Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

April profiles Local Wellness Ponte Vedra, a self-care service provider offering relaxation, weight loss, aesthetics, IV infusion, and other services. Owner Lauren Cowgill and her support staff are dedicated to helping you live your best life. Visit localwellnesspv.com for more information.

Every Friday, Action News Jax's investigative reporter Ben Becker brings you the weekly Original Restaurant Report. To hear the full report, tune in to Action News Jax on CBS47 and FOX30 tonight at 6pm.

Logan reports on the short Atlantic red snapper season, which starts today and ends Saturday at midnight.

The epitome of a good summer trip is sunny skies and a beach day but a national watchdog report may have you thinking twice before diving in. That’s because sewage and water pollution is impacting more of our lake and ocean waters. According to the Environment America Research and Policy Center, roughly half of US beaches had potentially unsafe fecal contamination levels last year. This contaminat...

Logan follows up on the knife attack story from Mr. Chubby's Wings, with injury updates on the victims and updated charges for the attacker. Legal expert and analyst Dale Carson suggests that the video demonstrates Spencer Pearson acting with premeditation.

Logan updates details from a stabbing assault last month outside Mr. Chubby's Wings in Ponte Vedra, where three people were hurt before the antagonist turned his knife on himself.

Mel Hammock, Tournament Chairman, joins JMN to share the history of Jacksonville's "grand-daddy of them all" fishing tournament, including the Junior Anglers events, Redfish tournament, Boatique, and more. This year's event runs July 17 through 22. Call 904-251-3011 or visit Kingfishtournament.com for more information!

Leanne White, Director of Education, and Eric Turner, Volunteer Engagement Supervisor, join JMN along with animal ambassadors Beetlejuice (a California king snake) and Shell (a pancake tortoise) to share a number of events going on at the Jax Zoo, including Illuminghts, Wine & Cheese with Goats, Dinosauria, and Cordials & Conservation. And coming soon, the premiere of baby jaguar Banks, and a numb...

Jared reports on the latest political news in DC, including the controversy surrounding Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) who is singularly holding up some legislative and procedural functions including a number of military promotions and appointments.

Brooke Powers, Child Life Specialist for Wolfson's Children's Hospital, joins JMN to share how you can participate in their Christmas In July event! You can spread smiles on children's faces as they undergo care. The mid-year toy drive is underway, and you can donate at Subaru of Jacksonville, at ChristmasJuly.com, or via their Amazon wishlist!

The last deadline for companies to follow a law requiring steps to be taken to protect against robocalls took effect last month, but a new watchdog report is revealing thousands of phone providers still aren’t protecting people from spoofed and scam robocalls. Much of it comes down to companies not having up to date equipment. We break down the findings and explain the impact on consumers.

Princess reports that some vendors are not happy with the latest proposals for Latham Plaza at Jax Beach. The next community meeting to discuss plans is July 24th.

Logan reports on the latest developments in the search for a new superintendent for Duval County Public Schools.

Princess reports on the latest development plans for Latham Plaza in Jacksonville Beach.

Chase Bunker breaks down the significance of Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, and the tremendous impact this will have on PC and console gaming industries.

State Senator Tracie Davis joins JMN to discuss the Farmer's Insurance coverage withdrawal from Florida, and how this impacts Florida residents, particularly in the midst of storm season.

Jared reports on President Biden's attendance at the NATO Summit, and his visit today with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

WOKV's Consumer Warrior Clark Howard takes an in-depth look at the impact of Farmer's Insurance leaving Florida, and suggests some coverage adjustments that could protect homeowners from claims issues. Farmer's is one of several insurance companies to withdraw coverage since the impact of Hurricane Ian.

Princess reports on a very specific request the NAACP has for the Duval County School Board, as the search for a new school superintendent continues.

Logan reports on Farmer's Insurance withdrawing coverage in Florida, including homeowner and auto insurance policies. This leaves +/- 100,000 policy holders in need of a new provider within the next 120 days.

Millions of Americans with federal student borrowers are preparing to resume debt payments after the Supreme Court overturned the President’s one-time student loan debt forgiveness plan. Today, members of Congress are announcing a set of bills aimed at supporting borrowers. For example, some proposals would help improve credit scores for people burdened by student loan debt. We break down this new...

Clark Howard looks at the Farmer's Insurance withdrawal from Florida.

Logan reports on the latest court appearance of Henry Tenon, the man that shot and killed Jared Bridegan in 2022. Some charges against Tenon were dropped in exchange for his guilty plea and cooperation in the investigation.

Princess reports on the continuing search for a new Duval County School Superintendent, as DCPS has asked for assistance from the Florida School Board Association in determining candidates. The NAACP has advanced a specific request to be considered in the next district meeting.

Logan reports on how Farmer's Insurance is no longer writing policies in Florida, leaving many homeowner and auto insurance policy holders in search of new coverage options.