YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as President Biden attended a star-studded fundraiser in NYC, setting a new record for the most-ever haul for a single political event. Former President Trump is also in NYC, attending the wake of a fallen NYPD officer.

A three-judge federal panel Wednesday rejected a 2022 constitutional challenge to a congressional redistricting plan endorsed by Gov. DeSantis. Andrew Pantazi from The Tributary joins JMN with a deep dive on the recent judicial review, and the long history surrounding district map adjustments and allegations of gerrymandering in North Florida, and what to expect after this judicial decision.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as President Reagan's question "Are you better off than you were 4 years ago?" is being dusted off and asked again as people sound off about the economy, foreign policy, national security, character, and leadership in polls that spin doctors could say don't flatter either presidential candidate.

Lots of fun stuff happening in the Jax area this weekend, starting with a tribute to the music of Neil Diamond at the Florida Theatre tonight. Tomorrow, downtown rocks with music tributes to The Ramones & Blondie for CBGB's Night at Underbelly. And the block party Friday afternoon leads into the first pitch at 121 Ballpark for a new season of Jumbo Shrimp baseball! This weekend has Art in the Park at James Weldon Johnson Park, if ballet is your jam Swan Lake happens at the Thrasher Horne Center. Worlds collide when AJ Maclean and Joey Fatone perform together Saturday night, doings hits of the Backstreet Boys, N*Sync, and more! And of course there are all manner of Easter related events and services. Check out a full event rundown in our Weekend Spotlight story!

BREAKING: Logan reports on a house fire in Durkeeville on 16th Street near Jones Street.

HEALTH JUNK FEES - New this morning, the White House is taking new steps to try to crack down on junk fees in health care. Those are the extra often hidden fees you pay for goods and services. Today, the administration is announcing a new rule to try to reduce scam insurance plans that don’t really insurance at all and often leave people with hefty medical bills. We break down how this may impact your wallet.

Alexus reports on the Clay County arrest of Josue’ Garriga III, accused of meeting up with a 17-year-old girl for illegal sexual contact. Garriga, formerly of the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, was involved in previous controversies including the 2019 fatal shooting of Jamee Johnson, and the 2022 violent arrest of Le’Keian Woods.

Gov. DeSantis signed legislation to end the "squatter scam" yesterday. The law goes into effect July 1, and allows law enforcement to immediately arrest squatters. The legislation was inspired in part by Jacksonville resident Patti Peeples, and her experiences with difficulties in expelling squatters from her property in 2023.

Kirstin reports on the latest from the Baltimore bridge collapse, where recovery efforts are underway for 6 missing construction workers. Meanwhile, investigators are compiling data on the events leading up to the bridge impact, while logistics planners are working to reroute shipping cargo and mitigate damage to supply chains.

After yesterday's tragedy involving a cargo ship striking, and ultimately taking down, the Francis Scott Key Bridge near the Baltimore harbor, the question was raised "Could that happen here?" Locally, the Dames Point Bridge is the only Jacksonville bridge that large vessels pass underneath. Lake Ray, President of the First Coast Manufacturers Association, with a background in maritime engineering, joins JMN to explain how our bridge is structurally secured to prevent such a collapse.