Councilman Rory Diamond joins JMN to plans for revising budget allocation authority, limiting the financial power of the Mayor and requiring more participation/approval from the City Council. He positions the concern over requiring a "balanced" city budget, transparency, and compliance with state examples (i.e. restricting DEI, as Gov. DeSantis did from state budgets). Mayor Deegan also addressed these potential power revisions, and scheduled meeting dates when these discussions are likely to continue are available on the City of Jacksonville's website.

Kemal Gasper, Senior Community Engagement Leader for VyStar Credit Union joins JMN to share details about this weekend's "Back to School Bash" at the Sulzbacher Village. 500 backpacks full of school supplies will be available to support students headed back to school. The event runs from 10am-noon on Saturday Aug 10, and in addition to supplies, there will be health screenings, activities, a DJ, music, food, activities, and more! This is a walk-up event, all are welcome, so come out and enjoy!

Alexus follows the story of "The Oaks at Normandy," where 24 units have been evacuated due to the building sinking! Rain effects from Tropical Storm Debby have contributed to making the grounds unstable around at least one building in the complex.

AI AND SCHOOLS - As students prepare to head back to school in the coming weeks, there’s a growing focus on how new AI technology could impact school districts across the country. A new survey finds students and teachers believe generative artificial intelligence will make it easier to cheat in school. The report by publishing firm Wiley found 68% of teachers believe generative AI will have a negative impact on academic integrity and instructors think it will get worse in the coming years. Nicole D’Antonio is live in Washington with details on the report and how school districts are adjusting to the changing technology.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Rich consolidates the latest DC headlines including VP Harris naming Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate, GOP VP nominee JD Vance on the campaign trail, and preparations underway for the Democratic National Convention in Chicago starting Aug 19.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to reveal her running mate at any moment in advance of a campaign rally in Pennsylvania later today. The short list of final candidates includes PA Gov. Josh Shapiro and MN Gov. Tim Walz.

In the aftermath of Tropical Storm Debby, Tim Devin checks in with updates on Black Creek flooding status.

OVERDOSE DEATHS - As fentanyl deaths continue to climb, a recent report is highlighting the alcohol and drug epidemic across the U.S. This year's Pain in the Nation 2024 report shows deaths from drugs, alcohol and suicide increased by 142% during the past two decades, from nearly 74,000 deaths in 2002 to more than 207,000 deaths in 2022. This comes as the U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Arizona announced they seized the largest amount of fentanyl pills in the agency's history. Nicole D'Antonio is in Washington with details on the new report.

Kelly Wilson joins JMN to update listeners on St. Johns Co. resources and responses to Hurricane Debby related flooding, winds, and rains.

Tim Devin joins JMN to update listeners on Clay Co. resources and responses to Hurricane Debby related flooding, winds, and rains.