Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

You Decide 2024 coverage continues as Samantha reports on candidate activities on 9/11, as Biden was in Alaska, DeSantis was in NYC, and Trump was nowhere to be seen. While they weren't campaigning per se, the optics tell a story. Meanwhile, today in D.C. Speaker McCarthy and Majority Leader McConnell are at odds over government funding, with a government shutdown on the very near horizon, but doe...

Alexus reports on storm damage following yesterday's severe weather. San Jose Catholic School is closed today due to property damage, and additional areas around town saw uprooted trees and storm debris.

Jared reports on the House of Representatives resuming business this week, and Speaker McCarthy is immediately confronted with votes, an impeachment proposal, and a potential budgetary government shutdown in less than 2 weeks.

SoFi Senior Manager of Financial Planning and student loan expert Brian Walsh joins JMN to discuss student loan repayment strategies, after a 3-year hiatus due to the pandemic. Among the repayment options is a new income-based plan, after the SCOTUS ruling earlier this year defeated the White House-proposed debt forgiveness plan.

JCA CEO Adam Chaskin and First Coast YMCA CEO Eric Mann join JMN to discuss the "Together Against Hate: Promoting Unity In Our Community" conversation events beginning Thursday evening at the LJD Jewish Family & Community Services Center. The event series seeks to promote positivity, inclusion, and healing after recent local incidents of antisemitism and racism. Besides conversations involving soc...

Alexus reports from San Jose Catholic School, where storm damage and cleanup efforts have closed the school at least for today.

BUTTON BATTERY SAFETY - There are new federal protections in place to try to help prevent deadly hazards for your little one. This week, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) voted to approve a mandatory standard to reduce button cell and coin battery hazards among children six years and younger. These small batteries are primarily found in devices like keyless entry remotes and wirel...

Alexus reports on storm damage after yesterday's thunderstorms brought lots of water and wind through the area yesterday.

Alexus reports on a fatal car-vs-pedestrian collision on University Blvd South, as a driver stopped to help a dog in the middle of the road. A 2nd vehicle struck the Samaritan, who later died from her injuries.

CBS47/FOX30 FIRST ALERT FORECAST – TUE., SEPT. 12TH CHIEF METEOROLOGIST MIKE BURESH WOKV RADIO The WOKV Weather Meter for Today: 7 TODAY: Partly sunny with scattered afternoon showers & t’storms. High: 90 TONIGHT: An evening shower/t’storm… partly cloudy. Low: 71 WEDNESDAY: Partly sunny with isolated afternoon showers, a t’storm. High: 92 THURSDAY: Partly cloudy with scattered showers & t’storms d...

You Decide 2024 coverage continues as Blair reports on presidential candidate activities in Iowa in advance of the high-profile Iowa-Iowa State football game, and which candidates are also attending 9/11 commemorative events.

Jared reports on 9/11 commemoration events, who is attending which events, and why President Biden is not present for today's events in New York, D.C., or Pennsylvania.

Brent Martineau joins JMN with highlights from the Jaguars victory in Indianapolis. It's the first road win in Indy since 2017. Hear more with Brent & Friends today at 3pm on ESPN 690.

Samantha reports on 9/11 memorial events, including some changes in NYC traditional events and a new memorial event for first responders and rescue workers.

Alexus reports on a paint spill (?) on I-95 South, leaving a 20-mile-long yellow line in the middle of a lane. The line runs from Atlantic Blvd. to CR-210. FDOT is working on removing the line.

Senior Master Sergeant Israel Del Toro joins JMN to share details of his service experience, and his book "A Patriot's Promise."

Brent joins JMN to preview the Jaguars season opener on the road in Indianapolis, and recap the Detroit upset over Kansas City to open the new NFL season. Could it be the Jags & Lions in the Super Bowl? Catch the Jags preview special on CBS47 and FOX30 tonight at 7pm and join Brent & Friends for more today at 3pm on ESPN 690!

As we approach the 22nd anniversary of the terror attacks, Jared reports on President Biden rejecting plea deals proposed for 9/11 defendants.

You Decide 2024 coverage continues as Blair reports on recent CNN polls that suggest concerns about President Biden's bid for a 2nd term. Meanwhile, head to head against the major GOP candidates, some polls surprisingly favor Nikki Haley as having the best chance to beat Biden.

The 2023 Jacksonville Heart Walk is this weekend at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds downtown. Caitlin Brunell of the American Heart Association joins JMN to discuss this year's event and festivities. The Heart Walk Vllage opens at 8am for check-in's, and the Heart Walk starts at 9am. Visit "https://www2.heart.org/" for more information or to make a donation, and come out to the Heart Walk for a great...

Ben Becker has your weekly Original Restaurant Report. Hear the full report tonight on CBS47 and FOX30 Action News Jax!

John reports from Tallahassee, where the Florida Supreme Court will hear arguments regarding abortion access. Service providers filed a lawsuit to block the state's abortion ban after 15-weeks, but if the state's position is upheld, an even more restrictive ban after 6-weeks will take effect. Providers argue that many women don't even know they're pregnant by that point.

NARCAN AWARENESS - Happening this morning, top leaders from the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services and the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy are demonstrating how to use the life-saving medication, Narcan. This week, for the first time ever, a naloxone product will be available for over-the-counter purchase at grocery stores and pharmacies nationwide. The FDA approved these s...

Logan reports on funeral services for the three people murdered in the Dollar General shootings two weeks ago. The incident drew national attention as an act of racist violence. Social justice activist Rev. Al Sharpton will deliver a eulogy at one of the services.

Parkside Harbor is a fashion-forward women's clothing boutique, where owner Catherine Mascitti offers "effortless trend" fashions for all ages. Originally an online retailer, they're now proud to be a part of the San Marco community, Visit them online at "ParksideHarbor.com" or better yet shop in person at 1636 Hendricks Avenue.