After inches of rain Saturday and ceaseless firefighting, the Highway 82 Fire has reached 64% containment according to Karen Gleason, a Public Information Officer with the Southern Area Incident Management Team.
President Donald Trump has endorsed Kentucky congressman Andy Barr in the Republican primary for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell
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John Corprew of Gateway Community Services, and Kim McGee of Talkable Communities, join JMN to discuss the "Hope Needs Help" campaign, raising funds and awareness to prevent suicide. Talkable Communities trains people to recognize and offer support for those in mental health crisis, and strengthen the community with support. Visit TALKABLECOMMUNITIES.ORG to learn about training, support services, and how you can get involved to help.
Jake Stofan, Action News Jax State & Local Government Reporter, joins JMN with a recap of what's happened so far in the Florida Legislative Special Session. Gov. DeSantis called for a new session specifically to address redistricting maps, which would increase the number of Republican represetnative seats, drawing criticisms from Dem. Chair Nikkie Friedman and State Rep. Angie Nixon, among others. Expect the new maps to be challenged in court, and at least two more Special Legislative Sessions in the near future.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell says rising prices could hit consumer wallets leading to spending less on other things.
