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The primary focus of today's discussion is the extensive winter weather patterns that are currently impacting various regions across the United States, presenting significant public safety concerns. As we delve into the specifics, we note that the National Weather Service has issued multiple winter advisories, particularly affecting the West, Northern Rockies, and Appalachians, highlighting the presence of snow, blowing snow, and the possibility of freezing rain, which is creating hazardous conditions on roadways and reducing visibility across higher elevations. Furthermore, we shall consider the ongoing winter storm warnings in the Baltimore-Washington region, alongside a gale warning for maritime areas later today. Additionally, seismic activity has been reported with several magnitude 3 earthquakes occurring in Southern California and Nevada, underscoring the diverse range of natural events that require public attention. We encourage our listeners to remain vigilant and informed as we navigate through these critical updates.Takeaways:* The National Weather Service has issued winter weather advisories across various regions, indicating significant snowfall and freezing rain.* Travel conditions are expected to be hazardous due to winter storms affecting multiple states, particularly in elevated areas.* Recent seismic activity includes a series of earthquakes in Southern California and Nevada, highlighting ongoing geological concerns.* Wildfire risks have prompted evacuations in Charlton County, Georgia, due to a brush fire near major roadways.* Winter weather advisories in Indiana emphasize the potential for slick roads and dangerous travel conditions this morning.* The forecast for New York indicates continued hazardous travel conditions due to persistent snow and blowing snow across the region.Sources[NWS | https://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=usa&wwa=winter+weather+advisory][USGS | https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/map/][Action News Jax | https://www.actionnewsjax.com/news/local/massive-wildfire-charlton-county-prompts-evacuations/DOVSP7X5DNEHBF5GELLQEWGX5M/][News4JAX | https://www.news4jax.com/news/georgia/2026/02/22/plume-of-smoke-rises-from-uncontained-charlton-county-wildfire/][NWS | https://forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.php?firewxzone=MIZ277&lat=41.905&local_place1=2+Miles+NNE+Shorewood-Tower+Hills-Harbert+MI&lon=-86.606&product1=Wind+Advisory&warncounty=MIC021&warnzone=MIZ277][NWS | https://www.weather.gov/jkl/sigwx_wintersnow2][NWS | https://forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.php?firewxzone=MDZ501&lat=39.6505&local_place1=Frostburg+MD&lon=-78.9367&product1=Winter+Storm+Warning&warncounty=MDC001&warnzone=MDZ501];[NWS | https://forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.php?firewxzone=DCZ001&lat=38.8921&local_place1=Washington+DC&lon=-77.0199&product1=Winter+Storm+Warning&warncounty=DCC001&warnzone=DCZ001][NWS | https://www.weather.gov/aly/winterheadlines][NWS | https://forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.php?firewxzone=MIZ277&lat=41.905&local_place1=2+Miles+NNE+Shorewood-Tower+Hills-Harbert+MI&lon=-86.606&product1=Wind+Advisory&warncounty=MIC021&warnzone=MIZ277][NWS | https://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=usa&wwa=winter+weather+advisory][USGS | https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/map/][NWS | https://forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.php?firewxzone=NYZ200&lat=42.7697&local_place1=2+Miles+SSE+Blasdell+NY&lon=-78.8117&product1=Dense+Fog+Advisory&warncounty=NYC029&warnzone=NYZ085][NWS | https://www.weather.gov/aly/winterheadlines][NWS | https://forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.php?firewxzone=NCZ303&lat=35.5649&local_place1=5+Miles+N+High+Rocks+NC&lon=-83.6359&product1=Hazardous+Weather+Outlook&warncounty=NCC173&warnzone=NCZ051][Oklahoma Dept. of Agriculture / OFS | https://ag.ok.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Most-Recent-Fire-Situation-Report.pdf][KBTX | https://www.kbtx.com/2026/02/23/panhandle-wildfires-contained-texas-warns-increased-fire-danger/][Texas A&M Forest Service Incident Viewer | https://tfswildfires.com/public/][NWS | https://forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.php?firewxzone=PAZ057&lat=40.296&local_place1=2+Miles+NNE+Harrisburg+PA&lon=-76.871&product1=Air+Quality+Alert&warncounty=PAC043&warnzone=PAZ057][NWS | https://www.weather.gov/aly/winterheadlines][NWS | https://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=usa&wwa=winter+weather+advisory][NWS | https://forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.php?firewxzone=MDZ501&lat=39.6505&local_place1=Frostburg+MD&lon=-78.9367&product1=Winter+Storm+Warning&warncounty=MDC001&warnzone=MDZ501] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe

Action News Jax's Ben Becker reports on locally owned businesses being sued concerning compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act on websites. Are these legitimate lawsuits and concerns? Is it a fight worth fighting? Is it a fight business owners can win? Or is it a trending scam? Tune in for the full story at 545pm with Action News Jax on CBS47 and FOX30.

