Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

WOKV recognizes this week's First Responder: Shantavia Allen from the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office.

This week's FLBL profile is NEXT RUNG, a non-profit serving the mental health needs of firefighters.

Chandler Morgan reports on what's new and what's happening in this week's "Around Jax" report

Alexus reports on a tragic 4-year-old's drowning in Welaka, as the community rallies around the family.

*BREAKING* Alexus reports on a developing story, as Department of Homeland Security investigators join JSO, FHP, and FDLE on the scene off Long Branch Road and CR217 near Maxville. We will continue to update this story as new details become available.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as President Biden has promotes another round of student loan debt cancellation for some 78,000 public service workers, under an existing but under-applied law policy. Meanwhile, Congress is finalizing another funding bill in the face of yet another partial gov't shutdown. If approved, this should resolve funding for the rest of the fiscal year.

So many entertainment opportunities this weekend in the Jacksonville area, starting with Sip & Stroll downtown this evening, or feel the love with Air Supply performing at the Florida Theatre. Speaking of theatres, Phantom! The Musical has shows through the end of the month with ABET at Players by the Sea! Sports fans can join the Jacksonville Icemen as they take on the Swamp Rabbits! And speaking...

STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS - New this morning, President Biden announced another round of student loan debt forgiveness. An additional 78,000 borrowers will receive emails this week, bringing the total student debt cancellation to nearly $6 billion dollars. Nicole D’Antonio joins us live from Washington with details on today’s announcement and pushback from critics.

Capt. Proswimmer updates the status and details of a structure fire at Jacksonville Metal Recycling in the Englewood area off Philips Hwy, causing some minor traffic delays as .JFRD secures and clears the area.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, and while Trump is already the defacto party nominee for November, he pulled 80% of Florida's primary votes yesterday, to Haley's 14& or DeSantis's 4%. Trump and President Biden both move on to campaigning for the November general election, with Biden in Texas today -- sure to address the hot topic of immigration and border security after an executive order yest...

Robert breaks down how the Downtown Investment Authority is changing its approach to supporting high rise construction, and how that impacts several existing projects in development. The DIA will meet this afternoon to address the changes and how they intend to move forward.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as a Biden Admin executive order restricts Texas law enforcement authority to arrest illegal immigrants, just hours after a court order empowered Texas law SB4, allowing illegal/undocumented immigrant arrests. The resulting "legal whiplash" may ultimately need Supreme Court resolution. Immigration remains a hot election issue, and a topic of legislative fracture...

Alexus has the latest information about last weekend's Jax Beach shooting events, that left one man dead and three others injured.

Robert reports on changes in how the Downtown Investment Authority will advance in high-rise developments. The 2pm meeting today will address how increased construction costs have impacted projects such as the American Lions Tower and the Hardwick at Ford on Bay, among other projects.

ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE - Every second matters when you are waiting for an ambulance. However, lawmakers in the House Ways & Means Committee held a hearing this week to address the millions of Americans in rural counties who face extended wait times to receive medical help. Even when help arrives, they worry the trip to the emergency room can often be too expensive for many families. Nicole D'Antoni...

Alexus updates information about the Jax Beach shooting events over St. Patrick's Day weekend.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Florida voters will head to the polls today to vote in the Republican presidential primary. The results won't matter much since Trump already secured the nomination last week. Instead, both Trump and President Biden are looking ahead to the November election. Fundraising is a big part of a re-election campaign, and WOKV's Kirstin Garriss looks at how the cand...

Groundwork Jacksonville Inc. CEO Kay Ehas joins JMN to share how a recent federal grant of $147 million will be applied to complete The Emerald Trail. This marks the largest federal grant ever received in Jacksonville history. Between the grant, numerous corporate and philanthropic partners, and an approved tax allocation, the goal is to have the 30+ planned miles of the Trail complete and accessi...

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as US sources work to get additional food, medicine, and aid supplies into Gaza, requiring cooperation between US aid and Israel military resources. per a discussion between President Biden and Prime Minister Netanyahu yesterday. Foreign aid remains a hotly debated topic among US politicians.

Alexus follows up on the multiple shooting incidents in Jacksonville Beach last weekend, that resulted in one fatality and three additional people injured. As residents express safety concerns, city leaders consider response options to increase public safety.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as today is Republican presidential preference primary election day in Florida. While Donald Trump has already acquired enough delegates to be the official Republican party nominee, Jerry Holland explains why the vote is continuing, and why it still has 7 candidates on the listing.

HOUSING PRICES - The White House announces plan to lower housing cost and increase supply by building 2 million additional homes. This comes as a recent Harvard report found half of renters in the U.S. spend more than 30% of their income on rent and utilities in 2022. Nicole D‘Antonio joins us live in Washington with details on today’s new announcement and reaction from critics.

Alexus reports on the Jacksonville Beach community's response after last weekend's Spring Break/St. Paddy's Day violence., and how city leaders are addressing their concerns.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as some state presidential primaries continue, including Florida's, despite Biden and Trump having both already secured enough delegates to be named their respective party candidates. Sam Manning explains why these elections are still happening.

Brent joins JMN with a recap of the historic (and competitive!) finale of The Players, plus a look at March Madness and the wrap up of NFL free agency.