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4/17 - JMN IN-DEPTH - ExZOOberation Seagrass Derby on May 2
Curtis Dvorak, the Wildlife Wanderer from the Jacksonville Zoo & Botanical Gardens, joins JMN with an update on the new manatee rehabilitation exhibit, and to share details of the upcoming ExZOOberation Seagrass Derby on May 2. Visit JACKSONVILLEZOO.ORG for more information.
4/17 - JMN IN-DEPTH - State & Local Gov't Feature
Rich Jones sits with Action News Jax State & Local Government Reporter Jake Stofan looks at investigations into JEA and into the Jacksonville City Council. He also explains why Gov. DeSantis wants several special legislative sessions in the near future.
4/17 - JMN IN-DEPTH - Jessica Rosenthal, FOX News
2026 midterm environment taking shape with Republicans grappling with razor-thin margins and high-profile resignations while Democrats are dealing with scandals and a "socialist label."