Jake updates key stories from this week's legislative session events. Of note, NCAA Head Coach Jimbo Fisher spoke regarding establishing high school coach compensation baselines. Other key discussions focused on securing and managing emergency disaster funds (currently under the Governor's authority), and ongoing debate on property tax reformation.

Action News Jax's Deja Mayfield looks at Buy-Now/Pay-Later apps. Sure, the modern layaway apps make payment plans convenient -- but they also create debt risks for consumers. Tune in to Action News Jax at 545pm on CBS47 and FOX30 for the full story!

Action News Jax's Ben Becker reported on dsicovering text messages where Jacksonville City Council President Kevin Carrico says JEA board member Arthur Adams is being replaced (potentially by Paul Martinez) because “I owed a big favor to a friend.” The message has raised issues of integrity,transparency, and possibly outright corruption if JEA Board appointments are not made in the public's best interests, but as the result of potential quid-pro-quo scenarios. WOKV will follow developments in this story, and you can follow Ben Becker's reporting withAction News Jax on CBS47 and FOX30.

Tenikka reports on a new real estate trend, where more property owners are opting to become landlords and rent extra properties rather than trying to sell them off. What factors are influencing this Rise of the Landlords"? Hear the full story TONIGHT at 545pm on Action News Jax on CBS47 and FOX30.

Action News Jax's Madison Foglio is on the scene of a SWAT situation in Murray Hill. Roosevelt Blvd is closed to traffic between Edgewood and Plymouth as SWAT and JSO respond to a reported burglary situation.

Jake continues covering the Florida Legislative Session and related topics, including a curious survey with questionable content for students at SJC's Liberty Pines Academy, coincidentally timed with legislation on a bill about appropriate content for student surveys. Another bill making its way through legislative process has to do with spoofing phone numbers and spam calls.

Madison follows up on this morning's SWAT situation in Murray Hill, where LEOs responded to an early morning burglary in progress on Dancy Street. JSO says the suspect is at large, but may be a known prior offender.

Action News Jax political reporter Jake Stofan joins JMN with an update on the latest from the Florida Legislative session. Citizenship ID stamps are one topic drawing some attention; another hot topic is a database for felon voting rights restoration (re: Amendment 4); several pet protection/registrty bills are currently before the lesiglature; and more.

Jake has the latest updates on bills and activities in the Florida Legislative Session, the State DOGE Report details, and more.

Jake updates the latest on bills in the Florida Legislative Session (A.I. interactions, E-Bike speed regulation), and the latest on a suspended fare increase with JTA Connexion.

Action News Jax's political reporter Jake Stofan joins JMN with a recap of the first week of the Florida Legislative Session. Property tax reform is the high profile agenda item, but there's more underway -- and multiple special legislative sessions already scheduled in the months to come.

Action News Jax's political reporter Jake Stofan reports on the 2026 Florida Legislative session strtig today. This will kick off with Gov. DeSantis's last State of the State address, and among the key issues addressed is property tax reform, a cause DeSantis has been speaking about for the past several months.

Action News Jax's Ben Becker looks at travelers who abuse wheelchair services at the airport, in an effort to beat the boarding crowds and secure preferred seating. Catch his full report on CBS47 and FOX30 tonight at 5:45pm.

Action News Jax's Ben Becker shares how some people have "super" taste buds, giving them enhanced food flavor experiences. For these "super tasters," what tastes good tastes REALLY, REALLY good, but some times the extra sensitivity is just too much. Are you a "super taster"? Find out tonight at 545pm on Action News JAX on CBS47 and FOX30!

Every neighborhood has them, and they can cause expensive damage - like bent rims, busted axles, and more. Action News Jax's Chandler Morgan looks at the state of potholes on Jacksonville roads, what neighborhoods and roads have the worst potholes, how you can reports them, and why it takes so long to get them fixed. See the full feature report tonight at 5:45pm on Action News Jax on CBS47 and FOX30!

Chief Meteorologist of Action News JAX Mike Buresh joins us in studio!

State and local government reporter Jake Stofan has updates on a number of new Florida laws going into effect, including Trenton's Law, Trooper's Law, and a proposal regarding armed security for churches.

Jacksonville's Morning News follows an investigation in Clay County where deputies were seen near Oakleaf and State Road 23. Rich Jones and Kristine Bellino spoke with Action News Jax's Finn Carlin early for more details.

