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CHILD VACCINATION RATES - The number of kindergarten students who are up to date on their routine vaccinations continue to decline, according to research from KFF (formerly the Kaiser Family Foundation). This comes as the nation braces for another uptick in COVID, flu and RSV all at once. KFF findings show the national measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccination rate among kindergarteners during...

Meghan reports that an additional arrest has been made in the Jared Bridegan murder investigation. His ex-wife Shanna Gardner-Fernandez has been arrested in Washington, and will be extradited to Florida. Fernandez-Bridegan is charged with murder and other charges related to Bridegan's death.

Kirstin looks at former President Trump's ratings in GOP voter polls, with good news and challenges related to his viability as a GOP candidate for the 2024 presidential race.

Jared reports on the Biden Administration taking a "victory lap" on the 1-year anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act. While critics note that consumer costs are still high, people are realizing the net gains in job growth, increased domestic manufacturing, and falling inflation rates.

Looking for things to do this weekend in the 904? All sorts of good stuff going on! Sip & Stroll happens tonight downtown. The Game & Party Con is all weekend at the DoubleTree by the Airport, if you're a board gamer/social gamer. Check out the Honey Bee festival at the Fairgrounds and get some delicious local honey. And have you been to the Thrasher Horne Center in Orange Park? Check it out for s...

Alexus reports on a new survey for parents requesting feedback to help with hiring a new Duval County School Superintendent. Parents have the option to respond online or in-person at upcoming community forums.

A Florida statute says that students living within 2 miles of a school are not eligible for bus transportation. Meghan reports that last year this rule was not enforced, but this year it is causing concern for St. Johns County parents whose kids now have to walk through high traffic areas like International Golf Parkway.

ABORTION PILL ACCESS - Access to mifepristone, the most common form of abortion in the US, may become more restricted soon. A new federal appeals court ruling overturned part of a lower court ruling that would have revoked the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of the drug. This decision also left in place other restrictions that would end the availability of the drug by mail, allow it to be...

Meghan reports on yesterday's I-95 shooting and crash that left a driver dead. JSO is investigating, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers.

The Biden Administration is celebrating the anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act, which has seen some (arguable) economic success, but critics note that daily consumer prices on things like groceries, fuel, and energy bills remain higher than they were previously. Biden will campaign with several stops across the nation over the next few days arguing the success of Bidenomics, and will make...

Mark Kaye joins JMN to looks at the latest Mega Millions winner sold in Jacksonville, the latest Trump indictment developments, and the upcoming GOP debate next week with special Mark Kaye post-debate analysis. Hear more on this, plus it's Whatever You Want Wednesday on the Mark Kaye Show noon to 3pm today!

Ryan updates us on the latest developments in the Trump indictments. The 4th indictment against Trump this year, this time out of Georgia, includes 18 other co-defendants, and District Attorney Fani Willis hopes to prosecute them all in a single trial to start within six months. Legal experts advise that scenario is extremely unlikely for organizational reasons.

Logan follows up on the fatal overnight crash that left two dead after a vehicle drove into a Englewood restaurant.

FEMA HAWAII SUPPORT - Hawaii officials say the death toll from the devastating Maui wildfire is now 101. Today, the FEMA Administrator will be at the White House press briefing as the agency continues to work with state, county and other federal partners to respond to this crisis. So far, FEMA has deployed more than 190 search and rescue team members and over 380 FEMA employees are in Hawaii to he...

Jacksonville may change its nickname from "the River City" to "the Lucky City," as Logan reports ANOTHER Mega-Millions jackpot winner was sold at a local Publix, this time in Ortega on Roosevelt Blvd. for $36 million. This follows a week after the record-setting $1.5 billion jackpot winner sold at the (old) Publix in Neptune Beach.

Logan reports on a fatal overnight crash, as a car with two occupants hit the Fire House Subs near University Blvd. and Terry Road.

Trump has been indicted again, this time regarding the 2020 Georgia election results. Jared reports on the reactions in D.C., and what may be in store for the 30 unindicted co-conspirators.

Blair looks at the 4th indictment this year against former President Trump, this time over the 2020 Georgia election results. Every previous occasion of indictment has resulted in a fundraising surge for Trump, if that happens again it would be a convenience given the expenses of these indictment defenses.

WOKV political analyst Rick Mullaney, Shircliff Executive Director of the JU Public Policy Institute, breaks down the latest indictment against former President Trump, what some of the charges mean, and what makes this indictment different from the other active indictments.

Robert reports on Jeffrey Clayton, a former Douglas Anderson School of the Arts teacher charged with lewd conduct with a student. Clayton was arrested in March, and his next court appearance is next week.

Alexus updates the story on school bus delays. Reports from the contracted bus service providers allege some 130 vacant driver positions, including some from drivers who resigned their positions as recently as last week, disrupting plans for the available resources.

TRUMP GA INDICTMENT - Developing overnight – Former President Donald Trump is now facing his fourth indictment. This latest criminal case stems from Georgia over Trump and 18 of his allies efforts to overturn the 2020 election loss in the state. In the nearly 100-page indictment, it outlines dozens of acts by the former president or his allies to undo his defeat. This includes trying to get Georgi...

Robert updates the story of an accidental shooting that left a 6-year-old dead in a Duclay home. The event happened while the children involved were allegedly under adult supervision. JSO is investigating the circumstances.

Alexus reports on bus delays yesterday for the first day of public school in Duval County. The delays stem from a shortage of drivers, and are a local reflection of similar challenges across the country. DCPS advises that the delays are likely to continue until more drivers are hired and on the road. Parents and students can monitor bus status with a new app.

Robert reports on an Duclay tragedy, where a 6-year-old is dead after being shot by their 9-year-old sibling in their home. No charges have been filed at this time, while police are investigating how the older child got hold of an unsecured weapon.