Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Logan reports that the Clay County School Board voted 4-1 to disband their school district police force, and return school safety/security services to the Clay County Sheriff's Office. This rescinds a policy change made in the wake of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland in 2019.

Alexus follows the latest in the Jared Bridegan murder investigation. Bridegan's ex-wife, Shanna Gardner, entered a written "not guilty" plea by way of her attorney Jose Baez yesterday, and she will not be present in court today for a formal arraignment.

Jonathan reports on the latest developments in the Israel/Hamas conflict, as Israeli bombings continue on the Jaballa refugee camp. President Biden has requested a "pause" in engagements to allow evacuation of foreign nationals and wounded.

While the Jags have a bye week, there's still a lot going on in Jacksonville this weekend! Parents? You can play hookey with hockey, as the Icemen host the South Carolina Sting Rays for an early game today. And there's so much music this weekend! Tonight internet sensations Mia X Ally perform at Jack Rabbits! The Jacksonville Symphony performs the music of John Williams (ft. music from Star Wars,...

As we head into the holiday season, Butterball Turkey Talk Line Expert Gwendolyn Carlyle joins JMN to share tips on preparing and serving the perfect holiday meal.

With a new Speaker in place, Rep. Kat Cammack (R-FL 3rd) joins JMN to discuss foreign aid plans for Ukraine and Israel, plus the imminent government funding crisis as another shutdown approaches.

Jared reports on the upcoming meeting between President Biden and China's President Xi Jinping in San Francisco.

Brea Kratzert from Wounded Warrior Project joins JMN to share details about this weekend's 5K fundraiser, where participants can "Carry Forward" by carrying flags, weights, or for the truly fierce, another person! All funds raised help Wounded Warrior Project, starting Saturday morning at 7am. Visit CARRYON.WOUNDEDWARRIORPROJECT.ORG for more information or to register.

As the Israel/Hamas war brews in the Middle East, Islamophobia is on the rise across the country. In response, the Biden Administration is developing the first-ever U.S. National Strategy to Counter Islamophobia in the United States. The move led by the Domestic Policy Council and the National Security Council is the latest step to counter Islamophobia, Anti Semitism, and related forms of bias and...

Logan reports on the "We The People" rally at City Hall today, as more than a dozen local advocacy organizations with diverse political, demographic, and social backgrounds will unite at City Hall to share their concerns with legislators at the Duval Delegation meeting.

Alexus reports on a special needs student who got on the right bus, but was dropped off at the wrong school. Duval County Public Schools says it was an issue with the transportation company, Student Transportation of America, and additional driver training and improved delivery rosters will be implemented.

President Biden will visit Minnesota to promote a variety of programs benefitting farming and rural communities, despite criitcisms from Rep. Dean Phillips (D-MN 3rd), who intends to challenge him in the primary. Meanwhile, "3rd Party" candidates (ex: RRK Jr.) are seeing their most successful polling and funding prospects since the 1992 Ross Perot campaign, when Perot finished with ~19% of the nat...

Capt. Aaron Bowman, US Navy, Retired, former commander of Mayport Naval Station, will be among the honored guests at the Nov. 10 Salute America event. He joins JMN to share what service meant to him personally and professionaly.

WOKV welcomes local singer Jennifer Hudson to JMN, to discuss singing the national anthem at the Salute America event.

Jared looks at a proposal to close loopholes allowing excess charges for financial investment advice. It's part of a broad approach the White House is advocating to eliminate "junk fees" or hidden costs in a variety of goods and services.

Mark Kaye joins JMN to recap the latest political goings-on. The Trump Kids will testify (or plead the 5th? Is that testimony) in their father's NY trial. And while Trump will sit out the next debate, Nikki Haley's star is on the rise, while DeSantis is looking for lifts (and allegedly wearing them, too). Ramaswamy, Scott, and Christie are still in it too...but does it even matter? Added all toget...

All eyes are on the Federal Reserve today as they announcement the latest on interest rates. We're breaking down what analysts are watching for. Rates are currently at their highest they've been in more than two decades. We'll also explain how interest rates could hold steady today but then rise in December. This impacts the loans people buy for homes, cars, and pay on credit cards.

Logan reports on an apparent mid-afternoon carjacking in Jacksonville, that lead to police pursuit and fatal crash in Flagler County.

Alexus reports on a proposed change for Clay County Schools to drop their own security force and have the Clay County Sheriff's Office take over in most of their schools.

Kirstin Garris updates our You Decide 2024 coverage, as Nikki Haley closes the gap on Ron DeSantis in the Iowa polls, and Mike Pense suspends his campaign. Haley's profile could rise even more with the upcoming 3rd GOP debate. These adjustments still don't come clsoe to closing in on Trump's dominant lead in the polls, though, despite his ongoing legal challenges.

Misty Lake, co-host of the Midnight Market, joins JMN to discuss this weekend's event in uptown St. Augustine where you can shop local artisan products and crafts to kick off the holiday season/.

Jared reports on a Presidential urge for legislation regulating "artificial intelligence" development and applications, including safety protocols and use-limitation to prevent applications like deep-fakes.

Ernie Hamilton from the Children's Home Society of Florida joins JMN with tips for keeping your kids safe while enjoying Halloween activities.

Jonathan reports on the latest developments as Israeli forces move into Gaza, after IDF reportedly made a successful strike that eliminated a key member of Hamas leadership.

Alexus reports on a proposal to raise the income threshhold for child care subsidies.