New US House map in Florida accused of violating state ban on partisan gerrymandering
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Jacksonville state lawmaker arrested after sit-in protest at Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office
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Supreme Court rejects Virginia's bid to restore congressional map favoring Democrats
The Supreme Court has rejected Virginia’s bid to restore a congressional map that would have given Democrats a chance to pick up four seats in the closely divided House of Representatives
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Trump administration prepares to seek Raúl Castro indictment as it pressures Cuba, AP sources say
Jacksonville state lawmaker arrested after sit-in protest at Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office
Pentagon halts deployments to Poland and Germany to cut troop numbers in Europe, AP sources say
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5/15 - JMN IN-DEPTH - Military & Political Events
WOKV military analyst Col. Chris Budihas, Ret., looks at the latest events relative to the US/Iran conflict, shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, and where we stand in regard to military goals and peace negotiations in those scenarios. Iran's principle oil export client is China, sa was Venezuela, which segues into President Trump's visit to China. While the Presidential meeting with China's President Xi is ostensibly for economic discourse, there is tension there of Taiwan being another potential military intervention site. Hear more from Col. Budihas every Sunday at 8am on First Coast Military Life.
5/15 - JMN IN-DEPTH - Summer Season AC Tips
Joe Strada – Founder & Executive Chairman, Strada Air Conditioning, Heating, Electric, Security, and Plumbing - joins JMN with tips on how to maintain your AC systems and "weather" Florida's climate challenges. Temperatures matter, but the biggest challenge here is humidity. He also shares details of the Daniel Strada Foundation, and their philanthropic programs. Visit STRADASERVICES.COM for more service tips and their professional services, and THEDANIELSTRADAFOUNDATION.COM to learn how they give back to the community.
5/15 - JMN IN-DEPTH - State Representative Angie Nixon
State Rep. Angie Nixon shares her thoughts on her recent protest from the floor of the Florida House, and the House's formal response. She also shares her intention to become the next US Senator for Florida in the upcoming general election, advancing her social advocacy and issues important to her.
