Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Candice joins Rich to talk about Fidelity talking about the new millionaires in the US today due to them tucking away their money in savings and 401(k)s

Former President Donald Trump spoke for +/- 40 minutes from Trump Tower in NYC Friday morning, addressing yesterday's unanimous guilty verdicts on 34 felony counts in the so-called "hush money" trial.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as former President Trump is convicted on all 34 counts of the hush money trial, prompting partisan responses on both sides of the aisle. Trump has declared that the "real verdict" will be on Nov. 5. The Biden campaign also acknowledged the importance of the Nov. 5 election, and in an unrelated matter revealed plans for a border control & closing agenda.

This week's First Responder spotlight shines on JSO's Officer Kopp and Officer Johnson, after their takedown of an uninvited alligator at a Jacksonville home!

What do you know about your own local community's history? This week's FLBL feature is all about a fun and educational way to explore Clay County history.

Ben Becker has this week's edition of the Original Restaurant Report, checking up on local eateries.

WOKV political & legal analyst Rick Mullaney, from the JU Public Policy Institute, shares his opinions on the guilty verdicts in former President Trump's hush money trial. some expected appeal issues, and what impact this might have on undecided voters for the Nov. 5 election.

Rich Jones, Kristine Bellino, and Chief Meteorologist Mike Buresh present "Preparing For The Storm," this year's guide to hurricane season preparation, with all the details you need to know of what to stock up on, and who/where to reach out to in your community in the event of severe weather. Hurricane season runs June 1 through November 30.

Visa and Mastercard have agreed to pay $197M to settle a class action lawsuit that accuses them of overcharging ATM fees. The lawsuit was brought forth by at least 175 consumers, some who have withdrawn cash from their bank-operated ATMs since 2007. Candice Cole joins us live in Washington with more on the details and what's in it for consumers.

Brian joins JMN to share thoughts on the Trump hush money conviction announced yesterday. Hear more of Brian's and other peoples' reactions during the Brian Kilmeade Show starting at 10am, and Trump is expected to respond to the verdict around 11am.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as President Biden and Vice President Harris campaigned in Philadelphia yesterday, reaching out to black voters. Meanwhile, the Trump hush money trial has been turned over to the jury, as deliberation continues this morning. A verdict could happen this week, after deliberation and review of testimony.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Jared reports on a Biden campaign outreach in Philadelphia trying to shore up support among black voters, while Trump's hush-money trial has been given to the jury. Meanwhile, polls speculate on the "Kennedy Effect," as RFK Jr.'s campaign struggles but offers an outlet for the not-Biden-or-Trump voters.

Clark warns about TOLL SCAMS, and how you can protect yourself from bad actors and their bogus links...and JMN producer Scott recounts his own recent experience with exactly this scam attempt!

Summertime is here (okay, Summer doesn't officially start until June 20, but it's already hot!) and there's a lot of fun stuff happening in Jacksonville this weekend. Check out the Oral Story Tellers event at the Florida Theatre, the topic is "Spring!" And have you visited MOCA downtown? Always a cool exhibition going on there! For you outdoorsy types, you can take in the Illumi-Nights event at th...

Logan reports on tonight's "Community Huddle" 6pm at Westside High School. This will be the final chance (for now) for Jax residents to raise questions or share thoughts about the "Stadium of the Future" project, and what taxpayer and city investments will yield to the Jacksonville community.

PARENT FINANCIAL SUPPORT - A new report from Bankrate shows that 61% of parents have made financial sacrifices to help support their adult children. According to the report released today, GenX parents are more likely than baby boomers to dip into emergency savings or sacrifice paying off debt to help their grown kids make ends meet. The report, however, found that parents were least likely to tou...

Alexus reports on the "State of St. Johns County" meeting last night at the World Golf Village IMAX. Residents shared concerns about various development projects, including widening County Road 210, and deciding what businesses would occupy the WGV space.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as former President Trump's hush-money trial will soon be in the hands of the jury, after nearly 8 hours of closing arguments Tuesday. WOKV's Kirstin Garriss reports on what we can expect today, and looks at what could happen if Trump is convicted.

UNF students Kenneth Wright and Jessica Hasty join JMN to share their experiences as featured cast members of Amazon Prime's show The College Tour. The UNF episode is part of season 11, and the episode focuses on UNF, its academic and professional programs, and the Jacksonville community.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as White House support for Israel continues despite the civilian casualties after an Israeli airstrike on Rafah. Israel's Prime Minister has allegedly ordered an investigation on the attack, and whether it is responsible for the collateral damage, or if it was a result of hidden arms or Hamas staging.

Alexus reports on another holiday weekend of crime and violence in the Beaches, frustrating Jax Beach residents who say the frequency of events is increasing. The Jax Beach City Council voted not to advance new safety initiatives restricting social gatherings and increasing police presence after St. Patrick's Day weekend events.

Each summer more than 26 million children nationwide enroll in summer camp. However, as demand for camp increases, many parents are planning earlier and spending more money to secure a camp spot for their child. According to the nonprofit American Camp Association, the average cost of summer camp is around $87 a day with overnight camp tuition closer to $173 a day. Nicole D'Antonio is live in Wash...

Alexus reports that while the Duval County School Board negotiates contract terms with new superintendent Dr. Christopher Bernier, some concerns have been raised over the timeline of his application and exodus from his previous position.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as the Trump hush-money trial moves to closing arguments after a long break. Ohio lawmakers are scrambling to ensure that Biden remains on the Ohio ballot. The Libertarian party issued a Presidential candidate endorsement, and it was NOT for Trump or RFK Jr. despite their appearances at the Libertarian convention. And Congressional Democrats are pushing for a SC...

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as the Biden administration continues to advocate support for Israel, though the chorus of supporting nations is getting smaller and quieter after another "targeted" Israeli strike in Rafah resulted in multiple civilian casualties, again. The UN, world court, and EU have all demanded Israel cease military actions in Gaza, to no avail.