YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as President Biden has deployed the USS Abraham Lincoln strike group in the Middle East, after intelligence suggested Iran may strike against Israel this week. Domestically, the White House is hosting a digital information summit today, exploring how the technology industry impacts infrastructure, education, and more.

Chase Robinson, Executive Director of First Coast Crime Stoppers, joins JMN to share details about the organization's legacy, how they're working to protect the anonymity of tipsters, and to invite more participation from the community. See something? Say something! You can submit tips online, through a toll free national hotline, and locally via **TIPS, and tips get rewards upon arrest.

Alexus reports on a new program from Mayor Deegan seeking to motivate and reinforce school attendance, after a recent study revealed 40%+ of Duval County students demonstrated chronic absenteeism (10 days or more) in the 2022-2023 school year.

COST OF CAR OWNERSHIP - The cost of owning a car can quickly add up. From vehicle tax to gasoline and maintenance repairs, a new report by Bankrate found the hidden costs of owning a car can quickly add up to $6,684 a year. The rise in car insurance also played a factor. Between June 2022 and June 2024, average full coverage car insurance rates skyrocketed by 20 percent. Nicole D'Antonio is live in Washington with details on the report. She offers state data for each affiliate.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Jared breaks down some campaign policy ideas, as both parties pitch a "no tax on tips" proposal with a national appeal to service industry workers.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as former President Trump returned to the X platform for a conversation with Elon Musk, that was rife with technical difficulties much like the ill-fated 2023 campaign announcement from Gov. Ron DeSantis. WOKV's Samantha Manning breaks down the key points discussed, and what this means for Trump's relationship with Musk and with the X platform.

Sheriff Michelle Cook joins JMN to share details on new school year safety measures in Clay County, as the Sheriff's office takes over campus security responsibilities and traffic flow increases for school traffic.

Alexus reports on Clay Co. back-to-school preparations, as students return for a new academic year today.

FOOD INSECURITY REPORT - As students head back to school, a new report is highlighting the growing problem of food insecurity on college campuses. Nearly two-thirds of the 3.3 million college students eligible for federal food assistance in 2020 did not access it, according to a Government Accountability Office report. Researchers point to the higher cost of education, including tuition, books and housing, that is also having an impact on student's ability to purchase groceries. Nicole D'Antonio is live in Washington with the efforts happening right now on capitol hill to close the hunger gap and make it easier for college students to access these resources.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as the Harris-Walz media blitz begins in battleground states, as political ad campaigns launch in support of their appearance schedules. Polls are showing very competitive results between the Harris vs Trump rankings in battleground states.