Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

FRI – Clark looks at rising airfare costs. As fuel costs go up, so does airfare, and airlines are cutting some routes to save their expenses. Clark says shop around on multiple airlines to find the best deal (using sites like Hopper or Google Flights), and book sooner as prices will keep going up.

JU Basketball and NBA legend Artis Gilmore and JU President Tim Cost discuss "The A-Train Campaign," a fundraising effort launched by Jacksonville University to install a statue honoring basketball legend Artis Gilmore, to commemorate his career and contributions AND to inspire future students and athletes at JU.

Hantavirus is getting a lot of discussion lately. Are we headed for another pandemic repeat? Not necessarily:. FOX News's Jeff Monosso has the latest updates on the cruise patients, and an unrelated diagnosis of hantavirus is Chicago.

The Jacksonville Waves, a professional women’s basketball team and an inaugural franchise of the UpShot League, make their debut at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena this weekend. UpShot League co-founder and Commissioner Donna Orender shared her anticipation of the season's start with Rich Jones.

President Trump meets with President Xi in China today, where a number of leveraging issues are influencing any discoure and agreements, including Taiwan support and the ongoing Iran conflict. In addition to any political matters, there are a number of business agreements in consideration betwee the world's two largest economies.

A major hearing on Capitol Hill about the origins of COVID-19. What are some of the biggest takeaways from the CIA whistleblower’s testimony?

The Riverfront Music Garden, adjacent to the Center for Performing Arts, was officially opened yesterday. Mayor Deegan dedicated the park to Jacksonville's musical legacy, recognizing artists like Ray Charles, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Tim McGraw, and others, including local favorite JJ Grey who was in attendance.

An oil tanker has been seized by "unknown forces" off the coast of the United Arab Emirates in the Gulf of Oman, and is headed toward Iranian waters. The US blockade continues to impede Iranian oil exports pending a new formal ceasefire agreement. The Iranian conflict is among many of the topics President Trump is discussing in a summit visit to China's President Xi.

THU – Clark has a scam alert! Hackers are getting into your email contacts and sending them party e-vites. When you clink on the link, a virus is installed. If you get an emailed party invitation – CALL the host and confirm if it’s real!

You may know Kenny Knox from his PGA Champion days. Now he and his wife Karen join JMN to share their experiences as marriage coaches for Live The Life, teaching relationship curriculums like "Navigating US," a program for first responders or military personnel. Visit LIVETHELIFE.ORG to learn more about this progam, other relationship services, and how you could learn to help others.

Jimmy Failla joins JMN and takes a look at what's happening with the upcoming meeting between Presidents Trump and XI, at the ongoing Iran conflict -- and at the peculiar influence making money can have on making peace. Has Jimmy solved foreign diplomacy?! Hear more from Jimmy Failla on FOX ACROSS AMERICA weeknights at 6pm!

May is Jewish American Heritage Month (established in 2006), celebrating the legacy and contibution of Jewish Americans to national history. President Trump has designated a national Sabbath observance - "Shabbat 250" will take place from Sunset Friday 5/15 until nightfall Saturday 5/16.

The Riverfront Music Garden opens today, celebrating local musicians and composers through interactive art elements and a dedicated Walk of Fame. It will be located along the waterfront by the Center for Performing Arts. The Northbank Riverwalk is also reopening as well. providing access from Riverside Arts Market to the Hyatt. These are the latest projects completed in Jacksonville's urban core d...

The Strait of Hormuz remains a high risk shipping area as the US Navy blockade continues, and US/Iran peace talks have stalled. In other international news ,UK Prime Minister says he won't resign and dozens of lawmakers there call for him to step down. FOX News's Jonaathan Savage lloks at why Kier Starmer won't "go quietly".

WED – Clark looks at health care costs. When you’re buying medical services, find out upfront – What will insurance cover? What will it cost YOU? And can you afford it?

Dr. Christine Cauffield from LSF Health, looks at the roles and influence of family on personal identity and mental health. Some of the challenges include social media engagement, health care resources and regulations, financial stressors, politics, religion, sexuality, self-image, and more. She also discusses how children model their behaviors off of parental examples - good and bad. You can call...

Jared looks at the political and business agendas of the Trump/Xi summit in China, as major US business leaders look to make deals between the two largest global economies. Trump will likely encourage China to pressure Iran toward a ceasefire in the US/Iran conflict. Will the breaking espionage issues with former Arcadia, CA Mayor Eileen Wang pleading guilty to spying for China be a conversatonal...

Erick looks at the recent headlines regarding the US and China -- the Arcadia, CA Mayor Eileen Wang has plead guilty to spying for China. What information has she shared, and how will this impact the Trump/Xi summit scheduled to happen this week? And what's going on with Alabama's redistricting maps? How will this affect upcoming elections, or OTHER states' proposals to redistrict their states? Al...

All passengers have been evacuated from the MV Hondius, aka the "hantavirus cruise." The 18 American passengers have been quarantined -- 16 at the Unviersity of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, 2 at Emory University Medical Center in Atlanta. They will be quarantined until such time as doctors determin that the incubation window has passed and, if asymptomatic, they may then be sent home. So far...

Brian Kilmeade checks in with JMN and shares opinions about Trump's announced intention to suspend the gas tax, whether the US is likely to re-engage in active military conflict with Iran (...aren't we already, though?), and possible talking points in the upcoming Trump/Xi summit.

President Trump says that the Iran ceasefire is on "life support," after rejecting their latest ceasefire proposal. Trump travels to China to meet with President Xi, and is expected to address fuel concerns related to Iran and the Strait of Hormuz conflict, and tensions between China and Taiwan. Meanwhile, Europe rejects Putin’s pick for peace mediator after claim Ukraine war is ‘coming to an end....

TUE – Clark looks at rental costs. Now is a great time to shop around for rental costs, they’re averaging as low as they were 5 years ago!

Wade Wilson from Turner Pest Control joins JMN. It's "swarm season," and Wade has all the details you need to know to recognize if termites are active in your area, and what to do about them if they've swarmed your home. And you've heard about it in the current cruise passengers story -- Wade breaks down the risks of hantavirus.

This weekend (Sat May 16, 8am-6pm) at The Yards in Ponte Vedra, it's the 3rd Annual Smoothie King Crown Cup Pickleball Tournament. Want to play? You've got to get registered ASAP! Want to watch? Come out and enjoy! Visit WALWASHINGTON.COM to register and learn more about the Mal Washington Youth Foundation!

President Trump heads to China this week. FOX News's Tonya Powers looks at the agenda Trump plans to address with President Xi.