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Carl Self is first and foremost a proud father to Jordan and Alexis, but he is also a Senior Mortgage Originator licensed in the state of Washington since 1989. He started out part-time while working as an insurance agent for Pacific Cliffs Financial, and soon learned that he’s truly passionate about helping people to purchase a home. Having fallen in love with the mortgage industry quite quickly, Carl spent time reading and obtaining all of the information available to better serve his clie ...
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YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as former President Trump's "hush money" trial continued in NYC, while at the same time a team of Trump attorneys argued for his claim of "absolute immunity" from prosecution for events during his Presidency before the US Supreme Court, in an effort to undermine charges against Trump for election interference and…
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Action News Jax Meteorologist Garrett Bedenbaugh joins JMN with a look at the weekend forecast and how that will (or won't!) impact your weekend plans, particularly if you're headed to the "Opening of the Beaches" this weekend!
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YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as President Trump's claims of "absolute immunity" from prosecution were argued before the US Supreme Court . Justices deliberated the scope of immunity, distinctions between personal vs Presidential actions, and looked at the implications their decisions might have on future Presidencies. This decision will affe…
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Alexus follows up on the sentencing trial for Patrick McDowell, after his 2021 murder of Nassau Co. Deputy Joshua Moyers. A jury voted 11-1 in favor of the death penalty, and a final sentencing date will be set. Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper made his support of the jury recommendation clear.
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Chandler Morgan has this week's update on what's happening Around Jax!
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Action News Jax's Ben Becker has this week's edition of the Original Restaurant Report!
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4/26 - First Responder Friday - Officer Shane Jarman
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WOKV's First Responder of the Week is Officer Shane Jarman of the Jacksonville Beach Police Department.
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4/26 - For Locals By Locals - InVestra Financial Services
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This week's FLBL featured business is INVESTRA FINANCIAL SERVICES. Learn more about the company and their services at InVestra.com.
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FOOD RECALL CONCERNS - Food recalls reached their highest level since 2020, according to a new report. U.S. Public Interest Research Group (PIRG Education Fund) found there were more than 300 food recalls in 2023, the highest since 2020. The outbreaks sickened more than 1100 people. Nicole D’Antonio join us live in Washington with details on what t…
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Alexus reports that the jury returned a death sentence recommendation for Patrick McDowell, for the 2021 murder of Nassau Co. Deputy Joshua Moyers. The sentence was not unanimous (11-1), but a recent change in Florida law only requires 8 jurors for a death sentence. The judge has taken the jury's recommendation into consideration, and a final sente…
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Western Oregon University’s rugby teams rally together for national championships
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Both men’s and women’s rugby clubs of Western Oregon University have qualified for the Rugby 7s Collegiate National Championships which take place this week in Maryland. This is the first time both teams qualified in the same year and the first time Western’s women’s team has made it to the national championships.…
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YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as arguments will be heard today in another Supreme Court case involving former President Trump. This one stems from the criminal charges he faces for allegedly trying to overturn the 2020 election. Trump's attorneys argue that he is *immune from prosecution"... Justices will deliberate on what that assertion eve…
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It's another fun-filled weekend in the 904! .. and 342! (Still not used to that.) You can enjoy some draft day fun tonight at The Bank, or celebrate Elton John's music with the Yellow Brick Road tribute, Malivai Washington's inaugural Smoothie King Cup pickleball tournament happens this weekend! The "Opening of the Beaches" is underway with all sor…
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Action Sports Jax's Brent Martineau joins JMN to look at this weekend's NFL Draft, where the Jags have a 1st round pick at #17 tonight, plus 4 additional picks through the first four rounds. What do we need? What will we get? Will there be trades? Catch all the excitement tonight starting at 7pm on FOX30, and if you want to get into the fun persona…
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The US Supreme Court hears arguments about former President Trump's self-proclaimed "complete immunity" for actions he took during his Presidency. This is Trump's primary defense argument against charges related to the January 6th insurrection, and prosecution of those charges in court has been suspended pending this review.…
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4/25 - Spotlight: National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
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Mike McCormick from the Poison Control Center joins JMN to discuss National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. It's this weekend (Saturday, April 27) and many people don't know where or how to safely dispose of expired or unneeded prescription drugs. Mike has the answers of where you can turn in medications for safe disposal -- don't just toss them i…
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Action News Jax's Annette Gutierrez looks at the rise of dog attacks, and what areas of town are seeing the most events. Hear the full story tonight at 5:45 on Action News Jax on CBS47 and FOX30.
