Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

How do parents know when to cut their kids off? Do you allow them to fall deeper into the quicksand of debt or do you bail them out? When is it time to close the Bank of Mom & Dad? Studies show tens of millions of parents have found themselves stuck in the "Sandwich Generation". for their own retirement because of all the people they're helping out financially. Should parents practice tough love?...

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Jared addresses multiple DC headlines including breaking news of a prisoner swap with Russia that will see the returns of WSJ reporter Evan Gerskovich and Paul Whelan, the exodus of Senior Presidential Advisor Anita Dunn, and the latest in the presidential campaign races.

Rep. Michael Waltz joins JMN to discuss the latest in the investigation of former President Trump's recently attempted assassination. Rep. Waltz serves on the congressional investigative committee.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Sen. Rick Scott joins JMN to discuss a number of political issues, including NDAA budget proposals, a trade restriction bill he has proposed in partnership with Sen. Marco Rubio, national security concerns, and more.

SCHOOL SHOPPING COSTS - On his first day of August, many families are turning their attention to back-to-school shopping. During the next couple weeks, students across the country will head back into the classroom. A new report from the National Retail Federation shows families with children in K-12 schools spend an average of $874.68 dollars on school supplies, clothes and electronics. This is th...

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as recent polls show a surge of support for Vice President Harris's campaign, since President Biden withdrew his reelection bid. Samantha Manning has more details about the polling numbers, and how VP Harris polls against former President Trump.

Jared reports on the "White Dudes for Harris" fundraising efforts, which brought in $3.5+ million for the Harris campaign. This follows the previous "White Women for Kamala" ZOOM call that allegedly "broke" the system's resources last week. Additional demographically-targeted online campaign events are scheduled in the near future. Meanwhile, former President Trump is scheduled to meet with the Bl...

Retired Police Lt. Steve Hauck joins JMN to discuss security leadership protocols that could have prevented the security vulnerabilities evident from the attempted assassination of former President Trump at a Pennsylvania rally last month. A Congressional inquiry has already resulted in leadership changes in the US Secret Service, where testimony revealed a number of preventable security errors.

TEEN MENTAL HEALTH - As concerns over teen mental health continue to climb, a new report warns of the growing number of adolescents receiving mental health treatment. Nearly one-third of US adolescents (ages 12 to 17) received mental health treatment last year. That’s according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. This is a significant increase from the year prior. Nic...

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as President Biden has proposed significant reforms for the Supreme Court, requiring legislative initiatives and potentially a Constitutional amendment. The reforms include term limits and an enforceable code of ethics, among other considerations. While unlikely to pass Congressional muster, it comes from recent concerns over SOCTUS legal decisions and ethically...

KOSA FOLLOW - For the first time in nearly 25 years, Congress is taking bipartisan action to protect children and teens from dangerous online content. TODAY the Senate is expected to pass legislation that would hold big tech companies accountable and add more protections for minors. The bill would also ban targeted advertising to teens and prohibit online companies from collecting personal informa...

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, with the latest political headlines. Jessica Rosenthal looks at the Democratic National Committee's virtual voting process. Former President Trump speaks at a weekend rally and currently has a 3-pt advantage in a recent poll over VP Harris. And following President Biden's withdrawal from re-election, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore offers support for President Biden's i...

City Councilman Terrence Freeman joins JMN to discuss the "Pack The Sack" back-to-school event, providing 10,000 backpacks full of student school supplies. Additional services like haircuts, workforce development information, and mental health information, will be available to help provide kids (and parents!) the best possible back-to-school experience. It happens this Saturday at the Prime Osborn...

Curtis Dvorak, the Wildlife Wanderer, joins JMN to share the latest health update on Archie the Rhino, and events coming up for your enjoyment (Conservation On Draft, tiger cubs on display, and more)! Don't have a Zoo membership yet? It's one of Jacksonville's best entertainment values! Visit JACKSONVILLEZOO.ORG for more info!

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as President Biden will visit Austin TX to commemorate passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. He continues to make campaign and legislative request waves in the twilight of his presidential term, requesting amendments including introducing & enforcing a SCOTUS ethics policy, mandatory SCOTUS term limits, and a new justice appointment scheduled every 2 years. H...

SCOTUS LIMITS - President Biden unveils a new proposal to bring changes to the Supreme Court. In an opinion article posted to the Washington Post, the President called on Congress to establish term limits and an ethics code for the nine justices. He is also pressing lawmakers to ratify a constitutional amendment that would limit presidential immunity. Nicole D’Antonio is live in Washington breakin...

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Vice President Harris's campaign ads have started, and her status as the Democratic nominee is all but assured by securing delegates and endorsements. She is expected to name a running mate prior to the the Democratic National Convention next month.

Consumer warrior Clark Howard breaks down how a speeding ticket can be much more expensive than *just* the speeding fine attached. A simple way to save yourself some long term expenses? Literally ... just slow down!

Ben Becker is back with this weeks review of recent restaurant inspections.

This week, WOKV recognizes Officer Shawn Crocker of the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.

SCHOOL LUNCH FEES - A new report shows junk fees are taking a toll on low-income families trying to pay for school lunches. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau analyzed 300 of the largest public school districts in the country and found many parents have no control over fee rates and lack opportunities to shop around for cheaper options. Nearly 30 million children depend on school to receive...

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Kirstin Garriss recaps President Biden's national address, explaining why he dropped out of the race and why he's supporting VP Harris as the new presidential nominee. She also reports on Trump's first rally since Biden's withdrawal, turning his attention to the new challenger, and his quick reaction to Biden's speech.

Lots of fun stuff going on in the 904 this weekend! Among our key picks - the Asian Night Market returns Friday night. Check out some art, music, culture, and summer fun at James Weldon Johnson Park on Saturday! And there's a trifecta of hard rock tribute band talent performing Friday night at Underbelly! See a full lineup of events happening around the area, and leave us an open mic about your we...

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Jared Halpern breaks down President Biden's national address about his late withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race, and looks at potential running mates for presumptive nominee Vice President Harris as she heads into the Democratic National Convention.

SOCIAL MEDIA BILLS UPDATE - There are additional efforts in Washington TODAY to improve online safety for kids and teens. The Senate plans to vote on several online safety bills that would hold tech companies accountable for the information children are exposed to online. It would also require social media platforms to use the highest possible privacy protection settings and allow minors to opt ou...