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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.

Alexus reports on SJC school rezoning, as two new schools will open next year to better serve the growing population. The new school zoning may result in some 2000+ students in K-8 attending a different school as student populations are redistributed to relieve current school crowding.

WOKV's Samantha Manning has the latest You Decide 2024 update, as pressure mounts on GOP candidates after Sen. Tim Scott bowed out of the presidential race. Nikki Haley has picked up some funding endorsements as she and Gov. DeSantis compete for the 2nd position in GOP polls, headed toward the 4th GOP debate in Tuscaloosa on Dec. 6.

Jared reports that the House is expecting to advance a bipartisan "laddered" funding bill, kicking the can into 2024 for some funding projects. Certain GOP objectors stand in opposition, but enough Democrat support is expected to avoid the shutdown deadline later this week.

Pastor Adam Gray joins JMN to discuss today's ICARE (Interfaith Coalition for Action, Reconciliation, and Empowerment) event at Mt. Zion AME today, exploring solutions and best-practices for preventing gun violence.

Alexus reports from the "Victory over Violence" breakfast event at the Fraternal Order of Police building. The event advocates for victims of violent crime, bringing together a variety of Jax businesses, community advocacy groups, and city administration including the Mayor and Sheriff.