Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

U.S. Rep. Waltz joins JMN to discuss the infrastructure bill passed in Congress last week (he voted against it, as did FL Reps. Cammack and Rutherford), and he offered concerns about the upcoming spending bill vote.

Jared reports from DC, where the Build Back Better Act spending bill is likely to see, and pass, a vote today. The infrastructure bill still still faces Senate challenges though.

Alicia reports from Brunswick, GA, where the trial for the three men accused of murdering Ahmaud Arbery begins today.

Jared reports that the infrastructure bill may finally get approval in the House as soon as this week, and advance to Presidential approval. The spending bill is expected to be approved in the House but be returned by the Senate for additional revisions.

The JMN crew highlight some of the events you can enjoy this weekend! While the weather may be questionable, there's no doubt that Jacksonville still has a lot of entertainment options and good causes to get out in the community!

Blair reports that Democrat legislators in DC are working to push through votes on a $1.85T spending bill and a $1T infrastructure this week, but the question remains whether there is full party cooperation on this, or if Senators Manchin (D-WV) or Sinema (D-AZ) would still block passage.

Alicia reports on jury selection for the trial of three men accused of murdering Ahmaud Arbery. A jury of 11 whites and 1 African American has been set.

Jared looks at the 2022 election impact on when/if the House and Senate will advance the spending and infrastructure bills that have been their recent and contentious focus of late.

BREAKING: Lucia updates the officer-related shooting story near Windy Hill Elementary, where a suspect has been taken into custody and the school lockdown has been lifted. We will update the story on air, online, and on the WOKV app as JSO provides more information.

Rick Mullaney joins JMN to analyze yesterday's voting results nationally, particularly in Virginia.

BREAKING: Lucia is on scene as Windy Hill Elementary is on lockdown due to an officer-involved shooting in the nearby area. As this story is being posted, JSO reports that their suspect is in custody. More details to come as this story develops.

Matt Welch joins JMN to discuss volunteering for The Players, and how volunteers are critical to the success of the event. Registration for volunteers opens today. It's only 125 days until The Players!

Blair looks at the impact of the Viriginia gubernatorial race, and what it may mean to Democrats in light of their existing party infighting over infrastructure and spending bills..

Griff joins JMN to recap the Virginia gubernatorial election, which brings significant changes to the state's elected offices, and may sett he tone for next year's national mid-term elections.

Blair looks at the latest red flags Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) has raised, once again obstructing progress with President Biden's $1.75T infrastructure and funding bill.

Brian joins JMN to discuss the Virginia gubernatorial election and how it may impact next year's midterm elections. Also, Brian's new book is available today!

Jared reports on the latest from DC, where Democrats may try to advance infrastructure and social spending bills this week, if agreeable intra-party negotiations can be resolved and legislative text is completed in time for review.

Jessica updates the story of 3 people shot in after an argument in an East Arlington home. All three are expected to make full recoveries. The investigation continues in an effort to identify the shooter and the circumstances leading up to the shooting incident.

Blair reports that SCOTUS will hear two challenges today to a recent Texas law banning abortions, but it may be months before decisions are handed down on either challenge.

BREAKING: Jessica reports that JSO is investigating a shooting incident in East Arlington, where three people were shot during a dispute at a home on Filmore Drive.

Jared reports that "legislative text" is starting to appear, supporting progress on advancing budget and infrastructure proposals. A probable sign of party agreement will be the affirmation that Senators Manchin (D-WV) and Sinema (D-AZ) are on board.

Rep. Kammack joins JMN to share her perspective on President Biden's infrastructure budget plan, and explain a concern she and other Florida representatives share about alleged illegal immigration concerns.

Blair reports on President Biden's infrastructure framework speech, which claimed agreements had been reached, though there still aren't enough supporting Democrat votes to validate his claims or advance the infrastructure bills at their revised budget. Congress is recessed for the weekend, but negotiations will resume Monday.

It's Florida-Georgia Weekend, plus so much more. Halloween family fun events, pet adoptions, concerts, Rocky Horror, comedy, football, and more are on deck. The Jacksonville Morning News crew runs down some of the fun you can join in on what's looking like a gorgeous Autumn weekend!

Jessica reports on an MVA involving a school bus this morning, on the I-10 East ramp at the I-295 West Beltway southbound. Early reports indicate that there were some minor injuries, but no one is being transported to a hospital.