Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Gov. DeSantis was in Jacksonville this morning at Culhanes at Tinseltown, for a "Mandate Freedom" presentation. Hear the full audio from the event here.

In our You Decide 2024 spotlight, Blair reports on Gov. DeSantis drawing the interest of "young republicans," and a focus on campaign efforts in Iowa.

Sec. of State Anthony Blinken visited Ukraine, advocating additional US support in their efforts to resist Russian invasion. Support funding has had bipartisan support mostly, but some in our government are concerned that too much money is going to foreign aid when we could be addressing domestic needs.

Looking for things to do before the Jaguars season opener at Indy? All sorts of fun happening in the 904 this weekend. Get to know your city with a walking "True Crime" history lesson! Support your local artisans and crafters at the Riverside Arts Market! Get involved with the Heart Walk, or with the Boots & Bling charity events! Rock out with hometown band Molly Hatchet, or enjoy tributes to The...

Religious leaders from across the state are gathering in Jacksonville for a "Take Back The Mic" event today, speaking against hateful rhetoric and violence. The follows in the wake of the Dollar General racist mass shooting two weeks ago. Rev. Al Sharpton will be speaking at a memorial service for one of the victims of that event.

DEFINING FUNERAL COSTS - Setting up funeral arrangements after the loss of a loved one is devastating enough, but it can be more difficult for families who may be struggling to keep up with the cost of these services. In many cases, people don’t always know the exact prices before they commit to funeral-related purchases. Today, the Federal Trade Commission is taking steps to change that and empow...

Logan reports on another Douglas Anderson School of the Arts teacher investigation, this time over misconduct allegations starting 10 years ago. This is the 2nd time Corey Thayer has been removed from classroom duties in 2023, but it's the first time most of the county school board members are hearing about it.

Blair continues our You Decide 2024 coverage, as a Biden/Trump rematch looms...or does it? Recent polls do not reflect favorably on Biden's age or economic performance viability, while 14th Amendment challenges may potentially derail the Trump campaign (if the court cases don't already). Meanwhile the other GOP hopefuls work toward the next RNC debate on Sep.27.

Seven tragedies this year have happened in our area involving children left in hot cars, and it only takes a few minutes for conditions to become hazardous. Amber Rollins joins JMN to discuss safety tips and habits you can develop to help keep children safe and prevent heat-related deaths. Visit "KidsandCars.org" for more information.

Liz McCoy shares some of the activities going on downtown in the near future. The first Wednesday of every month (as in TONIGHT!) features Art Walk downtown, with a variety of performers and vendors set up among various businesses. It's a great opportunity to explore shops, restaurants, and entertainment opportunities in your community. Additionally, this weekend features Galaxy Fest, a STEM-focus...

Jared looks at why the President has taken to wearing masks in public again, and previews agenda items from the upcoming G20 New Delhi summit.

Mark joins JMN to talk about the upcoming season for the Jacksonville Jaguars, his family fantasy football pool, and his fantasy political pool! Did Team Haley have the best preseason? Has Team DeSantis broken the bank before the season even began? Is Team Trump still the team to beat, or will they be tied up off the field? This political season could be anyone's game! All this and more on "Whatev...

The DCSB wants parental guidance in selecting a new school superintendent, and today is the last day parents can participate in an online survey to help identify the qualities and priorities parents think are important for candidates. There is another community meeting tonight where parents can learn more about the current search process. DCSB hopes to have a new superintendent in place by Jan 1st...

BABY SCREEN STUDY - From television, video, mobile phones or other digital devices, many of us are using screens more than we would like. But for 1-year-olds, spending two or more hours a day in front of screens may increase their chances of experiencing developmental delays in subsequent years. That’s according to new research published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics. For example, it finds if chi...

John joins Rich to discuss further the run for the Republican ticket for Presidency.

Samantha joins Rich to discuss the run for the Presidency and how the different candidates are polling and going.

Jared joins JMN to talk about s possible short time spending bill that may be pissed as well as all of the spending debates that will be coming in following weeks.

Samantha joins JMN to talk about the Senate coming back and how they are looking at the different spending plans that are on the docket.

Blair reports on President Biden's visit to the Gulf Coast to assess storm damage and meet with FEMA leaders. Additionally, he reports on FEMA concerns for funding a new fiscal year, as expenses from Maui, Idalia, and other recent disaster events have been considerably taxing on their current year's budget.

Jared reports on the resumption of student loan debt interest, after a 40-month hiatus due to the pandemic. Repayments begin Oct. 1, with various repayment programs available to debtors. Additionally, Jared reports on President Biden visiting Florida's "Big Bend" area to survey Idalia damage and meet with FEMA and relief workers, and possibly with Governor DeSantis as well (though that has not bee...

September is Suicide Prevention Month. Jacksonville City Councilman Nick Howland is Executive Director of The Fire Watch, an organization that seeks to prevent veteran suicide through education, outreach, and intervention. Local veteran suicide rates have been reduced by 46% since 2019, but more help is needed. To learn more about intervention training, or find out how you can get involved, visit...

Every week Ben Becker checks out local restaurants. Hear this week's full report on CBS47 and FOX30's Action News Jax at 6pm.

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Carla Montgomery joins JMN to promote the Boots & Bling Fundraiser next Saturday, Sept 9 at the Jacksonville Golf & Country Club. Get your tickets, or make your donation, at ChildCancerFund.org, and learn how your donations help families facing the challenges of pediatric cancer.

President Biden will visit the Big Bend area of Florida today, surveying damage from Idalia and meeting with FEMA and disaster relief workers. In other D.C. news, starting today, interest will begin accruing again on your federal student loan balances and then you’ll have to make your first debt repayments in October. This comes after a three and half year pandemic pause on repayments and interest...

Logan reports on holiday travel traffic from Jacksonville International Airport. So far, travelers aren't experiencing much delay, which is a significant improvement in comparison to the disrupted travel plans earlier this week from Idalia.