Ryan reports on the Senate approving a funding resolution to stave off a government shutdown last weekend. This keeps the government funded through September, when the next fiscal year appropriations are due. The approval comes at the cost of confidence in Democrat leadership, as Sen. Chuck Schumer and 9 other Democrats sided with Republicans to pa…

Meteorologist Garrett Bedenbaugh has your Weekend Forecast - when weather might impact The Players, and what you can expect for next week!

Tyler Oldenburg, Tournament Chairman, joins JMN to discuss the importance of volunteers in making the Payers a success. Some 1500-2000 volunteers service the event annually, and most of them are returning volunteers -- Tyler volunteered for 12 years himself! Visit ThePlayers.com for more information on how you can volunteer for next year's event.…

MaliVai Washington joins JMN to share how collaboration with The Players, and being designated as a Charity of the Day, expands their reach and influence to tremendous exposure opportunities. Organizations like the Mal Wasington Youth Foundation, First Tee, and other youth-oriented sports programs teach life skills, discipline, responsibility, prob…

Ryan looks at the possible government shutdown at midnight, if a funding bill is not approved in the Senate. Democrat leader Chuck Schumer has offered support for the GOP funding resolution, preferring to avoid a shutdown, but his offered support is not going over well with other Democrats in Congress.…

JMN coverage from The Players has been sponsored by Shark Coatings, and Jay Mariano of Shark Coatings joins JMN to share experiences from TPC and how collaborating with The Players has widespread impacts on the community - through business, charity, networking, and promotional opportunities. Visit SharkFloorCoatings.com for more information!…

Earlier this week, the Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens lost one of their feature animal ambassadors, Archie, the Southern White Rhino. At 55 years old, Archie was the oldest rhino of his species in human care, and had enjoyed a long and productive life. Corey Neatrour, the Supervisor of Large Mammals, joins JMN to share details of Archie's Celebration o…

Carla Montgomery from the Child Cancer Fund joins JMN to discuss their collaboration with The Players, and how grants and programs like "Dreams Come True" help families dealing with pediatric cancer challenges enjoy events like The Players. Visit ChildCancerFund.org for more information.

Jeff Willoughby, Executive Director of First Tee of North Florida, shares how First Tee and The Players teach golf and life skills to children in the North Florida area. By teaching critical thinking, patience, and situation management, children are prepared for challenges life may present, and a hobby they can enjoy for the rest of their lives.…

You can't have a premiere golf tournmanet if you don't have a premiere golf course. To that end, Director of Golf Course Maintenance Operations and “chief agronomist" Jeff Plotts leads the team that keeps the course at Sawgrass in peak form.

Dr. Lawrence Moss, President & CEO of Nemours Health, joins JMN to discuss the partnership between Nemours and The Players, and how they collaborate to provide children's health care resources and support. Visit the Nemours Kids Zone at The Players!

Ryan reports on the latest develoipments regarding a possible government shutdown effective Friday. While the House passed a continuing resolution to fund the government through September, the measure does not currently appear to have sufficient support to pass the Senate.

Players Tournament Director Lee Smith joins JMN ahead of today's first round. Event staff and amenities are all set for fans, and the golfers are ready to go for the 2025 Players Championship.

Lawrence Nicolas, the new CEO of the Jacksonville Humane Society, joins JMN to share how the JHS and the Players collaborate to provide a better community for Jacksonville's people and animals, through grants, adoption events, and community outreach. Visit JaxHumane.org to learn more about how you can get involved.…

First Coast Honor Flight's Candace Mabry joins JMN to share details about last night's Players Championship Military Appreciation Day surprise. Six Vietnam Veterans will be sponsored for a trip to Washington DC. Visit FirstCoastHonorFlights.org for more information.

Mike Hightower, Chair of Five Star Veterans, joins JMN. Five Star Veterans is a non-profit that helps veterans with mental health and experiential challenges as they re-integrate into civilian life.

