Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Curtis Dvorak, the Wildlife Wanderer, joins JMN to share the latest health update on Archie the Rhino, and events coming up for your enjoyment (Conservation On Draft, tiger cubs on display, and more)! Don't have a Zoo membership yet? It's one of Jacksonville's best entertainment values! Visit JACKSONVILLEZOO.ORG for more info!

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as President Biden will visit Austin TX to commemorate passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. He continues to make campaign and legislative request waves in the twilight of his presidential term, requesting amendments including introducing & enforcing a SCOTUS ethics policy, mandatory SCOTUS term limits, and a new justice appointment scheduled every 2 years. H...

SCOTUS LIMITS - President Biden unveils a new proposal to bring changes to the Supreme Court. In an opinion article posted to the Washington Post, the President called on Congress to establish term limits and an ethics code for the nine justices. He is also pressing lawmakers to ratify a constitutional amendment that would limit presidential immunity. Nicole D’Antonio is live in Washington breakin...

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Vice President Harris's campaign ads have started, and her status as the Democratic nominee is all but assured by securing delegates and endorsements. She is expected to name a running mate prior to the the Democratic National Convention next month.

Consumer warrior Clark Howard breaks down how a speeding ticket can be much more expensive than *just* the speeding fine attached. A simple way to save yourself some long term expenses? Literally ... just slow down!

Ben Becker is back with this weeks review of recent restaurant inspections.

This week, WOKV recognizes Officer Shawn Crocker of the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.

SCHOOL LUNCH FEES - A new report shows junk fees are taking a toll on low-income families trying to pay for school lunches. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau analyzed 300 of the largest public school districts in the country and found many parents have no control over fee rates and lack opportunities to shop around for cheaper options. Nearly 30 million children depend on school to receive...

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Kirstin Garriss recaps President Biden's national address, explaining why he dropped out of the race and why he's supporting VP Harris as the new presidential nominee. She also reports on Trump's first rally since Biden's withdrawal, turning his attention to the new challenger, and his quick reaction to Biden's speech.

Lots of fun stuff going on in the 904 this weekend! Among our key picks - the Asian Night Market returns Friday night. Check out some art, music, culture, and summer fun at James Weldon Johnson Park on Saturday! And there's a trifecta of hard rock tribute band talent performing Friday night at Underbelly! See a full lineup of events happening around the area, and leave us an open mic about your we...

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Jared Halpern breaks down President Biden's national address about his late withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race, and looks at potential running mates for presumptive nominee Vice President Harris as she heads into the Democratic National Convention.

SOCIAL MEDIA BILLS UPDATE - There are additional efforts in Washington TODAY to improve online safety for kids and teens. The Senate plans to vote on several online safety bills that would hold tech companies accountable for the information children are exposed to online. It would also require social media platforms to use the highest possible privacy protection settings and allow minors to opt ou...

President Biden spoke live from the Oval Office, his first public address since he withdrew from the 2024 presidential election race in favor of endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as President Biden will address the nation tonight. WOKV's Jared Halpern has details on what the President is, and is NOT, expected to discuss tonight. Jared also has the latest on Vice President Harris's campaign status as she works to become the Democratic Party candidate.

ZELLE PAYMENTS - Millions of people use Zelle, an online payment system that allows you to quickly send money to someone. Now, a 62 page report is investigating how banks handle fraud and scams on Zelle. This week a Senate subcommittee found some banks are failing to reimburse users who experienced a scam on the digital payment network. Despite a legal mandate to reimburse fraud, the committee fou...

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as VP Kamala Harris has secured enough delegates in the last 24 hours to become the official presidential nominee at the Democratic National Convention next month. WOKV's Kirstin Garriss looks at how the presidential election landscape has changed so quickly, and how new polls suggest Harris may perform against Trump.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Dems and Reps both take Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle to task in hearings about security failures leading to the attempted assassination attempt on former President Trump.

TECH OUTAGE FALLOUT - After a global computer outage hit airlines and businesses on Friday, there’s been a big push for answers from the cyber security platform CrowdStrike. While most airline carriers say they are recovered, the CEO of Delta says the issue could continue into the week. This comes as House Republicans are now calling on the CEO of CrowdStrike to testify. Nicole D’Antonio is live i...

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Kirstin addresses "What's next?" after President Biden exits the presidential election race and offers his endorsement to Vice President Kamala Harris. Kirstin breaks down what this means when it comes to primaries, the Democratic National Convention, and who might be Harris' VP candidate *IF* the party advances HER as their primary candidate. Buckle up, the...

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Daniel Henry, Florida Democratic Party chair and an official delegate for the Democratic National Convention joins JMN. He shares thoughts on President Biden's exodus from the presidential election race, and Vice President Harris' possible ascension to the top of the ticket. What does this means to the Democratic National Convention next month?

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues as Florida legislator Dean Black joins JMN with opinions about President Biden's resignation from the presidential race.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues as Jared Halpern looks at the impact of Biden's resignation from the presidential election campaign.

Ben Becker looks at issues occurring nationwide with Take 5 Oil service franchises. Hear the full story on Action News Jax at 5:45pm on CBS47 and FOX30.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as WOKV political analyst Rick Mullaney looks at how President Biden's withdrawal from the Presidential election race impacts the upcoming Democratic Convention, possible Democrat candidates for President & Vice President, and what this means to the Trump/Vance campaign.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Michelle Woodhouse joins JMN to look at President Biden's exodus from his re-election campaign, how this impacts the Democratic party nomination process, and how it changes the campaign targets and tactics for the Republican party.