Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Hilary Bettman, Director of Jewish Services at The LJD Jewish Family & Community Services, discusses how tolerance panels could benefit local companies by addressing increasing expressions of hate in Jacksonville (per the Anti-Defamation League). Visit jfcsjax.org for more information.

You Decide 2024 coverage continues, as Blair looks at the unofficial start of election season: the Iowa State Fair. As Iowa is the first state to caucus, the State Fair is an obligatory campaign stop, at least for the GOP.

In You Decide 2024 coverage, Jared reports on the Iowa State Fair opening, featuring the Iowa State Fair Soap Box, a traditional campaign stop for any would-be presidential nominee before the Iowa caucus. GOP candidates are lining up, including Trump and DeSantis... and so are some Democrats.

Christian Smith, American Red Cross of North Florida Region CEO, joins JMN to discuss relief efforts for the Maui wildfires, and resources available for local disaster relief. Tyler Smith heads up a local team headed to Maui. If you would like to contribute support resources or volunteer, visit RedCross.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS (800-733-2767).

This week's FLBL features PLENTI, a Brooklyn area restaurant serving up poke bowls, smoothies, and health conscious fare. Owner Dean Nixon promotes the business as offering "good portions, good value, and really good customer service, and the food is going to taste great." Get more information online at eatplenti.com , or visit them at 200 Riverside Ave. #1.

Logan reports on a local Red Cross link to relief efforts for the Maui wildfires.

Every week Ben Becker checks out your favorite restaurants to make sure they're passing health inspections. Hear this week's full report tonight at 5:45pm on CBS47 & FOX30 Action News Jax!

Logan reports on two new St. Johns County schools that will be opening next year.

BABY PRODUCT WARNING - Safety advocates are warning parents – pushing for a recall of a popular baby product. There have been numerous reports of straps breaking and babies falling from the Cosco Jump, Spin and Play Activity Center. Consumer Reports experts say the products should immediately be recalled for safety reasons. We found reviews that describe the product as “DANGEROUS” and report it “l...

As Duval County kids return to school Monday, Logan reports on new security measures implemented to protect students.

CBS47/FOX30 FIRST ALERT FORECAST – FRI., AUG. 11TH CHIEF METEOROLOGIST MIKE BURESH WOKV RADIO The WOKV Weather Meter for Today: 5 TODAY: Partly sunny/hot/humid with scattered heavy late day/evening storms. High: 97… feel-like temps. 106-113. TONIGHT: Scattered evening storms then clearing. Low: 76 SATURDAY: Partly sunny & hot with a widely scattered afternoon t’storm. High: 97 SUNDAY: Partly sunny...

In our You Decide 2024 coverage, Blair looks at the latest adjustments in the Governor Ron DeSantis campaign, as staffing and funding have both gotten recent shakeups.

Jared has the latest on the legal cases involving former President Trump, including activity in the Florida documents case today, and the DC election case tomorrow.

Lots to do in the 904 this weekend. The Jumbo Shrimp are at home. You can get your cold blood fix at Repticon. If music is your jam, there are multiple shows at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre all weekend long. Are you into history? Check out Beyond King Tut downtown, and if fantasy is your thing visit Unicorn World at the Prime Osborn Convention Center. Info on all of these are more are just a cli...

BURN PITS EXTENSION - Veterans with health problems from exposure to toxic burn pits now have more time to file for their benefits. Late last night, the VA announced it would extend the deadline for vets to apply for what’s called PACT Act benefits and get those benefits backdated to the day the President signed the bill last year. That means former service members won’t be leaving money they earn...

Logan reports from Spring Park Elementary in Clay County, where students start the new school year at a brand new school. Additionally, he covers some adjustments to approved books in school curriculum and libraries.

Logan reports from Spring Park Elementary, a new school in Green Cove Springs, where students will start their new school year today.

Alexus reports from Yulee Elementary, as students return to school today. Parents now have access to an app that can track school buses, so they'll know ahead of time when the bus is coming to pick up and drop off students. Nassau, Clay, Baker, and St. Johns Counties are all resuming classes today. Duval County students return to school on Monday.

Jared follows up on the latest legal activities regarding former President Donald Trump, as prosecutors in D.C. are seeking an order to limit Trump's public discussion of Jan 6 evidence. The judge is expected to rule on the request Friday.

Mark joins JMN to discuss the Mega Millions jackpot, the recent DeSantis network TV interview, and the upcoming GOP debate. PLUS he makes major (?) predictions regarding the Mega Millions winner and the debate attendees. Hear more of this and other topics on another "Whatever You Want" Wednesday on the Mark Kaye Show, noon to 3pm.

Alexus follows up on the $1.58 billion Mega Millions jackpot winning ticket, sold at the old Publix in Neptune Beach. Have you checked your ticket?

BACK TO SCHOOL WARNING - Your kids are preparing to head back to school soon – you already have a lot of preparation to do. Now, the Better Business Bureau wants you to keep some safety messages in mind as you ready your family for the first day. The number one message surrounds online safety – this is a generation of kids who grew up on the Internet and don’t think twice about it. The BBB says it...

Logan follows up on an overnight shooting that resulted in two fatalities, and the related car-versus-train collision, happening in San Marco.

Alexus reports from the Publix in Neptune Beach, where the$1.58 billion winning Mega Millions ticket was sold. Have you checked your ticket?

Logan reports on a bizarre incident in San Marco this morning, involving a shooting, a car v. train collision, and two people fatally injured.