Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Alexus reports on an overnight fatal shooting on Jacksonville's westside.

Logan reports that it's "back to the drawing board" in the search for a new Duval County Schools Superintendant, as the county school board unanimously declines the current applicant pool and chooses instead to re-open the job listing.

Blair updates You Decide 2024 coverage, as Gov. Ron DeSantis finds his campaign in a financial bind before the primaries. Additionally, he looks at the latest US political responses to conflicts in the Middle East , and the ongoing disruption in the House of Representatives, and the latest courtroom drama involving Donald Trump, including a gag order.

WAPE 95.1 morning show hosts Dex & Barbie T. join JMN (along with WAPE boss Jud) to share information about the Feeding Northeast Florida "Flordia vs Georgia Food Drive!" Pledge your support for your team, Florida or Georgia, and know that every dollar your pledge turns into six dollars worth of food resources. Visit WAPE.COM to sign up, cheer on your team, and best of all help hungry people in th...

Jared looks at the latest developments in President Biden's visit to Israel, and at the ongoing Speaker election challenges in Washington D.C.

Gary Brennan, Grant Livingston, and Felicia Boyd from Timucuan Parks Foundation join JMN to share details about the Songs & Stories of Our National Parks event from 10am-1130am today at the Ribault Club on Ft. George Island. They also treat us to a musical lesson about how to respond if you encounter a bear. Visit TIMUCUANPARKS.ORG to register for this event or get more information on the Healthy...

Mark Kaye joins JMN to share thoughts on yesterday's Speaker vote procedure, Halloween costumes, and the upcoming Salute America event. Hear more about these topics and whatever else you want to discuss on "Whatever You Want" Wednesday with the Mark Kaye Show noon to 3pm!

WOKV political analyst Rick Mullaney, the Shircliff Exeuctive Director of the JU Public Policy Institute, joins JMN to look at why Rep. Jordan is the latest to fail at being elected Speaker, what a prolonged lack of Speaker means to congressional business, and how this situation might be resolved.

Logan reports on the latest in a search for a new Duval County Schools superintendant, as the short list of 10 candidates will be narrowed down to 2 finalists.

Jonathan reports on President Biden's visit to Israel and his meeting with Prime Minister Netenyahu, but additional travel plans to Jordan were scuttled after a missile strike at a Gaza hospital left hundreds of Palestinians dead, and critics pointing fingers back and forth at who is to blame.

Happening NOW - President Biden is in Israel meeting with Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, amid the ongoing war between Israel and Gaza. During his time with Netanyahu, the President vowed to show the world that the U.S. stands in solidarity with the Jewish people. This visit comes after a deadly explosion at a Gaza Strip hospital. President Biden had been scheduled to visit Jordan af...

Logan reports on a shooting yesterday on I-95 near CR210. The St. Johns County Sheriff's Office says they're looking for a red car involved in the shooting, but have not commented on the specific cause of the incident.

You Decide 2024 coverage continues as Samanatha reports on the impact of Israel/Hamas violence commentary from GOP presidential candidates. Gov. Ron DeSantis is the latest to make provocative comments about Gaza Strip residents on a recent TV appearance, after former President Trump's recent controversial praise for Hezbollah.

Dr. Hartker discusses the impact of social media on teens, particularly how it may have an impact on teens' mental health.

Rep. Kat Cammack joins JMN to share details on the Speaker election process, her support for Rep. Jim Jordan (Ohio) in the role, and what business th House will address immediately after a speaker has been chosen.

Jared reports on the latest developments in electing a new Speaker of the House, then follows up on Presidnet Biden's plan to visit Israel and Jordan.

Shannon Smith from Florida Prepaid joins JMN to share information about new incentives to set up a Florida prepaid college savings plan, including how contributions can be rolled over into an IRA if students do not use/need the funds. Visit HTTP://MYFLORIDAPREPAID.COM for more information about savings plans available.

Sheifalika reports on a new art installation in the St. Johns County Administration Building rotunda, commemorating the 75th anniversary of Israel and in honor of "St. Johns County-Israel Friendship Day," (officially Nov. 8).

Jonathan joins JMN to updates us on the latest developments in the Gaza conflict, as the US works toward providing humanitarian aid in the region while mobilizing 2000 US troops to assist in "non-combat capacities."

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote for a new Speaker of the House. This comes as federal lawmakers hit two weeks without a speaker and no way to conduct any business or pass new legislation until this is resolved. The GOP conference has nominated Rep. Jim Jordan from Ohio for the role. Now he’s the one calling for the House floor even though he's still working to get enou...

You Decide 2024 coverage continues with Blair reporting on Gov. DeSantis' direct efforts to coordinate evacuation flights from the Middle East to Florida, working with a transport company called Project Dynamo. The first flight of American evacuees from Israel arrived in Tampa last night.

Jared reports on President Biden turning attention toward the Middle East conflict.

Brent join JMN for a nother Victory Monday recap, as the Jags defeated the Colts yesterday. It's a short week though, as the Jags play Thursday night in New Orleans, and that has fans wondering if players can recover from injuries in time, including a knee injury to the Jags QB.

Alexus reports on an open container proposal to be heard by the Downtown Investment Authority later today, that would allow pedestrians to carry & consume alcohol along the Riverwalk. If the DIA supports the initiative, it would still have to be approved by the City Council.

Clark Howard reports that Jacksonville rents are coming down, but you've got to shop around for it! With so much apartment construction going on, and so many vacant units as a result, the increase in housing availability has rent rates declining in Jacksonville if you're willing to move.