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Jonathan reports on the latest events in the Israel/Hamas conflict, as the IDF confirms 21 soldiers died in an encouter today. Additionally, military action continues in the Red Sea, as US and British ships respond to Houthi attacks out of Yemen.

Clark shares information you need to know about your pharmacy prescription costs

KIDS FLU SEASON - This year’s flu season is a tough one for children. The CDC says 47 kids have died from the flu so far which puts us on track for a flu season as severe as last year. Although the number of people hospitalized for the flu is starting to go down, the virus continues to circulate at high levels across most of the country. The CDC says it’s too soon to say the flu season has peaked...

Sheifalika reports on the "Survivors Speak Florida" event, as Jacksonville families will join other crime survivor families from across the state to demonstrate in Tallahassee

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues as Brian joins JMN to discuss today's New Hampshire primary. The first 6 votes at midnight went to Nikki Haley...Is it an omen? Or will Trump sustain his previous polling lead? And given his rise and fall as a candidate, is there a greater future on the horizon for Florida's Ron DeSantis? Hear more on the Brian Kilmeade Show 10a-noon, and live primary results cov...

Washington correspondent Kirstin Garriss reports on the latest in the GOP candidate race, as Gov. Ron DeSantis dropped out of presidential contention prior to the New Hampshire primary. While both DeSantis and Nikki Haley have consistently trailed former President Trump in polls, the timing of DeSantis' exodus is the surprise here, as both Haley and DeSantis were expected to stay active at least t...

With days to go before the New Hampshire primary, Gov. Ron DeSantis has dropped out of the 2024 Presidential candidate race, leaving Trump and Nikki Haley as the remaining GOP contenders. WOKV political analyst Rick Mullaney loks at how this impacts the remaining campaigns leading into New Hampshire. WOKV will have full coverage of the NH primary results starting Tuesday at 7pm.

Ryan looks at the latest in gov't funding extensions, as the House approved another short-term funding extension but a new batch of deadlines looms in March and a 2024 federal budget remains unresolved.

AVERAGE GROCERY PRICES - If you feel like you're paying more than ever for groceries right now, you're likely right. According to the Census Bureau’s Household pulse survey, the average American spends $1,000 a month on groceries and $270 a week. The exact amount depends on the number of people in a home and where they live. Households California, Washington state and Florida have some of the high...

Alexus reports on a Rive Road shooting over the weekend.

Alexus reports on COJ plans to address homeless in Jacksonville, as the Special Committee on Homelessness and Affordable Housing will meet at noon today.

You Decide 2024 coverage continues as Sam looks at the upcoming SCOTUS arguments regarding Trump's removal from the Coloardo ballot due to the Colorado Supreme Court's interpretation of the 14th Amendment. Maine has similarly removed Trump, and other states face similar challenges. SCOTUS hears the case in February, and the Colorado primary is in early March, so time is a factor.

Jared's YOU DECIDE 2024 update looks at the upcoming New Hampshire primary next week, which for campaign purposes is a 2-person race (Trump/Haley). Jared will host live results coverage starting at 7PM Tuesday night.

Tony Plohetski of KVUE-TV and Austin Statesman joins JMN to break down the Justice Department's definitive Uvalde school shooting report, and the "cascading failures" of the law enforcement response.

Logan MacDonald reports from Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena, where the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus is back in Jacksonville this weekend. Shows kick off at 7pm tonight and with multiple Saturday & Sunday shows. Clowns, acrobats, aerialists, dance troups, stunts, and more are part of the family-friendly fun.

MARCH FOR LIFE - Today, thousands of anti-abortion protesters are set to participate in the March for Life rally on the national mall. It’s the 51st anniversary of the march and the second demonstration since Roe v Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court. It all comes as 2024 is a big election year, and many states are expected to have abortion rights measures on the ballot. Washington Correspond...

This week, WOKV salutes Dr. Tammy Daniel of Baptist Health, for her leadership and service!

Bringing a little of upstate New York street food to Florida, owner Dori Alexanian says Jax Fish Fry offers North Atlantic cod, Chesapeake oysters, and Maine lobster rolls. Dori and her husband Roger dreamt of creating a northern fish fry in the south to satisfy their own cravings and offer a taste of home to other transplants. Jax Fish Fry has two locations: one on Baymeadows in Jacksonville’s So...

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues as Kirstin looks at the New Hampshire primary next week, as Trump and Haley are campaigning hard...but where is DeSantis?

The JMN crew looks at fun activities happening around the 904 this weekend. Got kids? Lots of family fun available - Experiece real history, exploring a genuine 3-mast sailing ship, the Nao Trinidad, in Fernandina Beach. Downtown, The Ringling Bros. Circus is back! Want music? You've got the Symphony in Jacoby Hall! Rock out with Classic Seger, the Bob Seger tribute, at the Terry Theatre! You've g...

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Ryan reports on the latest in border security concerns that Congress is leveraging in 2024 federal budget negotiations. In presidential candidate concers, border security remains a high profile topic, particularly among GOP candidates.

Gallery 725 will feature "The Lost Weekend: The Art of May Pang" exhibit, offering personal photos and memories from May Pang's relationship with John Lennon in the ealry 1970s. The exhibit runs Fri-Sun Jan 26-28, with opportunities to meet May Pang and purchase exhibit photos.

Logan reports on an upcoming JEA study on electric cars and their impact on the power grid, and how if you own an EV you can get involved.

Jonathan updates the latest in Middle East conflicts, as US naval forces target Houthi missile sites in targeted strikes in the Red Sea; and medical aid/relief supplies are on their way to Gaza during a negotiated temporary cease-fire between Israel and Hamas.

MEDICAL MISTAKES STUDY - A new JAMA study claims nearly one in four hospital patients who died or were transferred to intensive care had experienced a diagnostic error. Millions of people are misdiagnosed every year and women and ethnic minorities are the most at risk. Washington Correspondent Arielle Hixson breaks down the data and how it could influence improving healthcare in the future.