WaterWalk Jacksonville opened their doors on November 15 in Deerwood, blending the best of an upscale extended-stay hotel for visitors, and long-term (90+ day) rental apartments. The property boasts 126 rooms – 76 fully furnished ‘STAY’ units and 50 ready-to-furnish ‘LIVE’ units that range in size from studios to two-bedroom spaces both with and without balconies. 60% of the 'LIVE' apartment units were booked before opening day, according to WaterWalk CEO Mimi Oliver. You can find them at 8895 Perimeter Park Blvd. or visit Waterwalk.com/locations/waterwalk-jacksonville/ to get more information.

Alexus reports on the St. Augustine Nights of Lights holiday attraction, that kicks off with a holiday market and tree lighting ceremony this weekend.

Logan reports on the dedication ceremony for a new Fallen Soldiers Monument at Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena. The ceremony is today at 11am.

WOKV's Kirstin Garriss looks at a variety of recent polls that show Nikki Haley overcoming Ron DeSantis, as they spar for the #2 position among GOP presidential candidates. Trump still maintains a dominant lead in polls as the Iowa caucus and the New Hampshire primary loom on the horizon.

Colleen Rodriguez, Exec. Dir. of Jewish Family & Community Services Jacksonville, joins JMN to discuss adoption services, the number (and age ranges) of children locally waiting for a "forever home," and she addresses common concerns that are raised among adopting parents.

Ryan looks at the funding approval that passed the House & Senate to keep the government funded for now...kicking the can into 2024, where funding will become an issue AGAIN...Meanwhile, another Freedom Caucus tantrum on the House floor stranded GOP appropriation bills AGAIN, bringing their work to a halt anyway and starting their holiday vacation early.

The JMN crew gathers together to highlight some of the events happening this weekend in the 904. At the Center for Performing Arts, you can enjoy Cirque Dreams: Holidaze in the Moran Theatre. The Jax Symphony Movie Night presentation of Home Alone, with a live soundtrack, lights up Jacoby Hall. Over at Daily's Place, get your goth party on with Ice Nine Kills and In This Moment. At the Florida Theatre, check out Ancient Aliens Live! And coming back to town this weekend, Floyd Nation brings their Pink Floyd Experience. And nothing spreads holiday cheer like singing loud for all to hear, so sing along to Elf! returning to select theaters this weekend. Check out the spotlight feature in local news for a complete list of events this weekend!

Logan reports on the Starbucks strike for the right to unionize, happening nationally (and particularly at the UNF Starbucks locally). This demonstration for workers' rights coincides with "Red Cup Day," one of Starbucks' busiest retail and promotional days.

New this morning -- the US public interest research group put water beads on their annual 'Trouble in Toyland' report. The tiny beads - marketed for sensory development - can grow to 100 times their original size. The consumer product safety commission warns they're behind more than 78-hundred emergency room visits...and at least one death. We cover the new report and how lawmakers here in Washington are working to stop all brands from selling them.

Logan reports on Mayor Deegan's plans for a $25 million budget that City Council set aside for her top initiatives.