Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

So how do you follow up the Jax River Jams show this week? Do you get outside for some Jumbo Shrimp baseball... or stay home and watch Tiger at the Masters on CBS47?! Maybe you'll laugh it up with Joe Rogan, or check out the midway at The Clay County Fair. You can shop local at the 904 Pop Up, get your Nassau County groove on at the Wildlight Porchfest, or check out the Old Town Art Fest in St. Au...

Blair reports on the Senate vote yesterday to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as the next Justice for the US Supreme Court. Jackson will be sworn in when Justice Stephen Breyer retires at the end of the current term (June), becoming the first Black woman to serve on the nation's highest court.

While the confirmation VOTE is expected to happen today, Judge Jackson will not join the Supreme Court until Justice Breyer retires at the end of the current judicial term. While the court sits in recess starting in June, Jackson likely won't be officially sworn in until just before the next term starts in October -- just in time for significant cases on abortion, gender, and other hot button issu...

Rick Mullaney joins JMN to look at the significance of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's SCOTUS confirmation vote today, and what it represents in terms of historical, gender, racial, and judicial impact.

Blair reports on this afternoon's vote to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the US Supreme Court. Barring any unexpected developments, Brown will become the first Black woman to sit on the Supreme Court bench, and for the first time in US history white men will not be the majority of sitting Justices. Jackson's appointment will be to replace retiring Justice Stephen Breyer.

Alicia is in the CBS47 FOX30 First Alert Storm Tracker, reporting on the severe rains and ponding in Nassau county.

Sen. Rick Scott joins JMN to discuss several current events, including the proposed retirement of several LCS class vessels from Mayport, Big Oil CEO's testifying before Congress today, and increased Russian sanctions.

Florida urgent Rescue is a non-profit that provides rescue services for dogs & cats in kill shelters and high-risk areas. Recently, they've oriented services toward the displaced animals in Ukraine. Check out the full podcast from Lucia Viti on WOKV.com.

Blair reports that before Congress recesses, they have a couple of busy days ahead of them, including tomorrow's Senate vote to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the US Supreme Court, and a House Energy & Commerce Committee hearing about fuel price gouging with "Big Oil" CEO's.

Lucia Viti explores "FUR" - Florida Urgent Rescue, a company that rescues dogs & cats in war-torn Ukraine.

Jared looks at Biden ending "Title 42" immigration restrictions.

Brent joins us from The Masters in Augusta, where the big question is: will he, or won't he? Tiger Woods is on the scene, and practiced 9 holes yesterday. He's currently expected to participate, which means this story may upstage the Kansas NCAAA Tournament win as the top sports story this week. More with Brent and Austen on Action Sports Jax 3-6p on ESPN 690!

Blair reports that congress is negotiating funding for continued Covid-19 relief measures, though the proposal has been scaled back to $10 billion as some legislators speculate on CDC credibility and perceived need.

Alicia reports on the overcrowding issue St. Johns County schools, and plans among school leaders to reassign students to new schools.

Jared looks at the confirmation process for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's promotion to the Supreme Court. A committee vote to advance today is expected to deadlock at 11-11, which then prompts a procedural vote before the vote goes to the entire senate, likely next Thursday (before the Spring recess).

Alicia updates us on airport delays, as weather and technical difficulties over the weekend have caused delays and flight cancellations across the country, leaving travelers stranded and scrambling for alternatives today.

Blair looks at the upcoming week's agenda for Congress, including the judicial committee's vote on Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's nomination to the Supreme Court. So far, Sen. Collins is the only Republican who has publicly declared support for the nominee.

Alicia reports from Jacksonville International Airport, where many Spring Breakers are delayed on their trips home due to cancelled flights.

Jared looks at the practical impacts and the criticisms of President Biden's plan to tap into the national petroleum reserve.

Today, the US House will take a vote on a bill that would decriminalize marijuana and make it legal nationwide. This is the second time they’ve taken up this issue in less than two years. Most Republicans are against the bill but there is slim bipartisan support. This vote comes shortly after the Senate voted for a different marijuana bill. We breakdown the legislation and the next steps in the pr...

Jared reports on President Biden's announcement that oil reserves will be used to combat fuel inflation costs. The President will share this announcement later today. Critics argue for more domestic oil production, rather than tapping reserves.

Rep. John Rutherford joins JMN to discuss the proposed Naval budget that would see 24 ships decommissioned in 2023, including 8 littoral combat ships currently stations at Mayport.

Looking for something to do this weekend? LOTS of things going on, indoor and outdoor, to enjoy! Music festivals, concerts, theater, the Clay County Fair, the Vilano Bridge run, Disney on Ice, and more - there's something for everyone! The JMN crew sounds off about their top picks, you can read the full rundown in Madison's writeup!

Kirstin looks at President Biden's proposal to release more oil from the national reserve, in an effort to reduce fuel costs at the pump. Similar efforts were made domestically back in November, and more recently in an international cooperative effort.

Chandler previews an Action News Jax Family Focus special on teens and mental health. "Coming Out of the Darkness" addresses how teens are handling the challenges of living through a pandemic, and raises awareness of teen mental health in the modern world. Watch the special on CBS47 & FOX30, and catch encore presentations on WOKV and the other CMG stations this weekend.