Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Brian joins JMN to share his thoughts on the latest indictment against former President Trump, this time regarding Georgia election results. It's the 4th indictment against Trump in recent months. Hear more on The Brian Kilmeade Show 10a-noon!

You Decide 2024 coverage continues with Kirstin Garriss recapping the GOP candidates' appearances at the Iowa State Fair, for the traditional start of campaign season. High points of the appearances included crowd love for former President Trump despite multiple recent indictments, an airplane towing a banner with words for Gov. Ron DeSantis, and Vivek Ramaswamy rapping some Eminem. The next major...

Jared looks at what's on deck for President Biden, as he celebrates the anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act on the road this week. Meanwhile, GOP candidates are coming off appearances at the Iowa State Fair.

Alexus reports on new security ID measures to keep children safe on their buses, and an app that allows tracking school buses in real time...which could be extra convenient today, as many buses are already running late.

Chandler reports live from Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary, a new school on Jacksonville's Northside that welcomes students back to school today. This is the first new school in Duval County to have its construction funded by the recent half-cent sales tax increase.

Robert updates the story on new security resources in use at DCPS this year, including AI technology and new alert notification devices.

SUICIDE RATES - Suicide deaths hit a record high nationwide last year, according to new provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The agency reports at least 49,449 people died by suicide in 2022. This rate spiked in 2021 after a two year decline. The data also shows that guns were involved in more than half of all those deaths. We break down these latest numbers and th...

Alexus updates her report of why DCPS students will likely experience delays in bus services starting with this first day of school.

Robert reports on new security resources in use this year at Duval County schools.

It's back to school, and that means back to school bus delays in Duval County. Alexus reports on why DCPS notified parents over the weekend that students can expect bus delays starting today.

Hilary Bettman, Director of Jewish Services at The LJD Jewish Family & Community Services, discusses how tolerance panels could benefit local companies by addressing increasing expressions of hate in Jacksonville (per the Anti-Defamation League). Visit jfcsjax.org for more information.

You Decide 2024 coverage continues, as Blair looks at the unofficial start of election season: the Iowa State Fair. As Iowa is the first state to caucus, the State Fair is an obligatory campaign stop, at least for the GOP.

In You Decide 2024 coverage, Jared reports on the Iowa State Fair opening, featuring the Iowa State Fair Soap Box, a traditional campaign stop for any would-be presidential nominee before the Iowa caucus. GOP candidates are lining up, including Trump and DeSantis... and so are some Democrats.

Christian Smith, American Red Cross of North Florida Region CEO, joins JMN to discuss relief efforts for the Maui wildfires, and resources available for local disaster relief. Tyler Smith heads up a local team headed to Maui. If you would like to contribute support resources or volunteer, visit RedCross.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS (800-733-2767).

This week's FLBL features PLENTI, a Brooklyn area restaurant serving up poke bowls, smoothies, and health conscious fare. Owner Dean Nixon promotes the business as offering "good portions, good value, and really good customer service, and the food is going to taste great." Get more information online at eatplenti.com , or visit them at 200 Riverside Ave. #1.

Logan reports on a local Red Cross link to relief efforts for the Maui wildfires.

Every week Ben Becker checks out your favorite restaurants to make sure they're passing health inspections. Hear this week's full report tonight at 5:45pm on CBS47 & FOX30 Action News Jax!

Logan reports on two new St. Johns County schools that will be opening next year.

BABY PRODUCT WARNING - Safety advocates are warning parents – pushing for a recall of a popular baby product. There have been numerous reports of straps breaking and babies falling from the Cosco Jump, Spin and Play Activity Center. Consumer Reports experts say the products should immediately be recalled for safety reasons. We found reviews that describe the product as “DANGEROUS” and report it “l...

As Duval County kids return to school Monday, Logan reports on new security measures implemented to protect students.

CBS47/FOX30 FIRST ALERT FORECAST – FRI., AUG. 11TH CHIEF METEOROLOGIST MIKE BURESH WOKV RADIO The WOKV Weather Meter for Today: 5 TODAY: Partly sunny/hot/humid with scattered heavy late day/evening storms. High: 97… feel-like temps. 106-113. TONIGHT: Scattered evening storms then clearing. Low: 76 SATURDAY: Partly sunny & hot with a widely scattered afternoon t’storm. High: 97 SUNDAY: Partly sunny...

In our You Decide 2024 coverage, Blair looks at the latest adjustments in the Governor Ron DeSantis campaign, as staffing and funding have both gotten recent shakeups.

Jared has the latest on the legal cases involving former President Trump, including activity in the Florida documents case today, and the DC election case tomorrow.

Lots to do in the 904 this weekend. The Jumbo Shrimp are at home. You can get your cold blood fix at Repticon. If music is your jam, there are multiple shows at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre all weekend long. Are you into history? Check out Beyond King Tut downtown, and if fantasy is your thing visit Unicorn World at the Prime Osborn Convention Center. Info on all of these are more are just a cli...

BURN PITS EXTENSION - Veterans with health problems from exposure to toxic burn pits now have more time to file for their benefits. Late last night, the VA announced it would extend the deadline for vets to apply for what’s called PACT Act benefits and get those benefits backdated to the day the President signed the bill last year. That means former service members won’t be leaving money they earn...