YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Kirstin Garriss reports live from Chicago recapping Day 3 of the Democratic National Convention. Key speakers included former President Bill Clinton and Vice Presidential candidate Gov. Tim Walz. The convention wraps this evening, and WOKV live coverage continues starting at 7pm.…

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Kirstin reports live from the United Center in Chicago where energy is high after dynamic presentations from Michelle Obama and former President Barack Obama last night, and that momentum continues to build in advance of tonight's address by Gov. Walz, his first televised primetime address since being tagged a…

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Jared reports on DNC delegate activities, primetime speakers, and explains why North Carolina is being targeted as a critical battleground state.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Ryan Schmelz recaps DNC presentations so far, from President Biden's "passing the torch" address to last night's presentations from former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama, then looks ahead to tonight's address from Vice Presidential nominee Gov. Tim Walz.…

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Duval Co. Democratic Party Chairman and Florida Delegate Daniel Henry joins JMN to share experiences from the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, and update on what Florida-related issues are being addressed by party delegates and candidates.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, recapping as the Obamas were key speakers for the DNC night #2, and demonstrated in their respective presentations that they "understood the assignment" by energizing delegates and presenting "a choice of two different visions of America." WOKV coverage of the DNC continues live at 7pm tonight.…

ATM RATE - The next time you’re at the ATM, you may notice you’re being charged more to withdraw money. According to Bankrate’s annual Checking Account and ATM Fee Study found that average out-of-network combined ATM fees have hit a record high, and the average ATM surcharge has set the 23rd record high in the past 26 years of surveys. Nicole D’Ant…

CBS47/FOX30 FIRST ALERT FORECAST –WED., AUG. 21ST CHIEF METEOROLOGIST MIKE BURESHWOKV RADIO The WOKV Weather Meter for Today: 6TODAY: Partly sunny & hot with a few afternoon showers & t’storms. High: 92TONIGHT: Partly cloudy with scattered showers early & again late. Low: 73THURSDAY: Partly to mostly cloudy with showers, a few t’storms. High: 88FRI…

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Kirstin Garriss is live from the DNC with takeaways from President Biden's speech last night at the DNC, and a preview of today's themes and key speakers scheduled for tonight.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Jared recaps DNC events from the opening day. President Biden's endorsement (and what some are calling a "farewell address") met with crowd approval, but the loudest pops of the night were for speakers Hilary Clinton and AOC, and between the three of them they represent the party's past, present, and future. F…

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Tonya reports on the speaker lineup from the Democratic National Convention. Yesterday, among the key speakers, former Secretary of State Hilary Clinton spoke to Vice President Kamala Harris' character, and tonight's speaker lineup is expected to include former President Barak Obama, whose own historic traject…

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues as Kirstin Garriss reports from the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Day 1 included a full endorsement for Harris' candidacy by President Biden, as well as support presentations from Hillary Clinton and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

SCHOOL HUNGER - As students head back to school, food banks across the country are working to fill school pantries and make sure all children have a nutritious meal. Nearly 13 million children in the United States struggle with food insecurity. According to the nonprofit Feeding America, that is the highest rate of child hunger in nearly a decade. …

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as today is primary election day in Duval Co. and Jerry Holland joins us to share expectations on voter turnout today, how early voting and vote-by-mail ballots are tabulated, and to remind voters that while Florida is a "closed primary" state, there are ballot issues available to ALL voters regardless of party a…

Brian joins JMN with reactions from Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention. Hear more on the Brian Kilmeade show 10am-Noon, and hear more live coverage from the DNC tonight 7pm-midnight on WOKV!

CBS47/FOX30 FIRST ALERT FORECAST –TUE., AUG. 20TH CHIEF METEOROLOGIST MIKE BURESHWOKV RADIO The WOKV Weather Meter for Today: 6TODAY: Partly sunny & hot with widely scattered showers, an isolated afternoon t’storm High: 94TONIGHT: Isolated shower/storm early… partly cloudy. Low: 74WEDNESDAY: Partly sunny with a few midday through afternoon showers …

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues as the Democratic National Convention kicks off today. A LOT has changed for the Democratic Party in the last three months, preceding this first live convention since 2016. Events kick off with President Biden's endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris as the official party candidate for president, and serves a…

