The Big Red Bus is at the WOKV Studios / Cox Media Group Building, 11700 Central Parkway (between FSCJ South Campus and UNF). WOKV's Benjamin Fridkis is one of the many donors giving the gift of life! Come by and donate! The Big Red Bus will be here until 4pm today.

Pat Michaels joins Kristine Bellino from Jacksonville's Morning News for the Spring Into Action Blood Drive. It's happening today until 4pm at the WOKV Studios (11700 Central Parkway, in the office park between FSCJ South Campus and UNF off Beach Blvd). All donors receive a $20 e-gift card plus bonus gifts, as your donation could help a patient in need as soon as this week! Come out, meet some WOKV and Action News Jax personalities, and make your donation of the gift of life.

Ryan looks at the latest in advancing Trump's "big beautiful bill," which is being held up by concerns in the Ways & Means Committe and by some NY Republican Reps with regard to the inclusion of particular SALT (State And Local Taxes) legislative concerns. Additionally, there are concerns about cabinet members testifying at congressional hearings regarding budget appropriations, program/fund cuts, Medicare, and more.

Meteorologist Garrett Bedenbaugh joins JMN with a look at the weekend forecast, so you can make your indoor and outdoor plans for Mother's Day weekend!

Ryan breaks down the difference between President Trump's annual budget proposal, and the separate "big beautiful bill" spending package. The BBB has been slowed in its progress through the House, as Republicans disagree interrnally on some proposed tax policy inclusions.

Action News Jax's Chandler Morgan joins JMN with a story about the risks airliners face every day, every flight, and the precautions taken to ensure passenger safety. Risks run from weather concerns, to grass considerations (type, height, etc!), to wildlife in the airport vicinity, and particularly bird strikes - when birds and planes collide. Hear Chandler's full report tonight at 545pm on CBS47 and FOX30!

FOX News's Jonathan Savage is at Vatican City with the latest update on conclave activity. This morning saw the 2nd and 3rd ballots yield more black smoke, but the last two conclaves saw decisions reached on Day 2 so audience anticipation is growing in advance of today's additional ballots.

It's Mother's Day Weekend -- and we've got some great activities for Mom (or for you, so you can get out of Mom's hair for a bit)! Whether it's gardening (like the Home & Garden Show), baseball (with the Jumbo Shrimp!), music (The Funk Fest, or Jax Symphony's Fire & Ice Cirque), or retro experiences (Fraggle Rock LIVE), there's a lot going on this weekend! Check out our list of events in the Weekend Spotlight story, and Happy Mother's Day!

Dr. Bill Hennessey, Chief Integrity Officer for CareGuide, joins JMN with details on a study suggesting that 1 in 3 people can't afford health insurance or associated costs for care, prescriptions, etc. His organization advocates price negotiations, and he has tips for how patients can mitigate costs by using resources other than hospitals for care processes.

Lt. Todd Boger & Director Russ Martin join JMN to discuss proposed E-bike speed limit modifications, and safety considerations for E-bike (and all bike-related) passengers. Several recent injuries in the SJC area, and an increase in injury incident frequency in Florida, have prompted considerations on how best to mitigate risk factors, as SJC commissioners discussed the topic at last night's meeting.