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JMN is live at Timuquana Golf & Country Club – Principal Melissa Ilski, Guardian Catholic School, and Deacon Scott Conway, Superintendent of Catholic Schools discuss student success through Guardian Catholic School, and the school/community engagement dynamic. Today's Ron Townsend Golf Classic charity tournament raises funds to provide educational resources for GCS.

JMN is live on location at Timuquana Golf & Country Club -- Ron Townsend, the Golf Classic namesake, first Black member of Augusta National, and former President of Gannett, joins JMN to discuss the tournament's history, and legacy of fundraising for Guardian Catholic School. Jaguars HOF kicker Josh Scobee, a long time advocate for GCS, shares the segment and serves as co-chair for this year's tournament. Visit GUARDIANCATHOLIC.COM to learn more.

JMN is Live on Location at Timuquana Golf & Country Club – Shironda Jones, Director of Advancement, joins JMN to discuss today's charity golf tournament, and how funds raised benefit students and academic programs at GCS.

Meteorologist Garrett Bedenbaugh joins JMN to looks at this weekend's forecast. Lots of sun, lots of pollen, not a lot of rain -- so fire risks remain high. A cold front is moving in early next week, so expect a massive temperature drop back to highs in the mid-50's.

Denise Schonwald, Registered Nurse and Mental Health Counselor, joins JMN to discuss the mental & emotional impacts of the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie -- how the experience impacts Guthrie's family, and the public at large as this trauma unfolds in the public sphere.

The JMN crew looks at some of the area events this weekend. Treat yourself to a movie night at the Ritz Theatre, this weekend the Jax Symphony features music from Rogers, Hart, and Hammersteinat Jacoby Hall, and across the hallway Sunday afternoon it's The Price Is Right Live, come on down! The North Beaches Artwalk is tonight, and every weekend it's the Beaches Green Market. The Glass Factory hosts the Jax Chocolate, Wine, and Whiskey Festival. The Professional Bull Riders are at the Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena this weekend. And you can get your laughs with Tom Papa's Grateful Bread comedy tour at the Florida Theatre. All these events and more are featured in the Weekend Spotlight story!

Mike Work from the Florida Forest Service joins JMN to share details about local fire risks within the area due to extreme drought conditions, and how fire services are prepared to address issues. He also has tips for homeowners to prevent fire risks in your own yards. Visit BEWILDFIREREADYFL.COM for more information!

Legendary comedian Jeff Foxworthy joins JMN in advance of his April 23 show at the Thrasher-Horne Center in Orange Park. He reflects on 40 years of comedy, the rising stars that make him laugh, who would be on HIS Mount Rushmore of Comedy, and how comedy transcends social and political barriers. Visit THCENTER.ORG for tickets.

Steve Leathers, of Transwestern Real Estate, joins JMN to share details about the property sale, what impact it may have on medical services and resources available, and how the property could grow.

Every weekend, the JMN crew looks at some events happening in the Jacksonville area you might enjoy. While America's Race is happening in Daytona, the REAL thunder is with Micro League Wrestling at That Bar at the Arena tonight! If touch is your love language, feel the love when the Jacksonville Icemen take the ice against the Savannah Ghost Pirates. Nothing says love like a hockey fight, right? Need romance? The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra performs Romeo & Juliet selections from Tchaikovsky, Prokofiev, and Bernstein. Feel that family love vibe with Mrs. Doubtfire performances at the Moran Theatre. And if you need to get out of that whole romance headspace? Check out The Ultimate Doors Tribute at the Thrasher Horne Center, and break on through to the other side! All of these events and more can be found in the WOKV Weekend Spotlight story.

Chase Robinson joins JMN to share updates on ongoing unsolved crimes that your tip could help resolve, including a fatal hit and run in Oak Hill. Your tips to First Coast Crime Stoppers are always anonymous, and could result in a cash reward. If you have a tip to share, call 866-845-TIPS or **TIPS.

Jimmy Failla joins JMN for another edition of Headlines & Punchlines. Today's topics of satire? The biggest story in sports: MLB Spring Training starts! Oh, and some GOP folks are in twist about Bad Bunny's halftime show - What did Jimmy think of it? And who would HE want to see perform? And speaking of who he would recommend, who would be on Jimmy's Comedy Mount Rushmore? Hear more with Jimmy Failla every night at 6pm on FOX Across America!