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues as Jared previews the Democratic National Convention starting tonight. Jared anchors our WOKV coverage 7pm to midnight all week live from the DNC.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues as the Democratic National Convention kicks off in Chicago today. Meanwhile, the campaign and policy rallies continue, as President Biden is in Maryland today, and will appear at the DNC tonight along with Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Kirstin reports on the early atmosphere of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Since the 2020 convention was a virtual event, this is the first time in two election cycles that delegates have the chance to mingle in person. Each day of the event is themed, and tonight's key speaker is President Bide…

SCHOOL PANDEMIC AID - As students had back to school, school districts across the country are having to make tough choices about which programs to cut. Nearly $190 billion dollars in federal pandemic aid will come to an end this fall. This comes as learning loss, student absences and the growing mental health crisis continues to be a big concern. N…

CBS47/FOX30 FIRST ALERT FORECAST – WOKV RADIO MONDAY, AUGUST 19, 2024 METEOROLOGIST COREY SIMMA The WOKV Weather Meter for Today: 7 TODAY: Mostly to Partly Sunny & Hot, A Few Storms. High: 93 TONIGHT: Partly Cloudy. Low: 74 TUESDAY: Partly Cloudy, A Few Storms. High: 94 WEDNESDAY: Partly Sunny & Not-as-Hot, Isolated Showers. High: 88 THURSDAY: Part…

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Vice President Harris announces her economic plan for 2025, as a rally in North Carolina today. This follows a recent appearance with President Biden, announcing reduced prescription costs. Meanwhile, GOP nominee former President Trump is campaigning a darker economic forecast under continued Democratic polici…

WOKV Meteorologist Garrett Bedenbaugh has this weekend's Jags game forecast, a look ahead to next week's return to summer temps, and details how YOU could win an Ultimate Weather Experience with Garrett in the Care-A-Thon 2024 Auction that opens at 5pm today!

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as President Biden and Vice President Harris shared the stage for the first time since Biden withdrew from the election race. They were promoting a reduction of medication costs, part of Biden's "Inflation Reduction Act" legislation, so it was a "policy event" as opposed to a "campaign event." Harris' campaign hi…

RETAIL SALES REPORT - Despite high inflation and high interest rates, Americans are continuing to spend money this summer. A new Retail Sales Report from Bankrate found sales from online stores grew 6.7% from last year, more than any other category. The Commerce Department reported retail sales jumped 1% from June to July, the biggest increase sinc…

This week it's all about "treats!" So treat yourself to a tasty edition of Foxx Food Talk!

WOKV's First Responder of the Week is lineman Shane Waters!

Chandler Morgan has this week's update of what's new and what's happening "Around Jax"

CBS47/FOX30 FIRST ALERT FORECAST –FRI., AUG. 16TH CHIEF METEOROLOGIST MIKE BURESHWOKV RADIO The WOKV Weather Meter for Today: 8TODAY: Partly sunny, breezy & “mild”. High: 89TONIGHT: Mostly clear & nice. Low: 68… 70s beaches.SATURDAY: Mostly to partly sunny. High: 91SUNDAY: Partly sunny, hot & more humid with an isolated late day or evening t’storm.…

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as recent poll results published by the Cook Political Report show VP Harris leading in the polls vs former President Trump in 6 of 7 battleground states (Trump still leads in Nevada). The poll also suggests independents (RFK Jr., Jill Stein) are non-factors. After Harris becomes the official candidate at the Dem…

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as President Biden and VP Harris will appear at an event in Maryland today, continuing an agenda program from Biden's inflation reduction plan lowering prices for more prescription drugs. While not a campaign event per se, it addresses a top campaign issue for both parties - reducing costs for goods & services. I…

Got plans this weekend? Lots of fun stuff happening, and you can see a detailed list of events in our Weekend Spotlight story off the main web page. Among some fun things - St. Augustine's Walk & Wine, the Riverside Arts Market, Saturday Morning Cereal at Keg & Coin, and of course there's the Jumbo Shrimp at home and the Jags host the Bucs for some…

CELLPHONES IN SCHOOLS - As students head back to school, there’s one item not included in their school supply list. This year more schools are banning cell phones from the classroom. So far, ten states have passed laws or adopted policies to limit cell phone use in schools, with more states likely to follow. Teachers have been pushing for these res…