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Alexus reports on the sentencing procedures for Patrick McDowell, as closing arguments are expected today before the jury begins sentencing deliberation. McDowell entered a guilty plea for the murder of Nassau County Deputy Joshua Moyers, during a 2021 traffic stop.
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Today the Supreme Court will hear arguments about whether former President Trump can be prosecuted for his alleged efforts to undo the 2020 election. Trump‘s lawyer say former presidents are entitled to “absolute immunity.” However, special council Jack Smith’s team argues Trump’s actions were *not part of official duties as president...And that th…
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Logan looks at tonight's NFL draft, where the Jags currently have pick #17 in the first round as their starting point tonight. Jags fans are welcomed to attend a draft party at The Bank.
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Alexus reports on closing arguments in the sentencing of Patrick McDowell. Jurors will recommend either a life sentence without parole, or a death sentence, for McDowell's 2021 murder of Nassau County Deputy Joshua Moyers during a traffic stop.
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Measure 110 is history, but one Eastern Oregon recovery group soldiers on
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Measure 110 is history, but one Eastern Oregon recovery group soldiers onBy Oregon Public Broadcasting
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YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues as President Biden is expected to sign a new foreign aid bill today, packaging aid for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and the Indo-Pacific, as well a "ban" on TikTok should if the app's foreign owner doesn't divest its interest; expect court appeals to this ban to eventually get to SCOTUS. And speaking of SCOTUS, the Co…
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4/24 - Spotlight: Anti-Semitic Protests on College Campuses
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As violence continues between Israel, Hamas, and now Iran, protests and demonstrations on college campuses are garnering more attention. Logan MacDonald reports on recent anti-Semitic graffiti on the UNF campus as a local example of a national series of events targeting Jewish students.
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Logan reports on anti-Semitic vandalism at UNF.
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TIKTOK BAN PASSED - Today President Biden is expected to sign legislation providing $95 billion in emergency foreign aid. The Senate passed the bill providing aid for Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan. The legislation could also lead to a potential band of the popular video sharing app TikTok. It gives TikTok’s parent company nine months to sell the popul…
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Alexus reports on State Senator Clay Yarborough's criticism of the delays in disclosing the latest Douglas Anderson School of the Art teacher indiscretion. In February, teacher Chris Allen-Black was arrested after an incident at a Disney World resort, but the arrest was not communicated to parents of DA's students. This marks the 5th incident resul…
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As Earth Day focuses on plastics, a Portland coffee roaster and Northwest recycler team up
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For more than 50 years, Earth Day has been used by environmental advocates to raise awareness and support sustainability and environmental protection.By Oregon Public Broadcasting
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Portland's pet grief support group is still going strong
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Portland's pet grief support group is still going strongBy Oregon Public Broadcasting
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YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as former President Trump prepared for the next day in his "hush money" trial, he mentioned the primary that will be held today in Pennsylvania. This race could be a good prediction of which way the swing-state will lean in November. WOKV's Samantha Manning reports from Washington on the significance of today's p…
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YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as the Senate returns to service today and receives the latest House foreign aid bill. Also expected today, a vote on the proposed TikTok ban, contingent on its host company divesting its interest.
