Mike McCormick of Florida's Poison Control Centers, and guests Kim & Bryan Kelly join JMN. The Kellys lost their son Palmer 6 years ago to drug addiction. They are turning their pain into purpose in cooperation with Drug Free Duval, raising awareness about addiction and recovery/help resources. They are promoting the 2nd Annual A.L.I.V.E. Golf Classic, May 4 at Queen's Harbour Yacht & Country Club. A.L.I.V.E. = All Life Is Valuable Everyone. Visit DRUGFREEDUVAL.ORG for more information. The Florida Poison Control Center is available at 800-222-1222.

2026 Midterm election primaries start today in Arkansas, North Carolina, and Texas. A number of GOP incumbents are retiring or facing inter-party challengers, creating opportunities for Democrats to flip seats. With controlling margins in state and federal legislatures very close, every primary is important. WOKV will recap primary results tomorrow.

Israel's Operation: Roaring Lion and the US's companion Operation: Epic Fury continue, Iran has stepped up its retaliations strikes with missile and drone attacks on surrounding countries. President Trump says he is prepared for the campaign to last 4 or more weeks, with the hardest hits yet to come. Global fuel and economic impacts are already being felt.

WOKV military analyst Col. Chris Budihas looks at the ongoing processes in Operation: Epic Fury. So far, two US Embassies have been closed (Saudi Arabia, Kuwait) and non-essential personnel have been ordered to evacuate other regional embassies as Iran retaliates with missile and drone strikes. The current political rhetoric is that the US will not put "boots on the ground," but if engagement is prolonged, how long before more local Navy personnel are among those deployed to the region? Hear more analysis and military oriented content with Col. Chris Budihas on Fist Coast Military Life every Sunday at 8am.

Alex Traiman, Jerusalem Bureau Chief for Jewish News Syndicate, provides a live report from Israel as Iranian missile strikes continue. Today marks the 4th day of the US Military's Operation: Epic Fury, supporting Israel in military action against Israel. Traiman says Israelis are overwhelmingly in support of the military actions, and have been expecting a major military campaign since the Oct 7 attack.

Jeff McCausland looks at the events of Operation: Epic Fury, the goals American and Israeli military hope to achieve, and how long this military campaign might be expected to last.

Mayor Deegan joins JMN to discuss current issues in Jacksonville, including how current military actions in Iran and abroad impact local families in the Jacksonville military communities, the latest controversies regarding JEA, the 49th Annual Gate River Run & Jax Food and Wine Festival, local sports franchises, stadium renovations, a treat for Jacksonville's junior readers, and more.

The DHS funding shutdown has forced missed paychecks as the immigration policy standoff deepens. Tonya updates how this shutdown is additionally impacted by active military operations, and what pressure that creates to resolve the funding issue before Congress is on break again.

WOKV military affairs analyst Chris Budihas joins JMN, and shares thoughts on Operation: Epic Fury, strategic initiatives in play, and the unusual delay in a formal public briefing (2 days later?) after a major military engagement. Hear more with Chris Budihas every Sunday at 8am with First Coast Military Life.

Representative Bean joins JMN to share thoughts on Operation: Epic Fury, and legislative brifings to come later this week.