Ryan looks at the latest developments regarding a potential government shutdown this weekend. Vice President Vance is expected to meet with Republican House members today, in an effort to ensure enough support to pass the latest continuing resolution funding bill and postpone the government shutdown. For those keeping score, Congress has not sucess…

In honor of TPC, Chief Meteorologist Mike Buresh recounts the time he got a hole-in-one at the Sawgrass 13th hole.

Tournament Director Lee Smith joins JMN to discuss Tuesday's practice round, the Military Appreciation Day concert, and what fans can expect from this year's Players event.

Ryan reports on the looming government shutdown that could happen Friday when current funding runs out. The Republican-led House has presented the latest "continuing resolution" funding bill, which Speaker Johnson expects to put to a vote Tuesday, but it's not certain that enough Republicans will support it, much less any Democrats, for the bill to…

Walt Piatt, Wounded Warrior Project CEO, joins JMN to reflect on his first year accomplishments, and share initiatives for future involvement in helping warriors acheive and sustain their best lives.

Aamir Ahmed, Head of Fiat, Stellantis North America, joins JMN from the 30th Annual Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance to share information on new Fiat products being featured, how the auto industry identifies and addresses consumer automotive needs, and how much fun events like the Concours are.

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 m…

As we roll the clocks forward and the temperature starts to climb, Joe Strada of Strada Air Conditioning, Heating, Electric & Security joins JMN to share tips on how to prepare and maintain your climate control system. You oughta call Strada, or visit StradaServices.com for more information!

Nassau Co. Sheriff Bill Leeper joins JMN, discussing security and preparation for this weekend's Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance event. Today's activities include the Eight Falgs Classic Auto Parade, and Sheriff Leeper shares some thoughts about some of the cars he's seeing at this year's event.

Jared reports on the apparently inevitible reform (and/or dissolution?) of the Department of Education, and what this will mean with regard to student loan obligations and educational grant resources. He also looks at the latest in Trump tariff proposals and their immediate impacts on the stock market.…

The Wildlife Wanderer Curtis Dvoark joins JMN to share details about the new sloth exhibit opening this weekend at the Jacksonville Zoo! Bring some green beans, visit sloths Ruth and Chata, and learn the important lesson about how to slow down and enjoy life!

Olivia reports on President Trump's comments to Hamas. Trump bluntly claimed this was the "final warning" to release hostages in Gaza, pledging to give Israel all the necessary support to end the Israel-Hamas war.

Ryan reports on DOGE eyeballing Veterans Affairs as the next agency facing mass layoffs, Trump's latest efforts regarding Gaza hostage releases, and Congress' latest "continuing resolution" for temporary funding to prevent a government shutdown.

This weekend is hopping in the 904! The signature event is the Monster Jam at the Bank - Saturday Saturday Saturday evening, for all the mud slinging, engine revving, moster truck stunts you could ask for! You can't go wrong downtown this weekend -- the Florida Theatre hosts Brett Young. Lewis Black, Gladys Knight, and Luis Elizondo - that's countr…

Representative Angie Nixon (D-Jacksonville) joins JMN to discuss her "Working Families First" legislation proposal for the 2025 Florida Legislative Session. Rep. Nixon says this package includes education, residential property insurance, labor standards, and health care considerations.

You hear him every evening on Fox Across America. Jimmy Failla joins JMN to look at the comedy gold that is modern politics, social media coverage, and what you can expect to see when Jimmy hits the stage. , He'll be coming to the Florida Theatre on March 29. Get your tickets at FloridaTheatre.com, and tune in tonight at 6pm to hear his recap of ye…

Ryan recaps President Trump's address to Congress, and the Democrat response. The issues discussed and guests recognized were secondary to the spectacles of interruption, evictions, chants, catcalls, and chaos reflective of Trump's whirlwind first few weeks in office.

