Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Meteorologist Garrett Bedenbaugh joins JMN with an in-depth look at this weekend's forecast, and how rain will affect the weekend football schedule!

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Jared reports on President Biden's meetings with FEMA administration after visits to Florida and Georgia to survey damages from Hurricane Helene. Biden will continue surveying damaged areas in the Carolinas today,

This week, WOKV salutes the JEA Linemen and all the linemen crews from surrounding counties and states who were quick to restore power after Hurricane Helene's trek across Florida.

JOBS REPORT - NEW TODAY the September jobs report will be released this morning providing a clearer picture of the labor market. So far this year, the U.S. has added an average of 184,000 jobs a month. However, it has slowed to 116,000 during the previous three months. Nicole D’Antonio is live in Washington breaking down today’s new report.

Rich and Kristine have breaking news about the relationship between Constellation Energy and the Jim and Tabitha Furyk Foundation, securing the continued sponsorship of the Constellation Furyk & Friends Tournament for years to come, ensuring future philanthropy and growing opportunities for business partnerships.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues as documents regarding prosecutor Jack Smith's revised indictment against former President Trump have been released, reflecting how the charges might be applicable despite immunity qualifiers identified by the Supreme Court earlier this year.

Kristina Gregory joins JMN to discuss the role of Constellation Energy in cooperation with the Jim and Tabitha Furyk Foundation in charitable outreach. While Constellation is not an energy provider in the Jacksonville area, they have a long relationship with regional support of charitable causes, including the Constellation Furyk & Friends Tournament.

Peggy Parish, Director of Community Engagement at Nemours Children's Health, joins JMN to discuss the relationship between the Jim and Tabitha Furyk Foundation, Constellation Furyk & Friends and Nemours Children's Health. One of many outreach projects they collaborate on is the Blessings In A Backpack program providing food support for elementary-age children.

Tabitha Furyk joins JMN to discuss how the Constellation Furyk & Friends Tournament serves as a philanthropy outlet for the Jacksonville community, and how they can target particular needs or organizations through this platform.

Adam Renfroe joins JMN again to discuss the volunteer efforts that go into making this event a success, and the charitable giving & philanthropic efforts driven by Tabitha Furyk and engaging various community partners.

Dr. Stec joins JMN at the Constellation Furyk & Friends golf tournament, raising awareness for food insecurity and the "Blessings In A Backpack" program for elementary school children, and other community outreach programs serving Nemours mission.

TPC Executive Director Lee Smith checks in from the Constellation Furyk & Friends tournament, sharing the cooperative spirit of TPC, the Furyks, and dedication to supporting causes in the Jacksonville community..

VyStar Credit Union continues their support for military service personnel, veterans, and their families in the Jacksonville community, through sponsoring the Patriots Outpost at this year's Constellation Furyk & Friends tournament.

NUTRITION ASSISTANCE - The U.S. Department of Agriculture is spending billions of dollars extra in emergency food assistance. The money will also go towards providing children and families with healthy food at schools, daycare facilities and emergency food providers. It comes as the USDA releases its annual study measuring food insecurity around the nation. Researchers say more than 13% of U.S. ho...

Adam Renfroe updates events and activities from the 4th annual Constellation Furyk & Friends tournament, at Timuquana Country Club.

Petty Officer Doug Shelton, stationed at NAS Mayport, has family and friends in Tennessee impacted by Hurricane Helene. He is organizing a relief supply delivery heading out this weekend. You can reach out to him directly via Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/douglas.shelton.90/ if you would like to contribute.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as WOKV political analyst Rick Mullaney recaps the Vice Presidential debate, which took the high road of policy discussions rather than the low road of personal attacks.

This weekend, the Jacksonville Jaguars will enshrine original coach Tom Coughlin into the Pride of the Jaguars, in honor of his NFL career and his commitment to philanthropy. His charity, the Jay Fund, has raised and distributed millions of dollars in medical relief and support to families.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues as President Biden will visit Western NC disaster areas today before an emergency operations briefing in Raleigh. FEMA is expected to make an emergency funding request in the wake of the unexpected degree of damage Helene inflicted, and President Biden has committed to recalling Congress to session if necessary (they're currently on hiatus until after the Novembe...

Cox Media Group stations in Florida are partnering with Metropolitan Ministries in Tampa to provide assistance relief and resources for those in need after Hurricane Helene's impact on Gulf Coast communities. Jason Meder from CMG Tampa joins JMN to share details on how you can help, and how that help will be applied. Visit METROMIN.ORG for more information or to donate.

Military action escalates in the Middle East, as Israel returns missile fire on Iran after yesterday's missile attack. Jonathan Savage has the latest on the escalations of military actions and political tensions.

FLU SEASON - The number of kids dying from the flu hit a record high. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, there were 200 pediatric flu related deaths in the 2023 2024 season. New TODAY Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health will host a discussion about this year‘s various infectious diseases, including seasonal influenza, COVID-19 and mpox. Nicole D’Antonio is live...

Gail joins Rich to talk about the beginning of Domestic Violence Awareness Month and how Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is helping out.

Christian joins Rich to talk about the aftermath of Hurricane Helene and what you can do to help out those that have been affected.

Ryan joins Rich to discuss the Vice Presidential debate that takes place tonight and what some of the topics could be.