Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Ben joins JMN to share details and key questions regarding the Jaguars stadium deal, that will be formally revealed at this evening's City Council meeting.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Jared looks at some key Congressional seat races that are critical for majority control, even if they're hidden in the shadow of the Biden/Trump face-off. Additionally, Jared reports on new sanctions on Chinese imported goods.

Brian shares his experience from the Washington DC Police Candlelight Vigil last night, and opines about the modern state of law enforcement. Hear more on the Brian Kilmeade Show 10a-noon!

COLLEGE MENTAL HEALTH - With college graduation season upon us, a new study examines the mental health of students on college campuses today. A new Gallup poll shows that among students who considered leaving college within the last six months, 54% mentioned emotional stress as their top reason why. This percentage nearly doubled between 2020 and 2023 according to the poll. This comes as the Educa...

Alexus reports on the $1 billion Jaguars stadium deal, to be revealed at today's 5pm City Council meeting.

Lee Smith joins JMN to share details on this year's Red Coat charitable grants program, as the application window starts today. Red Coat community grants (up to $15k) go to programs that promote youth education, health and wellness, character development and improving quality of life in the five-county area. Visit THEPLAYERS.COM for more information!

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as former President Donald Trump is criticizing President Biden for threatening to pause weapons shipments to Israel if its military invaded Rafah. Samantha Manning reports from Washington, with the latest on Trump's comments and Biden's response.

Chief Meteorologist Mike Buresh joins JMN to break down the severe weather expectations today, as a strong storm front moves through the area in waves early today. Looking good for Mother's Day Weekend though, so get out and enjoy!

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as President Biden takes some criticism for withholding a particular type of mass-damage ordinance from military supplies going to Israel. The White House defends the withholding in the interest of preventing civilian casualties, while negotiations for a cease-fire continue.

Remember when Rockville was the big concert event every year in Metropolitan Park? It moved to the Daytona International Speedway several years ago, but it's still one of the biggest musical events in Florida every year, and runs this weekend Thursday through Sunday. WOKV's Chase Bunker is our "man in the mosh pit" with a look at this year's event! Are you going to this year's event? If so, what b...

This week, we're recognizing more than one First Responder, because several people were involved in rescuing 2-year-old Madison from a Southside retention pond! WOKV salutes JSO Officers Bruns and Frison, the crew from JFRD Fire Station 28, and James and Maria Sizemore, for showing how a village can come together save a child. Chase Bunker has the details!

Everyone appreciates Ben Becker's weekly update of restaurant inspections...until they're eating there when he walks in! That happened, in this week's edition of the Original Restaurant Report!

FINANCIAL MENTAL HEALTH - More than 83 percent of Americans say something is negatively impacting their mental health and of those potential stressors, money is the top concern. That’s according to a new survey from Bankrate. Researchers say the concerns aren’t just limited to dollars and cents, many people are worried about high prices, and paying for everyday expenses like groceries. We break do...

Logan reports on new construction beginning for a new "Concourse B" at Jacksonville International Airport. The new concourse will include 6 new gates and the addition of direct international flights out of Jacksonville, plus additional parking resources. "Concourse B" is scheduled to open in 2026.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as President Joe Biden made campaign stops in Wisconsin, where he laid into Donald Trump over a failed project in the previous administration that was supposed to bring thousands of new jobs into southeastern Wisconsin, and met with a Black voters interest group. Meanwhile, former President Trump, who has complained frequently about not being able to campaign du...

We all know that teaching is a demanding job, but do we ever consider the daily risks some teachers face? Emily Turner looks at the casual and the extreme risks to personal safety teachers face. Hear the full story tonight at 5:45pm on Action News Jax on CBS47 and FOX30.

Logan reports on announced confirmation between the City of Jacksonville and the Jacksonville Jaguars regarding stadium renovation funding. Details will be released formally on Tuesday, per Mayor Deegan.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as the White House takes action (..or withholds action?) by withholding military supplies from Israel, drawing criticism from Congressional Republicans for not helping our allies after President Biden pushed so hard for aid resources. Meanwhile, MGT's efforts to oust Speaker Johnson were all bluster and no substance, as her efforts to force a vote were given a b...

It's Mother's Day weekend, so be sure to celebrate mom! Lots of fun activities you can share with her or partake in her honor, including a Mother's Day 5k, numerous brunches, the Riverside Arts Market for a cool artisan gift, or maybe treat Mom to on of these performances -- the Sounds of Motown at Jacoby Hall, George Strait/Chris Stapleton/Little Big Town at Everbank, and Jim Breuer at the Florid...

Michael Corrigan, CEO of Visit Jacksonville, joins JMN to share details about the newly formed Jacksonville Sports Foundation, the Atlantic SUN Conference moving their headquarters to Jacksonville, and additional NCAA events and miscellaneous sports bids for the area. He also shares thoughts on how a renovated downtown stadium will help draw events and make Jacksonville a sports destination.

Alexus follows breaking news of a shooting this morning an Ortega Hills Gate station, where an attempted robbery left an employee with non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect is at large.

CREDIT CARD REWARDS - Airline and credit card rewards programs are becoming more popular. In fact, the airline industry estimates nearly one out of every four U.S. households has an airline credit card. Today, leaders from the Department of Transportation and U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau are taking a closer look at these various airline rewards and credit card rewards programs. They’r...

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues as President Biden will hit the campaign trail in the battleground state of Wisconsin today. He will be touting new tech jobs, and also meeting with black voters - a crucial voting block that could determine who wins the 2024 race. WOKV's Kirstin Garriss in Washington looks at what the President has planned today, and at how former President Trump will be spendin...

Robert Grant reports on the latest developments with the Downtown Investment Authority, and CEO Lori Boyer's contract status. City Council President Ron Salem has requested a review of DIA projects, pacing, and funding allocations, after several recent proposals have been held up for funding concerns or plan revisions. The next DIA meeting is this morning at 10:30am.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as the US has held up some military supplies for Israel, after the IDF continued military actions in Rafah in an hour-by-hour developing situation. This is allegedly NOT part of the most recently congressionally funded military aid for Israel, but it is the first overt restriction of disbursing supplies to Israel, as the US attempts to leverage cooperation on a...