Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Rep. Michael Waltz (R-FL, 6) joins JMN to discuss the former president's latest indictment.

Ben Becker teases his Original Restaurant Report. Get this week's full report on CBS47 and FOX30 Action News Jax tonight at 6pm.

Logan previews Sen. Rick Scott's visit to St. Augustine today, as the senator promotes early storm season preparation. Hurricane season runs from June to November. Get preparation tips from the Hurricane Guide on WOKV.com!

Blair reports on the new Trump indictments announced last night, this time regarding classified documents seized from Mar-A-Lago. This is the first time a former president has been federally indicted.

Eben reports on an unusual change in strategy from the Republican National Committee -- they are now pushing republican voters to vote early in 2024.

Mark Lamping, Jacksonville Jaguars President, joins JMN to discuss the stadium revision plans, where the Jags might play during the revisions, and what we the revisions mean long term for the Jaguars and future Jacksonville events.

Mark Kaye joins JMN with thoughts on the new Jaguars stadium plans, what is (or rather ISN'T) currently happening on the House floor in DC, and what to expect on today's edition of Conspiracy Theory Thursday on the Mark Kaye Show from noon to 3pm!

From New York to our Nation’s Capital to the Carolinas, millions of people nationwide are under air quality alerts stemming from Canadian wildfires. The EPA is tracking hazardous to very unhealthy air in various parts of the Northeast. Throughout Washington, DC, major monuments partially covered by some haze. The American Lung Association warns the air quality may be unhealthy for sensitive groups...

Princess updates the story on missing swimmer Mykhalio Myroshnychenko, 19, who was last seen attempting to help other swimmers caught in a rip current earlier this week. The other swimmers were able to make it back to shore. A body has been recovered, but has not yet been identified.

Jared looks at the political impacts of the PGA/LIV Golf merger, as DC lawmakers react to the news and questions are raised about financial oversight and the PGA's charitable status.

Action Sports Jax's Brent Martineau joins JMN to look at the impact of yesterday's HUGE merger announcement of PGA and LIV Golf, which came as a surprise (albeit not necessarily a pleasant one) to fans and players alike. In conjunction with the TIAA Bank Field renovations, there's plenty of sports news to go around! Hear more with Brent & Friends on ESPN 690 from 3-6p today!

Action News Jax's Logan MacDonald has more information on the stadium renovations, including the proposed cost to be shared. A public reveal of the renovation plans, to make TIAA Bank Field a "stadium of the future," happens at 10am this morning.

Senator Scott joins JMN to discuss storm season preparation, debt and budget challenges in Congress, the 2024 GOP presidential candidate pool, and more.

New research out this morning shows gun violence in this country reached new highs in 2021. According to Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions, gun violence in the U.S. hit a record high in 2021 with nearly 49,000 gun deaths. Data shows increases in both gun-related homicides and suicides. Already this year, more than 18,000 people have died from gun violence. It comes as lawmakers grapp...

Logan reports on development plans for TIAA Bank Field, as the project promotes a "stadium of the future." A public unveiling of plans is scheduled for later today.

One national health organization is offering policy recommendations to help address the mental health challenges in our youth on the federal and local levels. This comes as national studies reveal that youth suicide deaths increased by 71 percent between 2010 and 2021. Trust for America’s Health, which conducted this study, wants Congress and state leaders to invest in prevention programs that pro...

Jared reports on President Biden meeting with Denmark and UK Prime Ministers, and the possibility of NATO actions related to the Ukraine/Russia war. At this point NATO involvement entails training and providing equipment (jets, missiles, etc), not combat troop deployments.

Alexus reports on a St Johns County bus aid charged with sexual battery on a special needs student, plus other charges.

Phase One of construction was supposed to start at the Riverfront Plaza yesterday, but that didn't happen. Princess reports on the latest construction delay.

Brian joins JMN to discuss the growing GOP presidential candidate field, and takes a quick look at the NHL playoffs.

Jared reports on a government grant to research and reduce the number of vehicle/train collisions nationally.

Princess Jhane Stepherson reports on a -rise- in panhandling incidents along the right of way in high traffic areas, after the city recently passed a law criminalizing panhandling.

Blair reports on a sonic boom heard in the DC area yesterday, as military jets scrambled to intercept a private plane that had strayed from its registered flight plan. The plane did not respond to radio hails, ultimately crashing and killing all 4 persons on board. The plane belonged to a company based in Melbourne, FL, and had been scheduled to fly from Tennessee to New Jersey.

Princess reports on a stabbing assault near Chubby's Wings in Ponte Vedra over the weekend. An intervening "Good Samaritan" is one of several people undergoing medical care as a result of related injuries, including the suspect. Reports suggest this was a targeted attack, but the motivations and any prior relationship between the suspect and victims is still being investigated.

Alexus reports on Phase 1 development construction for the Jacksonville Riverfront Plaza beginning today. The multi-phase development is part of the One Park Jax initiative to upgrade the riverfront with hotel and attraction resources.