Eben reports on the catastrophic flooding in Kentucky, and rescue/recovery efforts underway. JFRD is among many services dispatching crews to help in rescue, recovery, and cleanup efforts.

The issue of veterans exposed to toxic burn puts while serving their country is expected to come up again today. The US Senate will likely vote on it this afternoon. It comes after the Senate voted down a plan last week and faced backlash. If today's vote passes, it could provide veterans with more help with their medical needs. We'll break down what's in the legislation and how likely it is to pass.

Jared reports that, as the recent GDP report confirmed a 2nd consecutive quarter of "negative growth," the White House still refuses to use the term "recession" to define current economic circumstances. WH reps note instead the growth of employment and consumer spending (both of which tend to be stagnant or declining in recessions).

John Ward joins JMN to share info about this weekend's "Touch a Truck" event at the Clay County Fairgrounds Sat 9a-2p. Kids can get up close to a variety of heavy duty work and transport vehicles. John also shares information about preparing for hurricane season.

Jared is following President Biden's chat with China's President Xi, where topics are expected to include tariffs, the Ukraine/Russia war, and Speaker Pelosi's potential visit to Taiwan.

Every week, the JMN crew sound off about some local events on our radar. This weekend, there's family fun with the return of "Touch a Truck," for more adult fare it's "The 80's Prom," and for the kid in you check out WOKV's Jacob Pickering in "Snoopy: The Musical!" There's more in the full list of events in our Spotlight story in local news. Leave us an Open Mic letting us know what YOU are up to this weekend!

Blair reports that President Biden will be meeting with economists to discuss inflation and strategies to avoid a recession, this after a surprise plot twist of Sen. Manchin cooperating with Sen. Schumer on a potential reconciliation bill.

Kennedy reports on a new app intended to help schools keep students safe.

Jared looks at former President Trump's return to DC, speaking at the Turning Point USA Student Summit.

Action News Jax's Chandler Morgan and consumer warrior Clark Howard talk about debt management strategies. Get the full story with Chandler tonight on Action News Jax at 5:45!