Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as former President Trump will use today's break from his "hush money" trial to rally voters in the battleground states of Wisconsin and Michigan. But he will need to be careful of what he says, as yesterday Judge Merchan held him in contempt of court, and threatened him with jail time if he continues violating a gag order. WOKV's Samantha Manning looks at what...

WOKV's legal and political analyst Rick Mullaney from the JU Public Policy Institute reviews the legal and political ramifications of Florida's newly enacted abortion restriction law. Since the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision overturned abortion protections from the infamous Roe v Wade case, abortion access has been a political hot topic, with conservatives pushing from restrictions or outright ban...

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as President Biden campaigns in Delaware today, and former President Trump is also making campaign stumps with today's break in court proceedings. Vice President Harris is also campaigning today in Jacksonville, where she will speak about the abortion restriction laws Republicans are pushing. Today marks the start of a new law in Florida that restricts abortions...

Robert has the details on Vice President Kamala Harris' visit to Jacksonville today, where she will be speaking about women's health issues, including a new Florida law taking effect today restricting access to abortions. This issue will be on the November Florida ballot, and women's health issues have been a contentious campaign topic since the 2022 SCOTUS decision that overturned Roe v Wade.

Logan reports on Duval Co. Public Schools' plans to cut jobs and consolidate some schools, in light of decreased enrollment and funding due to the growth of charter school enrollments. At an NAACP Town Hall meeting yesterday, citizens and Duval County School Board representatives discussed the changes could mean to their communities.

COLLEGE DECISION DAY - Today is National College Decision Day - the deadline for many high school seniors to decide where they plan to attend school. However, this year many families are having to make that important decision without knowing if they can afford it. According to the latest data, only about 33% of high school seniors around the country completed a FAFSA application so far this year....

Robert reports on Vice President Harris's visit to Jacksonville today, where she will be speaking on the topic of women's health rights. It corresponds with a new abortion viability restriction law going into effect in Florida today.

Robert Grant follows the story of DCPS making deep cuts in laying off +/- 700 staff, teacher, and administrative positions, and consolidating some schools, in response to lost revenues and enrollment to charter school programs. Duval Teachers United, the local teachers union, says they were work with the school board to make sure teacher contracts are honored. Learn more on Action News Jax at 5pm...

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as President Biden and former President Trump will be back on the campaign trail this week. Trump has complained about being "unable to campaign" due to obligatory court attendance, but he has essentially made a campaign speech each morning before entering the NYC courtroom for his "hush money" trial. Speaking of that trial, Judge Merchan has levied contempt of...

City Council President Ron Salem joins JMN to discuss his proposed review of DIA activities and their results in growth and/or revitalization in the downtown area.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as legislators push back against pro-Palestine student demonstrations on college campuses, particularly amid allegations of anti-Semitic threats, but the White House is advocating a position of state-level interventions. Meanwhile Secretary of State Blinken says a negotiated ceasefire in Gaza is possible if Hamas cooperates.

Brian shares his thoughts on the college student protest movement, particularly those protesting against Israel violence and related funding. Is this a rise in anti-Semitism? it an organized national conspiracy? Hear more on the latest developments in Ivy League campus protests on the Brian Kilmeade Show 10a-noon!

Evan Donovan has the latest update on a warrant-service gone wrong in Charlotte NC, that resulted in 8 law enforcement officers being shot, 4 of them fatally - including a US Marshall and a Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department officer.

EMERGENCY BRAKING REQUIREMENT - The U.S. Department of Transportation (NHTSA) announced plans to update safety rules and reduce vehicle and pedestrian crashes. Starting in 2029, car manufacturers must make automatic emergency braking standard in vehicles. It’s part of the Department’s National Roadway Safety Strategy to reduce the number of deaths on the roads. Nicole D’Antonio joins us live in Wa...

Curtis Dvorak, the Wildlife Wanderer at Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens, joins JMN to discuss the Botanical Bash underway now! When you think Jacksonville Zoo, don't forget the Gardens! Come enjoy some Art in the Gardens and a special Mother's Day Brunch over Mother's Day Weekend! Visit them online at JacksonvilleZoo.org for more information and tickets ... and coming soon, ILLUMINIGHTS!

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as despite their checkered past, Trump and DeSantis met over the weekend, burying the proverbial hatchet and agreeing to cooperate politically. at least for fundraising purposes, and maybe more. Meanwhile, despite his criminal trial currently underway in NYC, recent polls still show strong support for the former president.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as the Biden administration is admonishing China's support of Russia against Ukraine, while China denies overt military support, saying they're just helping out with technology. What Russia DOES with that technology, well, that's on them...

SOCIAL MEDIA MENTAL HEALTH - From cyber bullying to privacy concerns, a NEW report highlights how social media continues to impact our youth, specifically teen girls. The report by UNESCO finds teen girls are exposed to negative gender norms amplified by social media that can impact not only their well-being, but their career choices down the road. According to new data, girls may even become less...

Action News Jax's Robert Grant shares details on "zombie homes" in the Jacksonville area - what they are, how they affect neighborhood property values, and what the City of Jacksonville is doing about them! Hear the whole story tonight on Action News Jax at 5:4pm on CBS47 and FOX30!

Alexus reports on a court hearing for Kaylyn Lowdenslager, on charges related to a fatal wreck in February.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as former President Trump's "hush money" trial continued in NYC, while at the same time a team of Trump attorneys argued for his claim of "absolute immunity" from prosecution for events during his Presidency before the US Supreme Court, in an effort to undermine charges against Trump for election interference and potential insurrection charges tied to January 6...

Action News Jax Meteorologist Garrett Bedenbaugh joins JMN with a look at the weekend forecast and how that will (or won't!) impact your weekend plans, particularly if you're headed to the "Opening of the Beaches" this weekend!

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as President Trump's claims of "absolute immunity" from prosecution were argued before the US Supreme Court . Justices deliberated the scope of immunity, distinctions between personal vs Presidential actions, and looked at the implications their decisions might have on future Presidencies. This decision will affect several pending trials against the former Presi...

Alexus follows up on the sentencing trial for Patrick McDowell, after his 2021 murder of Nassau Co. Deputy Joshua Moyers. A jury voted 11-1 in favor of the death penalty, and a final sentencing date will be set. Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper made his support of the jury recommendation clear.

Chandler Morgan has this week's update on what's happening Around Jax!