Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

It's International Women's Day, and Jud Heussler of Easy 102.9 and The Big Ape 95.1 shares how you can celebrate the women you admire and who inspire you. Today on the air, enjoy music from your favorite female artists and bands, with special guest DJ's including Mayor Donna Deegan. This evening, bring the family to Springfield's Main Street Food Park and celebrate International Women's Day with u...

WOKV recognizes Sgt. Zachary Cox of the Clay County Sheriff's Office in this week's First Responder spotlight.

Easy 102.9's Toni Foxx and @ElainEatsJax talk about the latest in cafe culture in Jacksonville.

Rain or shine, drivers are ready to "tear it up." Logan reports from The Bank in advance of this weekend's Monster Jam.

CDC REPORT MELATONIN - More adults use the sleeping aid melatonin to help fall asleep. However, new research by the CDC found thousands of infants and young kids were sent to the emergency room in recent years after ingesting melatonin. The report found at least half of those ER visits involved products that looked like gummies or other chewable candies.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues as Alexus shares details about early voting for the Florida primary.

Linsey Read, driver of the Lucas Stabilizer monster truck, is one of the drivers for this weekend's Monster Jam at The Bank on Saturday! Saturday! Saturday! Get your tickets now for the Pit Party, the main show, and to meet Linsey and the drivers of other trucks like Megalodon, Grave Digger, Kraken, and more!

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as the State of the Union speech tonight provides an opportunity for President Biden to present goals and achievements of his administration, while the GOP response is sure to serve as a platform for critique and alternative goals. Hear complete coverage of the SOTU address and GOP response starting at 9pm tonight on WOKV.

Good times are rollin'...rollin'...rollin' in the River City this weekend! CollectiveCon returns for all your anime, sci fi, comics, gaming, and general nerdiness pleasures, including appearances from Frodo & Samwise themselves! Wash down the fun at the San Marco Beer Fest, then Saturday! Saturday! Saturday! Take in the thrills and noise and vehicular stunts with the Monster Jam! Is comedy your th...

Logan reports on resident concerns about plans to bring a new ethanol chemical plant to Fernandina Beach.

SOTU PREVIEW - President Biden will appear before the nation tonight to deliver his State of the Union address. It comes after a big super Tuesday win. The President is expected to tout his economic achievements, safeguarding of women's reproductive health, and standing up for America's allies overseas.

Alexus reports on the ongoing investigation into a Merrill Road hit-and-run collision a month ago, that took the life of 6-year old Crystal Levy.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Sam looks at the dominant wins by Trump and Biden in their respective Super Tuesday primaries. The dominance in the Republican primaries lead to the inevitable end of Nikki Haley's 2024 presidential bid, as she becomes the last major GOP challenger to drop out of the race against Trump.

WOKV analyst Rick Mullaney looks ahead to the challenges Biden and Trump face moving toward the November election, including public support issues, court issues, and for Trump the potential VP candidate. The State of the Union address presents the next major Biden campaign agenda.

Roz White, who stars as Tina's mother Zelma Bullock, joins JMN to share details about the show, the story, and the evolution of Anna Mae to the iconic Tina Turner. The show runs through this weekend at the Jacksonville Center for Performing Arts' Moran Theater, and ticket are available through the FSCJ Artist Series.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Chris Chambless from the Clay Co. SOE office joins JMN to look at election integrity. Chambless explains how voting data is tabulated and protected, the transparency to the process, and the cooperation between counties. He also offers expectations on turnout for this year's primaries and general election.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues as Ryan recaps the Super Tuesday results. Trump dominated the Republican primaries, leading to an expected end to Nikki Haley's campaign with a formal announcement later this morning.

Alexus reports on parental responses to a Guardian Program suggestion that would train and arm teachers with firearms in schools. The responses follow a workshop presented by the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office several weeks ago, in support of a statewide program proposal.

BOEING ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION - New this morning the chair of the National Transportation Safety Board will be in Washington to provide an update on several big accidents, including the Alaska Airlines flight 1282 and East Palestine train derailment. Today the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation will also discuss the NTSB‘s five-year reauthorization request.

Alexus reports on an upcoming Downtown Development Authority meeting, where funding plans are being explored after recent legislative budget cuts impacted Riverfront Plaza Park and shipyard development plans.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, with 16 states and 1 US territory having delegates in play today. Trump is expected to pick up many wins today, but Haley has vowed that she won't drop out of the race yet.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues as Ryan previews the Super Tuesday primaries, and what it will take for Trump to mathematically eliminate Nikki Haley as the Republican nominee.

Lee Smith, Tournament Director for THE PLAYERS, joins JMN to share details about this year's tournament, related events, and kickoff concert.

Alexus reports that Shanna Gardner's attorney claims that prosecutors knowingly and deliberately violated attorney-client privileged communications for Gardner. The defense has asked for all charges to be dropped, or that other concessions be made on her behalf.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Nicole previews the Super Tuesday primaries, and recaps yesterday's SCOTUS ruling that reinstated Trump on the Colorado primary ballot, and shut down removal efforts in other states on the basis of 14th Amendment objections. Anchored coverage of today's primary results starts tonight at 9pm on WOKV.