YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as the House advanced a Ukraine aid bill despite certain GOP objections. Meanwhile, MTG continues her blustering about ousting Speaker Johnson, and former President Trump returns to a NYC courthouse for his "hush money" trial.

Alexus reports on the latest in testimony from the Patrick McDowell sentencing procedure, where a jury will decide whether he will receive a death sentence for the murder of Nassau Co. Deputy Joshua Moyers.

SCOTUS HOMELESSNESS - Happening today (10am/ET), Supreme Court justices will take a case that could impact how your city interacts with the homeless population The court will decide whether cities can fine and even arrest people for sleeping in public spaces. A group of homeless individuals is suing in Oregon over one town’s ordinance that imposes a $295 fine for sleeping outside. Meanwhile, both Democratic and Republican state leaders argue they have limited options for addressing homeless camps.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues. as former President Donald Trump’s political operation said Thursday that it plans to deploy more than 100,000 attorneys and volunteers across battleground states to monitor — and potentially challenge — vote counting in November. Samantha Manning in Washington tells us more about the announcement. And speaking of announcements, at least 15 members of the Kennedy political family have publicly endorsed President Biden, despite the candidacy of RFK Jr.

Meteorologist Corey Simma joins JMN with a deep dive on the weekend forecast, and how that will impact all the fun things going on in Jacksonville's great outdoors. SPOILER ALERT: Use sunscreen. LOTS of sunscreen.

Ben Becker has this week's Original Restaurant Report

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Speaker Johnson found unusual support from the House Democrats in support of foreign aid bills, to the chagrin of GOP objectors. As conservative factions continue in-fighting, it may be Democrats that come to the Speaker's rescue if Rep. Greene (R-GA) moves forward with her motion to oust Johnson.

Logan updates coverage of Patrick McDowell's sentencing for the murder of Nassau Co. Deputy Joshua Moyers. The defense is pushing for a life sentence rather than a death penalty, and recent changes to Florida laws do not require a unanimous jury verdict to levy a death penalty.

This week's First Responder spotlights Lt. Andy Walker of the Jacksonville Fire & Rescue Department.

Alexus reports on a fatal early morning fire at the Lake Crest Condominiums off Belle Rive Blvd.