Meteorologist Garrett Bedenbaugh joins JMN with a look at this weekend's forecast, and what impact it might have on your Super Bowl viewing plans.

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.

Mayor Deegan joins JMN for a monthly review of what's happening in the COJ administration. In the first part, she recaps the 2026 Donna Marathon, and a number of local political/social issues - community engagement in recent town halls, infrastructure needs, the Duval DOGE report (and hyper-partisan scrutiny), city personnel controversies, and more. In the 2nd half, Mayor Deegan discusses the Duval Readers initiative and the program's success, Jacksonville's relationship with ICE (operationally managed through JSO), and what's coming up in the next series of Town Halls.

Jimmy Failla joins JMN for the weekly edition of Headlines & Punchlines (they're interchangeable these days) - and shares his thoughts on "nationalized elections," Trump's latest journalist aspersion, and how maybe people are putting too much emphasis on what's SAID versus what's DONE...and why we're living a reality like the Doors' "Roadhouse Blues," so wake up this morning and have yourself a beer, if that's your thing. Hear more with Jimmy Failla on FOX ACROSS AMERICA weeknights at 6pm!

Chase Robinson, Executive Director of First Coast Crime Stoppers, joins JMN with details of a recent animal cruelty event in a Jacksonville park, and updates on other cold cases. If you have information that leads to case resolutions, it could be worth a cash reward and FCCS guarantees your anonymity will be protected. Call 866-845-TIPS (8477) if you have a tip to share.

Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins joined JMN to discuss Florida's administrative leadership and law enforcement agencies' support for ICE operations. He defended ICE actions and judgment in "kinetic" field operations, in opposition to the apparent lack of administrative and local LEO support seen in Minnesota.

The US Marine Corps visits with JMN. Col. Scott Stephan (Commanding Officer, 6th Marine Corps District, Parris Island SC), Sgt. Maj. Brandon Fairbanks (6th Marine Corps District, and Jax native), and Maj. Matthew Weber (Commanding Officer, Recruiting Station Jacksonville) discuss the values and characteristics of US Marines, and how interested men and women can explore the journey to the title and service career of a US Marine. Visit MARINES.COM or @FLORIDAGEORGIAMARINES for more information.

Law enforcement analyst and retired LEO Steve Hauk joins JMN to examine details from the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minnesota. The White House, DHS, and ICE have issued statements framing it a defensive shooting. Hauk observes that multiple videos provide different angles of the incident, consistently refuting the government's narrative.

Approximately 1 in 7 Jacksonville-area residents are food-insecure, living in a "food desert" without local access to fresh, healthy, nutritious food. Anne Coglianese, Chief Resilience Officer for the City of Jacksonville, joins JMN to discuss the COJ "State of Food" Plan, to address food insecurity, in terms of food production, distribution, access, and food waste/recovery. Questions or comments can be directed to foodplan@coj.net , and the city will host public meetings to update the public on program developments and address resident questions.

Brian Kilmeade joins JMN to share thoughts on Trump's recent campaign to acquire Greenland as a US property. Hear more on this and other headlines of the day on the Brian Kilmeade Show, daily from 10am to noon.

Erick joins JMN with thoughts on the Trump's latest demands and threats regarding Greenland, and the unanimous international criticism of same. But there's also lots of domestic headlines to follow -- the latest in Minnesota ICE controversies, Congressional funding deadlights, party infighting among both the GOP and Dems, and more. Hear more on the Erick Erickson Show, noon to 3pm!

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.

Meteorologist Corey Simma joins JMN with a deep dive on this weekend's cold temperatures. A brief warmup Saturday precedes a stretch of bonafide Florida winter weather.

The Ringling Brothers & Barnum & Bailey Circus is back in town! JMN has special guests "Nick Nack" and "Lucky," from the new generation of circus clowns with the modern RBBB circus troupe. Come see the thrills, the chills, the laughs, and enjoy the Greatest Party On Earth at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena all weekend long! Tickets available at the VyStar Arena Box Office or at TicketMaster.com, and visit RINGLING.COM for more info!

