YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Congress gives last-minute approval to a $1.2 trillion funding bill, which should fund the remainder of the fiscal year 2024 budget. The next fiscal year starts in October. House Republicans were not all on-board with this budget, though, as polarizing GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene motioned to oust Speaker Mike Johnson, in the latest of many recent controversial GOP House moments.

Curtis Dvorak from the Jacksonville Zoo joins JMN to share details about ExZOOberation, their annual fundraiser event. Learn about how your donations help the Zoo and conservation effeorts worldwide. Join the fun celebrating 110 years of the Zoo! AND it's the first birthday of Jacksonville's jaguar Banks! It's party time "down in Zooval!," so visit JacksonvilleZoo.org for event details and to get your tickets!

PFAS WATER QUALITY - A new report by the environmental protection agency highlights nearly 70 million Americans get their water from a system were toxic PFAS are present. The chemical is found in drinking water, food and nonstick & water repellent items. Nicole D’Antonio joins us live in Washington D.C. with the latest data and which areas reported the highest levels of contamination, with the highest concentration locally in St. Augustine.

Murder-for-hire suspects Shana Gardener and Mario Fernandez Saldana are due in court today, for a hearing regarding allegations of prosecutorial violations of attorney-client privilege. Gardner's attorney has requested that all charges be dropped, and/or other concessions.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Former President Donald Trump’s new shared fund-raising agreement with the Republican National Committee directs a portion of donations to the political account he has used to pay his legal bills before any money goes to the party itself. Kirstin Garriss in Washington tells us more about the agreement. Meanwhile, President Biden widens his financial lead over Trump.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Sec. of State Blinken is meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu today to discuss aid and possible resolutions for the Gaza conflict. Meanwhile, Congress is working to resolve another budget proposal to prevent an imminent partial gov't shutdown. Will they actually resolve the 2024 fiscal year budget, or kick the can with another temporary continuing resolution? We'll find out later today!

Ben Becker has this week's edition of the Original Restaurant Report, this time headed to the Beaches.

GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN - The clock is ticking for Congress to pass a spending deal and avoid a partial government shutdown. Today lawmakers are rushing to make a budget deadline or risk parts of the federal government shutting down, including the Department of Defense, the State Department and Homeland Security. Nicole D'Antonio joins us live in Washington with details on what a shutdown could mean for you at home and the last-minute efforts today to avoid it.

WOKV recognizes this week's First Responder: Shantavia Allen from the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office.

This week's FLBL profile is NEXT RUNG, a non-profit serving the mental health needs of firefighters.