Ryan looks at the latest DC headlines. Tariffs that have been imposed but delayed will be taking effect soon, impacting prices on most consumer goods and materials. There is a legislative push to restrict sitting congresspersons and the President from actively trading securities (to take effect at a future date). Additionally, criticisms regarding federal immigrant detention facilities continues, as Democrats sue for being denied access to Alligator Alcatraz.

This week's local business spotlight features Malachi's Ice Cream Bar, on Riverside Avenue. They feature a variety of flavor scoops, plus beer and wine service, and hosts a variety of community events. Visit MALACHAISICECREAMBAR.COM for more details.

Ryan reports on the latest Senate activity, as members work toward approving their appropriations bill schedule before a September shutdown deadline. (The last time they did pass all appropriations bills on time was 1996.) Meanwhile, pressure continues on full disclosure of details from "the Epstein Files," as President Trump continues efforts to distance himself from his prior relationships with sex-traffickers the late Jeffrey Epstein and his partner Ghislaine Maxwell, who is negotiating terms for testimony.

Ret. Col. Chris Budihas joins JMN to share details about "First Coast Military Life," airing Sundays at 8am on WOKV. The show provides a forum for active duty, veterans, military families, and residents of the Jacksonville area community to interact about daily life, pre- and post- military service concerns, business opporunities, and more. You can't have a Jacksonville community without the service personnel who live and work in the area. Whether you're active duty, a veteran, a military family member, friend, or neighbor, this show is for you -- First Coast Military Life, Sundays 8am.

Sheriff T.K. Waters joins JMN, discussing how the Sheriff's office works to maintain transparecncy with the public and responding to community concerns -- for example, he discusses the recent attention surrounding the McNeel traffic stop and subsequent investigation. In other JSO issues, he looks at recent town hall meetings, community outreach programs, relocating the Sheriff's Office to a new biulding complex, and a variety of JSO initiatives oriented toward increasing public safety and reducing crime.

Vic Micolucci and Reagan Fink from the JSO Strategic Communications Office join JMN to discuss how social media and story telling is applied in JSO's strategies for public safety, community engagement, and crime resolutions.

Cmdr. Scott Lundquist from JSO's Traffic & Special Enforcement discusses how JSO is addressing back-to-school traffic challenges, including school zone speed enforcement, bus safety, and more.

Police Information Officer (PIO) Christian Hancock joins JMN, to discuss media relations, unsolved crimes, the Connect Duval program, and more. You can explore JSO's various resources and programs, and share information, at JAXSHERIFF.ORG .

Sgt. Michael Monts from the JSO Missing Persons division discusses the resources they use in investigations, the REVAMP program (Registry for Endagered, Vulnerable and Missing Persons) used for the safe return of registered at-risk persons, scent jar kits, trackers, and more.

Cmdr. Chuck Ford discusses JSO's Community Engagement resources, including (but not limited to) school corssing guards, the Police Athletic League, academic resources, the Teen Driving Academy, the Police Explorer program for older teens/young adults, and more.