Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Jared reports on the Senate vote to overturn President Biden's business vaccine mandate. Two Dem senators voted with the Republicans, but the vote is mostly symbolic as the measure will not clear the House.

The JMN crew has your weekend update for fun things happening in the Jacksonville area, including the Hip Hop Nutcracker, the St. Augustine Santa Run, holiday crafts, theatre, concerts, hockey, football, and more!

Courtney reports on the Kimberly Kessler murder trial in Nassau County, where closing arguments start today. Kessler is charged with murdering Joleen Cummings.

Alicia joins JMN from the Salvation Army "Hope Marches On" Telethon.

Jared reports on the Biden/Putin video call, and why financial sanctions against Russia are being leveraged in an effort to discourage Russian military actions against Ukraine.

Blair comments on Dem plans for raising the debt ceiling, and how Rep resistance could see the problem resurfacing in January.

Jeana is live in Mayport, where the Fleet Reserve Association Branch 290 commemorates the 80th anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attacks. This local remembrance has been a Mayport tradition since the 1960s.

Jared previews the Biden/Putin video meeting, as NATO allies grow nervous about massing Russian forces on the Ukraine boarder. Ukraine is not a NATO member, and concerns are growing about a potential Russian invasion.

Mike Hogan joins JMN to discuss today's special election to fill an At-Large seat for the Jacksonville City Council. If a majority candidate isn't determined today, the runoff election will be in February.

Blair joins JMN to discuss the expectations of the President Biden/Vladimir Putin virtual meeting today.

Brian joins JMN to discuss the upcoming Biden/Putin virtual meeting, and its implications about potential Russian military action.

Jared reports on the passing of Bob Dole, with tributes to the late statesman from both sides of the political aisle.

Jared reports on the spending bill that Congress approved last night, and how close the government came to another shut down. By kicking that funding can down the road to February, attention can again turn to the BBB spending bill and other matters.

Dr. Caro joins JMN to discuss local efforts at defeating the coronavirus, including the potential challenges presented by the latest Omicron variant.

Blair reports on Congress passing a short-term funding extension to keep the government operating until mid-February, when the funding issue will need to be addressed again.

Jared looks at the bill Congress is likely to push through to keep the government funded through mid February, and also examines yesterday's SCOTUS arguments in the matter of Mississippi's abortion law.

The JMN crew highlights some of the events going on this weekend: Poker tournaments, concerts, comedy, Brian Kilmeade, Christmas parades, the 12 Beers of Christmas, local arts & crafts, sports, and all manner of holiday cheer. Join us at any of these events, or send us an Open Mic in the WOKV app and let us know what you're doing this weekend!

Jared Rice joins JMN to discuss changes to the 2022 edition of The Players Championship. Tickets go on sale today at 10am. It's only 96 days until The Players!

Jared reports on the SCOTUS review of Mississippi's abortion law, and its challenges to the Roe v Wade standards that have stood for decades.

Political and legal analyst Rick Mullaney joins JMN to look at the implications of SCOTUS reviewing the Mississippi abortion law.

Blair reports on the SCOTUS review of an abortion law case from Mississippi which begins today, and presents the most significant challenge to Roe v. Wade precedence and abortion rights. A decision is expected in June, but arguments can be heard via livestream today.

(sung like a Christmas carol) "Brian Kilmeade is coming to town!" Brian will be at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall on Friday, promoting his new book The President and the Freedom Fighter, about the relationship between Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglas. The event is sold out, but tickets are available for his Clearwater, FL appearance Saturday, and his book is available through briankilmeade.com.

Alicia reports on a fatal house fire in Ponte Vedra near Nocatee. When more information is available we will update the story on the website and the WOKV app.

Jared reports on President Biden's address on the coronavirus Omicron variant. With counsel from Dr. Fauci, the President advocates vaccination and boosters where applicable, as they indicate resistance against this latest variant, though Omicron is showing itself to be highly communicable among the unvaccinated. While the US isn't yet confirmed with diagnosed cases, it's likely coming and this pr...

Annette joins JMN to discuss how the Child Cancer Fund has made a difference during her daughter Valerie's battles with cancer. Caring for Valerie required Annette to set her career aside, and CCF has been there to help - sometimes it's by taking care of dinner, other times it's buying a tank of gas, or paying a bill. The Child Cancer Fund helps take care of incidental expenses while families focu...