YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as President Biden is expected to speak at a major gun violence prevention conference, a topic expected to be a top talking point at the upcoming election debates. By comparison, former President Trump has spoken at two National Rifle Association events this year, and has received their endorsement in this year's campaign. WOKV's Samantha Manning looks at what we can expect to hear from President Biden, and how much weight the issue of gun control might hold in the November election polls.

Alexus reports on the latest developments regarding a new Oceanway Chick-Fil-A, as the City Council will look into rezoning issues to accommodate adding the restaurant to the neighborhood, despite resident opposition.

SUMMER MEALS - Nearly 30 million children depend on their K-12 school to receive breakfast and/or lunch every day. However, when school is out for summer break, many kids lose access to these important meals. The USDA launched a NEW initiative this summer to provide summer meals for millions of children. The “SUN Programs” provide new grocery benefits, in-person meals, and to-go meals for kids and teens across the country. More than 21 million children are expected to benefit from the program this summer. Nicole D’Antonio is live in Washington with details on how this NEW summer program works and who can benefit from it. To learn more, visit https://www.fns.usda.gov/summer/sunmeals .

Brian joins JMN to look at political developments in the EU, and the latest on the Hunter Biden trial. Hear more about these topics, plus Brian's interview with UFC's Dana White, on the Brian Kilmeade Show 10a-noon today!

Robert follows up on the latest in Downtown Development plans, as in their next meeting today (at 10:30am), the DDA will look at successful development plans from other areas of the country to see what might be applicable here.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, with a recent CBS poll showing that the race is neck-in-neck. WOKV's Kirstin Garriss breaks down the details from Washington, explaining just how close the race is, and what demographics the respective candidates need to improve on.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as the Trump family isn't the only high profile political family in court. Hunter Biden's gun purchase trial continues, after a variety of family dirty laundry stories about Hunter's drug addiction have been aired. As of Ryan's report, it wasn't decided yet if Hunter Biden would testify, but early indications from the defense suggest now that Hunter will not take the stand.

Alexus reports on community meetings to discuss potential Duval County school mergers/closures, including a meeting this evening starting at 5:30pm. No official merge or closing decisions have been finalized yet.

SCHOOL FUNDING ENDS - With the emergency pandemic funding about to run out, there is growing concerns about possible job cuts in school districts across the country. The Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) grants end in September. The money went towards bringing in additional teachers, providing school, counselors and mental health professionals to help address learning loss from the pandemic. The expiration of the federal funding could impact social workers, school nurses, behavioral specialists school counselors and other school employees. Nicole D'Antonio is live in Washington breaking down the potential impact.

ANJ Meteorologist Garrett Bedenbaugh joins JMN with a detailed look at this weekend's forecast, so you'll know how to prepare when you head out and about for your weekend adventures. (Spoiler alert: It's "Hot, chance of rain," now until November...)