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You Decide 2024 coverage continues as Samantha reports on candidate activities on 9/11, as Biden was in Alaska, DeSantis was in NYC, and Trump was nowhere to be seen. While they weren't campaigning per se, the optics tell a story. Meanwhile, today in D.C. Speaker McCarthy and Majority Leader McConnell are at odds over government funding, with a government shutdown on the very near horizon, but does that take a back seat to a Biden impeachment proposal?

Alexus reports on storm damage following yesterday's severe weather. San Jose Catholic School is closed today due to property damage, and additional areas around town saw uprooted trees and storm debris.

Jared reports on the House of Representatives resuming business this week, and Speaker McCarthy is immediately confronted with votes, an impeachment proposal, and a potential budgetary government shutdown in less than 2 weeks.

SoFi Senior Manager of Financial Planning and student loan expert Brian Walsh joins JMN to discuss student loan repayment strategies, after a 3-year hiatus due to the pandemic. Among the repayment options is a new income-based plan, after the SCOTUS ruling earlier this year defeated the White House-proposed debt forgiveness plan.

JCA CEO Adam Chaskin and First Coast YMCA CEO Eric Mann join JMN to discuss the "Together Against Hate: Promoting Unity In Our Community" conversation events beginning Thursday evening at the LJD Jewish Family & Community Services Center. The event series seeks to promote positivity, inclusion, and healing after recent local incidents of antisemitism and racism. Besides conversations involving social and business groups, the series concludes with a 5k Run/Walk in February. Visit JCAJAX.ORG for more information.

Alexus reports from San Jose Catholic School, where storm damage and cleanup efforts have closed the school at least for today.

BUTTON BATTERY SAFETY - There are new federal protections in place to try to help prevent deadly hazards for your little one. This week, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) voted to approve a mandatory standard to reduce button cell and coin battery hazards among children six years and younger. These small batteries are primarily found in devices like keyless entry remotes and wireless game controllers to toys and musical greeting cards. We break down the new requirements, the potential hazards and what you need to know as a parent.

Alexus reports on storm damage after yesterday's thunderstorms brought lots of water and wind through the area yesterday.

Alexus reports on a fatal car-vs-pedestrian collision on University Blvd South, as a driver stopped to help a dog in the middle of the road. A 2nd vehicle struck the Samaritan, who later died from her injuries.

CBS47/FOX30 FIRST ALERT FORECAST – TUE., SEPT. 12TH

CHIEF METEOROLOGIST MIKE BURESH

WOKV RADIO

The WOKV Weather Meter for Today: 7

TODAY: Partly sunny with scattered afternoon showers & t’storms. High: 90

TONIGHT: An evening shower/t’storm… partly cloudy. Low: 71

WEDNESDAY: Partly sunny with isolated afternoon showers, a t’storm. High: 92

THURSDAY: Partly cloudy with scattered showers & t’storms developing. High: 89

FRIDAY: Partly sunny with a few showers… shifting south & west of Jax through the afternoon. Breezy, not as hot. High: 86

SATURDAY: Mostly sunny. High: 86