Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Ryan reports on the Senate approving a funding resolution to stave off a government shutdown last weekend. This keeps the government funded through September, when the next fiscal year appropriations are due. The approval comes at the cost of confidence in Democrat leadership, as Sen. Chuck Schumer and 9 other Democrats sided with Republicans to pass the GOP funding measure, despite objections of...

Meteorologist Garrett Bedenbaugh has your Weekend Forecast - when weather might impact The Players, and what you can expect for next week!

Tyler Oldenburg, Tournament Chairman, joins JMN to discuss the importance of volunteers in making the Payers a success. Some 1500-2000 volunteers service the event annually, and most of them are returning volunteers -- Tyler volunteered for 12 years himself! Visit ThePlayers.com for more information on how you can volunteer for next year's event.

MaliVai Washington joins JMN to share how collaboration with The Players, and being designated as a Charity of the Day, expands their reach and influence to tremendous exposure opportunities. Organizations like the Mal Wasington Youth Foundation, First Tee, and other youth-oriented sports programs teach life skills, discipline, responsibility, problem solving, and more, and grants from organizatio...

Ryan looks at the possible government shutdown at midnight, if a funding bill is not approved in the Senate. Democrat leader Chuck Schumer has offered support for the GOP funding resolution, preferring to avoid a shutdown, but his offered support is not going over well with other Democrats in Congress.

JMN coverage from The Players has been sponsored by Shark Coatings, and Jay Mariano of Shark Coatings joins JMN to share experiences from TPC and how collaborating with The Players has widespread impacts on the community - through business, charity, networking, and promotional opportunities. Visit SharkFloorCoatings.com for more information!

Earlier this week, the Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens lost one of their feature animal ambassadors, Archie, the Southern White Rhino. At 55 years old, Archie was the oldest rhino of his species in human care, and had enjoyed a long and productive life. Corey Neatrour, the Supervisor of Large Mammals, joins JMN to share details of Archie's Celebration of Life this weekend, and remembers the iconic anim...

Carla Montgomery from the Child Cancer Fund joins JMN to discuss their collaboration with The Players, and how grants and programs like "Dreams Come True" help families dealing with pediatric cancer challenges enjoy events like The Players. Visit ChildCancerFund.org for more information.

Jeff Willoughby, Executive Director of First Tee of North Florida, shares how First Tee and The Players teach golf and life skills to children in the North Florida area. By teaching critical thinking, patience, and situation management, children are prepared for challenges life may present, and a hobby they can enjoy for the rest of their lives.

You can't have a premiere golf tournmanet if you don't have a premiere golf course. To that end, Director of Golf Course Maintenance Operations and “chief agronomist" Jeff Plotts leads the team that keeps the course at Sawgrass in peak form.

Dr. Lawrence Moss, President & CEO of Nemours Health, joins JMN to discuss the partnership between Nemours and The Players, and how they collaborate to provide children's health care resources and support. Visit the Nemours Kids Zone at The Players!

Ryan reports on the latest develoipments regarding a possible government shutdown effective Friday. While the House passed a continuing resolution to fund the government through September, the measure does not currently appear to have sufficient support to pass the Senate.

Players Tournament Director Lee Smith joins JMN ahead of today's first round. Event staff and amenities are all set for fans, and the golfers are ready to go for the 2025 Players Championship.

Lawrence Nicolas, the new CEO of the Jacksonville Humane Society, joins JMN to share how the JHS and the Players collaborate to provide a better community for Jacksonville's people and animals, through grants, adoption events, and community outreach. Visit JaxHumane.org to learn more about how you can get involved.

First Coast Honor Flight's Candace Mabry joins JMN to share details about last night's Players Championship Military Appreciation Day surprise. Six Vietnam Veterans will be sponsored for a trip to Washington DC. Visit FirstCoastHonorFlights.org for more information.

Mike Hightower, Chair of Five Star Veterans, joins JMN. Five Star Veterans is a non-profit that helps veterans with mental health and experiential challenges as they re-integrate into civilian life.

Ryan looks at the latest developments regarding a potential government shutdown this weekend. Vice President Vance is expected to meet with Republican House members today, in an effort to ensure enough support to pass the latest continuing resolution funding bill and postpone the government shutdown. For those keeping score, Congress has not sucessfully passed an annual appropriations budget on ti...

In honor of TPC, Chief Meteorologist Mike Buresh recounts the time he got a hole-in-one at the Sawgrass 13th hole.

Tournament Director Lee Smith joins JMN to discuss Tuesday's practice round, the Military Appreciation Day concert, and what fans can expect from this year's Players event.

Ryan reports on the looming government shutdown that could happen Friday when current funding runs out. The Republican-led House has presented the latest "continuing resolution" funding bill, which Speaker Johnson expects to put to a vote Tuesday, but it's not certain that enough Republicans will support it, much less any Democrats, for the bill to advance for approval.

Walt Piatt, Wounded Warrior Project CEO, joins JMN to reflect on his first year accomplishments, and share initiatives for future involvement in helping warriors acheive and sustain their best lives.

Aamir Ahmed, Head of Fiat, Stellantis North America, joins JMN from the 30th Annual Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance to share information on new Fiat products being featured, how the auto industry identifies and addresses consumer automotive needs, and how much fun events like the Concours are.

Action News Jax's Jake Stofan joins JMN with a recap of the first week of Florida's current legislative session, including DeSantis's "State of the State" address. Among this year's topics, the "Free Kill" bill is back for another round of considerations, and reform for citizen initiatives leading to amendments/referendums, and education property management.

As we roll the clocks forward and the temperature starts to climb, Joe Strada of Strada Air Conditioning, Heating, Electric & Security joins JMN to share tips on how to prepare and maintain your climate control system. You oughta call Strada, or visit StradaServices.com for more information!

Nassau Co. Sheriff Bill Leeper joins JMN, discussing security and preparation for this weekend's Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance event. Today's activities include the Eight Falgs Classic Auto Parade, and Sheriff Leeper shares some thoughts about some of the cars he's seeing at this year's event.