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Lee Smith joins JMN to share details on this year's Red Coat charitable grants program, as the application window starts today. Red Coat community grants (up to $15k) go to programs that promote youth education, health and wellness, character development and improving quality of life in the five-county area. Visit THEPLAYERS.COM for more information!

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as former President Donald Trump is criticizing President Biden for threatening to pause weapons shipments to Israel if its military invaded Rafah. Samantha Manning reports from Washington, with the latest on Trump's comments and Biden's response.

Chief Meteorologist Mike Buresh joins JMN to break down the severe weather expectations today, as a strong storm front moves through the area in waves early today. Looking good for Mother's Day Weekend though, so get out and enjoy!

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as President Biden takes some criticism for withholding a particular type of mass-damage ordinance from military supplies going to Israel. The White House defends the withholding in the interest of preventing civilian casualties, while negotiations for a cease-fire continue.

Remember when Rockville was the big concert event every year in Metropolitan Park? It moved to the Daytona International Speedway several years ago, but it's still one of the biggest musical events in Florida every year, and runs this weekend Thursday through Sunday. WOKV's Chase Bunker is our "man in the mosh pit" with a look at this year's event! Are you going to this year's event? If so, what band(s) are you most excited to see?

This week, we're recognizing more than one First Responder, because several people were involved in rescuing 2-year-old Madison from a Southside retention pond! WOKV salutes JSO Officers Bruns and Frison, the crew from JFRD Fire Station 28, and James and Maria Sizemore, for showing how a village can come together save a child. Chase Bunker has the details!