Best Action News Jax Podcasts (2024)

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6/21 - Logan MacDonald, Action News Jax 2:32

5h ago2:32

2:32

Logan reports on the search for a missing St. Augustine boater, after a boat hit a pylon near the 312 bridge last night.

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6/21 - Kirstin Garriss, CMG Washington 3:46

5h ago3:46

3:46

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as the Trump campaign rakes in more fundraising dollars than the Biden campaign for the 2nd month in a row. WOKV's Kirstin Garriss looks at where some of those dollars are coming from, and looks ahead to next week's debate.

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6/21 - Weekend Weather Talk 6:33

5h ago6:33

6:33

Meteorologist Corey Simma joins JMN to take a look at this weekend's forecast, when & where we will see some rain, and how what's going on in the tropics is impacting our beaches.

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6/21 - Curtis Dvorak, Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens 11:03

5h ago11:03

11:03

The Wildlife Wanderer, and now NFL Mascot Hall of Fame inductee Curtis Dvorak joins JMN, to share some of the events and activities happening with your local zoo & gardens. How about some Yoga with Giraffes? Maybe a little Wine & Pigments? And of course the Illuminights events are going on. So many ways to use your Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens Member…

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6/21 - Jared Halpern, FOX News 3:39

5h ago3:39

3:39

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as the first of two presidential election debates looms over next week, and among the certain topics to be addressed is how the US might best support allies like Israel and Ukraine in their ongoing military campaigns.

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6/21 - First Responder Friday 1:21

4h ago1:21

1:21

This week's First Responder of the Week is SJCSO Deputy Taylor Parker, in recognition of going "above and beyond" in a recent investigation.

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6/21 - Original Restaurant Report 1:18

4h ago1:18

1:18

Ben Becker is back with this week's restaurant report!

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6/21 - Spotlight: United Way Day of Action 7:18

4h ago7:18

7:18

June 21 is United Way's "Day of Action," your opportunity to get involved in service to your local community. Coretta Hill, Chief Operating Officer for United Way of Northeast Florida, joins JMN to discuss United Way's "National Day of Action" activities in Jacksonville. Volunteers can gather at Daily Manna Community Garden, 426 Smith Street, to pa…

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6/21 - Candice Cole, CMG Washington 1:57

5h ago1:57

1:57

DEPRESSION AND PREMATURE BIRTH - A new study shows expecting moms who are treated for prenatal depression can lead to more full-term births of newborns. Candice Cole joins us live from Washington with more on the link between prenatal depression and premature births and what doctors are doing to help mom and baby have better health outcomes.…

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6/21 - Friday 4:52

4h ago4:52

4:52

CBS47/FOX30 FIRST ALERT FORECAST – FRI., JUNE 21ST CHIEF METEOROLOGIST MIKE BURESHWOKV RADIO The WOKV Weather Meter for Today: 6TODAY: Windy… periods of showers, a few t’storms with a mix of sun & clouds. High: 87… very high rip current risk at the beaches.TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with showers at times. Low: 73SATURDAY: Partly cloudy with scattered s…

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6/20 - Thursday 3:03

4h ago3:03

3:03

Chief Meteorologist Mike Buresh has an updated look at what's happening in the tropics and how this will affect Jacksonville's weather, beaches, and more in the days to come.By Cox Media Group

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6/20 - Kirstin Garriss, CMG Washington 3:30

2h ago3:30

3:30

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as President Biden and former President Trump prepare for next week's debate on CNN. WOKV's Kirstin Garriss looks at how they are preparing, and whether RFK Jr. might be a participant in next week's, or September's, debates.

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6/20 - Spotlight: Duval County Schools Workshop 9:01

29m ago9:01

9:01

DCSB Chairman Darryl Willie joins JMN to discuss the latest Duval County Schools workshop addressing future plans for consolidations, property closures, etc. Tonight's meeting is at Terry Parker High School, starting at 5:30pm.