CBS47/FOX30 FIRST ALERT FORECAST –THU., AUG. 15TH CHIEF METEOROLOGIST MIKE BURESHWOKV RADIO The WOKV Weather Meter for Today: 7TODAY: Not as hot… scattered showers through early afternoon otherwise partly sunny, bit breezy at times. High: 89TONIGHT: Partly cloudy, “cooler”. Low: 71FRIDAY: Partly sunny, *relatively* pleasant. High: 88SATURDAY: Partl…

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as a recent USA Today poll shows Vice President Harris gaining ground among Florida voters, despite over a million more registered republican voters than democrats. Trump still holds a +5 pt lead, but that gap is considerably less than his leads over Biden earlier this year. WOKV's Samantha Manning breaks down th…

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as President Biden has deployed the USS Abraham Lincoln strike group in the Middle East, after intelligence suggested Iran may strike against Israel this week. Domestically, the White House is hosting a digital information summit today, exploring how the technology industry impacts infrastructure, education, and …

Chase Robinson, Executive Director of First Coast Crime Stoppers, joins JMN to share details about the organization's legacy, how they're working to protect the anonymity of tipsters, and to invite more participation from the community. See something? Say something! You can submit tips online, through a toll free national hotline, and locally via *…

Alexus reports on a new program from Mayor Deegan seeking to motivate and reinforce school attendance, after a recent study revealed 40%+ of Duval County students demonstrated chronic absenteeism (10 days or more) in the 2022-2023 school year.

COST OF CAR OWNERSHIP - The cost of owning a car can quickly add up. From vehicle tax to gasoline and maintenance repairs, a new report by Bankrate found the hidden costs of owning a car can quickly add up to $6,684 a year. The rise in car insurance also played a factor. Between June 2022 and June 2024, average full coverage car insurance rates sky…

CBS47/FOX30 FIRST ALERT FORECAST –WED., AUG. 14TH CHIEF METEOROLOGIST MIKE BURESHWOKV RADIO The WOKV Weather Meter for Today: 6TODAY: Hot… partly sunny with isolated afternoon showers, a t’storm. High: 97… feel-like temps. 103-108TONIGHT: A brief isolated shower or storm early… partly cloudy. Low: 76THURSDAY: Partly cloudy, not as hot, bit breezy w…

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Jared breaks down some campaign policy ideas, as both parties pitch a "no tax on tips" proposal with a national appeal to service industry workers.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as former President Trump returned to the X platform for a conversation with Elon Musk, that was rife with technical difficulties much like the ill-fated 2023 campaign announcement from Gov. Ron DeSantis. WOKV's Samantha Manning breaks down the key points discussed, and what this means for Trump's relationship wi…

Sheriff Michelle Cook joins JMN to share details on new school year safety measures in Clay County, as the Sheriff's office takes over campus security responsibilities and traffic flow increases for school traffic.

Alexus reports on Clay Co. back-to-school preparations, as students return for a new academic year today.

FOOD INSECURITY REPORT - As students head back to school, a new report is highlighting the growing problem of food insecurity on college campuses. Nearly two-thirds of the 3.3 million college students eligible for federal food assistance in 2020 did not access it, according to a Government Accountability Office report. Researchers point to the high…

CBS47/FOX30 FIRST ALERT FORECAST – TUE., AUG. 13TH CHIEF METEOROLOGIST MIKE BURESHWOKV RADIO The WOKV Weather Meter for Today: 6TODAY: Partly sunny, hot & humid with isolated afternoon showers, a t’storm. High: 95TONIGHT: A brief isolated shower or storm early… partly cloudy. Low: 76WEDNESDAY: Partly sunny & hot with an isolated afternoon shower/st…

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as the Harris-Walz media blitz begins in battleground states, as political ad campaigns launch in support of their appearance schedules. Polls are showing very competitive results between the Harris vs Trump rankings in battleground states.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Jared recaps President Biden's latest interview regarding why he chose to withdraw from re-election. Beyond that, he looks at the newest ad blitz from the Harris-Walz campaign, and an alleged documents hack impacting the Trump campaign that has Iran saying "Wasn't me!"…

Alexus reports from Lakeside Academy, one of several new schools opening this school year in St. Johns County.