Action News Jax's Finn Carlin reports on a house fire on Sherrington Street this morning. JFRD, JSO, JEA and a hazmat team responded, with 4 people (2 adults and 2 children) taken to the hospital. WOKV and Action News Jax will provide additional information as the story develops.

Finn has on-scene updates from an overnight shooting in the Pine Forest neighborhood near Miramar.

Action News Jax's Logan MacDonald joins JMN live with an update near the Hollybrook Homes Apartment Complex, where a teen was shot last night and the investigation continues this morning.

Finn has the latest updated info on missing Maxville resident Kayla Bailey, and the unrelated charges her husband is facing. Joshua Bailey was taken into custody shortly after doing an interview with Action News Jax regarding his missing wife.

Finn has the latest details on a missing Maxville woman, Kayla Bailey. She was last tracked to be at a Sunoco Gas Station on Highway 301, early Monday morning. Shortly after a family interview last night on Action News Jax, husband Joshua Bailey was taken into custody on unrelated charges.

Finn reports on a roadway cave-in along Bay Street in the Stadium District, outside of the Maxwell House plant. JEA crews have been working since last night to resolve the pipe collapse some 14 feet below the roadway that has resulted in most lanes in the area being closed. No repair resolution ETA is determined yet, so drivers are advised to plan alternate routes for that area TFN.

Action News Jax's Chandler Morgan looks at a blossoming vacation and/or business trend - Home Swapping. Say you want to travel to where-ever, and someone there wants to visit Jax? There's an online platform that allows you to coordinate a home swap so you both could avoid some of that hotel/AB&B expense. Hear the whole story about how this works and who's doing it, with Chandler Morgan on Action News Jax at 545pm tonight on CBS47 and FOX30.

Garrett joins JMN to discuss the weather forecast for the July 4th holiday weekend and what we can expect in terms of rain and temperatures.

Finn reports on a large brush fire near US17 (Main Street) and Yelllowbluff Road on Jacksonville's northside, with heavy smoke in the area. The fire has been burning since last night. The cause is currently unknown.

Finn has the latest on proposed E-bike restrictiosn in SJC, following several recent injury events.

An Arlington neighborhood will see some roadway and sewage renovations in the near future, but the future mprovements come at the cost of current inconveniences. Action News Jax's Logan MacDonald has the details.

WOKV's traffic anchor Sherri Byrd joins JMN, and we're also joined by 104.5 and Action News Jax alumnus Derrick Odom, as they take us behind the curtains at the North Florida Regional Transportation Management Center.

Action News Jax investigative reporter Jake Stofan reports on the cancelation of a controversial Guana River land swap deal in St. Johns County.

Action News Jax Traffic Anchor Bethany Reese looks at what measures local communities are using to promote school zone traffic safety, and which communities present the most frequent incidents of risk and/or injury. Hear the full story tonight on Action News Jax at 545pm on CBS47 and FOX30.

Garrett joins JMN to talk about how hot it's going to be for this weekend and gives an update on what to expect with the blistering heat.

Pat Michaels joins Kristine Bellino from Jacksonville's Morning News for the Spring Into Action Blood Drive. It's happening today until 4pm at the WOKV Studios (11700 Central Parkway, in the office park between FSCJ South Campus and UNF off Beach Blvd). All donors receive a $20 e-gift card plus bonus gifts, as your donation could help a patient in need as soon as this week! Come out, meet some WOKV and Action News Jax personalities, and make your donation of the gift of life.

Action News Jax's Chandler Morgan joins JMN with a story about the risks airliners face every day, every flight, and the precautions taken to ensure passenger safety. Risks run from weather concerns, to grass considerations (type, height, etc!), to wildlife in the airport vicinity, and particularly bird strikes - when birds and planes collide. Hear Chandler's full report tonight at 545pm on CBS47 and FOX30!

Finn reports on SJC commission interest in regulating and retricting speeds on E-bikes, following several injury incidents within the past week and a study showing the frequency of related injuries escalating annually in Florida.

State & Local Political Reporter Jake Stofan wraps coverage of the "official" Florida Legislative Session, which was scheduled to end this week. Jake sums up some of the proposed bills that are likely to succeed or fail, particularly some proposals that look like distinct reversals on previous positions. Meanwhile, the legislature's primary function -- to establish and approve an operational state budget -- remains incomplete, and will require convening an extension to the current session at a to-be-determined date.