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6/20 - Jake Stofan, Action News Jax 5:18

36m ago5:18

5:18

Jake looks at the Community Benefits Agreement, and the political grumblings about the City of Jacksonville's commitment to investing $150 million into local interests. The City Council is expected to break up that funding allocation today, with an expected vote to approve keeping some +/- $50 million for downtown parks to stay in the current agree…

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6/20 - Jared Halpern, FOX News 3:57

39m ago3:57

3:57

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as the latest FOX poll shows President Biden and former President Trump in a tight race, with the growth trend favoring Biden - reflecting perceived economic improvement. This leads into next week's debate, targeted toward undecided voters, but the debate is unlikely to feature would-be-spoiler RFK Jr.…

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6/20 - Weekend Spotlight 6:50

1h ago6:50

6:50

Summer officially starts this weekend, so why not get out and enjoy some summer fun? You can laugh it up with comedy shows at Eclipse Riverside or The Comedy Zone! Looking for something a little more low-key? The Jacksonville Farmer's Market is always a great way to shop local and treat yourself right. If you're feeling good, then look good and sho…

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6/20 - Logan MacDonald, Action News Jax 3:26

2h ago3:26

3:26

Logan follows the upcoming funding approval votes for the "Stadium of the Future," as 8 members of City Council are expressing support for the latest financial allocation changes. The latest allocations keep funding for downtown parks, but break off Eastside development funding into a separate allocation requiring separate approval.…

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6/20 - Candice Cole, CMG Washington 2:25

1h ago2:25

2:25

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as 1 in 5 adult voters say the issue of student loan debt will have a major influence on how they vote in the upcoming presidential election, according to a new Bankrate survey. Both the Biden and former Trump administrations have introduced measures in an attempt to alleviate the burden on student loan borrowers…

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6/20 - Logan MacDonald, Action News Jax 2:22

1h ago2:22

2:22

Logan reports on the latest City Council considerations for the "Stadium of the Future" deal, with a vote today expected to change the city's committed financial obligations. The latest iteration of the deal keeps money allocated for city parks in the current deal, but moves Eastside development dollars onto a separate votable allocation. Currently…

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6/20 - Thursday 1:27

5h ago1:27

1:27

• An increase in showers is on the way tonight night and into Friday • Back to the lower 90s this weekend• A few showers/storms look to remain around into this weekend.TODAY: Partly to mostly cloudy and breezy with a few showers. Breezy. 75/85FRIDAY: Partly to mostly cloudy with scattered showers/storms. 72/89SATURDAY: Partly cloudy with a few show…

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6/19 - Jake Stofan, Action News Jax 5:58

23h ago5:58

5:58

Jake reports on some of the bills advanced in the latest Florida legislative session that Gov. DeSantis has NOT signed yet, including the left-lane cruising bill, and the self-defense against bears bill.

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6/19 - Jared Halpern, FOX News 4:57

23h ago4:57

4:57

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as the first Presidential debate is just over a week away. Immigration and border control are likely to be hot button issues throughout the remainder of the campaign, particularly as President Biden announced a new program offering a pathway to citizenship for illegal immigrants who are married to citizens. FOX N…

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6/19 - Logan MacDonald, Action News Jax 1:58

24h ago1:58

1:58

Logan has more information on the proposed agreement between the City of Jacksonville and the Fraternal Order of Police, for a significant base pay raise and changes to other benefits for local area police and corrections officers.

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6/19 - Logan MacDonald, Action News Jax 1:52

1d ago1:52

1:52

Logan reports on an initiative to recruit and retain area police and corrections officers, as they are expected to receive a significant pay increase and additional benefits.

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6/19 - Wednesday 3:32

1d ago3:32

3:32

CBS47/FOX30 FIRST ALERT FORECAST – WED., JUNE 19TH CHIEF METEOROLOGIST MIKE BURESHWOKV RADIO The WOKV Weather Meter for Today: 7TODAY: Windy… partly cloudy with showers at times moving inland off the Atlantic. High: 87… high rip current risk at the beaches.TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with a few showers. Low: 72THURSDAY: Partly cloudy & windy with a few …

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6/18 - Samantha Manning, CMG Washington 2:58

2d ago2:58

2:58

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as the first presidential debate is just over a week away, and a new poll out this morning shows President Biden and former President Trump are tied among registered voters. WOKV's Samantha Manning breaks down what the poll shows, and how both candidates are preparing for the debate.…

