Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Sherri checks in again from the Duval County Emergency Operations Center, with updates on local power issues. FPL, Clay Electric Co-Op, and JEA crews are responding as quickly and safely as possible.

Meghan reports from the beaches, where the waterfront has been officially closed for Jax Beach, Neptune Beach, and Atlantic Beach due to hazardous water conditions, not to mention the strong winds and rains from Ian.

Sherri is in the Emergency Operations Center this morning, with updates on traffic, winds, bridges, power outages, and more. Stay tuned for frequent updates with Sherri all morning on WOKV!

Blair reports on President Biden's warning against businesses price gouging, directing his comments both at fuel retailers AND oil companies, as Florida experiences emergency conditions. Less than 2% of the nation's daily fuel production should be impacted as a result of Ian.

Robert reports on Ian's impact in the Baymeadows area so far.

Kennedy reports on storm effects so far in St. Augustine, where rain and winds are increasing along with the storm surge.

Christy Turner joins JMN to report on conditions in the Central Florida/Orlando area, as (now) Tropical Storm Ian makes its way across the state.

Beth reports on the early morning effects of Hurricane Ian's winds & rain as its trek adjusts eastward of the Tampa Bay coastal area.

Jay Stowe joins JMN with the latest on JEA preparations for the Hurricane Ian impacts on NE Florida, as JEA crews and support teams from other utility companies are readying supplies for the quickest and safest responses.

Garrett joins the special edition of JMN to look at Ian's potential impact on the Jacksonville area and what we can expect through the weekend. Stay tuned for all the latest updates.

Tim Cooper joins JMN to advise that Nassau County residents in zones A and D should evacuate by 8am tomorrow in advance of oncoming storms from Hurricane Ian. Heavy rains may produce significant flooding risks in those zones.

Blair reports on the federal emergency preparations being coordinated for Florida between President Biden and Governor Ron DeSantis, as Florida has already been approved to receive disaster resources.

Christy Turner joins JMN to report on Central Florida storm preparations as Hurricane Ian's outer bands bring increasing rain to the area.

Kennedy reports from St. Augustine, where evacuation orders are expected for SJC waterfront properties, including the historic city, in advance of Hurricane Ian.

Jay Stowe joins JMN to share how JEA and other Florida power companies are preparing resources for the upcoming challenges out of Hurricane Ian, as well as sharing lessons learned and improvements made since previous hurricane experiences with Matthew and Irma.

Kelly Wilson joins JMN to share updates on SJC preparations for Hurricane Ian, with a warning to residents - "If you had flooding during Irma, you will have flooding with Ian."

John Ward joins JMN to update on Clay County storm preparations, and an official press conference will have more updates this afternoon at 2:30. WOKV will provide updated information as soon as it is available.

Beth Rousseau reports on storm preparations in the Tampa/St. Pete area, as Hurricane Ian approaches Florida's gulf coast.

Kennedy reports on JEA and other power company crews' advance preparations for Hurricane Ian.

Time Cooper from Nassau Co. Emergency Management, and Joe Giammanco from St. Johns Co. Emergency Management join JMN to share their respective county preparations for Hurricane Ian. WOKV will keep you updated with area county preparations before, during, and after the storm.

John Ward joins JMN to discuss Clay County's preparations ahead of Hurricane Ian.

Blair looks at the Presidential disaster designation already assigned to Florida in advance of Hurricane Ian's approach, and what that designation means in regards to storm preparation and relief resources.

John Ward joins JMN with a reminder to update your hurricane plans and supplies, as Florida prepares for a potential hurricane strike next week along the Gulf Coast.

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The JMN crew breaks down some of the local events and activities you could enjoy this weekend in Jax! Diamond Rio performs in OP, you can enjoy the new seasonal fare at the Jax Beach Arts Market or the Riverside Arts Market, there's beer & donuts with Southern Swells and Mini Bar Donuts (call it Mini-Swell!) for their Harvest Festival, Dueling Pianos at the American Legion Jax Beach, and the Jumbo...