Remember the cargo ship fire at Blount Island in back in 2020? The fire may have been years ago, but the story is still current. Action News Jax's Ben Becker follows up on the 2024 settlement for firefighter injuries, new information about timelines and evidence, and lessons JFRD could apply if a similar event were t happen again. Get Ben's full story on Action News Jax at 5:45pm on CBS47 and FOX30.

Jake is back with a recap of the past week's activities during the Florida Legislative Session. Lots of topics are in play - Gov. DeSantis addressed the Hope Florida Foundation funding controversy; party infighting increased in both the Florida Dems and Florida GOP; and the legislative session is expected to run long as state budget negotiations have stalled.

Alexus joins JMN to talk about the memorial site at the Florida State University that has been growing overnight after the tragic shooting on the FSU campus on Thursday, April 17th 2025.

Jake joins JMN to talk about the shooting at Florida State University on Thursday, April 17th 2025. He also talks about the Hope Florida Foundation which is loosely attached to the agency of Children and Families may have committed wire fraud or money laundering.

Bethany joins JMN to talk about the ongoing construction on I-10 which has been going on for about 5 years which is projected to end this year.

Jake joins JMN to talk about the state legislation on high THC hemp products and how it was passed on the promise that it would be used for industrialized products such as rope. He also talks about the Senate and House spending bills

