Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Gov. DeSantis joins JMN with an update from the Emergency Operations Center as Idalia makes landfall as a category 3 hurricane in the Big Bend area of Florida.

Kirstin reports on coordinated plans for public safety between Governor DeSantis's state resources and President Biden's FEMA resources, both of which will be deployed as needed throughout Florida in the aftermath of Idalia.

Jay Stowe joins JMN with an update about service crews deployed to address power outages due to the storm.

Beth reports from Pasco County on the Gulf Coast, as Hurricane Idalia nears landfall with recurring periods of wind and rain, as the storm surge washes in.

Blair reports on coordination between state and federal emergency resources, as President Biden, Governor DeSantis, and FEMA administrators prepare resources for the imminent impact of Idalia.

Beth Rousseau reports from Hernando County, just north of Tampa, as the Gulf Coast prepares for landfall from Hurricane Idalia.

John Blanchard updates us on Baker County preparations for Idalia, with the shelter and sandbag services available. Baker County is expecting severe sustained winds.

Mike Ladd joins JMN to update Clay County preparations for Idalia.

Kelly Wilson joins JMN to update the Idalia preparations in SJC. The emphasis on wind mitigation is a change for St. Augustine, where flooding is the usual severe weather concern.

Tim Cooper joins JMN to update the latest Idalia preparations for Nassau County.

Coverage of Idalia continues as Alexus reports on people gathering supplies and making preparations for severe weather. Make sure you've got sufficient water and non-perishable food on hand, charge your electronic devices, and fuel up your cars, in case power goes out.

Kirstin reports on FEMA resources being readied for Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas as Idalia makes its way toward landfall on the Florida Gulf Coast and its expected N/NE trek.

Alexus updates information on area shelters, including which ones are pet-friendly and which ones can accommodate people with special needs.

Alexus reports on area shelters opening around the area in advance of Idalia's severe weather.

Brian joins JMN to discuss how Gov. DeSantis is addressing Hurricane Idalia's imminent landfall in Florida, and the latest on former President Trump's Georgia case, as a trial date has been set for March, 2024. Hear more with Brian daily on the Brian Kilmeade Show,10am to noon.

Kirstin joins Rich to discuss the deadly shooting that happened at the Dollar General in Jacksonville over the weekend and what the White House and local government has said about the incident.

Mayor Deegan joins JMN to discuss the weekend's shooting tragedy in New Town, the vigils and community engagement following the event, and to look ahead as Tropical Storm Idalia is expected to make landfall as a hurricane and trek through across Florida, including storm and wind impacts in the North Florida area.

Jared looks at the President's agenda for the week, as the Southeast prepares for Idalia making impact along the Gulf coast, and this comes when President Biden's eyes have already been on Jacksonville after this weekend's racial shooting event.

Mike Ladd joins JMN to discuss preparations for Idalia, which is expected to pass through the area between Tues evening and Wednesday. Now is the time to gather your storm supplies and put together your plans if you need to evacuate.

President Biden spoke to Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan in the wake of Saturday's horrific shooting. The President also spoke this evening with Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters. In both calls, the President offered his full support to the people of Jacksonville.

Sheriff TK Waters joins JMN to discuss the weekend shooting in New Town, and the aftermath including vigils and conversations with the Mayor, the Governor, and the President, as the city moves forward in the face of these events.

Alexus has more information about the shooting in New Town yesterday, including its intentional connection to prior attacks on the public in Jacksonville history.

Alexus reports on the aftermath of yesterday's shooting at Dollar General in New Town, including a community vigil this evening at James Weldon Johnson Park downtown.

Alexus follows up on weekend memorial vigils for the victims of the New Town shooting that left 3 people dead, with the Governor and the President extending condolences and offering support. An additional memorial vigil is scheduled for this evening at James Weldon Johnson Park.

You Decide 2024 coverage continues as Blair Miller looks at which candidates benefitted the most from the first "post-debate bump." The next debate is near the end of September, with no word yet whether Trump plans to participate or will continue to influence debates in absentia.