Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Eben looks at the latest in the Trump NY indictment drama, but the former President is undeterred as he starts his campaign tour in Waco with remarks directed at Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.

Across the country, we rely on nurses for critical medical care and they’re often the ones we see throughout an entire doctor’s visit. Like some other professions, this industry is facing a dire shortage. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the nation will need more than 275,000 additional nurses from 2020 to 2030. This shortage isn’t just fueled by high turnover and burnout from the p...

Eben recaps yesterday's congressional testimony from Tiktok CEO Shou Chew, which continues today, and looks ahead to possible actions that may come out of these hearings.

Today, the House Foreign Affairs Committee will consider a resolution about more transparency about the war in Ukraine and the amount of aid approved from the federal government. According to this resolution, it would require the Biden Administration to released documents, audio recordings, phone and email records and financial statements related to Ukraine. This effort is being led by some Republ...

Eben is following the latest plot twists and turns regarding the possible indictment of former President Donald Trump over alleged campaign finance violations regarding a hush-money payoff to porn actress Stormy Daniels. Trump's predicted "arrest" on Tuesday didn't happen. Yesterday's grand jury testimony session was canceled, but the procedure resumes at noon today and could ultimately lead to ch...

The JMN crew sounds off about some weekend events we're checking out, including concerts (Aaron Lewis, The Eagles, Widespread Panic), special interests (the Mineral & Gem show at the Fairgrounds), and Broadway (Jesus Christ Superstar), and there's a ton of additional events happening. Look for the complete rundown of this weekend's events in our Weekend Spotlight story, and leave us an Open Mic wi...

Whether you love it or hate it, you know about the popular social media app TikTok. Today on Capitol Hill, the company’s CEO is in the hot seat with Congress as he faces tough questions about the app’s data and security measures. It comes as both Democrats and Republicans are calling for a complete ban of the app in the US. That’s because the app has ties to Beijing and federal lawmakers worry Tik...

WOKV political and legal analyst Rick Mullaney previews the challenges each Mayoral candidate will face in their May run-off election, as each seeks to unify and motivate not just their party supporters but the public at large.

Rich Jones spoke with Mayoral candidate Daniel Davis, after results from the unitary election determined a run-off election will happen in May.

Steven Ponson spoke with Mayoral candidate Donna Deegan after confirming a run-off election will happen in May.

Blair reports on the latest with the FED in the aftermath of recent bank insecurities.

Aswad Thomas, National Director for Crime Survivors for Safety & Justice, and himself a crime survivor, joins JMN to discuss the Survivors Speak Florida rally in Tallahassee today. The organization is advocating for victim rights and law reforms.

WOKV political analyst Mike Binder looks at today's election races, and at the impact of early voting on this election cycle. Mike will join the YOU DECIDE 2023 election special coverage tonight starting at 7pm.

Alexus reports from the Pablo Creek Library on early election turnouts. Polls remain open until 7pm today, as Jacksonville votes for a new mayor and nearly half of the city council seats. Join us for YOU DECIDE 2023 election special coverage when polls close at 7pm tonight.

Brian joins JMN to look at the possible President Trump indictment. Despite his public announcement that he "expects to be arrested Tuesday," the grand jury that would decide on his indictment is still scheduled to hear testimony later this week, so any decision would likely be delayed. Meanwhile, criticism abounds about Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg, the possible charges, and the precedents this may s...

As the Russia-Ukraine war continues, China President Xi Jingping will be making a formal state visit to Russia, offering economic and political support. The summit is raising concern about just how involved China will become in bolstering Russia, and what that could mean to other Eastern European nations and to Taiwan.

WOKV legal and political analyst Rick Mullaney, director of the JU Public Policy Institute, joins JMN to look at the latest controversy surrounding the potential indictment of former President Donald Trump, and how that may play to Trump's promotional advantage. He also looks at the disappointing turnout for early voting in Jacksonville's general election, and what we can expect on election day an...

Mike Hogan and RIch Jones discuss the early voting turnout on the eve of the general election, and the prospect of a run-off election in May. WOKV will cover all of the evening's election results on a special edition of You Decide 2023 starting Tuesday at 7pm.

Blair looks at the story behind President Trump's weekend announcement that he "expects to be arrested" this week, in relation to his 2016 payoff of adult film actress Stormy Daniels. Critics argue that this is a political stunt and a bad faith move by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. If charges are pursued, it would be the first time a former president is indicted in US history.

Eben and Rich discuss a recent poll that suggests it's a 2-horse race for GOP presidential nominee, which is odd considering one of those candidates hasn't formally declared interest in the race (yet).

Rich discusses the upcoming general election with Supervisor of Elections Mike Hogan. Early voting concludes this weekend, and the general election day is Tuesday, March 21. To learn more about the Mayoral candidates, check out the interviews and the voting guide at WOKV.com, and tune in for live coverage of results on election night.

Robert joins JMN with the latest information on the Jared Bridegan murder investigation. Mario Hernandez-Saldana, the husband of Bridegan's ex-wife, was arrested yesterday in Orlando and charged with murder and conspiracy. He will be extradited to Jacksonville for prosecution. State Attorney Melissa Nelson confirmed that the investigation is still on-going.

Blair reports on the latest national report of active COVID-19 cases, and though the number of cases is relatively low in comparison to the past few years, medical resources at hospitals are still strained, and despite Congressional posturing and volatile unsubstantiated opinions, the virus's origins remain unknown.

Robert joins JMN with the latest on the Jared Bridegan murder investigation. Yesterday, the State Attorney's Office announced the arrest of Mario Fernandez-Saldana, current husband to Bridegan's ex-wide, who has been indicted for first degree murder and other charges. Co-conspirator Henry Tenon, who yesterday plead guilty to the 2nd degree murder of Bridegan, has agreed to testify against Fernande...

Eben reports on proposed Florida legislation banning new treatment for minors (under 18) regarding transgender care, including any related medications or surgical procedures, though patients already undergoing care would be grandfathered in and exempt from the ban. Additional matters included in the legislation include banning academic content such as Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in collegiate c...