Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

On this JMN special, hosts Rich Jones and April Davis sit down with mayoral candidates Donna Deegan (D) and Daniel Davis (R), as they share their respective plans for the city and answer listener questions. Early voting opens on May 1, and the run-off election day is May 16.

Blair reports on President Biden's official announcement that he will pursue reelection for 2024, with Vice President Harris returning as his running mate. Critics from both parties are voicing concerns about Biden's age, health, and viability for the future job rigors. Similar criticisms have been raised about former President Trump as well, since he announced his own candidacy months ago.

Princess reports on a stabbing incident last night near the Walmart on Philips Highway near Emerson.

Brian joins JMN to discuss Tucker Carlson's exit from FOX, President Biden's expected official reelection campaign confirmation, and why Governor DeSantis is still playing coy about his campaign interest. Hear more on the Brian Kilmeade Show from 9am to noon!

Jared reports on the latest developments regarding the debt ceiling, where Speaker McCarthy says he has a solution that he expects will achieve bipartisan agreement.

Princess reports on the possible ousting of Duval County Schools Superintendent Dr. Diana Greene, 2 years before her contract expires. The ouster discussion alleges insufficient follow-up on a teacher misconduct investigation. A rally supporting Dr. Greene is scheduled for this evening.

This week, all eyes are on Congress where Republicans say they’re planning to vote to approve a GOP plan to address the budget and debt limit by Friday. If lawmakers don’t act soon, the Treasury Department warns the country could go into default and that could me higher borrowing rates for mortgages and credit credits. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says this proposal would raise the nation's debt c...

Alexus reports from the the scene of a fire at the Gymnastics Unlimited property on Lenox Avenue.

Jared looks at the potential impacts of the SCOTUS mifepristone review. A decision is expected some time today, and could result in a temporary ban of the medication at least until the case is heard in the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals.

WOKV's political analyst Rick Mullaney, from the JU Public Policy Institute, recaps the high points from last night's mayoral debate, and the key issues that candidates Donna Deegan (D) and Daniel Davis (R) raised. Hear more from both candidates as they appear Tuesday morning at 8m on WOKV.

Action News Jax's Ben Becker has a weekly restaurant report following up on area restaurant inspections.

Meghan reports on student protests across the state, as high school and college students demonstrate against the "Parental Rights in Education Act" and other recently proposed academic reforms.

Blair looks at the possible responses the Supreme Court may issue regarding their emergency review of mifepristone, a component drug used for medical abortions under FDA guidelines for the past several decades. The review stems from an appeal filed after Texas legislated a ban.

Princess reports on a wildfire threat near Bryceville in Nassau County.

The White House and the House of Representatives continue to advocate different budget plans, and different demands relative to the federal debt limit.

WOKV political analyst Mike Binder looks at the Mayoral debate coming up tonight from UNF, as candidates Daniel Davis and Donna Deegan square off about their top issues for Jacksonville. Tune in tonight at 7pm for live coverage.

It's a busy weekend in the 904, with everything from sports to comedy to music to food festivals and more! The JMN crew highlights a few of the events, and you can see the full list in our Weekend Spotlight story. Leave us an Open Mic and let us know if you're hitting up the Jax River Jams show, rooting on the Icemen, laughing it up with Seinfeld for Jim Gaffigan, or whatever you're up to!

Blair reports on the latest discussions in Washington regarding the debt ceiling.

Princess previews tonight's Mayoral Debate from UNF, where candidates Donna Deegan and Daniel Davis will discuss their respective agendas for Jacksonville. Listen to live coverage starting at 7pm on WOKV.

Meghan reports on a variety of bills headed to the state senate or the Governor regarding gender and sexuality education restrictions, aligning with the previously passed Parental Rights in Education Act. Critics of these proposals claim the new laws would discriminate against and do harm to already marginalized persons.

Avery reports on Mia Jenkins, a 5th grade teacher at Mandarin Oaks Elementary, who is the first of four Jacksonville area teachers being awarded the Gladys Prior Awards for Career Teaching Excellence, from UNF's College of Education & Human Services on behalf of philanthropist Gilchrist Berg.

Jared looks at the SCOTUS emergency hearing regarding the "abortion pill" ban case from Texas, and how their decision may play out on for the medicine's availability and/or manufacture as the DOJ appeal makes its way through the 5th circuit Court of Appeals.

Sheriff Waters joins JMN with an update on the officer shot last night at Baptist South.

Princess updates the story on an off-duty JSO officer shot in the face at Baptist South last night. The officer was taken to UF Shands, where he is reported in stable-but-critical condition. The suspect was shot and killed on scene at Baptist South. The police investigation as to what caused this incident is continuing.

Blair reports on the pending SCOTUS emergency review regarding the "abortion pill" medication mifepristone case. A Texas judge ordered a ban on the medication, but that ban was set aside by the 5th circuit court of appeals on the basis of long-standing FDA approval, while a full review is underway.