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Logan reports on an electric vehicle study JEA is conducting.

Logan reports that the Home Roof Rehabilitation Program has some 270 applicants on a waiting list already, having quickly exhausted all of its allocated funding.

Kirstin Garriss from the CMG Washington newsdesk reports on the latest in primaries. Critics are saying national news desks were too quick to call Iowa caucus results, though Trump won 98 of 99 counties. The upcoming debate before next week's New Hampshire primary has been canceled, as Haley refuses to debate if Trump won't participate. Meanwhile, DeSantis is basically ignoring New Hampshire, conc...

FOX's Jared Halpern looks at what's next, as Trump rolls out of Iowa after dominating the caucus... but don't read too much into that, as there were less caucus participants in the whole state of Iowa than we typically have voters turn out in Jacksonville. How will the candidates perform in the New Hampshire and South Carolina primaries? Who will be next to fall?

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues as Mark Kaye joins JMN to discuss the Iowa caucus, the death of debates, the difference between "dropping out" and "suspending a campaign," and what could be next for Vivek Ramaswamy since he's hopped aboard the Trump Train. Hear about all of this and more during "Whatever You Want Wednesday" on the Mark Kaye Show noon to 3pm!

Logan reports on an overnight Westside shooting, where a man suffered non-life-threatening injuries. JSO has not released a suspect description.

CHILD TAX CREDIT - Congress unveiled a bipartisan tax deal Tuesday that includes expanding child tax credit ahead of the government shutdown. The deal has the potential to lift half a million children out of poverty, according to an estimate by the Center on Budget and Policy priorities. It could also help lower-income families get a more beneficial tax refund. Regardless, the bill faces an uphill...

Logan reports on the factors considered for opening additional shelters, such as prolonged weather conditions, overnight temperature threshholds, and more.

Logan reports on a reminder for protecting plants during cold snaps - bring them inside if possible, or cover/wrap them to help trap heat ... you can use things like sheets, fabric, or newspaper, just not with plastic!

Logan reports on safety and shelter resources available to Jacksonville's at-risk community in the midst of the current cold weather snap.

Kirstin Garriss at our CMG Washington bureau reports on the Iowa caucus, where Trump was ONE vote away from a record setting sweep, with a distant DeSantis and Haley finishing 2nd and 3rd respectively. Next is the New Hampshire primary next week, but DeSantis is focusing instead on South Carolina, planning several weeks of campainging until their February primary.

Bianca Soriano from Florida Power & Light joins JMN with tips on preparing for the cold weather headed our way, plus general tips on how managing your AC/Heat resources can save you on your power bill.

FOX's Ryan Schmelz has the latest from DC as congress continues to work out an agreement for a 2024 federal budget, after another short term extension until March. And Rick Mullaney, Director of the JU Public Policy Institute, breaks down the Iowa caucus results and what they mean for the remaining GOP candidates.

TRANSPORTATION HEALTH EFFECTS A new report by the CDC claims 5.7 percent of people, or more than 13 million Americans, lacked reliable transportation in 2022. The study finds a shortage of reliable transportation can negatively affect our health. Those who are older, uninsured and are part of a lower income bracket are the most at risk. Those living in New England (WFXT) were actually the least li...

Brian and Rich look at the Iowa caucus results, and what they mean for the future campaigns of Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis. While the next primary is New Hampshire, is DeSantis being strategic by concentrating on South Carolina instead? Hear more on the Brian Kilmeade Show from 10a to noon.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues from Iowa, where residents will have their caucus today despite blizzard conditions that canceled many campaign events over the weekend. It's anybody's guess how this will impact turnout and results. Jared will anchor Iowa Caucus 2024 coverage live tonight starting at 8pm on WOKV.

As a government funding shutdown looms at the end of the week, congress has come up with a strategic solution to prevent the shutdown! And that solution ... is to kick the funding can down the road. Again. Until March. This is the 3rd consecutive budget extension under the current House.

Alexus reports on the MLK Jr. Memorial Parade, starting at 10am at Lot J, winding through Downtown Jax, and wrapping up at the Prime Osborn Convention Center.

Alexus reports on a former FWC officer suing the St. Johns County sheriff's Office, after charges of possession of child porn against him were dropped.

Alexus reports on the proposal allowing alcohol sales & consumption along the Jacksonville Riverwalk. The Jacksonville City Council Neighborhoods Committee will discuss the bill in session today, though it will likely be a while yet before a decision is made.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues as blizzard conditions settle in before the Iowa caucus. The severe weather caused Nikki Haley to cancel some events, while DeSantis and Trump both have multiple events scheduled through Monday. WOKV will have live coverage of the Iowa caucus results starting at 8pm Monday.

Jared looks at the latest in a gov't funding bill as the first week of Congress started strong, but finishes with funding unresolved, with another shutdown on the horizon. Meanwhile, what was already expected to be an interesting Iowa caucus now turns downright dangerous, as blizzard conditions move in just in time for Monday's voting.

Action News Jax's Chandler Morgan has this week's "Around Jax" report of what's new, fun, and happening this week in Jacksonville.

WOKV recognizes Officer Nicholas Rulon of the Green Cove Springs Police Department.

Toni Foxx and @ElaineEatsJax take a look at new restaurants and tasty treats around town.