Jacksonville, Fl — Environmental groups are calling for transparency during Florida’s bear hunt.

The Florida chapter of the Sierra Club says the bear hunt has been underway for eleven days and the public has a right to know what has been happening during the hunt.

The last hunt in 2015 came to a sudden halt after 300 bears were culled in the first two days.

Sierra Club officials say they want to make sure bear hunters are playing by the rules when it comes to hunting the animals and they’re getting stonewalled by the FWC in regards to numbers.

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Erick Erickson 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.

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Eben Brown is following the Brown University shooting latest, as the search for the shooter continues. A previously investigated “person of interest” has been ruled out, and area law enforcement are turning to the public for assistance in identifying another suspect.

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Rich Jones is the Host of Jacksonville’s Morning News. Rich joined WOKV in October 2006. Rich is involved in many community organizations and causes. Rich and his wife, Noelle, have three children: Avery, Harper and Austen.