Jacksonville, Fl — Good morning on this Wednesday, May 7. First Alert Chief Meteorologist Mike Buresh is tracking increasingly wet weather into Mother’s Day weekend. Listen to the ‘All the Weather, All the Time’ podcast.
SPOTLIGHT: E-bike safety is in focus in St. Johns County following recent serious injury accidents involving kids. The Board of County Commissioners is in early discussion of an ordinance that could put new regulations in place. We are shining the spotlight on enforcement of existing laws with an in-depth conversation with the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.
Three Big Things to Know:
- Fears the city could lose out on the largest one-time award of federal dollars in Jacksonville’s history. The $147 million grant is intended to help fund the completion of the Emerald Trail.
- Professional, not personal. Duval County Public School Board Members voted unanimously to implement new policies for teachers and student interactions. Under the revised policy, employees will be required to use only district-approved communication tools, and students and employees will not be alone without administration’s approval, and more.
- The bear dubbed ‘Paws De Leon’ appears to have moved on from his exploration of Downtown St. Augustine.
'Paws De Leon' appears to have moved on from exploration of St. Augustine.
Posted by Rich Jones on Wednesday, May 7, 2025
PODCAST: Jimmy Failla joined us at 8:20 am with thoughts on the Trump/Carney meeting at the White House, Canadian superstar name drops, shock collars, and more. Hear Jimmy every Wednesday morning live, and every weeknight from 6:00 - 9:00 pm on 104.5 WOKV.
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