Bill Olson rejoins JMN to share more details about plans to develop the Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair, and the ways it is involved in the community.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Gov. DeSantis's campaign slogan "Make America FLORIDA" seems to have taken root with the upcoming Trump Administration, with key Florida personnel taking leadership roles.

JMN is live from the Fair. Lisa Thomas, Director of Marketing for the Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair, talks about how the Fair promotion continues to evolve each year, from promotional imagery, to physical and facility promotions, performer bookings, food vendors, digital platform engagement, and finding other new ways to reach and entertain fans. The goal is always to engage, educate, and entertain, and then make it even bigger next year.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Florida looks to figure prominently in Trump's upcoming administration, as he has flagged prominent Floridians for roles including his Chief of Staff (Susan Wiles), National Security Advisor (Rep. Mike Waltz), and Secretary of State (Sen. Marco Rubio). Additionally, Sen. Rick Scott is vying for a Senate leadership role.

JMN is live at the Fair! Bill Olson is the President & CEO of the Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair, and while the event occupies two weeks on a calendar, it is a year-long sequence of preparation, execution, and reconciliations to put the event together. He discusses the opportunities ahead with next year's relocation to the new fairgrounds.

JMN is live at the Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair. Andy Deggeller of Deggeller Attractions, Inc. provides the rides, lights, amenities and atmosphere for the Fair midway, and talks about how his company keeps attractions new, fresh, and exciting - and how his company teachers other carnival companies how to put on a show! You'll see some new attractions on the midway this year at the Fair!

JMN is live at the Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair. And what's a Fair without a magician? Josh Knotts of Extreme Illusions and Escapes joins JMN to talk about his 7pm & 9pm shows, and life as a practicing illusionist!

JMN is live at the Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair. Courtney Dakin and Jennifer Griffith with the Florida Agriculture Experience, and they join JMN to share details about Florida dairy products, and how dairy products get from the farm to the store, and how to identify when you're buying fresh-from-Florida dairy goods (spoiler: the #12!). See them at 530pm and 845pm with Lucy the Cow for a live education and milking demonstration experience!

AIR TRAVEL CHANGES - Many families are booking their holiday plans for the end of the year. A NEW report from the U.S. PIRG Education Fund Consumer Watchdog shares some of the new laws and rules that have changed this holiday season, from “automatic refunds” to fee-free family seating and other travel issues. Nicole D’Antonio is live in Washington with details on what travelers can expect this holiday season.

JMN is live from the Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair. Grace Carter and Gimli the Polish Rabbit join JMN on behalf of the 4-H UF Extension, and discuss the role of 4-H not just as an agricultural education program, but also as a STEM and social confidence program. Visit the 4-H exhibit and say hi to Gimli when you visit the Fair!