YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues as Kirstin Garriss looks at the impact of language and rhetoric in the final days of the 2024 election campaigns, where words like "fascist," "dictator," "socialist," and "low IQ" have been exchanged. The latest rhetoric includes allegations of Trump praising Hitler, according to former Trump staff members. But does the rhetoric influence undecided voters, or just inflame their bases?

Dr. Quinton White is being honored by Jacksonville University with the Pioneer Award for his contributions to academia. Dr. White joins JMN to reflect on his career, decades with JU, the development of the Marine Science program, working with OCEARCH, leading student travel groups, exploring global ecological connectivity, and so much more.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as disparaging rhetoric continues between presidential candidates, as VP Harris refers to Trump as a "fascist," while Trump continues to criticize VP Harris as a "socialist," having "a low IQ." But is name calling an effective closing argument strategy as the Election Day draws near? Jared looks at the verbal exchanges, at the congressional seat elections, the election process, and how final results may still be up in the air for days AFTER the official election date.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Sec. Rick Dixon joins JMN to discuss Amendment 3, the Marijuana Legalization Initiative. He offers a law enforcement perspective on what impacts that initiative may have on public safety, prosecution, incarceration, and more.

Twas the weekend before Halloween, and all through the 904 - parties, and costumes, and music and more! The JMN crew hits on a few of the happy haunts and happenings around town this weekend, from Rocky Horror to the Symphony to the Jags hosting the Packers. Check out the Weekend Spotlight story for a list of events.

Toni Foxx joins JMN to recap the Ponte Vedra Women's Club "Golden Bachelor Auction" charity fundraiser, where bids were fast and furious for the bachelor auction, including one date that sold for $9,000!

LEAD PAINT - The EPA issued new rules when it comes to lead paint in homes and childcare facilities. Paint that contains lead was banded 1978. However, more than 30 million American homes are believed to still contain it. Nearly 4 million of those homes have children under the age of six years old. Nicole D’Antonio is live in Washington with the ongoing efforts to reduce lead exposure across the country.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Samantha reports on Trump's multiple campaign events in North Carolina this week, while VP Harris sat for interviews with NBC and Telemundo. Both candidates have ben stumping heavily in "battleground" states and campaigning for specifically targeted audiences. and both have seen endorsements from politicos previously affiliated with their opposing parties.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Jared looks at the decline in illegal border crossing arrests, citing a Biden executive order restricting asylum access. Immigration security remains a hot-button issue in this year's election rhetoric, as candidates ramp up their messages as election day draws closer.

Leslie Surowiec, a STEAM Teacher at Greenwood School, won the Blue Angels Key Influencer Award for her innovative work with students in the field of robotics.