THU – Clark explains “winter-zoned heating,” and how that could help you save on your heating bills during the cold season.

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem has extended and increased a self-deportation "exit bonus" to $3000, being offered to illegal immigrants who register for deportation by midnight tonight. This requires registration using the official CBP app or website, and the "bonus" includes a free deportation flight and waiving any associated fees or penalties. The bonus is intended to motivate self deportation before stricter deportation enforcement starts in 2026.

WED – Clark looks at how easy it is to get into debt – particularly in the holiday season – and how you can avoid additional debt you just don’t need.

The US military executed targeted strikes in Nigeria on Christmas Day, attacking groups allegedly oppressing Christians. WOKV military analyst and host of First Coast Military Life, Col. Chris Budihas, looks at this event and other current US military actions/campaigns. Hear more with Col. Budihas on First Coast Military Life, Sunday mornings at 8am.

A busy 48 hours at Mar-a-Lago. In back-to-back days President Trump met with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with discussions on peace agreements between Russia/Ukraine and Israel/Gaza respectively, plus discourse on potential engagements against Iran if they pursue rearmament and/or nuclear development.

TUE – Considering buying a home? Clark looks at home lease-purchases, and why that is NOT the way you want to buy a house!

Action Sports Jax's Brent Martineau joins JMN to recap the Jags road win vs. the Indianapolis Colts. That brings them to a 7-win streak, 12-4 for the season, and playing for the division championshp - and possibly AFC #1 seed? - and possibly a home playoff game? - as they wrap their regular season at home next weekend against the Tennessee Titans.

"The Wildlife Wanderer" Curtis Dvorak joins JMN to share the latest events happening at the Jacksonville Zoo & Botanical Gardens. This Wednesday, it's "NOON YEAR'S EVE" a New Year's celebration in the daytime for your kids and their party animals! "Colors Of The Wild" continues for your evening enjoyment. And coming soon in 2026, Robert Irwin is the keynote guest for the annual Toast To Conservation gala, and the new facility entrance and Manatee River attraction open soon. There's always something exciting happening at the Jacksonville Zoo & Botanical Gardens!

"The Greatest Show on Earth" returns to Jacksonville's VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena Jan 16-19. New troupe member Zeke Pranis-Ricci, who performs on the German Wheel and Unicycle, joins JMN to share what you can expect from the latest iteration of the Circus - with clowns, acrobats, aerialists, stunts, and more - and shares his adventures from Circus School! Yes, it's a thing, tell your kids!

Ryan recaps the meeting between Ukraine's President Zelenskyy and President Trump last weekend at Mar-A-Lago, as discussions regarding a Ukraine/Russia peace plan continue. Trump is expected to meet with Israel Prime Minister Netanyahu today, as peace plan discussions turn to Israel & Gaza.