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6/18 - Dr. Rick Mullaney, JU Public Policy Institute 11:40

2d ago11:40

11:40

WOKV political analyst Rick Mullaney joins JMN to discuss the latest in the "Stadium of the Future" funding concerns, as a considerable amount of funding in the Community Benefit Agreement has been removed from the current deal. He also discusses the successes of OCEARCH, their relationship with JU, and how JU is unique in the area to offer a dual-…

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6/18 - Spotlight: OCEARCH 10:39

2d ago10:39

10:39

Tim Cost, President of Jacksonville University, joins JMN to discuss the ongoing relationship between JU and OCEARCH in shark research. JU is proud to sponsor and collaborate with OCEARCH, as they prepare for their 48th global research expedition.

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6/18 - Spotlight: OCEARCH 10:22

2d ago10:22

10:22

Dr. Bob Hueter, OCEARCH Senior Advisor for Science & Academics, joins JMN to discuss their upcoming research trip to get shark data from European waters, and the role students play in completing research projects, and how this research relates to and informs ecology and marine biology efforts. The relationship between JU and OCEARCH since 2017 has …

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6/18 - Spotlight: OCEARCH 13:08

2d ago13:08

13:08

Kenzie Horton, a JU graduate student researching white sharks movements, and Paige Finney, the Communications Specialist for OCEARCH, discuss their shark tagging and tracking processes, and the movement of white sharks. Data collected by OCEARCH is available online, along with live active tracking maps as they study shark migration.…

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6/18 - Spotlight: OCEARCH 10:16

2d ago10:16

10:16

Dr. Bryan Franks, Executive Director Marine Science Research Institute, joins JMN to discuss the relationship between Jacksonville University and OCEARCH, with a detailed look at their upcoming Mediterranean research trip and the global applications of OCEARCH research.

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6/18 - Spotlight - OCEARCH 9:43

2d ago9:43

9:43

Dr. Harley Newton, Senior Veterinary Scientist & Chief Veterinarian for OCEARCH, joins JMN to share details about the organization, their relationship with Jacksonville University, their research, and an upcoming research investigation on white sharks in the Mediterranean.

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6/18 - Nicole DiAntonio, CMG Washington 1:46

2d ago1:46

1:46

SUMMER LEARNING - With a growing focus “pandemic learning loss,” summer schools and summer enrichment programs have emerged as a popular recovery strategy across the country. An estimated 5.8 billion of ESSER funds (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund) expected to be spent on summer programs before September 2024. This comes as sc…

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6/18 - Robert Grant, Action News Jax 3:53

2d ago3:53

3:53

Robert follows the latest in the "Stadium of the Future" deal negotiations, as nearly $100 million of the planned "Community Benefit Agreement" funding allocation earmarked for for the Eastside, affordable housing, homelessness, and workforce development will no longer be a part of the city’s portion of the deal.…

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7/18 - Tuesday 4:13

2d ago4:13

4:13

CBS47/FOX30 FIRST ALERT FORECAST – TUE., JUNE 18TH CHIEF METEOROLOGIST MIKE BURESHWOKV RADIO The WOKV Weather Meter for Today: 7TODAY: Partly sunny & breezy with brief showers moving inland off the Atlantic. High: 88… mid 80s beaches – high rip current riskTONIGHT: Partly cloudy with a few showers. Low: 72WEDNESDAY: Partly sunny & breezy with a few…

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6/17 - Samantha Manning, CMG Washington 3:05

3d ago3:05

3:05

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as President Biden announced a $50 million ad blitz highlighting Trump's felony convictions, scheduled to air in the days leading up to the next debate. And speaking of the debate, WOKV's Samantha Manning has details on how the Presidential candidates are preparing.…

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6/17 - Jared Halpern, FOX News 4:12

3d ago4:12

4:12

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as President Biden makes a long term security agreement with Ukraine at the G7 summit. Meanwhile, Russian President Putin will visit North Korea, fueling US political propaganda about a "Russian-Korean weapons pipeline." And more big decisions are pending from SCOTUS, including the Trump "Presidential immunity" c…

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6/17 - Robert Grant, Action News Jax 3:17

3d ago3:17

3:17

Robert updates the latest information about an overnight/early morning shooting on Moncrief Road, that has had a stretch of the road closed for investigation for several hours.

