Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Samantha joins Rich to discuss the run for the Presidency and how the different candidates are polling and going.

Jared joins JMN to talk about s possible short time spending bill that may be pissed as well as all of the spending debates that will be coming in following weeks.

Samantha joins JMN to talk about the Senate coming back and how they are looking at the different spending plans that are on the docket.

Blair reports on President Biden's visit to the Gulf Coast to assess storm damage and meet with FEMA leaders. Additionally, he reports on FEMA concerns for funding a new fiscal year, as expenses from Maui, Idalia, and other recent disaster events have been considerably taxing on their current year's budget.

Jared reports on the resumption of student loan debt interest, after a 40-month hiatus due to the pandemic. Repayments begin Oct. 1, with various repayment programs available to debtors. Additionally, Jared reports on President Biden visiting Florida's "Big Bend" area to survey Idalia damage and meet with FEMA and relief workers, and possibly with Governor DeSantis as well (though that has not bee...

September is Suicide Prevention Month. Jacksonville City Councilman Nick Howland is Executive Director of The Fire Watch, an organization that seeks to prevent veteran suicide through education, outreach, and intervention. Local veteran suicide rates have been reduced by 46% since 2019, but more help is needed. To learn more about intervention training, or find out how you can get involved, visit...

Every week Ben Becker checks out local restaurants. Hear this week's full report on CBS47 and FOX30's Action News Jax at 6pm.

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Carla Montgomery joins JMN to promote the Boots & Bling Fundraiser next Saturday, Sept 9 at the Jacksonville Golf & Country Club. Get your tickets, or make your donation, at ChildCancerFund.org, and learn how your donations help families facing the challenges of pediatric cancer.

President Biden will visit the Big Bend area of Florida today, surveying damage from Idalia and meeting with FEMA and disaster relief workers. In other D.C. news, starting today, interest will begin accruing again on your federal student loan balances and then you’ll have to make your first debt repayments in October. This comes after a three and half year pandemic pause on repayments and interest...

Logan reports on holiday travel traffic from Jacksonville International Airport. So far, travelers aren't experiencing much delay, which is a significant improvement in comparison to the disrupted travel plans earlier this week from Idalia.

This week's FLBL spotlight is on Silverleaf Peterbrooke. Julie Reston, the franchise owner, looks forward to serving the local community with in-house-made chocolates and savory dipped treats. Check them out online at http://Peterbrooke.com/Pages/Silverleaf or visit them at 70 Silver Forest Drive, St. Augustine.

The First Coast Relief Fund is holding a fundraiser to honor the victims of last weekend's shooting at the Dollar General in New Town. The event is at Vagabond Coffee in Murray Hill, Saturday evening. You can donate at the event, at FirstCoastReliefFund.org, or by texting HEALINGJAX to 50503.

Logan reports from Jax International Airport on holiday travel expectations for the long (?) Labor Day weekend.

Alexus reports on a "Stop The Hate" fundraiser, remembering the victims of last weekend's shooting at Dollar General in New Town.

In the wake of Idalia's severe damage to Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas, Gov. DeSantis and President Biden set aside political differences to work on coordinating state and federal emergency relief resources. President Biden also extended his concerns about Sen. Mitch McConnell's welfare, after another apparent "episode" during a press conference.

Logan reports on travel delays at Jacksonville International Airport, as we move out of severe weather and head into Labor Day weekend.

Beth reports on hurricane and storm surge damage from the Gulf Coast area after Idalia's landfall yesterday.

Alexus reports on a JSO investigation at I-95 near Golfair, where a car on the shoulder has been surrounded and one person has been taken away by ambulance.

Jared reports on FEMA responses to Idalia damage in Florida, Georgia, and south Carolina. Many resources were pre-positioned before the storm made landfall. While FEMA has funding to support recovery efforts underway due to Maui wildfires and Idalia, the agency seeks new fiscal year funds before another major disaster exhausts their resources.

Lots of fun things to enjoy in the 904 over this Labor Day weekend. Whether you're getting back to nature at Anastasia State Park, or getting crafty with soap making at White Harvest Farms, we got you. Get " Comfortably Floyd" with the Cosmic Concert at the MOSH, or get alternatively altered with Slightly Stoopid & Sublime with Rome and guests...and if that isn't enough, take in the Taco & Tequila...

FEMA HURRICANE RESPONSE - Today tropical Storm Idalia pounded the Carolinas on its way out to the Atlantic Ocean, leaving a trail of flooding and destruction throughout parts of Florida and Georgia. FEMA has active Response Coordination Centers in DC and Atlanta to help coordinate the federal government’s support to Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina. However this comes as FEMA is...

Beth reports from Pasco County, with continuing coverage of the storm surge along the Gulf Coast as water rises in the wake of Idalia, requiring rescues of some stranded area residents.

Blair has the latest on FEMA responding to Idalia, prestaging people and resources in Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas, in cooperation with state and local resources.

Kelly joins JMN with an update on SJC conditions as Idalia makes its way across the state, generating rain bands and storm surge on the Gulf and the Atlantic coasts.

Robert Grant reports on the incoming storm effects in Lake City, as Idalia makes landfall and begins its trek to the N/NE across Florida and headed toward Georgia.