The JMN crew looks at some of this weekend's events. Want some laughs? Check out "Bored Teachers" at the Florida Theatre, as real teachers share stories of their funniest students and classroom hijinks. How about some music? The Center for the Performing Arts has a variety of shows - in Jacoby Hall, the Jacksonville Symphony performs Bruckner's "Majestic Eighth" Symphony; the Terry Theatre features The Purple Xperience tribute to Prince; and the Moran Theatre features Jazz legend Diana Krall. Our marquee event this weekend is family fun with "The Greatest Show on Earth," as the Ringling Bros. & Barnum & Bailey Circus performs through the weekend.

Jimmy joins JMN with a humorous take on this Greenland debacle ("Joe Biden thinks it's where the Packers play"), the mixed messages in Trump's protest directives (Iranians - protest the government, Minnesotans - do NOT protest), and just how hard it is to "be the Shepherd" (hat tip to Samuel L. Jackson in Pulp Fiction) as he guides us through the news cycle with a comedic spin. Hear more with Jimmy Failla every weeknight at 6pm on Fox Across America!

Erick joins JMN with thoughts on the developing US/Iran issue. The Iranian regime is cracking down on protestors, and President Trump has threatened intervention for the alleged excessive violence of those responses, but what will US intervention look like? Political pressure? Economic/trade pressure? Boots on the ground? And in domestic news, Erick looks at the criminal investigation started against Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Is this a substantive investigation of wrongdoing, or is it punitive for Powell not cowtowing to President Trump's demands? Hear more on the Erick Erickson Show from Noon to 3pm.

When football ends, racing begins! Frank Kelleher, President of Daytona International Speedway, joins JMN to share what's coming up at the World's Center of Racing. The Rolex 24, the America 250 Duel at Daytona, and of course the Daytona 500 all on deck. Visit DAYTONAINTERNATIONALSPEEDWAY.COM for tickets, event schedules, and more.

Daniel Davis, CEO and President of the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce, joins JMN to share details about the upcoming Jacksonville Food & Wine Festival at the Artists Walk in Riverside. The event happens March 7. Visit JAXCHAMBER.COM/JFWJ to learn more.

Lt. Gov. Jay Collins joins JMN to discuss a number of Florida legislative issues, including property taxation reforms, a special legislative session on district remapping, and Florida's potential (additional) prosecution of ousted Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro.

It's a New Year of comedic takes on the world's headlines as Jimmy Failla joins JMN, recapping NYE shenanigans on Failla's show, the Trump Dance controversy, remembering the 2025 California wildfires, Maduro's 'Murica staycation, and more! Join Jimmy Failla every weeknight on Fox Across America, 6-9pm on WOKV!

FBI Special Agent in Charge Jason Carley and Duval Schools Police Chief Jackson Short join JMN to share details of an online safety initiative. Next Wednesday at Kernan Middle School, 630pm, parents & guardians (and students!) are invited to attend and learn about online risks, risk prevention/mitigation, and raise awareness. Challenges can include predators, extortion, and other threats, and the risk of vigilantism that prevents law enforcement from doing their jobs. Visit "BE SMART ONLINE" at WWW.FBI.GOV to learn more!

Mayor Deegan joins JMN to discuss Human Trafficking Awareness Month, a January initiative to raise awareness of this issue and how law enforcement and education can improve public safety. Additional topics on the mayor's agenda include Get Covered Jax to make sure people have health care from the ACA Marketplace, Town Hall meetings resuming in February, increasing literacy through River City Readers and the return of Mayor Peyton's Book Club, the MLK Breakfast, and of course the continuing success of the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Jacksonville area US Rep. John Rutherford (R-FL-5) joins JMN to discuss the latest developments in the Nicholas Maduro capture in Venezuela, transport to the US, and prosecution process. Rep. Rutherford will be resuming congressional duties tomorrow, where Maduro is one of MANY topics facing the next session.

"The Greatest Show on Earth" returns to Jacksonville's VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena Jan 16-19. New troupe member Zeke Pranis-Ricci, who performs on the German Wheel and Unicycle, joins JMN to share what you can expect from the latest iteration of the Circus - with clowns, acrobats, aerialists, stunts, and more - and shares his adventures from Circus School! Yes, it's a thing, tell your kids!

