Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Friday is National Donut Day - which actually stems from the military, and support from "Donut Lassies" who brought snacks to the troops on the battlefields in World War 1.

FRI – Clark looks at rental car insurance again – and how taking a video of the car BEFORE you take possession, can protect you from damage claims when you return it.

WOKV military affairs analyst Col. Chris Budihas, Ret., shares his thoughts on a variety of military issues currently in the news, including the latest developments in the US/Iran conflict, and how Trump's rhetoric and (in)actions impact our global influence. Cuba is in the potential crosshairs again, but why? Chris looks at the state of US Intelligence Services -- Gabbard's out, Bill Pulte is in,...

Gov. DeSantis set a special legislative session to address a Florida property tax cut plan. Jake dissects the impacts and the campaigning ahead. The proposal goes to the ballot in November, and wouldn't show impact until late 2027 at the earliest -- but it doesn't necessarily draw the volume of support you might expect, due to tax revenue impacts.

President Trump says gas prices will come down in the near future - but that's not what drivers are seeing these days. As US/ran conflicts continue in the Middle East, and oil trade remains blockaded in the Strait of Hormuz, fuel prices remain high. President Trump asserts that a peace agreement is in development (Iran refutes this), be Trump also says he's fine with "the current holding pattern,"...

The "We Can Be Heroes Foundation" is hosting a D-Day Remembrance at the Salem Centre Auditorium, Saturday at 130pm. The event supports sending a group from Black Creek Young Marines to participate in the national Pearl Harbor Day Parade in Hawaii. The event also honors Cap. Gregory Streeter, USN ret., who lead the program responsible for the only D-Day Navy memorial at Omaha Beach, and the late Fr...

Jonathan updates the latest in the Iran conflict, as Israel and Lebannon have agreed to extend their ceasefire - contingent on Hezbollah cooperation, with whom Israel does not expect compliance. Meanwhile, President Trump insists diplomatic efforts continue -- despite overt hostile military actions from both Iran and the US. In other news, Jonathan reports that the UK's MI-5 has uncovered data har...

THU – Clark looks at monoline insurance policies – What are they? And why should you avoid them?

Ken Flechler is Chief Executive Officer of Health Alliance Global, Inc. He joins JMN to discuss "Dr. Triage," a platform-based virtual technology solution designed to bridge gaps in emergency and urgent care, especially for seniors, underserved communities, and high-risk patients. It is a real-time care platform that provides acute care through a combination of diagnostic hardware, intelligent sof...

Jimmy shares his takes on sitting down with Jeff Foxworthy, the CBS shake-up with Scott Pelley's firing - what's next for "60 Minutes"? And Jimmy shares his favorite experience of getting hired & fired! Tune in for more with Jimmy Failla every weeknight at 6pm on FOX Across America!

Tony follows-up on primaries on Tuesday - what were the big storylines across the country?

What is Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' property tax plan and why is it facing pushback? The proposal advances to the November ballot, but not without some revisions from the initial plan including and progressively tiered homestead exemptions and some potentially confusing legal language.

City Year Jacksonville's Class of 2026 celebrated their graduation at the Jessie Ball duPont Center, where their graduates advance into the world with practical career skills and leadership training.

The US’s mixed messaging between desiring peace and waging war continues. In a recent call between leaders, Trump criticized Netanyahu for ongoing Israel attacks launched against Hezbollah in Lebanon, claiming that impedes a peace agreement. Since that call, the US has launched “defensive attacks” against Iran after an Iranian drone attack in Kuwait and an oil tanker trying to run through the US b...

WED – Clark looks at the National Debt. What does it mean? Who will pay it? And what does that mean for you?

Author Mark Beal discusses his latest book "Pursue Your Passion! Dream Big! Anything Is Possible!" He shares details of his book, inspired by Gen Z experiences, his students at Rutgers University, from his decades of experience in public relations, and life in general. The principle messages? "Stay curious," he says, and never stop pursuing your passions.

Despite mixed messages (like "I don't care about peace talks," followed shortly by "Peace talks are progressing rapidly,") President Trump insists "it will all work out in the end" in negotiations with Iran. Does that rhetoric actually mean anything? And speaking of things working out (or not), Trump appears to back off his proposed $1.8 billion proposed IRS settlement, as it costs him GOP support...

Ebola triggers fears over public health ahead of the World Cup travel surge.

Brian Kilmeade shares his thoughts on the latest round of national primaries, opposition to President Trump's $1.8 billion settlement slush fund, and you heard it here first ... Brian Kilmeade, the Musical??!

TUE – Health insurance is expensive. Clark says beware those discounted “skinnies” policies though! They’re not real insurance, so you’re not saving anything!

Iran latest - what's the status of the 60-day ceasefire "deal"?

MON – A lot of people rent cars for their summer vacation. Clark has tips to keep you from overpaying! Learn more at CLARK.COM.

In a memorable wrap to that part of his political career, former US Rep. Joe Cunningham (D-SC, 2019-2021) raised a beer to Congress in his farewell speech from the House floor. He shares that story, and shares how his career went from law, to legislation, to his current advocacy for Big Pharma reform.

The UF Proton Therapy Institute celebrates 20 years of service in Jacksonville, and today's Good News features Michael Darby's journey through prostate cancer, and how UFPTI had the resources to help him defeat cancer for good.

FOX News's Jeff Monosso looks at a recent Fox News Poll: How urgent is regulating A.Ii, and is it the responsibility of the federal government, or states, or tech industry?