Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Ben Johnson shares the story of Martin Coffee Company, a local specialty coffee company serving the Jacksonville community since 1957. Learn more at MARTINCOFFEE.COM or visit their retail location at 1633 Marshall Street. He shares how collaboration with the Jax Chamber serves to promote his business and grow the Jacksonville community identity.

Rafael Brea will host the inaugural "Sip and Connect" on September 10, 2025 at Sip on the Rooftop. The event will feature discussion with several Jacksonville entrepreneurs and community leaders.

Congress faces a shutdown deadline of Sept 30 as a funding resolution heads the current agenda. Additionally, Congress faces proposed legislation about banning stiock trading for sitting members, that has some bipartisan support. And the Epstein drama continues with a press conference featuring Epstein accusers and Congressional advocates pushing for more information disclosure happening later tod...

Jimmy Failla joins JMN with hot takes on the rumor mill regarding President Trump's health, and thoughts on using National Guard troops for law enforcement support. Is it legal? Necessary? Too much? Hear more from Jimmy Failla on Fox Across America, every weeknight at 6pm on WOKV!

Finn has on-scene updates from an overnight shooting in the Pine Forest neighborhood near Miramar.

Clark reminds you – if you’ve worked at multiple jobs over your career, you might have multiple 401k accounts! Clark has tips on how you can keep track of your money, so you don’t lose any accounts!

Congress returns to session today, with a budget deadline on their priority agenda. Their next funding shutdown date is 9/30. In other news, President Trump is posturing to deploy National Guard troops into Chicago, despite state & local government objections.

Clark warns about disaster scams, and why you need to be careful about what charities you contribute to!

Clark looks at what you need to know about the proposed $1000 “Trump Accounts” for babies born between 2025 and 2028 – and the tax impact it will have.

Meteorologist Garrett Bedenbaugh looks at the holiday weekend, what you can expect for your favorite college football forecast, and when you'll need your umbrella locally!

Tori Fusinaz, Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer of the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra, and Tommy Tallarico, compser and video game enthusiast, discuss the innovative Video Games Live show that will open the next Symphony season on September 19. As the Jacksonville Symphony continues to expand its programming and appeal, Video Games Live hits that cross section of music fans, video game fan...

Ryan looks at the latest in DC agency administration changes, as several more senior officials resign from the CDC after Director Susan Monarez's termination earlier this week Meanwhile, ousted Fed Reserve Board Governor Lisa Cook is suing the Trump Administration over her termination.

This week's FLBL features Pizza Dynamo in Downtown Jacksonville, at the intersection of Laura St. and Forsyth. Visit PIZZADYNAMOJAX.COM for a menu and more details.

Two children are dead, and 17 other people were injured in yesterday's mass shooting in Minneapolis at Annunciation Catholic Church. .Jeff updates the latest information about the investigation.

Logan MacDonald reports on SWAT/JSO activity at the Hollybook Homes Apartment Complex on King Street. Police have been investigating a fatal teen shooting last night, and SWAT breached a property this morning, but currently no suspect is in custody.

CDC Director Suzanne Monarez has been fired by the Trump Administration, after refusing to resign. This comes on the heels of multiple clashes with RFK Jr. over science vs. policy disputes. And President Trump chaired a meeting with Israeli and US officials over Gaza concerns.

Lots of fun things to do around Jax this weekend (just bring your umbrella!). Feeling nostalgic? Learn about the First Coast's history at Fort Mose in St. Augustine. Feeling sporty? The Jumbo Shrimp are home. Feeling spooky? There's an Edgar Allen Poe themed bar popup at The Lark downtown. And if you just wanna rock? Alkaline Trio performs at FIVE in Riverside. Lots more on the events agenda. What...

Two children are dead, and seventeen other people injured, after a mass shooting at a Catholic school in Minneapolis Wednesday morning. WOKV law enforcement expert and host of the Watching Your Six podcast Steve Hauck joins JMN with an update on what has been learned so far, and how police investigators move forward in these scenarios.

Action News Jax's Logan MacDonald joins JMN live with an update near the Hollybrook Homes Apartment Complex, where a teen was shot last night and the investigation continues this morning.

Col. Budihas joins JMN and discusses the new Chief of Navy Operations, Admiral Daryl Caudle, who took command of the US Navy earlier this week. He also previews this weekend's FCML show - featuring COJ's Military & Veterans Affairs Director Harrison Conyers, and a spotlight on First Coast Honor Flights with president Candace Mabry. You can hear First Coast Military Life every Sunday morning at 8am...

Easy 102.9's Toni Foxx joins JMN to discuss America's REAL headline -- the announced engagement between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. What's that got to do with Jacksonville? The half-million-dollar engagement ring was designed by Kendra Lubeck, of New York's Artifex Fine Jewlery. Kendra Lubeck is the daughter of a local Neptune Beach master jeweler, Jay Lubeck.

Clark looks at the "App Gig" economy, and has tips for how people working app related gigs can maximize their compensation. Hear Clark's money saving tips every morning during JMN!

Daniel Imperato shares details about his campaign for Florida Governor in the 2026 election, what he sees as key issues, and how he feels he would work in relation to the Trump administration. Elections will be held Nov 3, 2026.

Ryan reports on the investigation into Jack Smith, the prosecutor flagged as special counsel in multiple Trump prosecutions, the latest of the Trump objectors to be on the receiving end of DOJ scrutiny. Is it justified, or retaliatory? Additionally, Trump went ahead with firing Lisa Cook from the Fed Board of Governors -- but is she, or isn't she? Either way, she's suing.

Erick joins JMN to look at Trump's assertion that he will fire a Federal Reserve Board Governor Lisa Cook. But does he have that authority? Is this an attempted coup of the Fed? Trump is additionally threatening to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago and Baltimore, regardless of Mayor or Governor assertions that it's unnecessary, claiming "law enforcement support"... but is that what they're r...