Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

FINANCIAL REGRET - Preparing for retirement is critical, but a recent Bankrate report found two in five Americans regret not saving enough. Many Americans say they don't have enough funds set aside for retirement or emergencies. Researchers blame inflation as the number reason people aren't able to save. Nicole D’Antonio is live in Washington breaking down the potential impact this could have on y...

Brian looks at the influence union endorsements may have on the Presidential election, as the Teamsters have yet to endorse either candidate. And he looks at potential topics from next week's debate, when VP Harris and former President Trump face off directly.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as WOKV's Kirstin Garriss has the key takeaways from yesterday's CNN interview with VP Harris and Gov. Walz. This was their first official interview since the DNC, and the first time Harris addressed a potential "Day-1" policy platform.

WOKV Meteorologist Garrett Bedenbaugh has a deep dive on this weekend's weather, and what impacts heat and/or rain might have on your Labor Day weekend plans!

Florida Highway Patrol Master Sergeant Dylan Bryan joins JMN, to detail how FHP is gearing up to provide safety and security for increased travel volume over the Labor Day weekend., and provide tips on how you can be a safer driver!

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as VP Harris explained some "position changes" on policy matters in her CNN interview yesterday, but it remains to be seen if that has any influence on voters. And controversy continues over some alleged improprieties in former President Trump's recent visit to the Arlington National Cemetery.

WOKV salutes Clay County Fire Rescue Chief Lorin Mock!

Chandler Morgan has your Labor Day Weekend update of what's new and what's happening "Around Jax"

WOKV's Matt Ray checks in from the 2024 Paralympics, where his son Morgan Ray is among several Jacksonville athletes competing in this year's events. Go Morgan!

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as WOKV's Kirstin Garriss reports on the long-awaited first Harris/Walz interview tonight on CNN. Additionally, Kirstin breaks down a recent Fox News poll, showing how candidates compare on various issues including economy, border security, and more.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, with a new Fox News poll showing that VP Kamala Harris has closed the gap and even taken the lead in some battleground states, while Trump's polling has maintained relatively consistent numbers. Harris and running mate Gov. Tim Walls will have their first collaborative televised interview tonight on CNN.

Another weekend in the 904, and lots to do this weekend! Great music going on, with Crowded House in St. Augustine, while Bush performs with Live at Daily's Place! Support your local artisans at the Riverside Arts Market, St. Augustin Night Market, or the Farmers Market! And don't miss the Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party this weekend at the Arena! See a complete rundown of events in our...

An outbreak of Shigella, a highly contagious bacterial infection, has resulted in the deaths of three apes (a gorilla and two bonobos) at the Jacksonville zoo. Staff vets are working to protect their remaining ape population, and the ape exhibits are closed until further notice.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Kirstin looks at the importance of Georgia in 2024 election strategies, with the Harris/Walz campaign coming to the local-ish area in Savannah, and how tight the presidential race is nationally.

Councilman Rahman Johnson joins JMN to discuss the Harris housing initiative, and how it could have local impacts on the Community Benefits Agreements proposed before the City Council.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Jared looks at the revised Jan. 6 indictments Special Counsel Jack Smith filed yesterday against former President Trump, in compliance with SCOTUS guidance regarding "Presidential immunity." The reworked indictments are for the same charges previously filed, which Trump continues to deny and seeks to have dismissed.

Stacey Hoagland, President of the Austism Society of Florida, joins JMN to share strategies on how you can protect your autistic child from risks at home, and how to improve those protection resources through education and cooperation with your neighbors and neighborhood law enforcement.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as voters from both sides of the political spectrum are switching their support from their registered affiliation party to the opposing party's candidate. Meanwhile, preparations continue for the upcoming Harris/Trump debate, including (ironically) debates about moderation rules. And legal actions are underway against alleged "fake electors" from the 2020 electi...

‘Barely surviving’: Some flight attendants are facing homelessness and hunger-- Most new flight attendants work “on reserve,” spending days waiting to be assigned flights. It’s common for them to take side jobs — bartenders, semi-truck drivers, makeup artists, church musicians. Some say they are struggling to feed their families and are living out of their cars. In interviews with 18 current or fo...

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues as both presidential campaigns approach the "home stretch" of election season (Labor Day through Election Day). Each campaign is making its targeted efforts to woo voters in "battleground states" in advance of the Sep. 10 Harris/Trump Presidential debate.

A proposal to add resort-like amenities, lodging, and recreational resources to state parks is meeting with some criticism from the public sphere. JMN features the latest on the story, and explores some of the concerns and questions raised.

Brian joins JMN with thoughts on the upcoming Harris-Trump debate, how RFK's endorsement affects polling, and the impact of athlete compensation on college sports. Hear more on the Brian Kilmeade Show 10a-noon!

Child Cancer Fund director Carla Montgomery, and Careathon sponsor Mitchell Gant of Duval Asphalt, join JMN with an updated tally of donations for this year. As of this morning, the donation total stands at $345,688 for the 2024 Careathon... BUT WAIT, the Careathon auction continues until noon! Check it out at CHILDCANCERFUND.ORG where you can always make a donation! Thank you Jacksonville for all...

The Wildlife Wanderer is back, and this week Curtis teases the "Conservation On Draft" event coming up in September, and all the ways that YOUR enjoyment of our great zoo contributes to conservation efforts.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as an independent probe into the attempted assassination of Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania rally explores the event site. Among the goals, investigators hope to determine better security and safety protocols for future candidate events.