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Chase Robinson of First Coast Crime Stoppers joins JMN, sharing how the program's tips have had tangible impacts on the Jacksonville community -- in terms of narcotics & weapons taken off the streets, arrests made, cases closed, and property and cash recovered.
You hear him form 10am to noon daily, and today Brian Kilmeade takes a break from his "Summer Retreat" to join JMN with thoughts on Florida rain, what's happening with the Fed, and how ICE is under attack "from within." Hear more on the Brian Kilmeade Show after JMN!
You hear him nightly on Fox Across America, and on Wednesday mornings we get to visit with Jimmy Failla on JMN. Todays's topics? Trump as a crowdwork comic, the Epstein files debacle, Fat Elvis, betting on basbeall, and more. Join Jimmy Failla for Fox Across America tonight at 6pm on WOKV!
Clay County Electric customers are facing a rate increase of approximately $6/mo or $72/year. The hike will be the topic of a Clay County Commissioners Board workshop at 9am this morning.County Commissioner Leroy Edwards joins JMN to discuss the hike proposal, and his opposition to the rate increase.
When originally issued, the Biden-era $147 million federal grant for the Emerald Trail was the largest grant awarded in Jacksonville history. With a recently passed Trump administration budget bill, though, that grant has been rescinded, leaving Emerald Trail funding with an ambigous future. Groundwork Jacksonville's Kay Ehas joins JMN to discuss the Emeral Trail's future funding challenges.
Chris Johnson joins JMN to talk about a new pediatric clinic, Bluebird Kids Health, that opens it's doors today on the Westside of Jacksonville.
Kathy Richardson joins JMN to talk about how Clay County is looking to increase it's utility tax from 4% to 10% and what to do if any members have any concerns about the increase. If it passes it would take place in January of 2026
Jared joins JMN to talk about the spending bill latest. Are members of Congress trying to make President Trump's holiday weekend deadline? Or are they not too worried because the actual deadline isn't until August.
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.
Brian joins JMN with thoughts on Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill," as the Senate works toward a possible vote to adance the measure before a self-imposed July 4 deadline, and the alleged impacts passing that bill might have.
Dr. Kent Thielen, VP of Mayo Clinic and CEO of Mayo Clinic Florida, joins JMN to share details about the $50 million gift from the Berg family, and how it will be applied toward research innovations.
Curtis Dvorak, the Wildlife Wanderer for Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens, joins JMN with details about this weekend's Tunes and Blooms event, upcoming $5 Days, and more. Do you have your Zoo membership yet?
Senator Rick Scott joins JMN to discuss a variety of topics, including the Iran bombing and surrounding controversies, the potential of an ICE detention facility at Camp Blanding, and the latest on whether Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" might get passed by July 4.
Mike Rogers, Dean of Student Success Services, and Shironda Jones, Director of Advancement, from Guardian Catholic School join JMN to discuss how this school and its outreach services impact and uplift the local community. Visit GUARDIANCS.SCHOOLINSITES.COM to learn about their services or to make a donation.
Clay County Emergency Director Timothy Devin, and Emergency Preparation Lieutenant Mike Layne, join JMN and discuss preparation resources and policies to protect residents during storm season and other potential high impact events. Sign up at ALERT.CLAYCOUNTYGOV.COM to learn about disaster resources available and tips to keep your family safe.
Assistant Chief Chad Ricks joins JMN, discusses the Summer Safety Initiative, and how crime and safety statistics have improved in Clay County over the past decade.
CCSO Narcotics Sgt. Chris Faircloth joins JMN. He shares how their Hammer and Hope event led to dozens of felony arrests, lots of drugs getting taken off the streets, and the close relationship between CCSO and area rehabilitation program partners.
Patrick Golemme, Director of School Safety and Youth Services, joins JMN to recap the past year's transition with CCSO taking over safety for Clay County Schools. He shares details on safety services training and youth activity programs.
Sheriff Michell Cook joins JMN, sharing details about a number of local safety and law enforcement initiatives, inter-agency cooperative investigations, what local impacts ICE programs are having locallu, and community-engagement resources like Crime Stoppers and Safer Watch.
WE'RE BACK on Spotify once again with another livestream of your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky' team, filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the delicious, delightful and delovely digital pub landlord (with the great hair do) podcast host Jonathan Starkey, with regular panelists Trevor Nicholls (the Gazelle) and Mark Hartley (Stats Man). With your fabulous host Ab Fab and the great Stats Man discussing current affairs.Tonight we're discussing attacks on Iran from Israel and the USA and the chaos that is 'Gimmigrants' in the UK.This is a must listen to for everyone worldwide but also residents in Cheshire, MPs, councils and Councillors in Cheshire and all other public officials (in case we don't survive another week in the UK). Hope all public officials in authority are enhanced DBS checked? Cheshire Matters will be checking up on you. You don't really know who in public office you can trust these days!!!!!!!Join us for our often humorous but sometimes serious commentary and insights on these subjects and more from the best digital pub with the best and most deliciously witty digital pub landlord in the UK (the guest panellists, apart from Stats and the Gazelle, are extremely minor entities along for the ride).Opening and Closing Music - Moving On © and ℗ JMN 2015Another absolutely brilliant (and we mean absolutely brilliant and better than anything else that jumps out of your phone from Cheshire and beyond) JMN production for Cheshire Matters.DisclaimerAt the time of recording and publishing Cheshire Matters believes all information relayed to be correct to the best of our knowledge. Views of guests are not necessarily the views of Cheshire Matters. Any information and opinions given are not intended to cause any non-trivial, psychological or physical harm to a likely audience.
