Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Congress "works" (???) to pass another "continuing resolution" to keep the government funded through December 20th, in advance of plans to start their 7-week recess this week. Congress won't resume session until after the 2024 election, dramatically influencing how future budget appropriation negotiations will go. For those keeping score, Congress has not pas...

Logan reports on area school cancellations Thursday & Friday, so that school properties may be used as shelters as Helene storms across Florida.

SOCIAL MEDIA WARNING - Social media platforms may soon come with a mental health warning. New legislation, known as the “Stop the Scroll” Act would include a pop-up label, warning users of the potential risks each time they log on. It comes after the US Surgeon General asked Congress to mandate these warnings so parents would know the dangers their kids may be facing. Nicole D’Antonio is live in W...

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, with poll data showing leads going back and forth between former President Trump and current Vice President Harris. WOKV's Kirstin Garriss show's who is leading whom and where, and addresses the latest discourse on another possible debate.

Meteorologist Garrett Bedenbaugh joins JMN to look at the developing storm (soon to be Tropical Storm/Hurricane "Helene"), expected to bring severe weather to our area from Wednesday evening through Friday morning, but it will be gone by the weekend.

Brent joins JMN to look at the bad, the worse, and the ugly of the Jags 0-3 start after last night's throttling at the hands of the Buffalo Bills. With another tough matchup against Houston on deck, is there hope for the future? Or should we start planning our draft parties already?

FAFSA FALLOUT TODAY lawmakers are meeting to discuss the failure surrounding the FAFSA rollout. It comes as the Department of Education announced there will be a delay for students, filling out the free application for federal student aid for a *second year in a row. Nicole D’Antonio is live in Washington with details.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Election Day draws closer (only 6 weeks away) and both presidential candidates are campaigning hard for advertising dollars and promoting agendas. WOKV's Samantha Manning looks at the latest fundraising hauls, and announcements one candidate made about future campaign plans.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as President Biden meets with the president of the United Arabic Emirates (UAE) today, working to apply diplomatic influence toward peace between Israel and various Middle East opponents (Hamas, Hezbollah, Gaza, Lebanon, etc.) after escalating violence in recent weeks.

Alexus reports on a missing swimmer in the Jacksonville beaches area over the weekend, and how the search is transitioning to a recovery effort.

CHILDCARE COSTS - The cost of infant child care continues to climb. A new report shows sending two kids to daycare is about 40% more expensive than rent across 100 of the largest US metros. The report from LendingTree found the average monthly cost of full-time center based childcare for two young children is $2,182. Nicole D’Antonio is live in Washington breaking down the new report. She offers s...

Jacksonville Symphony CEO Steven Libman joins JMN live from Jacoby Hall, as we continue to showcase the Jacksonville Symphony's 75th season premiere. Whatever conceptions you have of what the Symphony does, or what they sound like, they are so much more, with broad programs of music, education, outreach, and community engagement. Visit JAXSYMPHONY.ORG for more information, to get your tickets, and...

As JMN continues live from Jacoby Hall, head conductor and musical director Courtney Lewis joins the show to share experiences from his 10 years with the Symphony, and what it means to perform with Jacksonville's musicians, how their programming visions are realized, and what's to come in the future with the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra. Mayor Donna Deegan also joins the segment, to share detai...

Nathaniel Efthimiou, the Assistant Conductor and Music Director for the Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestra, joins JMN live from Jacoby Hall. Recently relocated from Boston, he shares how the Symphony and music performance affects the surrounding Jacksonville community, with outreach to youth music programs, education, and more. A JSYO quartet will perform in the lobby prior to this weekend's 75...

This week, WOKV recognizes Gunner's Mate Chief Justin Olsen, US Navy, stationed on the USS Cooperstown at Mayport. GMC Olsen serves as a primary Search & Rescue Swimmer, and earlier this year affected the safe rescue of a stranded mariner in distress. He will receive a medal for his heroic actions.

HEALTHCARE COSTS - Americans around the country are struggling to keep up with rising costs and that includes healthcare bills. This week, members of Congress debated ways to lower the cost of healthcare, including prescription drugs. Samantha Manning breaks it down from Capitol Hill.

Don McCullough joins JMN live from Jacoby Hall, sharing details about this weekend's season opener performance of Mahler's 2nd Symphony. McCullough has been the Chorus director since 2012. This season marks the 40th anniversary for the Chorus, and the 75th anniversary for the Symphony.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Rich Jones brings you the latest political headlines from national and local stories, including increasing resources for presidential candidate security, new poll results, a curious political move by the Teamsters Union, betting on the election?, and more!

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as President Biden will address the Economic Club of Washington DC today following yesterday's FED interest rate reduction announcement. The announcement will spur reductions in various consumer loan and financing interest rates (mortgage, car loan, credit cards, etc.),

So much going on around town this weekend. Want family fun? Check out the Mission Astronaut exhibit at the MOSH, and explore all the science and fun! Want sports? The Crustacean Nation will turn out in force for the final Jumbo Shrimp home games this season! Want music? Southern Rock icon Warren Haynes (Allman Bros., Gov't Mule) performs at the Florida Theatre. And join JMN live from Jacoby Hall w...

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Senator Rick Scott joins JMN to discuss the latest investigation details on the 2nd alleged assassination attempt on President Trump, and ongoing concerns with Secret Service processes, resources, and transparency. Senators Scott and Marco Rubio are sponsoring new legislation to increase Secret Service security allocations for presidential candidates in light...

TEEN SAFETY FEATURES - Instagram announces several new safety features will be coming to the platform for users under 18 years old. The new “teen account” settings will increase privacy on the app and give parents more control over their child’s account. It comes as parents and advocates want lawmakers to move forward on legislation to increase safety online. Nicole D’Antonio‘s live in Washington...

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as former President Biden is back on the campaign trail, making his first public campaign stop after last weekend's alleged 2nd assassination attempt was thwarted. Meanwhile, Vice President Harris has another long interview in the books. WOKV's Kirstin Garriss looks at both events.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Secretary of State Blinken is in Egypt, where he is trying to "ratchet down" tensions between Israel and Hezbollah. A peaceful accord seems more challenging after the mass casualties from simultaneous electronic device explosions in Lebanon. Israel is being blamed by many for the attack, though no party has claimed responsibility for the coordinated attack.

BOOSTER SEAT STUDY - An alarming number of kids are not properly buckled up in their vehicles, according to a new report. A new study found that four out of five parents moved their child out of a booster seat before the child was big enough. Three in four parents were unaware that kids need to ride in boosters until they’re 4-foot-9-inches tall. In honor of National Child Passenger Safety Week, N...