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YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Ryan looks at the impact Congressional elections could have on the 2025 political agenda, as a House majority change is possible in the pending election, while the Senate will likely remain evenly (or nearly evenly) divided.

SCHOOL JUNK FEES - Nearly 30 million children rely on their school to provide lunch every day. However, changes could be coming to your child’s school lunch meal. The White House announced plans to end junk fees and hidden costs for low-income families paying for their school lunch. Nicole D’Antonio is live in Washington with the NEW policy and the message to school districts across the country.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Samantha looks at the campaign stops presidential candidates are making in the final days before the election, including Trump's rallies in historically Blue states New Mexico and Virginia.

Dale Sperling from Trust & Will joins JMN to discuss estate planning. It's a topic most people are uncomfortable discussing, but the best time to do it is when you're healthy and capable of making plans for your estate, designating inheritances guardianships, advance healthcare directives, and more. But what are wills, trusts, what's the difference, and which is right for you? Visit TRUSTANDWILL.C...

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as State Senator Tracie Davis joins JMN to discuss Amendment initiatives on this year's election ballot. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov 5.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as James Uthmeier joins JMN to discuss this year's Amendment initiatives. Election Day is next Tuesday, Nov. 5th.

BULLYING REPORT - Nearly one-third of teens reported being bullied during the past year. That’s according to a new report released this week by the Centers for Disease Control. Nicole D’Antonio is live in Washington with details on what’s contributing to the worrying trend.

WOKV's First Responders of the week are Sgt. Austin Reese, Cpl. Matthew Westover, Dep. John Collins, Dep. Joseph Mailloux, and others involved in preventing a St. Johns County resident from self-harm in a September incident.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as we count down with just 5 days until Election Day. Controversy continues around the "Garbage" comments from Trump's rally and Biden's response, and Trump's garbage truck stunt as a subsequent rally in Wisconsin. Meanwhile VP Harris is distancing herself from the verbiage, as the last days of the election campaigns ramp up with multiple stops in battleground s...

JMN is LIVE from RV CITY! Michael Corrigan of Visit Jacksonville breaks down why the Georgia/Florida game is a destination event not just for the schools involved, but for college sports fans, tourists, and locals. Millions of eyes will be on Jacksonville for this weekend's game and all the events surrounding it.

JMN is LIVE from RV CITY! Greg McGarity joins JMN to discuss the future of the Georgia/Florida game during the stadium renovations, how this game and other events impact the local economy, and what the future holds for college sports, the NFL, and fans as the Stadium District development gets realized.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as the end of the campaign devolves into "Garbagegate." What started with a controversial comedian joke at the Trump MSG rally, was followed by a Biden response gaffe, then Vice President Harris talking down the Biden statement and distancing herself from his faux pas, and finally back to Trump leaning into the controversy. Has politics devolved into bread and c...

JMN is LIVE from RV CITY! Alex Alston from the COJ Office of Sports & Entertainment shares what it takes to stage all the events surrounding the Georgia/Florida game weekend, and other Jacksonville marquee events.

JMN is LIVE from RV CITY this morning with JSO Public Information Officer Chris Hancock, discussing the safety and security setups for RV City tailgating and for the Georgia/Florida game. Think it's easy to secure "the World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party?" It is not, but it makes it possible for everyone to enjoy!

PEDESTRIAN SAFETY - Halloween is considered the deadliest day of the year for child pedestrians. According to the latest federal highway safety data, children are three times more likely to be hit and killed by a car on this holiday than any other day of the year. It comes as law-enforcement agencies are ramping up their initiatives ahead of daylight saving time coming to an end this weekend. On t...

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as looks at the messages candidates are sharing in the final days of the campaign season, as they continue to stump in battleground states and polls continue to show a close race.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues as Chris Chambless updates JMN on early voting turnout. Nearly 44% of Clay Co. registered voters having already participated in early voting. He also explains how local ballots and voting systems are secured, so voters can cast their ballots with confidence.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues as Jared looks at the latest in verbal gaffs related to Trump's MSG rally where a comedian's comment disparaged Puerto Rico. President Biden responded with another gaff disparaging Trump fans, As spin doctors for both parties try to work damage control, it appears unlikely that VP Harris will appear publicly with Biden before Election Day.

TEEN SCREEN TIME - As teens rely more heavily on technology, a NEW report released this morning puts a spotlight on how much daily screen time teenagers consume. The report from NCHS found about half of teenagers spent 4 hours or more of daily screen time, from July 2021 through December 2023. Researchers say this amount of daily screen time can lead to increased anxiety or depression symptoms. Ni...

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Election Day is a week away and candidates are making their final campaign pushes. Samantha has details on today's events, including VP Harris making what some are calling her "closing argument" from the DC Ellipse tonight, while Trump stages another rally in key battleground state Pennsylvania.

Action News Jax's Chandler Morgan is profiling the Jacksonville Zoo, from their AZA accreditation to their care efforts and resources regarding the recent Shigella outbreak affecting their apes. Get her full report on Action News Jax this Friday at 545pm.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, and while the Presidential election seems to draw all the attention, there are a number of congressional races as well that may impact who controls the House and the Senate for the 2025 term Ryan looks at key races, and explains why it may take days AFTER the election before we know the results.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Jake looks at the rhetoric vs. the law, as it pertains to Amendment 4. The controversial amendment about abortion access rights has been subject to claims regarding its legal consequences, particularly in regard to the distinction between parental CONSENT to a procedure vs. parental NOTIFICATION obligations, and the relationship between the two issues.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Brian shares thoughts on what some are calling Trump's "unforced errors" at the end of the campaign, and whether that might cost him votes? And VP Harris is headed to the Ellipse for what many are referring to as her "closing argument" address. Hear more from Brian Kilmeade starting at 10am!

ROBOCALLS - You may have noticed an increase in unwanted calls and texts in recent months because of the upcoming election. It turns out, a NEW report released this morning found three years after a federal law started to require phone companies to install anti-robocall technology, less than half of those companies have followed through. As a result, the amount of unwanted calls only dropped by 17...