Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

One national health organization is offering policy recommendations to help address the mental health challenges in our youth on the federal and local levels. This comes as national studies reveal that youth suicide deaths increased by 71 percent between 2010 and 2021. Trust for America’s Health, which conducted this study, wants Congress and state leaders to invest in prevention programs that pro...

Jared reports on President Biden meeting with Denmark and UK Prime Ministers, and the possibility of NATO actions related to the Ukraine/Russia war. At this point NATO involvement entails training and providing equipment (jets, missiles, etc), not combat troop deployments.

Alexus reports on a St Johns County bus aid charged with sexual battery on a special needs student, plus other charges.

Phase One of construction was supposed to start at the Riverfront Plaza yesterday, but that didn't happen. Princess reports on the latest construction delay.

Brian joins JMN to discuss the growing GOP presidential candidate field, and takes a quick look at the NHL playoffs.

Jared reports on a government grant to research and reduce the number of vehicle/train collisions nationally.

Princess Jhane Stepherson reports on a -rise- in panhandling incidents along the right of way in high traffic areas, after the city recently passed a law criminalizing panhandling.

Blair reports on a sonic boom heard in the DC area yesterday, as military jets scrambled to intercept a private plane that had strayed from its registered flight plan. The plane did not respond to radio hails, ultimately crashing and killing all 4 persons on board. The plane belonged to a company based in Melbourne, FL, and had been scheduled to fly from Tennessee to New Jersey.

Princess reports on a stabbing assault near Chubby's Wings in Ponte Vedra over the weekend. An intervening "Good Samaritan" is one of several people undergoing medical care as a result of related injuries, including the suspect. Reports suggest this was a targeted attack, but the motivations and any prior relationship between the suspect and victims is still being investigated.

Alexus reports on Phase 1 development construction for the Jacksonville Riverfront Plaza beginning today. The multi-phase development is part of the One Park Jax initiative to upgrade the riverfront with hotel and attraction resources.

Jared reports on the debt ceiling bill passing the Senate, as the bill moves on to President Biden for final approval, and how the compromises entailed impact budgets over the next two years.

Dana Troeger from YMCA shares information about the YMCA Summer programs for kids. The kickoff event is Saturday, 4-8pm at Daily's Place, where families can have some fun, play some games, meet some VIPs, and learn about the summer programs available at your neighborhood YMCA.

Every Friday, Ben Becker has your health and safety in mind with his weekly Original Restaurant Report. Hear this week's full report on CBS47 & FOX30's Action News Jax at 6pm!

Blair reports on the debt ceiling and budget agreement. With approval in the Senate, the bill moves on to President Biden's desk to be signed into law. The question now is how long before Biden signs it?

Resources and tools to prepare your family, property and business for impacts from severe weather or any other disaster.

Logan reports on an early morning fatal wreck on Loretto Road near Old St. Augustine. The collision caused a power outage in the area. JSO is investigating the cause of the collision that left one dead and two others injured.

As the current school year wraps up today in Duval County, Princess looks at some changes going into effect for NEXT school year, including video monitors on school buses, updated ID cards, and new leadership in the superintendent role.

Jared joins Rich to talk about the debt ceiling and the bill that was passed and what will happen next.

Kirsten joins Rich to talk about the new legislature being voted for and the next steps as it moves through the Senate.

Logan and Rich talk about the protests that will be happening today regarding anti-immigration laws.

John joins JMN to talk about the Mark Garwood Foundation which is helps people that are in recovery from opioids.

Greer joins Rich to talk about National Autonomous Vehicle Day.

Blair joins Rich to talk about the hurdles that still need to be tackled for the agreement on the debt ceiling negotiations.

Princess joins Rich to talk about how Jacksonville will be preparing for the hurricane season.

Ryan looks at the latest in the debt ceiling talks, as the House break has been pushed back a few days to allow additional refinements after President Biden and speaker McCarthy came to a tentative agreement over the weekend.