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Jacksonville City Councilman Jimmy Peluso joins JMN to discuss proposed anti-hate legislation, what has prompted the proposal, and how the process for taking it from proposal to law works. The first reading of the proposal is at tonight's City Council meeting. Additionally, he updates us on the latest regarding the Sun Ray Cinema building in Five P…
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TIKTOK BAN VOTE - Happening today, the Senate is preparing to take up a bill that bans TikTok. The bill would remove TikTok from US app stories if the company doesn’t break ties with its Chinese parent. This comes after the House passed the measure over the weekend and now the Senate is on track to pass it and President Biden says he'll sign it qui…
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Alexus reports on Jax Beach public safety recommendations proposed after multiple chaotic St. Patrick's Day events.
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YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as the House advanced a Ukraine aid bill despite certain GOP objections. Meanwhile, MTG continues her blustering about ousting Speaker Johnson, and former President Trump returns to a NYC courthouse for his "hush money" trial.
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Alexus reports on the latest in testimony from the Patrick McDowell sentencing procedure, where a jury will decide whether he will receive a death sentence for the murder of Nassau Co. Deputy Joshua Moyers.
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SCOTUS HOMELESSNESS - Happening today (10am/ET), Supreme Court justices will take a case that could impact how your city interacts with the homeless population The court will decide whether cities can fine and even arrest people for sleeping in public spaces. A group of homeless individuals is suing in Oregon over one town’s ordinance that imposes …
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Longtime musician Freedy Johnston has settled in Portland after years of touring
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Portland has become a popular destination for musicians who made their names in other cities or music scenes. A new addition to that list is Freedy Johnston.By Oregon Public Broadcasting
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Lawsuit involving Portland students highlights statewide questions around child sex abuse
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Last month, Portland Public Schools, Multnomah County and a nonprofit organization running an afterschool program were sued on behalf of an elementary schooler. The allegation from a female student and her family involves sexual harassment and unwanted touching by classmates and other children. The traumatic events occurred two years ago, when the …
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YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues. as former President Donald Trump’s political operation said Thursday that it plans to deploy more than 100,000 attorneys and volunteers across battleground states to monitor — and potentially challenge — vote counting in November. Samantha Manning in Washington tells us more about the announcement. And speaking o…
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Meteorologist Corey Simma joins JMN with a deep dive on the weekend forecast, and how that will impact all the fun things going on in Jacksonville's great outdoors. SPOILER ALERT: Use sunscreen. LOTS of sunscreen.
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Ben Becker has this week's Original Restaurant Report
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YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Speaker Johnson found unusual support from the House Democrats in support of foreign aid bills, to the chagrin of GOP objectors. As conservative factions continue in-fighting, it may be Democrats that come to the Speaker's rescue if Rep. Greene (R-GA) moves forward with her motion to oust Johnson.…
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Logan updates coverage of Patrick McDowell's sentencing for the murder of Nassau Co. Deputy Joshua Moyers. The defense is pushing for a life sentence rather than a death penalty, and recent changes to Florida laws do not require a unanimous jury verdict to levy a death penalty.
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This week's First Responder spotlights Lt. Andy Walker of the Jacksonville Fire & Rescue Department.
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Alexus reports on a fatal early morning fire at the Lake Crest Condominiums off Belle Rive Blvd.
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AI IN CLASSROOMS - The use of AI technology in the classroom continues to become more common. A recent report by the Center for Democracy & Technology highlights how it impacts students and teachers. In fact, 59% of teachers report that they are certain one or more of their students have used generative AI for school purposes, up 17% points since l…
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Logan updates coverage of the Patrick McDowell sentencing procedures, as McDowell surprisingly testified. A jury will decide whether McDowell will receive a death sentence, or life without parole, for the murder of Nassau County Deputy Joshua Moyer in 2023.
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Portland Commissioner Gonzalez wants tougher stance on homeless camping
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Portland’s ongoing attempt to regulate homeless camps on public property hit another snag this week. Now, two of the top candidates for mayor are on opposite sides of the divisive issue.By Oregon Public Broadcasting
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