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BALTIMORE BRIDGE COLLAPSE - Today, the search continues for the six missing workers after Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed in Baltimore yesterday morning. Authorities say believe those individuals are presumed dead. Both the President and Transportation Secretary have pledged federal support to help Baltimore rebuilt the bridge and reopen the busy port. Kirstin Garriss is LIVE from Baltimore, MD...

Logan reports on a heavy police presence on N. Main Street, with all north & south bound lanes currently closed between Cedar Bay Road and Baisden Road, near the northside Anheuser Busch brewery.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as the US Supreme Court will hear arguments regarding another dimension of women's health care access, specifically access and use of mifepristone, a commonly used chemical in abortion procedures. It is currently available in pill form without a prescription, and it is that availability and allegations of "medical risk" that will be argued in a petition to ban t...

*BREAKING* Griff Jenkins is live on scene of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore, with the latest on search and recovery efforts. Reports indicate that there were multiple vehicles on the bridge at the time of the collapse, as well as some construction workers conducting maintenance. So far, two people have been rescued from the water, as search efforts continue. There has been no u...

Alexus reports on a proposed rate hike for JEA services.

ABORTION PILL ACCESS: Two years after the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe V Wade, today reproductive rights are back in the spotlight. Today the justices will hear a case that could threaten access to Mifepristone, an abortion pill used in more than 60% of all U.S. abortions during the early weeks of pregnancy. Nicole D'Antonio joins us live from the Supreme Court with reaction.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as former President Donald Trump is set to appear in a Manhattan court Monday for a hearing in his delayed “hush money” case — on the same day he faces a $454 million fraud bond deadline. Samantha Manning joins us in Washington.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Congress gives last-minute approval to a $1.2 trillion funding bill, which should fund the remainder of the fiscal year 2024 budget. The next fiscal year starts in October. House Republicans were not all on-board with this budget, though, as polarizing GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene motioned to oust Speaker Mike Johnson, in the latest of many recent controve...

Curtis Dvorak from the Jacksonville Zoo joins JMN to share details about ExZOOberation, their annual fundraiser event. Learn about how your donations help the Zoo and conservation effeorts worldwide. Join the fun celebrating 110 years of the Zoo! AND it's the first birthday of Jacksonville's jaguar Banks! It's party time "down in Zooval!," so visit JacksonvilleZoo.org for event details and to get...

PFAS WATER QUALITY - A new report by the environmental protection agency highlights nearly 70 million Americans get their water from a system were toxic PFAS are present. The chemical is found in drinking water, food and nonstick & water repellent items. Nicole D’Antonio joins us live in Washington D.C. with the latest data and which areas reported the highest levels of contamination, with the hig...

Murder-for-hire suspects Shana Gardener and Mario Fernandez Saldana are due in court today, for a hearing regarding allegations of prosecutorial violations of attorney-client privilege. Gardner's attorney has requested that all charges be dropped, and/or other concessions.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Former President Donald Trump’s new shared fund-raising agreement with the Republican National Committee directs a portion of donations to the political account he has used to pay his legal bills before any money goes to the party itself. Kirstin Garriss in Washington tells us more about the agreement. Meanwhile, President Biden widens his financial lead over...

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Sec. of State Blinken is meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu today to discuss aid and possible resolutions for the Gaza conflict. Meanwhile, Congress is working to resolve another budget proposal to prevent an imminent partial gov't shutdown. Will they actually resolve the 2024 fiscal year budget, or kick the can with another temporary continuing resolution...

Ben Becker has this week's edition of the Original Restaurant Report, this time headed to the Beaches.

GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN - The clock is ticking for Congress to pass a spending deal and avoid a partial government shutdown. Today lawmakers are rushing to make a budget deadline or risk parts of the federal government shutting down, including the Department of Defense, the State Department and Homeland Security. Nicole D'Antonio joins us live in Washington with details on what a shutdown could mean f...

WOKV recognizes this week's First Responder: Shantavia Allen from the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office.

This week's FLBL profile is NEXT RUNG, a non-profit serving the mental health needs of firefighters.

Chandler Morgan reports on what's new and what's happening in this week's "Around Jax" report

Alexus reports on a tragic 4-year-old's drowning in Welaka, as the community rallies around the family.

*BREAKING* Alexus reports on a developing story, as Department of Homeland Security investigators join JSO, FHP, and FDLE on the scene off Long Branch Road and CR217 near Maxville. We will continue to update this story as new details become available.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as President Biden has promotes another round of student loan debt cancellation for some 78,000 public service workers, under an existing but under-applied law policy. Meanwhile, Congress is finalizing another funding bill in the face of yet another partial gov't shutdown. If approved, this should resolve funding for the rest of the fiscal year.

So many entertainment opportunities this weekend in the Jacksonville area, starting with Sip & Stroll downtown this evening, or feel the love with Air Supply performing at the Florida Theatre. Speaking of theatres, Phantom! The Musical has shows through the end of the month with ABET at Players by the Sea! Sports fans can join the Jacksonville Icemen as they take on the Swamp Rabbits! And speaking...

STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS - New this morning, President Biden announced another round of student loan debt forgiveness. An additional 78,000 borrowers will receive emails this week, bringing the total student debt cancellation to nearly $6 billion dollars. Nicole D’Antonio joins us live from Washington with details on today’s announcement and pushback from critics.

Capt. Proswimmer updates the status and details of a structure fire at Jacksonville Metal Recycling in the Englewood area off Philips Hwy, causing some minor traffic delays as .JFRD secures and clears the area.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, and while Trump is already the defacto party nominee for November, he pulled 80% of Florida's primary votes yesterday, to Haley's 14& or DeSantis's 4%. Trump and President Biden both move on to campaigning for the November general election, with Biden in Texas today -- sure to address the hot topic of immigration and border security after an executive order yest...