WOKV political analyst Rick Mullaney, Director of the JU Public Policy Institute, breaks down the high points from President Trump's speech to Congress, and Gov. DeSantis's State of the State addresses yesterday.

Jeremy updates us with some interesting and amusing legal news stories, including: an NBA arbitration dispute bteween the Knicks & Raptors; Mexico possibly suing gun makers?; and a guy who sued the movies -- for running too many ads before the film!

With Gaza's cease-fire future uncertain, Arab leaders met to discuss the region's future and issue counter-proposals to Trump's controversial "Gaza Riviera" suggestion.

LaSandra Boykin, CSX's Director of Community Investments, joins JMN to explain why CSX employees will be stuffing thousands of Teddy Bears today! These "Batallion Buddies" will be shipped off in care packages in partnership with Operation Gratitude, an outreach supporting military families. The CSX Pride In Service initiative will have employees ov…

Ryan reports on President Trump's address to Congress tonight, noting particular figures who will and who will not be in attendance, and what messages abd dispositions those rosters reflect. Expectations are for a tense atmosphere in light of the recent controversial events surrounding US aid to Ukraine, and domestic concerns over tariffs and DOGE-…

CBS Chief White House Correspondent Nancy Cordes joins JMN to preview President Trump's address to Congress tonight, where the economy is expected to be a topic of discussion - particularly how Trump's invocation of trade tariffs and DOGE's elimination of many federal jobs and agency programs are both supposed to have long term positive economic im…

Brian joins JMN to preview President Trump's address to Congress this evening, which he will be attending in person. WOKV will carry the President's address live starting at 9pm.

Ryan reports on Trump's address before Congress scheduled for Tuesday night, where the President is expected to address multiple topics, including the controversial meeting with President Zelenskyy, the controversial actions of the DOGE group, and other topics. WOKV will carry the address live starting at 9pm Tuesday night.…

Rich Jones reflects on the Remembering Rush event, and shares Mr. Snerdley's story of the "Golden EIB Microphone" that Rush Limbaugh frequently mentioned on his show. Highlights of the event will be available soon on WOKV.COM.

Sheriff Rob Hardwick addresses accusations of a deputy who allegedly made unseemly remarks on social media towards St. Johns County's homeless population.

MN is live on location in advance of the Salute America: Remembering Rush Limbaugh event tomorrow! MR. SNERDLEY himself joins JMN to share some of his experiences working with Rush, as a teaser for what you'll hear tomorrow night. Visit WOKV.COM to buy your tickets now and join us tomorrow for the Salute America: Remembering Rush Limbaugh event!…

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.…

JMN is live on location in advance of the Salute America: Remembering Rush Limbaugh event tomorrow! Action News Jax alumnus Marithza Ross, now the Executive Director for the St. Johns County Parks Foundation (SJCPF.ORG), joins JMN to share upcoming events on the SJC Parks & Rec calendar, and how SJC government, residents, and the Foundation collabo…

Ryan looks at GOP efforts to head off a potential upcoming government shutdown as they work to approve an operational budget, as Republicans and Democrats accuse each other of partisan provision requests to delay approval.

JMN is live on location in advance of the Salute America: Remembering Rush Limbaugh event tomorrow! But the Salute to Rush isn't the only event happening this weekend. Troy Blevins joins JMN to share details of the outrageous and hilarious 2nd edition of the FLORIDA MAN GAMES tomorrow at the St. Johns County Fairgrounds.…

JMN is live on location in advance of the Salute America: Remembering Rush Limbaugh event tomorrow! Sheriff Rob Hardwick joins JMN to remember Rush, the SJC Sheriff's Office involvement in the Florida Games, and share information on recent hoax threats against area schools.

JMN is live on location in advance of the Salute America: Remembering Rush Limbaugh event tomorrow! Susan Phillips of the St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches Visitors & Convention Bureau joins JMN to share how events like this impact the local community, and how the V&CB uses events to raise the community's profile and make St. Augustine an ev…