Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as we're a week and change away from election day! Rich take a look at the latest political headlines, including what you can do to stop that endless stream of political robocalls!

Mike McCormick, Media Relations and Education Coordinator for Florida Poison Control Center, joins JMN to discuss this year's Prescription Take-Back Day. This is an organized time for your family to properly dispose of unused or expired medications, including OTC medications - which are actually the most frequent drugs to be used in accidental overdoses. Visit DEA.GOV/TAKEBACK for a list of sites...

Meteorologist Corey Simma joins JMN, with a look at the weekend forecast and how warm it will likely be for Halloween.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as President Biden signs the first-ever US strategy for protection and regulation of artificial intelligence use.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Vicky Oakes joins JMN to discuss early voting in St. Johns County.

This week's First Responder Friday salute goes to Officer Robert Bydlik from the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Chris Chambless joins JMN to discuss early voting in Clay County.

SCHOOL BUS SAFETY - There were 976 fatal school-transportation-related crashes between 2013 and 2022, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That’s why today experts are raising awareness for “National School Bus Awareness Week.” Nicole D’Antonio is live in Washington with details.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues as Kirstin Garriss looks at the impact of language and rhetoric in the final days of the 2024 election campaigns, where words like "fascist," "dictator," "socialist," and "low IQ" have been exchanged. The latest rhetoric includes allegations of Trump praising Hitler, according to former Trump staff members. But does the rhetoric influence undecided voters, or jus...

Dr. Quinton White is being honored by Jacksonville University with the Pioneer Award for his contributions to academia. Dr. White joins JMN to reflect on his career, decades with JU, the development of the Marine Science program, working with OCEARCH, leading student travel groups, exploring global ecological connectivity, and so much more.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as disparaging rhetoric continues between presidential candidates, as VP Harris refers to Trump as a "fascist," while Trump continues to criticize VP Harris as a "socialist," having "a low IQ." But is name calling an effective closing argument strategy as the Election Day draws near? Jared looks at the verbal exchanges, at the congressional seat elections, the e...

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Sec. Rick Dixon joins JMN to discuss Amendment 3, the Marijuana Legalization Initiative. He offers a law enforcement perspective on what impacts that initiative may have on public safety, prosecution, incarceration, and more.

Twas the weekend before Halloween, and all through the 904 - parties, and costumes, and music and more! The JMN crew hits on a few of the happy haunts and happenings around town this weekend, from Rocky Horror to the Symphony to the Jags hosting the Packers. Check out the Weekend Spotlight story for a list of events.

Toni Foxx joins JMN to recap the Ponte Vedra Women's Club "Golden Bachelor Auction" charity fundraiser, where bids were fast and furious for the bachelor auction, including one date that sold for $9,000!

LEAD PAINT - The EPA issued new rules when it comes to lead paint in homes and childcare facilities. Paint that contains lead was banded 1978. However, more than 30 million American homes are believed to still contain it. Nearly 4 million of those homes have children under the age of six years old. Nicole D’Antonio is live in Washington with the ongoing efforts to reduce lead exposure across the c...

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Samantha reports on Trump's multiple campaign events in North Carolina this week, while VP Harris sat for interviews with NBC and Telemundo. Both candidates have ben stumping heavily in "battleground" states and campaigning for specifically targeted audiences. and both have seen endorsements from politicos previously affiliated with their opposing parties.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Jared looks at the decline in illegal border crossing arrests, citing a Biden executive order restricting asylum access. Immigration security remains a hot-button issue in this year's election rhetoric, as candidates ramp up their messages as election day draws closer.

Leslie Surowiec, a STEAM Teacher at Greenwood School, won the Blue Angels Key Influencer Award for her innovative work with students in the field of robotics.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Congressman Mike Waltz joins JMN to discuss the change in Republican ideology toward early voting, hot political issues in Florida, and his new book "Hard Truths: Think and Lead like a Green Beret."

EMERGENCY SAVINGS - A new Bankrate report released TODAY finds more than 3 in 5 Americans feel behind in their emergency savings. Notably, only 1 in 5 say they have more emergency savings now than they did at the beginning of the year. Nicole D’Antonio is live in Washington breaking down the new report and resources to build up an emergency fund.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as UNF's Dr. Michael Binder, Director of the Public Opinion Research Lab, and Action News Jax's political reporter Jake Stofan join JMN to break down truth, rhetoric, and voter opinions about proposed "recreational marijuana use for adults" amendment for the Florida state constitution.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as UNF's Dr. Michael Binder, Director of the Public Opinion Research Lab, and Action News Jax's political reporter Jake Stofan join JMN to break down truth, rhetoric, and voter opinions about proposed "abortion rights" amendment for the Florida state constitution.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Jared looks at the impact of foreign wars on the current election climate, for example the impact on ongoing Israel-related conflicts on Michigan's Arab-American and Palestinian-American populations. Domestically, disaster recovery is similarly influencing North Carolina voter dispositions and voting access.

Brian shares thoughts on early voting (now active in Duval, SJC, and Clay), and the role Florida plays in Republican campaign strategies. He also plugs his upcoming Jacksonville event in February. Hear more on the Brian Kilmeade Show 10a-noon.

STUDENT LOAN PAYMENTS - Majority of students graduate college with more than a degree, but also a large amount of debt. A NEW WalletHub report found nearly 42 million Americans owe a collective $1.61 trillion dollars in student loans. However, monthly student loan payments very across the country. Nicole D’Antonio breaks down which states have the highest student loan payments. She offers personal...