Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues from Iowa, where residents will have their caucus today despite blizzard conditions that canceled many campaign events over the weekend. It's anybody's guess how this will impact turnout and results. Jared will anchor Iowa Caucus 2024 coverage live tonight starting at 8pm on WOKV.

As a government funding shutdown looms at the end of the week, congress has come up with a strategic solution to prevent the shutdown! And that solution ... is to kick the funding can down the road. Again. Until March. This is the 3rd consecutive budget extension under the current House.

Alexus reports on the MLK Jr. Memorial Parade, starting at 10am at Lot J, winding through Downtown Jax, and wrapping up at the Prime Osborn Convention Center.

Alexus reports on a former FWC officer suing the St. Johns County sheriff's Office, after charges of possession of child porn against him were dropped.

Alexus reports on the proposal allowing alcohol sales & consumption along the Jacksonville Riverwalk. The Jacksonville City Council Neighborhoods Committee will discuss the bill in session today, though it will likely be a while yet before a decision is made.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues as blizzard conditions settle in before the Iowa caucus. The severe weather caused Nikki Haley to cancel some events, while DeSantis and Trump both have multiple events scheduled through Monday. WOKV will have live coverage of the Iowa caucus results starting at 8pm Monday.

Jared looks at the latest in a gov't funding bill as the first week of Congress started strong, but finishes with funding unresolved, with another shutdown on the horizon. Meanwhile, what was already expected to be an interesting Iowa caucus now turns downright dangerous, as blizzard conditions move in just in time for Monday's voting.

Action News Jax's Chandler Morgan has this week's "Around Jax" report of what's new, fun, and happening this week in Jacksonville.

WOKV recognizes Officer Nicholas Rulon of the Green Cove Springs Police Department.

Toni Foxx and @ElaineEatsJax take a look at new restaurants and tasty treats around town.

Ben Becker is back with this week's edition of the Original Restaurant Report.

Red Owl Coffee is a recent addition to the Orange Park community. Find out more about the company in the write-up on WOKV.COM.

RECALL REFUNDS - When companies recall a product because it’s dangerous, you’re entitled to a refund, repair or replacement. But a new consumer watchdog report reveals the process for getting that refund isn’t always easy. Last year, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recalled more than 300 products. Researchers found that more than half of those recalls that offered refunds made custom...

Logan reports on the 37th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Breakfast at the Prime Osbourn Convention Center. This year's event is the first time since 2019 that both the Jacksonville NAACP chapter and the Urban League have collaborated on the event.

Alexus reports on the re-opening of the Dollar General in New Town, with mixed responses from the local community. The store was the scene of the racially motivated shooting in August 2023, that left 3 dead and a community shaken.

And then there were three... YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues as Sam looks at the upcoming Iowa caucus, and whether this week's campaign events (Haley/DeSantis debate, Trump live town hall, Christie dropping out) will have any impact on Monday's results. After Iowa, it's on to New Hampshire.

Another weekend in the 904, and once again so much to enjoy! The Jags are done, but you can still get your sports fix with the Jacksonville Icemen at home this weekend. Feeling artsy? Gallery 725 has artwork by John Lennon (yes, THAT John Lennon) on display/for sale. Got kids? Take 'em to the Dinosaur Zoo LIVE at the Florida Theatre. And wow, is there music... Greensky Bluegrass and Kansas both ha...

Action Sports Jax's Brent Martineau joins JMN to look ath the storied careers of University of Alabama's Nick Saban, Seattle Seahawks' Pete Carroll, and New England Patriots' Bill Belichick are all wrapping it up. Hear more with Brent & Friends 3pm-6pm on ESPN 690!

Jared reports on this week's campaign events prior to the Iowa caucus Monday. Between Christie dropping out, the Haley/DeSantis debate, and a live Trump Town Hall, the caucus will show if all this made a difference in candidate selection.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues as WOKV political analyst Rick Mullaney, Director of the JU Public Policy Institute, looks at the hits and misses of the latest GOP candidate debate before Monday's Iowa caucus.

Festival Executive Director Gregory Von Hausch joins JMN to share details about this year's St. Augustine Film Festival, running today through Sunday (Jan 11-14). The emphasis is on female film makers, screening 35 films from around the world, and events will include panels, parties, celebrity guests, and more. Visit StAaugFilmFest.com for tickets and information.

The number of law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty last year dropped by nearly 40 percent compared to the previous year. This is one of the findings released today in a new report from the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund today. It shows many officers were killed by gunfire and in traffic-related accidents. Others died from long-term health issues related to the str...

Alexus reports that NWS confirmed an EF-0 tornado in Bartram Park during Tuesday's severe weather. Fortunately, no one was hurt, though there was damage to a number of homes and cars due to uprooted trees.

Logan reports on a proposed city bill aimed to increase sports tourism by drawing NCAA sporting events to Jacksonville.

Samanatha looks at the impeachment hearings targeting Sec. of Homeland Security, orienting on border security and a variety of allegedly related challenges he has failed to address.