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BREAKING: 10pm Wednesday night, Nassau County has issued an evacuation order for multiple areas, due to expected storm surge related to Hurricane Milton. Tim Cooper has details on the affected areas, and where residents can go for shelter.

Kirstin reports from the Beaches Town Center, where businesses are already closed, secured, and sandbagged against the approaching storm,

Tim Devin checks in Wednesday evening to detail Clay County resources and responses as Hurricane Milton makes landfall on the Gulf Coast and begins its trek eastward across Florida.

Kathy Richardson gives a Wednesday evening update on Clay Electric resources and emergency response processes as Milton makes landfall and begins its trek eastward across the state.

Meghan reports from the Neptune Beach area, where business owners are securing their properties in advance of the coming wind, rain, and storm surge.

Kelly Wilson joins JMN to update storm preparation and evacuation details in St. Johns County, where pre-Milton rainfall has already saturated the area and weather conditions are likely to deteriorate as Milton storms across the state.

Alexus reports from St. Augustine Beach, where mandatory evacuation orders are in effect for zones A. B. and F, and the grounds are already heavily saturated from rains before the Milton bands even begin to impact the area.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as FEMA representatives say there is sufficient funding to cover immediate aid and relief for Hurricane Milton, on top of resources already in use following the recent devastation from Helene in FL, GA, NC, and TN.

Beth is in Polk County this morning, where winds, rains, and storm surge flooding are issues impacting the Gulf Coast as Hurricane Milton heads toward landfall this evening.

Geo Dias reports live from Cocoa Beach, where businesses have boarded up and many residents have evacuated. Gas is hard to find in the area at the moment, but those facilities with it are staying open to help as many travelers as they can before Hurricane Milton makes its way across the I-4 Corridor toward the Brevard County beaches.

Andre Ayoub joins JMN to give an update of Jacksonville preparations for the effects of Hurricane Milton's west-coast landfall. While we're out of the eye path, Jacksonville is expected to receive sustained severe weather Wednesday through Thursday, and will host evacuees from areas directly impacted by the storm.

Q McCray joins JMN live from the Orlando International Airport, reporting on flight delays and cancellations in advance of Hurricane Milton. The Tampa International Airport is already closed for all traffic in and out due to the approaching storm. There are no delays or cancellations at Jacksonville International Airport yet, but that is subject to change relative to Milton's local impact.

Beth checks in with another update from the Tampa area (and Gulf Coast) evacuations, area shelters, and suspended services such as the airport shutdown in advance of Hurricane Milton landfall.

Karen McAllister joins JMN to share details of JEA preparation for storm impacts locally, as teams of linemen and arborists are preparing to address storm related outages and downed trees.

YOU DECIDE 2024 overage continues with Election Day is just 4 weeks away, and as Milton promises another round of severe storm damages, WOKV's Samantha Manning reports on what the presidential candidates are saying about disaster responses, including some drama between Gov. DeSantis and Vice President Harris.

Jared has the latest on FEMA funding and resources - already heavily invested in restoration expenses for Debbie and Helene, and now expecting additional heavy expenses with Milton.

We check in with WFLA's Beth Rousseau in Tampa as Hurricane Milton approaches Florida, and many along the Gulf coast are evacuating.

CBS47/FOX30 FIRST ALERT FORECAST– TUE. OCT. 8TH CHIEF METEOROLOGIST MIKE BURESH WOKV RADIO The WOKV Weather Meter for Today: 8 TODAY: Mix of clouds & sun, a brief shower, warm. High: 84 TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy, brief shower. Low: 73 WEDNESDAY: A brief morning shower & breezy… increasing winds & rain, becoming heavy through the afternoon. High: 78… NIGHT: Heavy rain/high winds THURSDAY: Morning heav...

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as today marks the 1-year anniversary since the Oct. 7 HAMAS attacks on a music festival. Many are marking the day with memorials, including the presidential candidates in this year's election. Kirstin Garriss has the details of what each is up to today, and what we can expect in this week's campaign events.

Meteorologist Garrett Bedenbaugh joins JMN with an in-depth look at this weekend's forecast, and how rain will affect the weekend football schedule!

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Jared reports on President Biden's meetings with FEMA administration after visits to Florida and Georgia to survey damages from Hurricane Helene. Biden will continue surveying damaged areas in the Carolinas today,

This week, WOKV salutes the JEA Linemen and all the linemen crews from surrounding counties and states who were quick to restore power after Hurricane Helene's trek across Florida.

JOBS REPORT - NEW TODAY the September jobs report will be released this morning providing a clearer picture of the labor market. So far this year, the U.S. has added an average of 184,000 jobs a month. However, it has slowed to 116,000 during the previous three months. Nicole D’Antonio is live in Washington breaking down today’s new report.

Rich and Kristine have breaking news about the relationship between Constellation Energy and the Jim and Tabitha Furyk Foundation, securing the continued sponsorship of the Constellation Furyk & Friends Tournament for years to come, ensuring future philanthropy and growing opportunities for business partnerships.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues as documents regarding prosecutor Jack Smith's revised indictment against former President Trump have been released, reflecting how the charges might be applicable despite immunity qualifiers identified by the Supreme Court earlier this year.