JMN coverage from The Players has been sponsored by Shark Coatings, and Jay Mariano of Shark Coatings joins JMN to share experiences from TPC and how collaborating with The Players has widespread impacts on the community - through business, charity, networking, and promotional opportunities. Visit SharkFloorCoatings.com for more information!

Earlier this week, the Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens lost one of their feature animal ambassadors, Archie, the Southern White Rhino. At 55 years old, Archie was the oldest rhino of his species in human care, and had enjoyed a long and productive life. Corey Neatrour, the Supervisor of Large Mammals, joins JMN to share details of Archie's Celebration of Life this weekend, and remembers the iconic animal.

Carla Montgomery from the Child Cancer Fund joins JMN to discuss their collaboration with The Players, and how grants and programs like "Dreams Come True" help families dealing with pediatric cancer challenges enjoy events like The Players. Visit ChildCancerFund.org for more information.

Jeff Willoughby, Executive Director of First Tee of North Florida, shares how First Tee and The Players teach golf and life skills to children in the North Florida area. By teaching critical thinking, patience, and situation management, children are prepared for challenges life may present, and a hobby they can enjoy for the rest of their lives.

You can't have a premiere golf tournmanet if you don't have a premiere golf course. To that end, Director of Golf Course Maintenance Operations and “chief agronomist" Jeff Plotts leads the team that keeps the course at Sawgrass in peak form.

Dr. Lawrence Moss, President & CEO of Nemours Health, joins JMN to discuss the partnership between Nemours and The Players, and how they collaborate to provide children's health care resources and support. Visit the Nemours Kids Zone at The Players!

Ryan reports on the latest develoipments regarding a possible government shutdown effective Friday. While the House passed a continuing resolution to fund the government through September, the measure does not currently appear to have sufficient support to pass the Senate.

Players Tournament Director Lee Smith joins JMN ahead of today's first round. Event staff and amenities are all set for fans, and the golfers are ready to go for the 2025 Players Championship.

Lawrence Nicolas, the new CEO of the Jacksonville Humane Society, joins JMN to share how the JHS and the Players collaborate to provide a better community for Jacksonville's people and animals, through grants, adoption events, and community outreach. Visit JaxHumane.org to learn more about how you can get involved.

First Coast Honor Flight's Candace Mabry joins JMN to share details about last night's Players Championship Military Appreciation Day surprise. Six Vietnam Veterans will be sponsored for a trip to Washington DC. Visit FirstCoastHonorFlights.org for more information.