Good morning from The Players!  We're broadcasting live from the media center at TPC Sawgrass on Military Appreciation Day. There are a lot of changes this year including more cooling zones, improved bathrooms, and cell phones being allowed on the course. Today, all military personnel and their families are free. Kids 18 and under free, with a properly credentialed adult. It's unlimited grounds access.

We spoke with one of the PGA Wives, Athena Perez, who's husband Pat Perez, about today's fundraiser for kids.   We also spoke with The Players Executive Director Matt Rapp about today's military appreciation activities, why they're allowing cell phones, and how the weather will impact attendance this weekend.

Another humid, smoky day across the First Coast. Temps are in the low 90's again today, and even hotter for the start of The Players tomorrow. Just a slight chance of afternoon thunderstorms, but the chances increase for Saturday and Sunday.

Expect the smell of smoke to linger throughout the day, and maybe worse at times, depending on the wind direction. The Honey Prairie Fire in the Okefenokee National Wildlife Preserve has now charred 147 square miles, the size of Seattle, Washington.

An abrupt change to a story we first brought you yesterday. The Navy is reversing its decision that would have allowed chaplains to perform same sex unions on bases. Navy brass was under pressure from more than five dozen House lawmakers threatened. Retired Admiral Bob Natter tells WOKV News this debate is far from over.

A nuclear-aircraft carrier won’t be coming to Mayport any sooner than anticipated. Several Florida lawmakers including Congressman Ander Crenshaw wanted to bring the carrier to Mayport in 2016. But the Navy is still holding to its timeline of 2019, saying its the best balance of risk and available resources.

Our Top National Story: A new chapter in the immigration debate. The President touts improved border security but Republicans say Obama has his facts wrong. Obama boasted of increasing border patrol agents, nearing completion of a border fence, and screening more cargo.

President Obama's approval rating is at its highest point in two years. The AP poll shows that 60 percent now approve of the job Obama is doing.

The GOP race for President has another official candidate as former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich gets in today.  Hear Jamie Dupree explain why you can't count Gingrich out.

A fight over a pregnant cat is to blame for a shooting in Northwest Jacksonville. Four people were shot Friday afternoon, cops say two women got into a fight after one of them started hitting the cat with her purse. A three-year-old girl is among those shot. Her injuries are not life-threatening.

A homeless man uses 911 as his personal cheuffer. Maurice Bates is facing charges for calling 911 several times in recent days.

WOKV Money Watch: The Duval County School Board takes a big step toward making up a 90-plus million dollar shortfall. They've agreed to 25 million dollars in cuts by eliminating 163 jobs, not to renewing science text books, and phasing out magnet school transportation. The more controversial ideas of cutting sports, furlough days and a four day school week will be on the table next week.

A deal on pension reform that Mayor Peyton says will save Jacksonville taxpayers nearly one billion dollars over 35 years. It forces new police and fire employees to work longer, pay more into the pension, and delays cost of living adjustments. See what else is in the plan at WOKV.COM. It still needs to be approved by the police and fire unions and city council.

Still no real signs of a budget deal in Washington as both sides talk big budget cuts. Senate Democrats are meeting with the President today. Hear Jamie Dupree report they're looking at tax increases that would save $4 trillion over ten years.

A WOKV Scam Alert: Stolen SIM cards are floating around Jacksonville because of one person's scam on Craigslist. The woman from Gainesville is accused of stealing the cards from a Jacksonville company and trying to sell them online, with an offer of unlimited texting forever.

As the Mississippi River continues to rise, Louisiana officials plan how to deal with the severe flooding. Governor Bobby Jindal is urging people to prepare for flooding now.  Hear Fox News reporter Eben Brown from Vicksburg, Mississippi.

A nasty crash in St. Augustine puts one teenager in the hospital with severe injuries. A total of three teens were riding an ATV when it crashed into a car on Fifth Street last night. No one was wearing a helmet.

A birthday present that a 3 year-old boy in Palatka will never forget. His dad, an Army Specialist, surprised T.J. Graves in school yesterday. Antonio Graves is serving in Iraq, and says his son's reaction was priceless.