CHILDREN ONLINE SAFETY - The clock is ticking to pass legislation on a series of social media bills. Parents are in Washington DC right now to have their voices heard. Many of them lost children to bullying, eating disorders and drug overdoses. Nicole D’Antonio is live in Washington with one mother's story. She shares the steps needed to pass a comprehensive child online safety bill this year.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Eben Brown reports on a government funding bill that didn't make it to a House vote this week. One of the attachments was a GOP election security plan, featuring measures of the SAVE Act. If a revised funding plan is not passed, government funding will expire on Oct 1 resulting in another government shutdown.

Big weekend in the 904 (aka the 324, but who calls it that?) ... The "Conservation On Draft" fundraiser happens this weekend at the Jacksonville Zoo, always a great time! The Jacksonville Symphony presents their "Parrots & Palms" tribute to Jimmy Buffett, 80s prog-rock headbangers Zebra perform at the Florida Theatre, and the Ritz Theatre & Museum presents "1964: When the Beatles Rocked Florida" (that event is tonight!). And oh yeah, this weekend it's the home opener as the Jaguars host the Cleveland Browns! All this and more is featured in our Weekend Spotlight story. What are YOU up to this weekend?

STATE OF STUDENT - With students now back in class, the White House announced additional steps to combat absenteeism and provide new tools and resources for teachers following the pandemic. According to NEW data from Curriculum Associates, fewer students are achieving grade level placement than before the pandemic. However, since the return to in-person schooling, the percentage of grade K students on grade level in phonics has increased each year. Nicole D’Antonio is live in Washington with the latest “State of Student Learning” report.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as the Vice President and former President finally debated each other in person. WOKV's Kirstin Garriss looks at the key issues raised, and how their first (and potentially only?) debate might impact polls.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Duval County Democratic Party Chair Daniel Henry joins JMN to review the Harris/Trump debate, and share thought son how this event might influence party supporters and undecided voters. The Duval County Republican Party has also been invited to share opinions on the debate and its potential impact. The Vice Presidential debate featuring Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance is scheduled for Oct. 1.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as WOKV political analyst Dr. Michael Binder reviews the Harris/Trump debate, key moments for each candidate, and what impacts this event may have on undecided voters.

TEEN BRAIN HEALTH - From mental health to learning loss, there has been extensive research on how the pandemic continues to impact teens. Now, a new study finds that the pandemic may have have caused rapid brain aging in teens, especially teen girls. According to the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences some teenagers, brains aged much faster than they normally would, 4.2 years faster for girls and 1.4 years faster than boys on average. Nicole D’Antonio is live in Washington with the findings.

Team USA and UNF's own Morgan Ray returns from the 2024 Paralympics in Paris with a Silver medal. His proud papa Matt Ray joins JMN to recount some exciting moments from the games, and the joy of seeing his son achieving the dream of competing with elite athletes.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Vice President Harris and former President Trump have never met in person -- but they'll meet tonight on the debate stage! WOKV's Samantha Manning details what the candidates are saying in advance of tonight's event, and what we can expect tonight. WOKV coverage starts at 8pm.