Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as political analyst Sean Freeder joins JMN to look at the local, state, and federal election results.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Dr. Laura Ellick joins JMN with tips on how to handle election-related anxiety, frustration, and fatigue.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Nicole updates election results. Early morning projections reflect that Donald Trump has won a 2nd presidency term, and the US Senate will shift to Republican control. VP Harris has not yet made or scheduled an official concession address.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, with Brian Kilmeade joining JMN to share thoughts on election results.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Samantha Manning checks in from Washington where security is on alert in the event of Election Day results drama. And speaking of results, expect some delays on certified results, as some states take a while to gather and confirm their data, plus a number of lawsuits and challenges have already been positioned in advance and more are expected tomorrow to chal...

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as John Kennedy from USA Today Florida looks at potential election result scenarios for Florida. While all polls close at 7pm (after last in line voter is served), the final state results won't be available until after 8pm Eastern, as a portion of the Panhandle is in the Central time zone.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues with Ryan Schmelz reporting on the congressional elections, where Florida incumbent Rick Scott is seeking a leadership role in the Senate. With every House seat on the line, though, a change in majority control and leadership there is possible.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Brian Kilmeade joins JMN to share some Election Day thoughts and top stories he will cover on his show. Hear more on the Brian Kilmeade Show from 10am to noon!

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Sen. Rick Scott joins JMN to update his campaign efforts this morning, as he heads across Florida encouraging voters to head to the polls today. Sen. Scott is campaigning for re-election vs. challenger Debbie Mucarsel-Powell.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues as Nicole D'Antonio reports on the atmosphere in Washington DC today. Today's federal elections include not just the President and certain Senate positions, but the entire House of Representatives (435 seats) is up for election.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues as Chris Chambless (Clay Co. Supervisor of Elections) joins JMN with information on how to manage your voting experience. 62% of Clay County voters participated in early voting, but for those who waited for election day, polling locations open at 7am.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Jerry Holland (Duval Co. Supervisor of Elections) and Vicky Oakes (SJC Supervisor of Elections join JMN with tips to manage your voting process today. Among the best tips -- check that you go to the right polling site, bring your ID, and bring your sample ballot (that you read ahead of time!!). They also address some frequently asked questions!

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Travis Thompson advocates for Amendment 2's proposal to enshrine hunting rights into the Florida constitution. He argues conservation entails responsible hunting via "traditional methods," but that privilege exists as a Florida statute currently, which is subject to legislative reform. By enshrining it as a right, he argues the environment is protected.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Kirstin looks at how VP Harris and former President Trump wrap up their respective campaigns with a final series of rallies in battleground states. Voting sites open at 7am tomorrow morning, and WOK will begin live results analysis at 6pm tomorrow.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as James Scott joins JMN to share reasonings behind the "No on 2" movement opposing Florida Amendment 2. Among his concerns is the language of the proposal, where a "public" right to hunt would serve against conservationist interests by allowing corporations to over-hunt and under-protect resources, resulting in environmental harm.

Tonight at 545pm, Jake Stofan goes deeper into the science and substance control of legal recreational marijuana, and looks at the positive and negative health risks, economic impacts, and more. See the whole report on Action News Jax tonight at 545pm on CBS47 and FOX30.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Gov. DeSantis joins JMN to advocate against passing Amendments 3 and 4. Besides his personal objections to those proposals, he promotes a default disposition to say NO to any constitutional revision. Florida constitutional amendments require 60% support to pass.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Nikki Fried joins JMN to share why she is supporting Amendments 3 and 4, in advance of election day tomorrow.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Jerry Holland reveals some 55% of Duval Co. eligible voters participated in early voting. This tracks to potentially result in the largest local voting turnout since 2008. In-person voting is tomorrow, from 7am-7pm, and WOKV will begin coverage of election results starting at 6pm tomorrow.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Ryan looks at the impact Congressional elections could have on the 2025 political agenda, as a House majority change is possible in the pending election, while the Senate will likely remain evenly (or nearly evenly) divided.

SCHOOL JUNK FEES - Nearly 30 million children rely on their school to provide lunch every day. However, changes could be coming to your child’s school lunch meal. The White House announced plans to end junk fees and hidden costs for low-income families paying for their school lunch. Nicole D’Antonio is live in Washington with the NEW policy and the message to school districts across the country.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Samantha looks at the campaign stops presidential candidates are making in the final days before the election, including Trump's rallies in historically Blue states New Mexico and Virginia.

Dale Sperling from Trust & Will joins JMN to discuss estate planning. It's a topic most people are uncomfortable discussing, but the best time to do it is when you're healthy and capable of making plans for your estate, designating inheritances guardianships, advance healthcare directives, and more. But what are wills, trusts, what's the difference, and which is right for you? Visit TRUSTANDWILL.C...

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as State Senator Tracie Davis joins JMN to discuss Amendment initiatives on this year's election ballot. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov 5.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as James Uthmeier joins JMN to discuss this year's Amendment initiatives. Election Day is next Tuesday, Nov. 5th.