Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Jacksonville NAACP President Isaiah Rumlin remembers Ben Frazier, and recounts his influence in the Jacksonville community,

As cyberattacks continue to be threat nationwide, Congress is examining how to build up this vital workforce. This comes as the country is facing a dire shortage of cyber professionals because of burnout and stress. According cybersecurity firms, there were roughly more than 660,000 cyber security job openings across the country over the last 12 months. During this latest discussion, lawmakers are...

Action News Jax's Dawn Lopez remembers local political activist Ben Frazier, and shares previous interview clips where Frazier recounted the start of his career and his motivations to activism.

Princess reports on the career and legacy of Ben Frazier, who many are calling "a pioneer" in Jacksonville's civil rights and community activism. Frazier passed away this weekend, months after a cancer diagnosis.

Alexus reports on TIAA Bank Field being (re)renamed to Everbank Stadium, in a new sponsorship deal. The City Council still has to approve the change, which has been favorably (re)embraced by fans. Everbank has previously sponsored the facility, though it was known as "Everbank Field" then.

Princess reports on the passing of local civil rights and community activist Ben Frazier.

Jared reports on the White House hosting a state visit from the Prime Minister of India.

Logan MacDonald reports on a JFRD sponsored safety walk in the E-town neighborhood, promoting awareness of the risks and safe handling of lithium-ion batteries. The walk follows a catastrophic E-town house fire earlier this week, believed to be caused by a golf cart's exploding battery.

Alexus reports on a railroad workers demonstration off Sutton Park Drive. The protest is in response to 31 railway employees being fired after trying to form a union.

Find out what area restaurant has been closed 5 times previously in the latest edition of Ben Becker's Original Restaurant Report. To hear the full story and all of this week's reviews, tune in to CBS47 & FOX30 Action News Jax tonight at 6!

Logan reports on the Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Walk in the E-town area later today. JFRD is raising awareness of battery safety and best safe responses if you have a battery related fire. The information is particularly poignant after exploding golf cart batteries resulted in a devastating home fire off Fulcrum Avenue earlier this week.

Logan reports on the new City Council members' induction ceremony yesterday.

Logan reports on some of the key issues on the new City Council's agenda, including possibly moving the jail.

Jared reports on a House GOP attempt to impeach President Biden; in this case, a proposal from Rep. Bobert (CO) tried to forego regular committee processes, but was procedural interrupted by Speaker McCarthy approving a NEW procedural rule. Not all GOP reps are on board with the way Bobert tried to force an impeachment vote.

Princess reports on the final "Jags Huddle" community meeting, happening later today at the Jacksonville Zoo. The Jaguars have held multiple meeting like this around the Jacksonville community, promoting the stadium upgrades and downtown developments coming soon. The meetings give local residents answers to questions on how these upgrades will impact Jacksonville immediately and in the years to co...

Another busy weekend in the 904, starts off tonight with the Tedeschi Trucks Band! Other fun events include performances by Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Straight No Chaser, or Pearl Jam tribute Jeremy's 10. Looking for something tastier? How about the Jax Craft Beer Fest? And if you need something cathartic, come support our own Austen Lane as he fights on UFC Fight Night Jacksonville on Saturday! Detail...

Blair reports on expected new legislation for transportation safety. Transportation leaders plan to make what they’re calling a “major safety announcement” this morning. Sources tell us proposed regulations will be announced that impact big trucks and calling for automatic emergency breaking systems. Highway safety leaders say this will have a deep impact on everyone who drives and improve the saf...

Legacy meteorologist George Winterling, who spent decades on the air at WJXT Channel 4, passed yesterday at age 91. Many in the Jacksonville community knew and remember George as a confident and relatable local weather authority. WOKV and Action News Jax's Chief Meteorologist Mike Buresh recounts George's influence in his own career, and JMN producer Scott shares a personal experience regarding th...

Logan looks at the installation ceremony coming up later today as new City Council members will be sworn into service.

Princess is back in the First Alert Storm Tracker, checking out the weather and roadway conditions as stormy weather continues into another morning.

Jared recaps the generally party-line responses to yesterday's breaking stories of the Trump classified documents trial date and the Hunter Biden plea agreements to tax and gun charges.

Duval County School Board Chairman, Dr. Kelly Coker, joins JMN to discuss the search goals and processes underway to secure the next superintendent. The county school board recently agreed to work with the Florida School Board Association to identify key candidate criteria and search methodologies.

Mark Kaye joins JMN to share thoughts on yesterday's breaking news about a Trump trial date in the classified documents scandal, and the news of Hunter Biden's plea agreement on tax and gun charges. These and other topics will likely be among today's topics as it's "Whatever You Want Wednesday" on the Mark Kaye Show, noon to 3pm!

Princess follows up on the late night house fire in E-Town, after golf cart batteries exploded initiating the blaze.

Blair reports on former President Trump being given a potential trial start date of mid-August, an announcement that was met with protests and vitriol from some GOP legislators. Another breaking story yesterday saw formal charges issued along with a plea agreement from Hunter Biden... setting off more protests and vitriol from some GOP legislators.