Top National Story
Sarah Palin Steps Down as Alaska Governor
 | Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin says today she would not seek a second term next year, setting up a potential run for the Republican presidential nomination in 2012. Palin announcing she'll resign July 26th, leaving responsibilities to Lt. Governor Sean Parnell. Palin's decision now allows her to avoid the difficult task of running for president while serving as governor. |
First Coast 4th of July
 | A big Independence Day weekend is planned for downtown Jacksonville. Theresa O'Donnell with the city's special events office says even in tight budget times, the "Go Fourth and Rock" festival isn't cutting back. Visit Jacksonville, formerly the Convention and Visitors Bureau, is picking up the $55,000 tab through the hotel/motel bed tax. |
United Way Cuts Local Funding
 | Despite a growing need on the First Coast, the United Way says the economy is forcing the agency to contribute about $2 million fewer dollars in Northeast Florida. Jacksonville's Red Cross is cutting costs by announcing layoffs. ALSO: JALA Loses Much Needed United Way Dollars For Fighting Foreclosure Crisis How You Can Help |
Investigating Cap and Trade
 | That climate change bill, commonly called 'cap and trade' is set for hearings next week in the Senate. WOKV's Washington Bureau Chief Jamie Dupree continues his research into the 1,400-plus pages and its impact on you. |
How Much is Your Home Worth?
 | Duval County's property appraisals are out and show home values are down six percent city-wide. New Information: Check Out What Your Home is Worth: |
Top Local Stories
- Foreclosure-Fighting Agency Also Losing United Way Funds
- Jacksonville's Festival Costs
- United Way Cuts Funding to First Coast Agencies
- Investigation of State Plane Use
- Child Dies in NW Jacksonville House Fire
- 4th Of July Safety
- Jax Beach Braces For Big Influx on 4th
- JFRD Warns About Fireworks
- Toddler Killed By Pet Python
- Pedestrian Killed in Nassau Crash
WOKV's Local News Index
News Archives and RSS feed
WOKV Blogs:
Jamie Dupree - Reporters Notebook
Top National Stories
- Palin resigns as governor, leaves plans secret
- Iranian cleric: British Embassy staff to be tried
- US Marines push deeper into southern Afghan towns
- Honduras rejects OAS appeal to restore president
- VP Biden urges Iraqis to make political progress
- Powerful sedative found in Michael Jackson's home
- MOUNTAIN OF DEBT: Rising debt may be next crisis
- Serial killer has South Carolina residents on edge
- Pachyderms outdo people in cross-species chow bout
- Federer seeks 15th Slam vs. Roddick at Wimbledon
Full National Index - Money Watch Index
 | Spend the day with your family at the 10th annual American Pie 4th of July It will be a wonderful day for family along the St. Johns River, capped off with a HUGE Fireworks display.
|
The Best Local Movie Guide!
Now Showing: Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (PG)  Manny (Ray Romano), Diego (Denis Leary) and the rest of the gang must rescue Sid (John Leguizamo) from an underground world after Sid steals some dinosaur eggs. |
|
Latest Jaguars News
|
| ||||||
Remember This Day?
 | NOW UNDERWAY: Win Two Tickets To Astronaut Training Experience! As part of the 40th anniversary of the first moon landing, find this exact picture on other pages of WOKV.com and use the link to enter for a chance to win two tickets to Astronaut Training Experience Core at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex |
 Jacksonville weatherMostly Cloudy84°F 5-day forecast | Hurricane Guide | |
| See AccuWeather's Animated Regional Radar |
advertisement
Marketplace
Stay ahead of the storm. Find evacuation routes, safety tips and more in the Hurricane Guide.
Books by Neal Boortz, Sean Hannity, and Clark Howard are now available 
advertisement
© All Media Guide, LLC. Portions of content provided by All Music Guide®, a trademark of All Media Guide, LLC.