We are back on Spotify.We're proud to present yet another independent live recording this week featuring our new look Cheshire Matters. WE'RE BACK once again with your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the delicious, delightful and delovely digital pub landlord (with the great hair do) podcast host Jonathan Starkey, with regular panelists Trevor Nicholls (the Gazelle) and Mark Hartley (Stats Man). With host Ab Fab and the great Stats Man we're discussing the Government decision to proscribe Palestine Action for their attack on Brize Norton. This is a must listen to for everyone worldwide but also residents in Cheshire, MPs, councils and Councillors in Cheshire and all other public officials (in case we don't survive another week in the UK). Hope all public officials in authority are enhanced DBS checked? Cheshire Matters will be checking up on you. You don't really know who in public office you can trust these days!!!!!!!Join us for our often humorous but sometimes serious commentary and insights on these subjects and more from the best digital pub with the best and most deliciously witty digital pub landlord in the UK (the guest panellists, apart from Stats and the Gazelle, are extremely minor entities along for the ride).Opening and Closing Music - Moving On © and ℗ JMN 2015Another absolutely brilliant (and we mean absolutely brilliant and better than anything else that jumps out of your phone from Cheshire and beyond) JMN production for Cheshire Matters.DisclaimerAt the time of recording and publishing Cheshire Matters believes all information relayed to be correct to the best of our knowledge. Views of guests are not necessarily the views of Cheshire Matters. Any information and opinions given are not intended to cause any non-trivial, psychological or physical harm to a likely audience.
US Representative John Rutherford (R, FL-5) joins JMN to share reactions to the US bombing strike on Iran over the weekend, whether it elevates risks of retaliation to deployed troops in the area, and given Jacksonville's large military population, what preparations local law enforcement may make to prepare for potential retaliations.
Nancy Soderberg, former Ambassador, and current Faculty Administrator for Political Science & Public Administration (PSPA) at the University of North Florida, joins JMN with a detailed analysis of how the US bomb strikes on Iran limit that country's nuclear development resources, and how that impacts the region, and looks at the questions of how Iran in particular and nations in the Middle East might respond to US involvement.
USA Today's John Kennedy joins JMN to recap the Florida Legislative Session extension, and why it took so long for legislators to set a state budget.
Brian joins JMN, with thoughts about Trump's early exit from the G7 Summit, and developments in the Israel/Iran war. Hear more on the Brian Kilmeade Show, 10am-noon!
Brian joins JMN with thoughts on recent Los Angeles anti-ICE demonstrations and riots, and the National Guard deployment orderd by President Trump, despite LA Mayor Bass's and California Governor Newsom's requests that he not do so. Hear more on the Brian Kilmeade Show from 10am to noon!
You hear him nightly on Fox Across America, and we have him every Wednesday morning on JMN. Fox's Jimmy Failla chimes in on beer drinking goats, how tipping culture is out of control, Elon Musk's DC bromance breakup, and a preview of tonight's show. Hear more from Jimmy Failla on Fox Across America at 6pm tonight!
A recent poll of Jacksonville residents revealed that housing costs are now the top concern among citizens, as crime drops to a 2nd highest concern. Dr. Michael Binder from the UNF Public Opinion Research Lab joins JMN to discuss the details of this result, and other recent poll results like job performances (mayor, sheriff, city council), concealed carry policies, Shad Khan approval, and more.
A missing woman from out of state has been safely rescued in Florida. Chase Robinson joins JMN to share details of how a tip to First Coast Crime Stoppers contributed in her recovery, and why every tip matters. If you have tips, call 866-845-TIPS (8477).
Eben joins JMN with a preview of the 2025 Hurricane season, kicking off June 1 and running through November 30. It's never too soon to put together a storm preparation kit, gather your insurance information, and make your safety plans.
The Wildlife Wanderer Curtis Dvorak joins JMN with updates on renovations at the Jacksonville Zoo & Botanical Gardens, including a new entrance, new branding, and a new Summer event -- Tunes and Blooms!
