Curtis Dvorak, the Wildlife Wanderer from the Jacksonville Zoo, joins JMN to share what's new and what's going on for the holidays at the Jacksonville Zoo. Events include Colors of the Wild, Winter Wonderland, Reindeer Games, and more -- and Santa is coming tomorrow!

Trump looks to an alternative leader for the Dept. of Defense, after issues with Pete Hegseth continue to erode confidence in him as a nominee. Could Gov. DeSantis be headed to the DoD cabinet post instead? That's the latest rumor in Trump's "Make America Florida" campaign.

David Marovich, VyStar, and Claire Chinn, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Jacksonville, join JMN to share details of the Light Up The House 5K event on Friday Dec 6 starting at 5pm. You don't have to run (or walk, or dance, or whatever!) the 5K to participate in the block party, just come out and have fun. The Ronald McDonald House of Jacksonville is at 824 Children's Way in San Marco, and your donations and participation are welcome. Visit RMHCJACKSONVILLE.ORG for more information or to make a donation.

Aaron Bowman, Executive Director for USO Florida (United Service Organization) joins JMN to discuss their specialized USO license plates program. Portions of the fee for these plates would go to support military families in Florida, and various programs in support of service personnel. Visit the DMV website or visit WWW.USO.ORG/SPECIALTYLICENSEPLATE to preorder.

Jared reports on President Biden's "blanket pardon" for his son Hunter, and what information has been obtained regarding the decision's evolution since the weekend announcement.

Brian joins JMN to share thoughts on President Biden pardoning his son, and the criticism this decision is being met with. Hear more on the Brian Kilmeade Show 10am to noon.

Kristin Plum, Healthy Aging Coordinator, and Joann Winfield, a program participant, discuss the Healthy Aging programs at YMCA, where there is a whole lot more going on than "just a gym." Various community group activities are available to promote social, physical, and mental health.

Mindy Loving discusses the Adaptive Wellness Program at the Winston Family YMCA, and their partnership with Brooks Rehabilitation in providing health improvement programs. Daryl Holton also joins, to share how this program provides him a recovery and recreational resource.

Mallory Duncan and Rachel Mills discuss the Winston Family YMCA Giving Tree, and share some details about how your donations impact families from the Giving Tree in the community. Every YMCA hosts its own Giving Tree, so you can participate at the nearest YMCA location to your neighborhood.

President Biden issued a pardon to his son Hunter last night, after months of assurance that he would not take that action. Jared recaps the details, and the expected political and socially critical reactions.