Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Emily reports on affordable housing properties that the COJ designated for development, but never followed through on. Hear the full story tonight on Action News Jax at 545pm on CBS47 and FOX30.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as the weekend ABC primetime interview with President Biden was insufficient to ease certain democrats' concerns over his physical and mental viability for another term, as House dem. leaders held a call to discuss the issue yesterday. Biden, though, insists he is fine and fully committed to serving another term. Focusing on his current duties, Biden will host a...

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, with Duval Democratic Party Chair (and delegate for the Democratic convention) Daniel Henry joining JMN. Henry discusses local perceptions of the controversy surrounding speculation on the President's health and cognitive capacity, and addresses the commitment of local democrats to Biden's campaign for reelection.

POST-PANDEMIC EDUCATION - A new report is shining a light on how different age groups continue to be impacted by the pandemic. The report by Curriculum Associates compared three years of reading and math results among different age groups. The study found that older students were able to rebound and even excel in post-pandemic education while younger students who began their education during the C...

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as speculation is the key word today. Democrats are speculating on President Biden's viability to serve another full term after last week's debate performance. To abate those concerns, Biden has rallies in Wisconsin today, and a prime time interview on ABC tonight. Meanwhile, former President Trump has scheduled a rally in Florida next week, raising speculation...

Action News Jax meteorologist Corey Simma joins JMN to recap recent local weather issues (the Beach Blvd. tornado?, 8 inches of rain in Arlington?), and what you can expect through the remainder of the holiday weekend. Plus, eyes are on Hurricane Beryl as it makes landfall in the Yucatan peninsula and heads for SW Texas.

YOU DEICDE 2024 coverage continues, as many consider this a "make or break" week regarding support for President Biden's reelection campaign, as speculation grows regarding his physical and mental fitness after last week's debate.

Our Frist Responder of the Week is Lt. Lance McConnell from the Nassau County Sheriff's Office, in recognition for his role in catching a group of thieves who had stolen thousands of dollars worth of merchandise.

Chandler Morgan has the holiday weekend update of what's new and what's happening "Around Jax."

Ben Becker has this week's edition of the Original Restaurant Report.

Logan reports from the annual July 5th beaches cleanup efforts, where volunteers are collecting trash and cleaning up the beachfront after Independence Day shenanigans.

CFPB LOANS REPORT - The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has released a new report highlighting illegal loan practices and deceptive consumer practices by loan providers and debt collectors - something that could affect anyone with a car loan, student loan or medical debt. Candice Cole is live in Washington with more on the bureau’s key findings including illegal late fees and mishandling of c...

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as WOKV's Kirstin Garriss has details on the latest stories in Washington. A congressman from Texas has become the first Democrat to publicly call for President Biden to drop out of the Presidential race. This comes less than a week after what many are calling a "disastrous" performance from Biden at the first debate with former President Trump. Meanwhile, Trump...

Summer heat, fireworks noise, and crowds can stress out your pets. Emma Gonzalez from Forever Vets joins JMN to share tips (PUPIT) on how to help your pets manage the noise and stimulation of holiday events.

Marina Matthews from the Moosehaven community on Park Ave. in Orange Park shares details about this year's 4th of July event, inviting visitors from the Duval, Clay, and St. Johns County to enjoy the holiday on their waterfront campus.

Meghan reports on the high cost of childcare, and how you may need to register for some services before the child is even born! Tune in for the full story with Meghan Moriarty on Action News Jax tonight at 5:45 on CBS47 and FOX30.

Chris Hancock, the Public Information Officer for the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, joins JMN to discuss how local law enforcement is working to keep holiday events and roadways safe during this extended holiday weekend.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as President Biden continues with a busy schedule of meetings, holiday events, and official duties. The White House hopes the active schedule will improve public perception of the President's capabilities, following last week's debate performance and this week's speculation that the Democratic party might want a new candidate for the Presidential campaign.

It's an extended holiday weekend, so we're firing off the weekend spotlight early. Speaking of firing off, the holiday fireworks start tonight after the Jumbo Shrimp game! Celebrate all things comic books and costumes at the First Coast Comic Con at UNF's Herbert Center. And this is your last week to catch a movie at Sun Ray, as they close down their 5 Points location Saturday night. Get a full ru...

MOTHERHOOD PENALTY - A new Bankrate study shows working moms make roughly 30% less than working fathers and is the main driver of the gender pay gap. Candice Cole is live in Washington with more on how the unequal burden of caregiving and household duties is contributing to moms losing out on half-a-million dollars over the course of a 30 year career compared to dads.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as former President Trump's lawyers are pushing to have his recent criminal convictions thrown out after yesterday's Supreme Court decision regarding "Presidential immunity." WOKV's Samantha Manning looks at how likely the judge might be to overturn the recent verdicts, and also looks at President Biden's campaign fundraising tour after last week's debate.

Congratulations to local swim star and friend to the Cox Media Group stations, Morgan Ray, as he will be part of Team USA for the 2024 Paralympics in Paris. CMG radio personality Matt Ray, Morgan's dad, joins JMN to discuss his son's success and the upcoming adventure.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as WOKV political and legal analyst Rick Mullaney recaps yesterday's Supreme Court decision regarding "Presidential immunity," what ambiguities it leaves to the lower courts' determination, and how the decision impacts former President Trump's existing charges.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as WOKV's Jared Halpern looks at recent fundraising efforts between Presidential candidates, and their post-debate campaign schedules.

Alexus reports from Mayport, where the USS Mason returns home after a 9-month deployment including multiple combat engagements.