Meteorlogist Garrett Bedenbaugh joins JMN with a a look ahead to this weekend's temperature and humidity relief headed our way. Plus the 2025 Hurricane Season is starting this weekend! Be sure to get your Hurricane Guide, join us for the free First Alert Weathering The Storm luncheon next Wednesday June 4, and tune in for First Alert Weather's Preparing For The Storm Special tonight at 7pm on CBS47 and FOX30, and airing Monday at 9am on WOKV.
Sabeen Perwaiz of the Women's Giving Alliance (WGA), and Wanda Willis of The Community Foundation, join JMN to discuss an historic level of philanthropic grants oriented toward women's services in the Jacksonville Community, crossing a threshhold of over $10 million in total contributions since their organizational inception. Learn more about these organizations and their respective philanthropic programs at WWW.WGANEFL.ORG and WWW.JAXCF.ORG .
You hear him on Fox Across America at 6pm, and he joins JMN every Wednesday. Jimmy Failla shares the joys of teenager driving permits, the strangest thing he's ever seen while driving, national hamburger day, the Meatloaf Burger (?!), and what's coming up on tonight's show.
Brian Kilmeade joins JMN to reflect on yesterday's Memorial Day Ceremony in Jacksonville, as he joined Rich Jones and Kristine Bellino for live coverage. He also looks ahead to this week's topics on his own show, including the latest in the Russia/Ukraine war, and the latest activity regarding Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill." Hear more on the Biran Kilmeade Show, 10am-noon!
Dr. James Porcelli of Archwell Health joins JMN to discuss the six new primary care centers opening in the Jacksonville area. They will offer care services oriented particularly toward senior patients aged 60+. WOKV's RIch Jones will be on site at the Arlington location (1072 Arlington Road) starting 11am tomorrow, Wed 5/28, so come check it out!!
Mayor Donna Deegan and US Representative John Rutherford join JMN before participating in today's Memorial Day Ceremony, to discuss the importance of Jacksonville's veteran community,
JMN is live at the City of Jacksonville Memorial Day Ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Wall in Downtown Jacksonville. The Jacksonville Memorial Wall is the 2nd largest such memorial in the country, behind the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington DC. Harrison Conyers, Director of Military Affairs and Veterans Department for the COJ, and Rich Possert of Operation New Uniforn, join JMN to share details about the history of Jacksonville's Memorial Wall, and the importance of and support for Jacksonville's military community.
Sheriff T.K. Waters joins JMN with reflections on today's Memorial Day Ceremony, and why military recognition and appreciation is integral to him personally and to the Jacksonville community at large.
Meteorologist Corey Simma joins JMN with a detailed look at the Memorial Day Weekend forecast, as summer heat and humidity are on the way. Join our meteorology team - Corey, Garrett, Sarah, and Mike - for our free Weathering The Storm luncheon on June 4 to get safety and preparation tips for the coming storm season. Register on WOKV.COM and we'll see you there!
JMN is live at the North Florida Regional Transportation Management Center, our regional hub for traffic and transportation guidance. FDOT Community Outreach Specialist, and WOKV traffic alumnus Jacob Pickering returns to JMN to discuss how FDOT monitors all the major traffic routes, and how their Outreach office engages the communityon transportation project developments.
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.
As JMN wraps up at the North Florida Regional Transportation Management Center, Hampton Ray and Jacob Pickering rejoin JMN to discuss holiday travel safety resources as we head into the Memorial Day Weekend, and share details about how certain road construction projects are planned and executed to improve your daily traffic flow -- such as the State Road 16 modifications intersecting I-95, the Post Street/Old Roosevelt railroad crossings, and more.
Fox Across America host Jimmy Failla joins JMN, with thoughts about the late George Wendt's "Norm" character from Cheers, why Trump would be way more fun if he had a Southern accent, what's up with Bill Belichick?, and what you can expect tonight on Fox Across America at 6pm!
Brian joins JMN to share thoughts on the ongoing hostilities in Gaza, Trump's visit to the Middle East, and the latest on US immigration policies and protests. Hear more on the Brian Kilmeade Show from 10am to noon on WOKV!
Blue-green algae plumes are common in some waterways, and locally it's a concern at Doctor's Lake that can cause adverse health effects. Clay County Health Officer Heather Huffman joins JMN to discuss water safety awareness issues, and how folks can protect themselves when swimming, boating, fishing, etc.
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.
Chase Robinson joins JMN to talk about how one tip led to an arrest that led to two illegal gambling rooms as well as another tip that led to five arrests for having $24,000 of marijuana. He also talks about a couple of other cases that First Coast Crime Stoppers has highlighted
Ryan joins JMN to talk about some proposals in President Trump's budget which includes School Choice Legislation. He also talks about how Vice President JD Vance is heading back to the Vatican.
Fox Across America host Jimmy Failla joins JMN with thoughts on the $400 million airplane offered to President Trump from Qatar -- and which is more important, the ethics or the vanity? And who knew Jimmy was a such huge fan of Buccee's?! Hear more from Jimmy Fallia on Fox Across America weeknights at 6pm!