Your chance to bid and win the Kaye's Kicks custom shoes is coming up, as Mark and company follow the example of Trump's Sneakercon fundraiser. Besides the shoes, you've got seasonal allergies, Nikki Haley's "state of the race" follow-up, and anything else you want to talk about on today's edition of "Whatever You Want Wednesday" on the Mark Kaye Show noon to 3pm!

COST OF LABOR - Bringing a child into the world is a major milestone that can also be extremely expensive. A new Bankrate report shows it can cost more than $27,500 to have a baby, depending on the hospital and where you live. Nicole D'Antonio spoke with a financial advisor to understand how much parents spend before leaving the hospital. She joins us live in Washington with how expectant parents can better prepare and not derail financial goals.

Logan reports that the pedestrian bridge over St. Johns Parkway is closed to foot traffic, as inspectors assess the bridge's structural safety after yesterday's fatal car wreck into the bridge support structure.

Alexus reports on the trial for Aaron Zahn and Ryan Wannamecher for charges related to their scheme to sell the Jacksonville Electric Authority. Two juries have been set (1 for each defendant), and over 80 witnesses are scheduled to testify, with the notable absence of former mayor Lenny Curry on that list.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as the South Carolina primary looms this weekend. Trump and Haley both have campaign stops leading up to Saturday's primary. Despite her allegations that more than 50% of voters don't want either Trump OR Biden for President, South Carolina polls show Trump with a 2-to-1 crushing lead., meaning "the math isn't math-ing." Haley is scheduled to make a "State of the Race" speech later today.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as the White House looks at possible sanctions against Russia following the death of Putin antagonist Alexie Navalny last weekend. Additionally, President Biden is using the bully pulpit to apply pressure on Congress to pass foreign aid funding for Ukraine et.al., while Congress is on hiatus until February 28. And finally, the South Carolina Republican primary is this weekend, with Trump and Haley both making campaign pushes leading into the weekend.

Alexus reports on a Neptune Beach proposal to introduce school zone safety cameras with an automated speed enforcement system. The new camera systems would issue ticketed fines in the event of speed violations in the safety zones, and it's meeting with mixed responses. The proposal will get a "first read" at a NB Council meeting tonight.

CLEAN DRINKING WATER - Today the White House will announce nearly 6 billion dollars to upgrade America's water infrastructure and provide clean, safe drinking water. The new allocations will go to projects in all 50 states, bringing the total awarded to states for water infrastructure projects to $22 billion. Over two million people in America live without running water, tens of millions more lack access to safe and reliable drinking water and sanitation, and over nine million homes, daycares, and businesses receive their water through a toxic lead pipe. Vice President is expected to be in Pittsburgh at 1 o'clock this afternoon. Nicole D'Antonio joins us live with details.

Alexus reports on a Duval County Public Schools workshop today, to discuss school safety, graduation rates, and more. Action News Jax will follow the meeting and share details discussed.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues as Congressional GOP legislators are pushing to have President Biden take a cognitive/competency test, after statements from the Robert Hur report related to his classified documents possession investigation. Bluster aside, Congress lacks the authority to force an exam. Meanwhile, the White House promoted a microchip production grant, offering a big boost to technology-dependent services, including retail/consumer needs, industrial equipment & processes, national defense, and more.