YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues as Brian looks at the upcoming South Carolina primary, where Trump maintains a large lead in advance polls., and the campaign methods they're both using that undermine their previous cooperation. He also looks at the bipartisan border control bill proposals, and how bureaucrats are getting in their own ways to prevent resolving issues. Hear more on the Brian Kilmeade Show from 10am to noon.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues as Kirstin looks at early South Carolina polls, which continue the trend of overwhelming Trump support in advance of the South Carolina primary despite Haley's previous tenure as governor. The official primary is Feb 24, and presents a potential make-or-break point of her current presidential campaign.

Curtis Dvorak, the Wildlife Wanderer at the Jacksonville Zoo, joins JMN to share details on what's new and what's coming up at the Jax Zoo. The Colors of the Wild lantern festival continues through mid-February, with thousands of lanterns organized among 70+ displays for your Thu-Sun evening enjoyment; and coming in April it's ExZooberation, their next big event celebrating the 110th anniversary of the Jax Zoo!

Trevor Wagener, from the Computer & Communications Industry Association, discusses how retail club memberships are saving consumers on everything from gas to groceries to medicine and more, and the likelihood of customers having memberships to multiple discount retailers. How many club memberships do you have?

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues as US military forces suffer their first casualties in the Israel/Hamas conflict, prompting a vow of response from President Biden. Meanwhile, the rhetoric and criticism escalates between GOP candidates. The RNC appears poised to name Trump as the official candidate, but Nikki Haley reminded the nation that the primaries are a long way from over.

RECORD HOMELESSNESS - A new report from Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies claims a growing number of Americans are becoming homeless. Expensive rents and soaring costs are hard to afford, driving many from their homes. High rents, inflation and an expiration of pandemic-era relief also contributed to homelessness. According to the report about 653,000 people reported experiencing homelessness in January 2023, a 12% increase from the year before. Washington Correspondent Arielle Hixson examines the data and what it means for your community.

Alexus reports on a 3-alarm structure fire at the Rise Doro Apartments complex, near the Sports District at A, Philip Randolph Blvd & Adams Street. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported. JFRD has been on scene since approximately 930pm Sunday evening.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues as the RNC has apparently chosen sides already, having prepared (then withdrawn) a resolution declaring Donald Trump to be the party's candidate for President. The problem is, Nikki Haley is still in the race, and only two states have held a caucus or primary so far. Meanwhile, Trump faces a verdict and possible damages that could be issued as soon as today in the E. Jean Carroll defamation trial.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as the RNC proposed a resolution skipping primaries and just naming Trump the party candidate. Trump discouraged it, and wants to win "the old fashioned way," while Nikki Haley reminded the RNC that -voters- will decide the candidate, not a resolution. Meanwhile, bipartisan negotiations for border control legislation are falling apart, and Dems say Reps "want an issue, not a solution."

Ben Becker is back with this week's inspection stories.