Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

WOKV political analyst and upcoming Supervisor of Elections Jerry Holland looks at today's election processes, expected participation, and more. Hear more of his analysis as part of the You Decide 2023 election coverage starting tonight at 7pm on WOKV.

Alexus reports on a Jax Beach referendum for Latham Plaza and Seawalk Pavilion building plans.

If you’re weighing the risks and rewards of Artificial Intelligence, you’re not alone. Lawmakers say the new technology holds “immense promise and pitfalls.” Today, they’re talking with the CEO of the company that created ChatGPT and other experts to learn about the impacts of the emerging technology. This is the first time CEO Sam Altman will testify before Congress. The purpose of the bipartisan...

Alexus reports on the quest for a new Duval County Schools Superintendent. As Dr. Diana Greene's tenure ends early, an interim superintendent needs to be designated until a permanent hire is selected.

Mike Hogan joins JMN to discuss election day expectations, as polls opened at 7am this morning. Over 1700 volunteers and election personnel are on hand to staff today's unitary election, where races for Mayor, Property Appraiser, and multiple City Council seats will be decided.

Brian joins JMN with a look at DeSantis' latest headlines, the Durham report, and more. Join Brian from 9am-noon on WOKV!

Jared reports on the latest developments in resolving the national debt ceiling. As Congress returns to work today, the House has approved a budget and deficit bill to address the debt ceiling, but their plan is meeting resistance from the Senate and the White House over proposed budgeting cuts.

Sheifalika updates the details of a weekend fire at Morris Manor on Jacksonville's Northside, that resulted in several residents being transported away for medical care and 3 residents being assisted by Red Cross.

WOKV political analyst Rick Mullaney looks at the 19%-turnout for early voting, favoring Democrats by +4%. This is consistent with area early voting trends, but is by no means conclusive as Republicans tend to have a larger in-person turnout on election day.. In-precinct voting runs 7am-7pm tomorrow, and WOKV You Decide 2023 will be following all the results starting at 7pm.

Bob Ohralbo, CEO and ownership partner of the Jacksonville Icemen, joins JMN to hype Game 6 in the divisional playoffs tonight at Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena. The Icemen rallied twice over last weekend's games vs. the Florida Everblades. The playoff series winner advances to face the Newfoundland Growlers in the semifinals for the ECHL Kelly Cup.

Sheifalika reports on a weekend fire at Morris Manner, an assisted living facility ion Jacksonville's Northside. Many residents were temporarily evacuated while JFRD resolved the fire, with several residents transported for medical care.

Alexus reports from the scene of an early morning apartment fire on W. 15th Street on the Northside. Two adults and 6 children have been displaced, one of the adults was transported to the hospital. The Red Cross is assisting the displaced family, while the fire marshal is investigating what caused the fire.

Blair looks at the latest developments and obstacles regarding a bipartisan debt ceiling solution, and the implications of defaulting on the national debt including the probability of a recession.

Princess reports on early voter turnout for the Jacksonville unitary election. WOKV's You Decide 2023 coverage will follow election results Tuesday evening starting at 7pm.

Jared looks at the latest stalls in debt ceiling discussions, as the default deadline looms closer, and what a potential default could mean to the general public.

Faye Johnson, CEO of Hey Mama Mobile Pantry, joins JMN to discuss this community outreach program. Hey Mama Mobile Pantry serves area communities with the highest rates of infant mortality, providing baby supplies, health screenings, and healthcare resources.

Logan reports on renovation plans for TIAA Bank Stadium. Per Mayor Curry, renovations would probably take 2 years to complete, but a definitive start time has not been determined yet... nor has where the Jaguars would play during the renovations interim. The Jaguars' lease for TIAA Bank Field currently runs through the 2029 football season.

Ben Becker teases this week's Original Restaurant Report. Hear the full report tonight on CBS47 and FOX30's Action News Jax at 6pm.

We continue to follow the ongoing negotiations between Capitol Hill and the White House about the looming debt ceiling deadline. President Biden and Congressional leaders from both parties were supposed to meet today but now they’ve delayed this discussion until next week. Administration officials say that’s because staffers from the White House and Capitol Hill have been making headway, and neede...

For 17 years, Sherri has been your daily drive companion, updating you on all the local traffic challenges. WOKV's Rich Jones has a salute to Sherri as we wish her well in her new endeavors.

Princess reports on the "Angels Mother's Day Weekend" event, starting today at 5pm in Murray Hill. The event, off Lenox Ave. welcomes mothers who have lost children to gun violence. This is the 3rd annual session of this 2-day event, with speakers, a memorial table, and more.

Jared looks at the end of title 42, related concerns surrounding border security, and immigration reforms proposed in the House that won't make it past the Senate.

Happy Mothers Day weekend! We take a look at some of the Mom- and family-friendly events going on around Jacksonville, from baseball to arts markets to concerts and more. Check out the list of events in our Weekend Spotlight story, and leave us an Open Mic with your special plans for Mom!

Why is Florida considered the Scam Capital of the World? Action News Jax's Ben Becker tells you why, and looks at the top 5 cyber-scams that are taking advantage of Floridians. Hear the full story on CBS47 and FOX30 Action News Jax at 5:45!

A controversial border policy known as Title 42 is set to expire at 11:59pm ET tonight and President Biden has clearly stated he expects it to be “chaotic for a while.” The order was put in place during the pandemic and it allowed authorities to expel migrants at the border. It’s now ending with the end of the COVID public health emergency. We break down the steps the Biden administration is takin...