Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Alexus talks with April about the Super Girl Surf Competition happening this weekend at Jacksonville Beach

Kirsten talks with rich about the dangers of steering wheel covers that have jewels all over them

Logan joins JMN to talk about what happened with a Mandarin High School Guard being attacked by one of the students.

Alexus talks with Rich about Neptune Beach's concerns about E-Bikes after an incident where a pedestrian was hit by someone using an E-Bike but doesn't remember being on the bike due to being intoxicated

The Florida Theatre is open for business again after a multi-million dollar renovation project, and next weekend Floyd Nation - The Pink Floyd Experience take the stage! It's Floyd Nation's 2nd time at the Florida Theatre, and band members Bob Harris and Brendon McDonnell join JMN to discuss the show and how they combine the music, lasers, and atmosphere to share their love of the legendary band.

Jared looks at the pending government shutdown next week, and what measures (if any?) the House of Representatives is taking to prevent it.

As we move into Veterans Day weekend there's all sorts of fun stuff going on, and the JMN crew is here with some highlights starting with the Salute America show at PVCH Friday night. Follow that with the Veterans Day Parade Saturday at 11am. Then Greater Jacksonville Fair is in town, and from there it's a short walk to the Bank, where the Jags host the 49ers Sunday afternoon. The Jax Symphjony pr...

Rick Mullaney, Director of the JU Public Policy Institute, breaks down last night's debate and who made gains during the evening.

Alexus updates the story on a leaking water main in Mandarin, near the intersection of Loretto Road and Old St. Augustine Road. JEA reports that they have completed the pipe repair, and are working now to get water pressure back to normal levels. Expect traffic delays in the area while workers and heavy equipment are on the scene.

As artificial intelligence works its way into more industries, lawmakers on Capitol Hill are examining the potential harms of the evolving in the U.S. healthcare system. Members of this bipartisan committee say they want to ensure the use of AI in health care is primarily driven to improve patient access, experience, and outcomes. They’re hearing from doctors from across the country including Dr....

Logan updates the story of a fatal shooting at Bucknell & Rutgers on the Northside, where witnesses say the shooter drove away in a red sedan.

Alexus reports on a water main repair near the Loretto Road & Old St. Augustine Rd. intersection in Mandarin. The main is 13 feet below street level, meaning workers and heavy equipment will be in the area for hours to come, so this may affect your commute this morning.

Logan reports on a shooting incident at Bucknell Ave. and Rutgers Rd. in Highlands. A man sitting in his car was fatally wounded when shots were fired from another vehicle, before the suspect drove away. JSO reports recovering more than 60 rifle shell casings from the scene.

Alexus reports on a fatal hit-and-run on Avenue B nar Edgewood Avenue. Late Wednesday night, a woman was hit twice - by a dark SUV and a white sedan. Both vehicles fled the scene.

WOKV's Samantha Manning looks at the results of yesterday's "off year" elections, and the potential impact of Ohio's vote to codify women's reproductive rights. Meanwhile, it's another GOP presidential debate minus the poll-dominating Trump, but DeSantis has picked up some key endorsements.

WOKV political analyst Rick Mullaney looks at tonight's GOP debate, and whether or not anyone stands to gain against former President Trump's massive lead in the polls. Additionally, he looks at what impact yesterday's Ohio vote cofifying women's health rights might have on the upcoming election and future legislation in other states.

Jared looks at a number of issues in DC, including fallout from yesterday's national voting results, ongoing plans and criticism for Israel support, and continued criticism of border control and foreign aid, all in advance of tongiht's 3rd GOP candidate debate.

Mark Kaye stops by JMN to share thoughts on yesterday's left-leaning national election results, new books out (including his Christmas book and a new book from Brian Kilmeade), and teases some surprises for Friday night's SALUTE AMERICA event. Hear more about this and about topics of your choice on today's "Whatever You Want Wednesday" edition of the Mark Kaye Show, noon to 3pm!

BGen Michael Fleming is one of the honored guests who will take the stage for Salute America at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall this Friday night.

Logan reports on the Rivers Edge Development Project, another transformative program to make Downtown Jacksonville an urban destination for retail, hotels, residence, and more. Official development plans will be revealed this afternoon.

A group of bipartisan senators introduced the Stop Campus Hazing Act to improve the reporting and prevention of hazing on campuses. This comes as a national study of student hazing found that more than half of college students involved in extracurriculars on campus experience hazing. There have been more than 50 hazing-related deaths since 2000. We break down what can be done to keep students safe...

Logan reports on an overnight fire that left two apartments gutted at the Westland Park complex off Collins Rd. No one was injured. The Bureau of Fire, Arson, and Explosives is investigating the cause.

Alexus reports that DCPS is adding more bus routes for Durham School Services next year, in an effort to address ongoing issues with Student Transportation of America routes and delays.

Adam Chaskin, CEO of the Jewish Community Alliance, joins JMN to share details about tonight's Together Against Hate speaker series event, the latest in a series of events where activisits come together to discuss and educate the community in response to increased local, national, and international violence incidents routed in antisemitism, racism, and bigotry.

Dr. Michael Binder, Director of the Public Opinion Research Lab at UNF, shares results of a recent republican candidate poll, and what those results suggest going into the 3rd GOP debate tonight and getting closer to primaries.