Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Jared updates the latest on congressional budget negotiations, and how Sen. Sinema (D-AZ) may still be the spoiler preventing Dems from passing a reduced $2 trillion infrastructure reconciliation vote.

Looking for something to do this weekend? Maybe concerts are your speed. Have you been to the Riverside Arts Market? How about a pumpkin (beer) fest? Here's a rundown of some of the events happening in the Jacksonville area with the Jax Morning News crew!

Alicia updates the story of juror selections, in the Brunswick trial of three men accused of shooting Ahmaud Arbery.

Blair reports on reconciliation vote plans in DC, as Democrats have pared down President Biden's infrastructure funding plan to $2 trillion, and expect a framework for the bill by the end of this week, with a vote by next weekend.

Jessica reports on a robbery with injuries this morning at the University Food Mart at University Blvd. and Playa Way in Arlington.

Jared reports on the contempt before congress vote leveled against Steve Bannon, and Bannon's defensive claim of Presidential privilege.

Alicia reports on the jury selection process for the Brunswick trial of the three men accused of murdering Ahmaud Arbery. The process is moving slowly, in part because it iss a tedious process, and in part because of the volume of potential jurors summoned.

Blair reports on the Jan 6 Commission holding Steve Bannon in contempt for defying a congressional subpoena, and what consequences, if any, that contempt referral entails.

First Alert Meteorologist Garrett Bedenbaugh WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2021 WOKV WEATHER METER: 9 TODAY: Mostly to Partly Sunny. High: 83 TONIGHT: Mostly Clear. Low: 61 THURSDAY: Sun cloud mix. High: 85 FRIDAY: Partly Cloudy & warm. High: 85 SATURDAY: Mostly Sunny. High: 83 SUNDAY: Mostly Sunny. High: 82

Jared reports on memorial considerations for the late Colin Powell.

Rick Mullaney, Director of the J.U. Public Policy Institute, remembers the late Gen. Colin Powell.

Alicia updates coverage of the jury selection process for the trial of three men charged with murdering Ahmaud Arbery. Over 1,000 potential jurors have been summoned for screening.

Brian and Rich discuss Washington State University head coach Nick Rolovich, the first high-profile coach to be fired for not getting coronavirus vaccinated.

Jared has the latest on the congressional voting issues, including efforts to advance voters rights legislation, potential concessions regarding infrastructure budgets, filibuster concerns, and an eventual reconciliation vote. It's going to be a very busy week for legislators.

Alicia reports from Brunswick, where jury selection begins today for the trial of the three men accused of murdering Ahmaud Arbery.

Jessica reports on a fatal hit & run Zoo Parkway early this morning.

Eben reports that Nikolas Cruz is expected to plead guilty to 17 counts of murder and attempted murder for the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in 2018.

Meet Patrick, recently relocated to Jacksonville from Haiti, and hear his story from the Job News USA job fair.

Blair reports on a potential shortage of (available) TSA workers during the upcoming travel season, as upward of 40% of TSA employees are currently NOT vaccinated despite a recent federal mandate.

Eben reports on the FDA reviewing Johnson & Johnson and Moderna booster studies.

October is a busy time for events in Jacksonville, and this weekend is no different. The JMN crew looks at a variety of events, including the wrap up of Hamilton at the TUC, area concerts including The Jonas Brothers, the Monkees, or Travis Tritt, then there's the Jags early game from London (and that means Bloody Marys, eggs, and kegs!), the Maker's Market in LaVilla, and any manner of seasonal a...

Blair reports on President Biden opening the Port of Los Angeles to 24 hour operations, in an effort to address supply chain delays and inflation.

Jessica reports from the scene of a Clay county fire that destroyed a home and left two people dead. The Fire Marshall is investigating.

Rachel reports on the House passing a temporary funding extension through December 3rd, which keeps the government funded in the interim but fails to address the debt ceiling.

Blair reports on the SCOTUS review of Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's death sentence. While the conviction isn't challenged, the Trump administration had petitioned a review when the 1st Circuit Court of Appeals vacated the sentence in favor of life imprisonment back in 2020. The Biden administration has not withdrawn the petition to reinstate the death penalty.