Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

France's parliament has approved a law to ban social media for kids under 15, making it the first European country to block young people from the platforms. This follows an existing ban in effect in Australia. What efforts are being made to enforce this ban, and how effective are they?

MON – Clark looks at the “price war” that could be saving you money on your grocery shopping!

Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia joins JMN to discuss a number of issues facing the Florida economy and impacting residents, including immigration, homeowner insurance premiums, property tax reform, and more.

Sarah Taylor, Manager of The Grassroots Natural Market, with locations in Riverside and Fleming Island. joins JMN. They are a regional health food alternative retailer, providing locally sourced natural, healthy and organic food, including fresh produce and meats and healthy lifestyle resources. She explains the dietary significance of "whole foods," GMO's, and highly processed consumer groceries....

FOX News recently conducted a poll covering President Trump's leadership this term, his handling of Iran, the Trump Admin's Immigration policies, and more. Tonya Powers shares the results, and where you can look for more data on this and other polls.

Chase Bunker is in for Rich Jones. Google launches first iteration of the AI & Economy ATLAS (Activity, Task, Landscape, and Adoption Study) of how people are using Google’s AI products and tools. FOX News's Eben Brown has the details.

FRI – Clark looks at financial strategies to help you build savings, and how to be THRIFTY without being CHEAP.

Liz Thompson, a pastry chef and restaurateur with more than 20 years of experience, is the Founder of the Truckee High Altitude Baking Club. She discusses her favourite desserts and herb-inspired summer recipes.

FOX News's Jonathan Savage reports that the Louvre's Apollo Gallery is re-opening, albeit without its signature display of the French Crown Jewels. The gallery was robbed in October. Four suspects have been charged, and one item (Empress Eugénie’s crown) was recovered from the sensational heist. The remaining artifacts NOT stolen have been removed from exhibition and secured TFN.

Chase Bunker is in for Rich Jones. ANJ State & Local Gov't Reporter Jake Stofan joins JMN, looking at the latest updates on Mayor Deegan's proposed Jacksonville budget; and Nat Ford looks to make an earlier-than-expected start as the new heard of DART in Texas, leaving JTA in need for an interim director.

Chase Bunker is in for Rich Jones. In a "Fox on Tech" feature - a NY school introduces an A.I. humanoid robot teacher named "Sally" into the classroom. FOX News's Eben Brown looks at the role the automaton will serve in this technology & education intersection.

Chase Bunker is in for Rich Jones. The World Cup final smashes U.S. TV records on both Fox and Telemundo, as the most watched soccer coverage in network history, and showing huge growth versus the 2022 finals audience. Has soccer become mainstream in the USA?

THU – Clark looks at banking and savings security tips. What can you do to lock down your accounts and prevent electronic thieves?

Curtis Dvorak, the Wildllife Wanderer at the Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens joins JMN with special guests Emily the Animal Expert, and Samwise the Skink. They share details of Brew at the Zoo coming soon., an update on Alpine the Manatee's return to the wild, $10 Tuesdays, Summer Passes, and more. Plus we learn how Samwise the Skink serves as an animal ambassador for media visits, public e...

FOX News's Jonathan Savage has the latest update on renewed conflicts in Iran, as missile strikes continue , and US Sec. of State Rubio says US strikes are not going to let up. Meanwhile, Lebanon's President Aoun is in the US to meet with President Trump.

Chase Bunker is in for Rich Jones. Tropical Storm Bertha has formed in the Gulf. - what are some hurricane/tropical storm safety tips? While Bertha is NOT expected to impact the Jacksonville area, it's never too soon to prepare for hurricane season!

WED – Clark looks at how your colorful shingles on your roof… could save you money.

WOKV's military affairs analyst and host of First Coast Military Life, Col. Chris Budihas, ret., joins JMN with a preview of this weekend's FCML show, an assessment of the hardest working and most stressed members of active duty mlitary famlies, and a look at the renewed military campaign against Iran. Hear more with Col. Budihas on First Coast Military Life, every Sunday morning at 8am.

Dr. Sean Freeder, Director of the UNF Public Opinion Research Lab, shares results of the latest UNF polls on issues including the upcoming elections (Senate, House, and Governor), property tax reform, Data Center construction in Florida, Presidential satisfaction, foreign relations, the DC reflecting pool, and more. Results are ntot necessarily partisan. Visit UNFPORL.ORG to see more on the poll r...

The UK picks their 7th Prime Minister in a decade - will it move the country more left? Jonathan Savage joins us from FOX News's London bureau with details.

Chase Bunker is in for Rich Jones. It's been 15 years since NASA's space shuttle program has ended. FOX News's Eben Brown looks back at the innovative program and recounts experiences from that final mission's launch and landing.

TUE – Clark looks at how many credit cards are giving you the option to “spread payments out.” It’s a trap to trick you and make you pay a higher interest rate!

Chase Robinson, Executive Director of First Coast Crime Stoppers, joins JMN with an update on several weekend shootings, and how your attention to social media braggadocio could lead to crime resolution or prevention. He also has an update about a 39-year-old cold case that finally got resolved. Your anonymous tips matter, and could lead to a reward. Call 866-845-TIPS (8477).

FOX News's Tonya Powers reports that New York became the first U.S. state to impose a moratorium on large-scale data center construction. President Trump calls that moritorium "terrible." Locally, Florida Gov. DeSantis passed a very restrictive law specifying conditions to build data centers, and giving the state the right to say NO.

CHase Bunker is in for Rich Jones. Eben has the latest updates from Iran - Attacks between US and Iran continued over the weekend; multiple US soldiers dead or missing following an Iran strike on a US base in Jordan, and a drone incident in Iraq.