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YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Nikki Haley says she will be voting for former President Trump in November, despite previous campaign sniping between the candidates into the primary elections season. WOKV's Samantha Manning reports on reactions to Haley's statement, and how Trump is spending his time away from court during this break in his "Hush Money" trial.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as the US refuses to join a group of countries who are already recognizing Palestinian statehood, despite advocating a "two-state solution" to the Israel/Palestine conflicts. Arguably this is because it would seem to endorse Hamas as the defacto government, instead of a democratically elected government. In other DC news, Rick Scott is among those vying for a senior GOP leadership roll in the Senate, replacing Mitch McConnell.

Another Memorial Day weekend is upon us, and as always there's a ton of fun going on. The beach! Pick a beach, they're all open and will all be crowded, but what is Memorial Day Weekend without the beach?! The Jacksonville Jazz Festival starts tonight with the piano competition at the Florida Theatre, then Friday through Sunday you've got music all day long at Metropolitan Park and at Daily's Place. Also this weekend, the Symphony in 60 series performs ballet selections, complete with dancers, at Jacoby Hall. Saturday night, Earth, Wind, and Fire perform with Lionel Richie at Vystar Memorial Arena! A new show opens at the Alhambra this weekend, check out "Boeing! Boeing!" and enjoy a great meal and show! History buffs can get your nostalgia fix at the historic St. Augustine Lighthouse. And of course Monday, WOKV will cover the Memorial Day Ceremony from the Veterans Memorial Wall downtown, starting at 8am.

Logan reports on a motion against the COJ "panhandling" ordinance, as the Cosac Foundation says the ordinance violates first amendment rights by denying the opportunity to sell copies of "The Homeless Voice," a newspaper sold by homeless citizens as part of an outreach program.

BUY NOW, PAY LATER - The Consumer Finance Protection Bureau has issued a new interpretive rule that classifies buy now, pay later companies like Klarna and Affirm as credit card providers. The new classification is ultimately a win for consumers because BNPL companies will have to investigate borrower disputes and pause payment during their investigation, offer refunds for returns and cancellations, and provide billing statements. Candice Cole joins us live in Washington with more on the impact and how BNPL companies are responding.

Alexus reports on the latest developments in the search for a new Duval County Schools superintendent. The DCSB is expected to meet at 9am today, and announce a decision later today. The field has been narrowed to two finalists, but recently revealed information about an ongoing lawsuit against one of the candidates has raised questions.