FOX New's Tonya Powers reports on Pope Leo - It's been a year since the first "American Pope" wsd inaugurated. How did that year go? And in light of recent controversial remarks from President Trump, how did the recent visit between Sec. Rubio and Pope Leo go?

The UF Proton Therapy Institute celebrates 20 years of service in Jacksonville, and today's Good News features Vania Quiroz, a Senior at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts.

The US Senate quietly bans lawmakers AND their staff members from betting on prediction markets. This comes on the heels of a Special Forces soldier betting and profiting on the Maduro kidnapping operation, illegally utilizing nonpublic government information. While the new legislation pertains to senate and staffers, it doesn't address scenarios like Donald Trump Jr.'s venture-capital investment and advisory board interest in the Polymarket platform.

FRI – Clark looks at the rise of prediction market gambling. It’s easy to place all kinds of wagers on these services – and make some quick money! But like all forms of gambling, it’s also easy to get addicted and lose money quickly too!

A Pentagon watchdog agency is reviewing the 'effectiveness' of National Guard deployments to Chicago and other areas (LA, Portland, Washington DC, Memphis, etc), as the Trump Administration tasked them supplemental security and assistance for DHS & ICE activities earlier this year.

Patrick De Haan, Head of Petroleum Analysis at GasBuddy.com, discusses why prices are climbing (currently averaging $4.59/gal in Jacksonville) and if/when they MIGHT come down. He also dispels some myths regarding summer/winter blends, filling up at night, and more. Visit GASBUDDY.COM for the latest fuel prices in the area.

The hantavirus-hit Dutch-flagged MV Hondius cruise ship evacuates some passengers, and is expected to head next to Spain – what caused the problem? And what is being done about those potentially-infected passengers who disembarked at previous ports?

Secretary of State Rubio has stated that "Operation: Epic Fury" is over, and we'r now engaged in "Project: Freedom," a defensive Naval operation to secure and protect the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump has paused this latest program while Iran considers the latest peace deal proposal. Trump alleges that productive talks have happened in the last 24 hours, but an Iranian spokesman has contradicted these assurances, leaving the status of talks and the credibility of claims about it questionable.

THU – Clark looks at phishing scams. Clicking on a phishing link can expose your identity, your money, and more. And AI tools can make scammers sound like your friend or family member, tricking you to hit a link to help them out. As a rule, if ANYONE texts you a link, don’t follow it!

Jeff Johnson, a resident of Brantley County, recounts to JMN how his community is responding to the wildfire crisis by taking care of each other, though all help is appreciated. WOKV and the Cox Media Group radio and TV stations are working with the Salvation Army to raise support funds. Visit WOKV.COM to donate.