Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Meet Patrick, recently relocated to Jacksonville from Haiti, and hear his story from the Job News USA job fair.

Blair reports on a potential shortage of (available) TSA workers during the upcoming travel season, as upward of 40% of TSA employees are currently NOT vaccinated despite a recent federal mandate.

Eben reports on the FDA reviewing Johnson & Johnson and Moderna booster studies.

October is a busy time for events in Jacksonville, and this weekend is no different. The JMN crew looks at a variety of events, including the wrap up of Hamilton at the TUC, area concerts including The Jonas Brothers, the Monkees, or Travis Tritt, then there's the Jags early game from London (and that means Bloody Marys, eggs, and kegs!), the Maker's Market in LaVilla, and any manner of seasonal a...

Blair reports on President Biden opening the Port of Los Angeles to 24 hour operations, in an effort to address supply chain delays and inflation.

Jessica reports from the scene of a Clay county fire that destroyed a home and left two people dead. The Fire Marshall is investigating.

Rachel reports on the House passing a temporary funding extension through December 3rd, which keeps the government funded in the interim but fails to address the debt ceiling.

Blair reports on the SCOTUS review of Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's death sentence. While the conviction isn't challenged, the Trump administration had petitioned a review when the 1st Circuit Court of Appeals vacated the sentence in favor of life imprisonment back in 2020. The Biden administration has not withdrawn the petition to reinstate the death penalty.

Blair reports on the latest Congressional developments regarding the debt ceiling, and what we can expect as negotiations to a common ground continue this week.

Brian joins JMN to discuss the Jon Gruden NFL controversy.

Brent breaks down the Titans vs. Jaguars this weekend. At 19 losses in a row, and 0-4 this season, plus the Urban Meyer controversy, this week is a must-win scenario for the Jags, statistically and mentally.

It's another busy weekend of activities in the Jacksonville area, with concerts, football, and seasonal activities all around. JMN breaks down the weekend options in today's spotlight segment!

Blair and Rich discuss the potential short term debt ceiling extension considered by Congress, as GOP legislators try to protect the same filibuster power that currently prevents any effective extension or infrastructure votes from passing.

Blair reports on the latest in DC negotiations, including a possible compromise on the rules of filibuster, and a reduction in budget demands for infrastructure.

Jessica reports on a late night shooting between two cars on I-295 just south of the Roosevelt exit, that left one person critically injured, and another vehicle damaged by bullets.

Gretchen reports on a Jacksonville Heights apartment complex fire that destroyed 2 units and left another 10 damaged or otherwise uninhabitable. A dozen displaced families are receiving help from Red Cross.

Blair reports on a key week for decision making in Washington, especially regarding the debt ceiling and the consequences if the US government goes into default.

Brian joins Rich to discuss recent events in DC, where it appears Republicans intend to force a reconciliation vote to raise the debt ceiling, while Democrats fight amongst themselves over infrastructure budgets.

Rachel reports on the House Democrats being unable to get out of their own way with regard to infrastructure voting, and where they are setting their next negotiation deadline.

Blair reports on weekend developments in Washington, DC, where President Biden and congressional Democrats are still at an impasse on infrastructure legislation.

Gretchen reports on Jacksonville's first official day of suspended recycling collection, and where people can bring their recycling for disposal.

Brent and Rich review the Jags' loss to the Bengals, though the Jags show improvement every week.

Rachel looks at the latest developments in Congress, including why House Dems are now NOT supporting passing infrastructure funding.

The Jacksonville area is loaded with activities this weekend. Great weather means good times at the 40th Anniversary Jacksonville Jazz Festival. Or maybe Pride is your jam? Plus all the concerts, surfing dogs, and so much more! We discuss it all in this Spotlight segment!

Rachel reports on the potential government shutdown if a temporary funding measure isn't approved today, plus the ongoing fiscal drama surrounding debt ceiling and infrastructure votes.