Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Jared reports on yesterday's January 6th Committee hearing. A unanimous vote called for issuing a subpoena to testify to former President Donald Trump. This was the final expected committee hearing before the midterm elections.

WOKV legal analyst Mark Rubin explains how and why the jury returned a recommendation for a life sentence without parole instead of a death sentence for the Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz. The sentence has been met with considerable criticism from victim family members and the governor. The judge scheduled a sentencing hearing for November 1st.

Blair looks at yesterday's January 6 House Committee hearing, where the committee unanimously voted to subpoena former-President Trump. However, it may be a bark with no bite, as the committee will not meet again before the midterm election, and Republicans have made it clear they will NOT pursue these matters if they win control of the House.

Got plans for this weekend? The Jags are away, so come out and play! The WOKV crew breaks down some of the fun things going on around town, including lots of music choices (Chris Stapleton, YES, The Head & The Heart, Jax Symphony, Weird Al), tasty festivals like Rhythm & Ribs, the Jax Zoo Spooktacular, and .. if you dare .. the Rocky Horror Picture Show! Let's do the Time Warp again!! See the full...

Jared looks at the final January 6 House Committee Hearing, as the committee tries to tie together the myriad threads they've explored through the investigation. One of the interesting focal points expected to be addressed in detail is the communication between Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas's wife, Ginni Thomas, and Trump administrative personnel before and during the January 6th events.

Mike Hogan explains how the recent federal judge's decision to bar using the new City Council & School Board maps will impact 2023 elections.

Blair looks at the last (?) public January 6 House Committee Meeting this afternoon. There will be no live testimony, but new video evidence is anticipated. The committee may still be on track to finish their investigation and submit a final report by the end of the year.

Blair takes a look at the increasing volume of cyber-attacks worldwide, and how the risk crosses all demographics to businesses, utilities, government agencies, and private citizens.

Jessica reports on a fatally shot man found yesterday at the intersection of Detroit St. and 3rd St. in the New Town area just northwest of downtown.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Jared looks at the White House's latest response to the Russia-Ukraine war events, and anticipated responses of continued political pressure and financial/military aid.

JEA's Paul Ulbricht is part of a team of JEA service specialists helping to clean up Sanibel Island after Hurricane Ian. His team specializes in water and waste-water management, and will be working with other utility service volunteers to help in disaster recovery for the next week.

Blair looks at the latest military strikes in the Russia-Ukraine War, in the wake of new escalations of missile assaults.

Brian joins Jeremy on JMN to discuss the latest in the Russia-Ukraine War, its recent escalation, and the impact it continues to have on the US and other nations. Get more on this and other topics with the Brian Kilmeade Show, 9am to noon, on WOKV!

Jared takes a look at President Biden's upcoming schedule, and the shcedules of several other high profile politicians, as the md-term elections draw close.

This week, the House committee tasked with investigating the attack on the US Capitol is set to hold one of its final hearings. This comes as the US Supreme Court could weigh in on the classified documents seized from former President Trump's Florida home. The House panel is considering whether to make a criminal referral to the DOJ about Trump's actions that day. We breakdown what we breakdown wh...

Jared looks at the immediate and longer-term consequences of reduced OPEC petroleum production, particularly as it pertains to the mid-term elections.

Blair looks at President Biden's announced federal pardons for marijuana possession charges. Additionally, he calls for a review of marijuana's criminal classification as a schedule-1 narcotic. This fulfills another of Biden's campaign promises, but the scope of whom it applies to is limited, and it doesn't address state-level charges.

Jessica reports from a SJC wreck on 95-South, where all lanes are closed and traffic is being re-routed to SR16.

OPEC has reduced production, resulting in gas price hikes globally. Jared looks at the White House's reaction to this, and potential solutions President Biden might employ to offset this October surprise as mid-terms approach next month.

Eben recaps President Biden's visit to Florida, where he toured some of Hurricane Ian's devastation and met with Governor DeSantis to discuss how federal assistance could best be utilized. Despites having authorized a large budget for relief resources, having seen the scope of damage first-hand Biden expects to approach Congress for additional funding.

It's too nice outside to stay home. What are you up to this weekend? You could get your Octoberfest on, or partake in an abundant wine tasting, rock out to music in multiple venues, celebrate Boselli's HOF induction, or swim through Van Gogh's starry night. All this and so much more is going on this weekend in the 904. Check out the weekend spotlight story for a complete list of events, and leave...

Lower gas prices may be fading away soon after Saudi Arabia and Russia announced it will reduce their output of supplies by two million barrels of oil per day. This will likely drive prices by up and right before the busy holiday travel season. The Biden Administration is pledging to release millions of more barrels from the U.S. oil reserves but some Republicans believe that isn’t the best strate...

Jessica reports on post-Hurricane Ian repairs and closures at the Fernandina Marina.

WOKV's Blair Miller and American Red Cross's Christian Smith join JMN to detail recovery efforts as Floridians continue cleanup after Hurricane Ian. WOKV is joining forces with the American Red Cross for the NEIGHBORS IN NEED fundraiser. Visit the donations link on WOKV.COM to donate.