau joins JMN with highlights from the Jaguars victory in Indianapolis. It's the first road win in Indy since 2017. Hear more with Brent & Friends today at 3pm on ESPN 690.

Samantha reports on 9/11 memorial events, including some changes in NYC traditional events and a new memorial event for first responders and rescue workers.

Alexus reports on a paint spill (?) on I-95 South, leaving a 20-mile-long yellow line in the middle of a lane. The line runs from Atlantic Blvd. to CR-210. FDOT is working on removing the line.