"The Wildlife Wanderer" Curtis Dvorak joins JMN to share the latest events happening at the Jacksonville Zoo & Botanical Gardens. This Wednesday, it's "NOON YEAR'S EVE" a New Year's celebration in the daytime for your kids and their party animals! "Colors Of The Wild" continues for your evening enjoyment. And coming soon in 2026, Robert Irwin is the keynote guest for the annual Toast To Conservation gala, and the new facility entrance and Manatee River attraction open soon. There's always something exciting happening at the Jacksonville Zoo & Botanical Gardens!

Action Sports Jax's Brent Martineau joins JMN to recap the Jags road win vs. the Indianapolis Colts. That brings them to a 7-win streak, 12-4 for the season, and playing for the division championshp - and possibly AFC #1 seed? - and possibly a home playoff game? - as they wrap their regular season at home next weekend against the Tennessee Titans.

Brian checks in with JMN and shares some family holiday traditions, including that most New York-ish tradition of Christmasing in Florida. Hear more on the Brian Kilmeade Show from 10am to noon.

Michael Bricker, Chief of Animal Care and Protective Services (ACPS), joins JMN to share details of a fatal animal abuse case in the San Marco/Miramar area. If you have information about the story, contact ACPS so future abuses can be prevented. In happier news, Chief Bricker also shares details of the ACPS "Silent Night" pet fostering event currently underway. Visit the ACPS page of Jacksonville.com for more information.

Action Sports Jax's Brent Martineau joins JMN with a recap of how the Jags beat up the Broncos, ending Denver's home field winning streak. The Jags are up to a 6-win streak, and firing on all cylinders as the playoffs loom ahead.

Robin Burk, President of American Legion Auxiliary Florida, joins JMN with a group of associates to discuss various holiday events and services they're providing for local military families. Learn how you could join your local American Legion Auxiliary post and get involved in their programs at ALAFL.ORG.

Action Sports Jax's Brent Martineau joins JMN with a preview of this weekend's Jags/Broncos matchup -- Who gets a win for Christmas, and whose win streak gets Grinched? Catch the game at 4pm on FOX30!

Lawrence Nicolas, CEO of Jax Humane Society, joins JMN to share details about this year's "Silent Night" event, Dec 17-24. Silent Night is a holiday tradition that aims to put pets in foster homes and away from the shelter for the holiday season. Visit JAXHUMANE.ORG to learn more.

Dr. Steven Goodfriend, HCA Florida Emergency Physician, joins JMN to discuss the new stand-alone HCA Florida Royal Pines Emergency Care facility on Oakleaf Plantation Parkway. It is a full-service emergency care clinic suitable for injury, illness, pediatric, and elder care services, with transfer services to Orange Park Hospital when additonal care or services are required.

Erick joins JMN with thoughts on the US economy, particularly as the White House insists there in "no inflation," while retail costs and job reports suggest otherwise. And speaking of cost increases, Erick looks at the rising cost of health care coverage as the government continues to squabble over expiring health care subsidies, leaving many citizens facing tremendous increases in their premiums. In other topics -- Erick looks at the ongoing military strikes on civilian boats in South American waters, Trump's commentary on the passing of Rob Reiner, and he has a recap of his recent visit to Jacksonville. Hear more on the Erick Erickson Show from noon to 3pm daily.

Another Victory Monday in Jacksonville! Brent joins JMN to recap the Jaguars win over the NY Jets last weekend, bringing the Jags up to 10-4 so far this season, and upping their current win streak to 5 in a row. Trevor Lawrence had a record setting game, Travis Etienne continues an MVP season, and coach Liam Coen had the old cats show some new tricks. And the Victory Monday celebrations also include the Raines Vikings, who won the Florida 3A state football championship.

Meteorologist Garrett Bedenbaugh joins JMN with a look at the weekend forecast and what we can expect as we get closer to Christmas. Is it time to break out the ugly sweaters, or the Bermuda shorts?

Wendy Parrish, JU and Ashley Lopez, Lilli's Light Vice President, join JMN to discuss the Lilli's Light organization - a 501c3 non-profit dedicated to spreading awareness of fentanyl poisoning and the dangers of fake pills. Wendy and Ashley share personal stories of loss that drew them into a fraternity of members who have lost loved ones to accidental or unintentional drug exposure. They share how that pain is being turned to purpose in raising awareness of how to prevent and/or respond to drug exposure.