In 2016, 21-year-old Keeshae Jacobs disappeared after telling her mom she would return the next day. Nearly a decade later, she's still missing—but someone has admitted to knowing what happened.In this episode, I expose the disturbing connections between Keeshae's disappearance and the 2022 killing of Ashley Fowler—whose alleged killer also claimed responsibility for Keeshae's disappearance. I also cover the tragedy that befell the Jacobs family mere months after Keeshae's disappearance, leaving her mother heartbroken and devastated Why was his confession never pursued? Why has this case gone cold despite multiple opportunities for answers and why was a mother, desperate for answers ignored by the police?  how many families have to suffer before justice is taken seriously?We honor Keeshae's story, advocate for the families affected, and ask the questions law enforcement hasn't. This is more than a mystery—it's a failure of justice.If you have any information leading to the whereabouts ofKeeshae's remains, please Call Richmond Police at (804) 646-5100 Or Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000 You can also contact the Black and Missing Foundation via blackandmissinginc.comConnect with us on Social Media!You can find us at:Instagram: @bookofthedeadpodX: @bkofthedeadpodFacebook: The Book of the Dead PodcastTikTok: BookofthedeadpodOr visit our website at www.botdpod.comFeaturing a promo for The Last Trip:he Last Trip is a true crime podcast exclusively investigating missing and murdered victims that were living their best lives… on vacation.Jaimie Beebe, co-host of the popular True Crime podcast “Strictly Stalking”, brings together the two things she's most passionate about: True Crime & Travel.  Through her own solo travels around the world she has a unique perspective on staying alive in paradise.  Join Jaimie as she recreates someone's last days in paradise on The Last Trip.Listen hereFor a full list of sources, please head to botdpod.comBamfi. (2023, August 21). The consequences of “Missing White Woman Syndrome” BAMFI. https://blackandmissinginc.com/the-consequences-of-missing-white-woman-syndrome/Baxter, J. (2023, April 19). She Texted Her Mom to Say She Was Safe Then Vanished: Where is Keeshae Jacobs? Medium. https://medium.com/@jennbaxter_69070/she-texted-her-mom-to-say-she-was-safe-then-vanished-where-is-keeshae-jacobs-5a985a836590Burkett, J. (2023, May 12). What does his conviction in a Florida woman's murder mean for the Keeshae Jacobs case in Richmond? CBS 6 News Richmond WTVR. https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/otis-tucker-guilty-may-12-2023Burkett, J., & Freeman, V., Jr. (2017, January 10). CBS 6 News Richmond WTVR. CBS 6 News Richmond WTVR. https://www.wtvr.com/2017/01/09/crime-insider-missing-womans-brother-murdered-at-richmond-motelBurkett, J., & Staff, W. C. 6. W. (2024, April 28). CBS 6 News Richmond WTVR. CBS 6 News Richmond WTVR. https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/toni-jacobs-missing-persons-day-event-richmond-virginia-april-27-2024Childress, A. (2022, September 26). Vanished but not forgotten, new details into disappearance of Keeshae Jacobs. abc8News. https://www.wric.com/news/vanished-but-not-forgotten-new-details-into-disappearance-of-keeshae-jacobs/Cohen, L. (2021, October 2). These families want help finding Keeshae Jacobs, Mary Johnson, Alicia Navarro and hundreds of other missing people. Here's why you might not have heard of them. CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/gabby-petito-keeshae-jacobs-mary-johnson-alicia-navarro-missing-people/Dateline: Missing in America podcast covers the 2016 disappearance of Keeshae Jacobs in Richmond, Virginia.(2024, July 18). NBC News. https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/dateline-missing-america-podcast-covers-2016-disappearance-keeshae-jacobs-richmond-n1297692Freeman, V., Jr. (2017, December 1). Foul play is now suspected in disappearance of Keeshae Jacobs. CBS 6 News Richmond WTVR. https://www.wtvr.com/2017/11/30/foul-play-suspected-in-disappearance-of-keeshae-jacobsKeeshae Eunique Jacobs – The Charley Project. (n.d.). https://charleyproject.org/case/keeshae-eunique-jacobsLayne, T. (2021, October 2). CBS 6 News Richmond WTVR. CBS 6 News Richmond WTVR. https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/where-is-keeshae-jacobsLuperon, A. (2023, September 18). Man sentenced for bloody hammer murder is linked to another woman's disappearance. Law & Crime. https://lawandcrime.com/crime/man-who-murdered-woman-with-hammer-then-tried-to-use-soda-to-wash-off-his-fingernails-is-linked-to-another-womans-disappearance/Montilla, D. (2023, September 26). ‘I just want justice': Investigation continues into disappearance of Keeshae Jacobs. https://www.12onyourside.com. https://www.12onyourside.com/2023/09/26/i-just-want-justice-investigation-continues-into-disappearance-keeshae-jacobs/Mother heartbroken after son's accused murderer released on bond. (2017, January 23). abc8News. https://www.wric.com/news/mother-heartbroken-after-sons-accused-murderer-released-on-bond/Murder suspect released on bond. (2017, January 10). abc8News. https://www.wric.com/news/murder-suspect-released-on-bond/Otis Tucker - Arrest affidavit. (n.d.). DocumentCloud. https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/23980158-otis-tucker-arrest-affidavit/Ryan, B. (2023, May 13). ‘The worst pain in our life:' Mother of 3 brutally murdered, killer awaits sentencing. Action News Jax. https://www.actionnewsjax.com/news/local/mother-3-brutally-murdered-killer-awaiting-sentencing/XEICJKJU4NEWVE4Y32D6FQVGTI/Sederstrom, J. (2023, December 20). What happened to a 21-Year-Old woman last seen out with friends? The mystery haunts her mom. Oxygen. https://www.oxygen.com/crime-news/keeshae-jacobs-missing-persons-case-what-to-knowSriraman, S. (2024, July 11). Richmond Police announce major update in Keeshae Jacobs murder case. abc8News. https://www.wric.com/news/local-news/richmond/richmond-police-announce-major-update-in-keeshae-jacobs-murder-case/Tabackman, L. (2019, June 5). Mother of murdered Richmond man frustrated with killer's sentence. CBS 6 News Richmond WTVR. https://www.wtvr.com/2019/06/04/mother-of-murdered-man-frustrated-with-killers-sentenceTron, G. (2023, December 20). “Begging Them To Please Help Me,” Who is Keeshae Jacobs And Why Was Her Disappearance Ignored? Oxygen. https://www.oxygen.com/true-crime-buzz/who-is-keeshae-jacobs-missing-woman-included-in-black-and-missing-on-hbo-maxUnsolved, S. O. T. (2019, April 14). The disappearance of Keeshae Jacobs. Stories of the Unsolved. https://storiesoftheunsolved.com/2019/01/21/the-disappearance-of-keeshae-jacobs/WTVR CBS 6. (2024, May 6). Mom's heart is “broken and heavy” after Richmond Police update on missing daughter Keeshae Jacobs [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrIgZ1rpdGs

Finn joins Rich to talk about the Florida Gators winning their 3rd National Championship and also to talk about the different merchandise that is being sold at stores.

Finn reports on the local impacts expected over the latest round of Trump tariffs to be announced later today. The automobile retail industry is expected to be heavily impacted, as prices on cars will rise dramatically. The ripple effect on this is expected to impact JaxPort and the Port of Brunswick, which see a lot of import vehicle shipping traffic.

Action News Jax's Jake Stofan joins JMN with a recap of the first week of Florida's current legislative session, including DeSantis's "State of the State" address. Among this year's topics, the "Free Kill" bill is back for another round of considerations, and reform for citizen initiatives leading to amendments/referendums, and education property management.

Jake reports on the upcoming Florida Legislative Session, with some +/- 1400 bills and proposals in development, insurers coming into the marketplace, the possibility of eliminating property taxes, and how that lost state revenue might be reclaimed by Florida DOGE-oriented program and personel streamlining.