Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Logan reports on Mayor Deegan's latest "Community Conversation" last night, where she and City Councilwoman Jacoby Pittman heard from residents concerned about youth violence and community upgrades. Mayor Deegan will continue to have these forums for community engagement.

You Decide 2024 coverage continues as Kirstin looks at last night's debate, pointing out that there were standout moments, but not necessarily a standout candidate. While there were still the requisite personality conflicts, there was an emphasis on discussing policy positions. All of this was setting the stage for the next RNC debate on Sept. 27.

Mark joins JMN to recap last night's debate, last night's debate drinking game, and look ahead to some of the debate topics that will come up in the show later today. PLUS it's Conspiracy Theory Thursday! Tune in for the Mark Kaye Show from noon to 3!

WOKV political analyst Rick Mullaney looks at last night's debate, which candidates stood out, and how former President Trump influenced last night's event, as well as what's in store for Trump later today.

Eben reports on the expected sequence of events with former President Trump's surrender to Fulton County authorities in Atlanta later today. He is expected to arrive at the jail around 6:45pm, and should be processed and out on bond within hours.

The JMN crew sounds off about some of this weekend's events around the 904. Lots of fun things including Touch A Truck, a Comics & Collectibles event, lots of concerts including Jason Aldean or Matisyahu, ghost hunting at Sweet Pete's (what? It's Augtober!), and of course the Jags final preseason game is at home! See a complete list of events in our Weekend Spotlight writeup!

Michelle reports live from Atlanta, where preparations are underway for former President Trump's surrender to authorities later today. Trump's motorcade is expected sometime between 6pm and 9pm.

SEAT BELT RULE - This week, the U.S. Department of Transportation is proposing new changes aimed at boosting seat belt use by passengers in cars and trucks. Under the proposal, it would require automakers to vehicles with additional seat belt warning systems for the right front passenger and for rear seats to encourage increased seat belt use. Federal officials say this is critical. They say data...

Logan reports on the "debut" of the Everbank Stadium signage as the Jaguars wrap up their pre-season at home this weekend. For long-time fans, it's a return to familiar branding, as Everbank was the facility's named sponsor from 2010-2018.

CBS47/FOX30 FIRST ALERT FORECAST – THU., AUG. 24TH CHIEF METEOROLOGIST MIKE BURESH WOKV RADIO The WOKV Weather Meter for Today: 8 TODAY: Partly sunny & windy. High: 90… mid 80s @ beaches with gusty winds. TONIGHT: Partly cloudy. Low: 74 FRIDAY: Partly sunny & breezy. High: 92… 80s @ the beaches. SATURDAY: Partly sunny & hot. High: 96 SUNDAY: Partly sunny & hot with isolated to widely scattered aft...

WOKV's You Decide 2024 debate coverage continues with political analyst Rick Mullaney, as each candidate will have "identity topics" they will try to direct the conversations toward, while how they manage questions about other candidates (particularly Trump) may impact their overall performance.

You Decide 2024 debate coverage continues with Blair Miller, as he looks at what candidates need to do to stand out -- and how they could risk alienating the Trump base.

Florida House Representative Angie Nixon joins JMN to share concerns on the recent number of deaths in the county jail, prompting an official request for the Department of Justice to investigate.

You Decide 2024 coverage continues as Jared previews tonight's debate. Despite not being a participant, Trump remains a dominating influence over the 8 participants, but this may be a breakout opportunity for the participating candidates, including Florida Governor Ron DeSantis!

Alexus reports on COJ proposal to ban smoking/vaping in public parks, with potential fines for offenders.

Logan reports on the investigation of inmate deaths in the Duval County Jail, prompting concerns from the DOJ, lawmakers, and family members of those in custody.

It's another "Whatever You Want Wednesday" on the Mark Kaye Show, but it's also the day of the first RNC Debate. DeSantis, Pence, Scott, Christie, and 4 others will be participating, PLUS there's online counter-programming with Trump and Tucker Carlson. Will you watch? Will you listen? Will you play the Mark Kaye Debate Drinking Game? Tune in from noon to 3 for today's pre-debate shenanigans, and...

You Decide 2024 coverage continues with the FIRST GOP DEBATE happening tonight. Eight Republican presidential hopefuls will take the debate stage for the first match up of the 2024 cycle. Those expected to be on the stage include Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina, former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy and former Vice President Mike Pence amo...

Alexus has more information about a possible hospitality tax, and what programs it would fund.

Logan updates the boiled water advisory for Jacksonville's Southside, after a water main broke yesterday. JEA has repaired the pipe, but is continuing the boil/bottle advisory TFN.

Alexis reports on a potential 2% new tax on hospitality services, proposed to fund homeless and domestic violence support programs.

Logan reports that a boil water advisory is still in effect for Southside residents after a water main leak yesterday. While water service has been resumed, residents are encouraged to continue using bottled water or boiling tap water before use until JEA issues an all-clear.

While Trump's surrender in Georgia overshadows the Wednesday RNC debate, Brian points out how the OTHER 8 potential GOP candidates who ARE participating in the debate have plenty of other topics to address in hopes of drawing public support.

You Decide 2024 coverage continues Blair reports on Trump's expected surrender in Georgia for his 4th arrest since April. Bond agreements have been set for the Georgia case. Meanwhile, trial dates remain a point of contention in his NY and DC cases.

You Decide 2024 coverage continues, as Ryan reports that the day after the first RNC debate, former President Donald Trump is expected to surrender to authorities in Georgia for processing after his indictment for racketeering earlier this month.