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6/17 - Nicole DiAntonio, CMG Washington 1:59

3d ago1:59

1:59

SUMMER CHILDCAREWith school out for the summer, many working parents are struggling to find childcare options to help fill the gaps. Across the country, 51% of people in the United States live in a “childcare desert” with a limited or no options for childcare providers, according to the Center for American Progress. One issue contributing to the la…

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6/17 - Robert Grant, Action News Jax 2:01

3d ago2:01

2:01

Breaking - Robert reports on a Northside shooting off Moncrief Road, that has a stretch of the road blocked off while JSO investigates.

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6/17 - Monday 1:33

3d ago1:33

1:33

TODAY: Partly cloudy with an isolated shower. HIGH: 90TONIGHT: Partly cloudy. Low: 74 TUESDAY: Partly cloudy with an isolated shower. 74/89WEDNESDAY: Party cloudy and breezy with a few showers. 73/88THURSDAY: Partly to mostly cloudy and breezy with scattered showers/storms. 75/85FRIDAY: Partly to mostly cloudy with scattered showers/storms. 72/89SA…

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6/14 - Samantha Manning, CMG Washington 3:01

6d ago3:01

3:01

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as former President Donald Trump spent Thursday on Capital Hill, unifying congressional republicans and looking ahead to a possible second term. WOKV's Samantha Manning reports on what we know about the closed door meetings, and the rumor that there was birthday cake...?…

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6/14 - Weather Talk 4:53

6d ago4:53

4:53

Meteorologist Garrett Bedenbaugh joins JMN with an extended forecast for Father's Day weekend.

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6/14 - Jared Halpern, FOX News 4:00

6d ago4:00

4:00

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Jared reports on SCOTUS' 9-0 decision that widespread access for abortion drug mifepristone will continue, as the critics challenging the accessibility lacked standing to file a claim. Abortion and related women's health rights remain a hot-button issue in the presidential campaign. The Supreme Court has yet t…

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6/14 - Around Jax 1:09

6d ago1:09

1:09

Chandler Morgan has your weekly update of what's new and what's happening "Around Jax"

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6/14 - First Responder Friday 1:12

6d ago1:12

1:12

This week's First Responder spotlight shines on the trio of JSO Officers Dye, Kernodle, and Whitmar, for their lifesaving rescue when a vehicle went into a retention pond.

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6/14 - Candice Cole, CMG Washington 2:31

6d ago2:31

2:31

GENERATOR SAFETY - As storm season gets underway, many homeowners will reach for a portable generator to keep the lights on if the power is knocked out. But if you’re not careful, those generators could lead to serious, sometimes fatal carbon monoxide exposure if not used properly. Candice Cole is live in Washington with a warning to homeowners fro…

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6/14 - Original Restaurant Report 1:11

6d ago1:11

1:11

Ben Becker is back with this weekend's report on local restaurant inspections.

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6/14 - Friday 3:55

6d ago3:55

3:55

CBS47/FOX30 FIRST ALERT FORECAST – FRI., JUNE 14TH CHIEF METEOROLOGIST MIKE BURESHWOKV RADIO The WOKV Weather Meter for Today: 7TODAY: Partly sunny & hot with isolated showers. High: 91… 80s at the beaches.TONIGHT: Mostly clear. Low: 72SATURDAY: Partly sunny & hot. High: 96FATHER’S DAY: Partly sunny. High: 91… 80s @ beaches.MONDAY: Partly sunny. Hi…

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6/13 - Kirstin Garriss, CMG Washington 4:03

7d ago4:03

4:03

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as President Trump returns to Capitol Hill today, for the first time publicly since the January 6 events. He will be meeting with assorted legislators and potential VP candidates, as he attempts to rally Republicans under a unified agenda. President Biden, meanwhile, is attending the G7 summit in Italy, working o…

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