Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Harold Craw, the General Manager for the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, joins JMN. It's opening day, and fans are in for a whole new experience with the Opening Day Street Carnival, Center Field access, themed events, and so much more!

Ryan looks at a GOP legislative proposal to prevent judges from filing injunctions blocking miscellaneous Trump executive orders and policies.

It's opening day for the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp! Owner Ken Babby joins JMN, and has all the details on today's Opening Day Street Carnival, what's new at Vystar Ballpark, and what the Crustacean Nation can expect this season. Tickets start at only $5. Play ball!

JMN is Live on Location at the Jacksonville Golf & Country Club for the 2025 Child Cancer Fund Golf Tournament, presented by Duval Asphalt. Jennifer Garrett of Duval Asphalt joins JMN to share details about today's event and Duval Asphalt's proud partnership with the Child Cancer Fund. Visit CHILDCANCERFUND.ORG for more information!

JMN is Live on Location at the Jacksonville Golf & Country Club for the 2025 Child Cancer Fund Golf Tournament, presented by Duval Asphalt. Riley Ruppert-Richendollar joins JMN to advocate for CCF, sharing how the Child Cancer Fund has been a great resource for his family during his care experiences. Visit CHILDCANCERFUND.ORG for more information on how you can donate or participate in events.

JMN is Live on Location at the Jacksonville Golf & Country Club for the 2025 Child Cancer Fund Golf Tournament, presented by Duval Asphalt. CCF CEO Carla Montgomery joins JMN to promote today's fundraising event and share how The Child Cancer Fund helps families in the local community during their pediatric cancer care experience. Visit CHILDCANCERFUND.ORG to donate or learn how you can get involv...

Dr. Michael Binder from the UNF Public Opinion & Research Lab joins JMN to look at the FL Distict 6 House seat special election this week. Republican State Senator Randy Fine and Democrrat Josh Weil face off, with Weil leading in fundraising and early polling.

Ryan looks at the recent turn of events around NY Rep. Stefaniak, whose appointment to be UN Ambassador was pulled in favor of maintaining a GOP majority in the House. That majority could be at risk as a number of special elections are happening, including Florida election to fill the spot vacated by Mike Waltz.

Dr. Gail Patin, CEO of Hubbard House, joins JMN to share details about this year's Violence Awareness walk -- now 16 years strong in raising awareness and funding for Hubbard House. The event is tomorrow, Sat March 29, and opens at 8am at 330 E. Bay Street downtown (the old Courthouse). It will be a beautiful day for the event! Visit HUBBARDHOUSE.ORG or call 904-354-3114 for more information.

ANJ political reporter Jake Stofan updates the latest from the Florida legislative session, including age restriction modifications for long gun (rifle) purchases, the potential "Free Kill" law repeal (pertaining to medical negligence), child labor and minimum compensaton adjustments, and more.

Meteorologist and new dad Corey Simma takes a look at this weekend's forecast, including the oak pollen saturation -- and the Sunday atmospheric rinse that will wash it away. Briefly. And as we move into April, expect the temperatures and humidity to start increasing.

Ryan looks at the latest in DC headlines, including Trump pulling his nomination for NY Rep. Elise Stefanik to the UN Ambassador post, preferring she stay in the House. Meanwhile, Republicans continue to downplay the Signal scandal after Mike Waltz confirmed its legitimacy. A Congressional investigation will happen, but no resignations (Waltz? Hegseth?) are expected.

The Jackonville Business Journal recognized 20 "Women of Influence" in the area, including the Child Cancer Fund founder and Executive Director, Carla Montgomery. WOKV has been proud to partner with Carla and the Child Cancer Fund for years, and will do so again in coming weeks with the 2025 CCF Golf Tournament and the 2025 Care-A-Thon. Congratulations Carla!

WOKV recognizes JFRD Captain Jennifer Parramore.

FOX Across America host Jimmy Failla performs this weekend at the Florida Theatre, and he joins us in advance of the show to talk about why comedians are not partisans, and why he should be the Secretary of Transportation! Get your tickets at FOXACROSSAMERICA.COM or at FloridaTheatre.com, and stick around for the Meet & Greet after the show!

Symphony percussionists Steve Merrill, Kevin Garry, and Joel Panian share "the musician's perspective" on performing with the Jax Symphony - from their variety of instruments to favorite musical pieces, the on-stage thrill, the "backstage" work, school outreach programs, and more. See the full video of their percussion demo on Youtube or Facebook, and visit JaxSymphony. Org for tickets and more in...

Ryan looks at the latest Trump Tariffs, retaliatory trade tariffs from other nations, and consumer feedback as to whether this will help or hurt the economy. He also looks at the latest fallout from The Atlantic's published Signal chat security failure, featuring classified military plans.

Steven Libman, the Jacksonville Symphony President & CEO, joins JMN to discuss the variety of Symphony programs for broad community appeal. Coming up this weekend, Take 6 gives a vocal performance with the Symphony, and the Children's Music Festival gives your kids a chance to make the music. There are so many additional performances, including classical music featuring Conrad Tao on piano, pop mu...

JMN is live from Jacoby Hall in advance of the Jacksonville Children's Music Festival. Nathaniel Efthimiou, the Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestra Director, joins JMN to discuss how and why music can be so impactful for children, and share details of the activities at the Children's Music Festival - where your kids can make the music!

UNF features a student-operated media service, the Spinnaker. The platform features a digital news media service, social media, campus televison, and a campus FM radio station. Makalya Hayes, the Creative Services Director, and Jack Griffis, the radio General Manager, join JMN to share how they got involved in student media, and what it means to them!

Dr. Mei Zhao, Interim Dean for the Brooks College of Health, discusses how the University has grown, and how the heath care programs offered have evolved as part of UNF's strategic plan in cooperation with partners like Mayo Clinic, Baptist Health, and HCA Florida Memorial Hospital.

JMN is live at UNF Market Days. Scott Curry, Senior Director of Career Services and Industry Engagement, and Dr. Erin Richman, the AVP of Academic & Student Affairs, discuss how these events provide an opportunity for the student and local business communities to interact and facilitate "experiential" learning.

Ryan looks at the latest fallout regarding to "Signal" war plans chat scandal, shared with a reporter from The Atlantic, and political inquiries about this ... leak? ... despite Trump administration personnel assurances that no classified information was compromised.

Dept. of Biology Chair Dr. Jim Gelsleichter, and Associate Professor Dr. Quincy Gibson, share details about the Coastal Marine Biology programs at UNF. Dr. Gibson leads a dolphin research program studying the behaviors of dolphins present in the St. Johns River. Dr. Gelsleichter details how this research and other programs apply to the world abroad, through cooperations with programs like Ocearch,...

Abraham Ovalle is a FinTech major at UNF, and joins JMN to discuss this program, and how he plans to make a career in the field. FinTech (Financial Technology) is a STEM science integrating math and business. He's well on his way, having served 4 career related internships and already having a FT job in accounting. HIs experiences exemplify how UNF students apply their academic achievements to SWO...