Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

The first Freedom Fuel gas stations opened in Pennsylvania and New Jersey this week. Despite appearances from his copious and specific endorsements, a White House official told ABC News that the Freedom Fuel Network is a private company not associated with President Trump; CNN reports the company is owned by a Delaware LLC, but neither the company nor its legal representation would give specific d...

The UF Proton Therapy Institute celebrates 20 years of service in Jacksonville, and Phil Ray is the latest to share his "Good News" story, including how he got a do-over ringing "Aud's Chime."

FOX News's Tonya Powers looks at the growing list of memorable music aritsts who have passed in 2026, from Bonnie Tyler earlier this week to Neil Sedaka, Peabo Bryson, Victor Willis of the VIllage People, Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead, legendary producer Clive Davis, and more.

As the US and Iran continue trading strikes, new intelligence from Israel dclares there is a "credible threat" from Iran on President Trump's life, vowing revenge for the death of Ayatollah Khamenei. FOX News's Eben Brown has the details.

FRI – Clark looks at the housing market – there is good news coming for home buyers!

Col. Chris Budihas, ret., discusses the latest military matters including Trump “ending the US/Iran ceasefire;” sending troops back to Poland; Major Watson’s protest; and America’s overall military readiness. Hear more with Col. Budihas on First Coast Military Life, every Sunday at 8am.

What's going on with Mitch McConnell's health and how could it impact the Senate? FOX News's Jeff Monosso has the latest.

Two sitting SJC Commissioners and a former Mayor have been indicted over a fake 2024 Republican voter guide.

President Trump wraps up NATO trip – this as Iran ceasefire is seemingly over, and violence resumes (not that it ever apparently stopped). Among the NATO summit takeaways - Trump supported the idea of allowing Ukraine to manufacture (their own) Patriot missiles, and Trump continued his bullying rhetoric against Spain and Greenland.

THU – Clark looks at the costs for sending your kids to college. Talk about what they want to learn, and what careers in that field might pay, before getting buried in student loan debt! (And note – there are new rules on loans and repayments!)

Jason Carley, Jacksonville FBI Special Agent in Charge, joins JMN to discuss check fraud - types of fake check scams, who does it, what happens when fake checks are passed, and how you can protect yourself from fake check scams.

FOX News's Tonya Powers reports that several states (California, Colorado, Kentucky and New Jersey), are seeking their share of $1.4 trillion in penalties from a child social media addiction trial, according to Meta.

Jimmy gives his hot take on negotiations between the US and Iran -- why they failed AGAIN, and why they will continue to fail, until we drop bombs. Either way, things keep blowing up. And speaking of things blowing up, Graham Platner's election campaign in Maine has been blown to pieces, now the question is does he linger too long and blow up the Democratic Party's hopes too? Jimmy Failla has all...

The Democratic Party is distancing itself from Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner following rape accusations. This is the latest evolution of a variety of controversies attached to Platner, but it has Democrat talking heads calling for him to end his campaign. As of this morning he has NOT withdrawn.

Fox's Jonathan Savage is in Türkiye covering the NATO summit, where President Trump says the US/Iran ceasefire "is over," after renewed hostilities in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump also renewed his aggressive rhetoric about taking over Greenland, expressed his umbrage with Spain, and ciriticzed NATO in general for not supporting his war efforts with Iran.

WED – SCAM ALERT! If you get an unexpected package with a big QR code on it – don’t scan it! Clark explains why.

Author Michael Pino, PhD., author of "HumanCorps: Redesigning Organisations for the Wisdom Age," explains why the evolving A.I. modeling technology may be moving us from "the information age" into "the wisdom age," -- and what that idea entails. While A.I. does not actually *THINK* it does interpret and apply predictive behavior or process modeling. How does this assist, replace, and/or restrict t...

The DOGE website deactivated as of July 4th – did the Musk-led department accomplish its mission? That's a hard NO. After reducing its targeted financial savings goals multiple times, reducing government staffing, reducing payroll costs, and reducing government operational efficiency... all the alleged savings were more than offset by increased federal spending. Plus it decreased national and pers...

Presidnt Trump arrives in Türkiye today for the NATO summit. Topics will include NATO investments in drone resources, and Trump's frustration that NATO did not extend (much) assistance with his Iran aggressions.

TUE – Clark looks at what job seekers can do to help themselves in today’s job market. Get new skills and new opportunities by learning at your local Technical College!

Athlete-turned-author J Leonard Costner shares details of his career transition, and what inspires him as an author, and what message(s) he hopes to pass on to readers. He shares his experiences with synesthesia, how that impacts his daily life and literary work, and upcoming projects including a film project and a graphic novel in the works. Visit LEGACYVERSE.COM to learn more about the author an...

FOX News's Eben Brown reports on the latest in the US/Iran conflict, including the cautious renewal of trade shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, and the funerary ceremonies for the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

World Cup fever continues across the country - with the US playing Belgium tonight in the round of 16. Will they make it to the next round? And what is the controversy regarding the US Team's Red Card ruling?

MON – As inflation keeps rising, so do costs, and interest rates. Clark has a tip on the best thing you can do to help your wallet!

FRI – You’ve seen the TV shows, but of course it’s not never that simple. With the housing market slowing down like it has, Clark says house flipping isn’t the get-rich-quick business it used to be.