Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Logan reports on a Deerwood home fire that JFRD says was caused by a lightning strike. Fortunately, no one was injured, and the fire was extinguished quickly.

Princess reports on a decomposed body discovered on the porch of a Lakeshore home. JSO is working to identify the remains, which may be related to a missing persons case.

Ryan reports on a federal judge blocking key Biden administration agencies from interacting with or influencing social media content, under the premise of protected free speech.

WOKV's annual Careathon broadcast to support the Child Cancer Fund is this Friday. All donations stay in the community, helping local families meet ongoing expenses while their child undergoes cancer treatments. Learn more and make your donation at childcancerfund.org, and join us all day Friday for the 2023 Careathon!

Princess reports that construction is beginning today on the Riverfront Plaza Project's "Phase One," after a month's delay. The first stage of this multi-phase plan begins with renovating the "Green Space " that was previously home to the Jacksonville Landing.

Logan is at the beach this morning, reporting on the post-holiday beaches cleanup efforts. Besides beautification, the cleanup efforts are important for the safety and preservation of marine wildlife, particularly sea turtles that nest in the area. Volunteer cleanup programs start at 7am, where Atlantic Blvd, Beach Blvd, and Seagate Ave each meet the beach.

Babcock Ranch, a planned community near Fort Myers, weathered Hurricane Ian with relatively little damage, due to innovative infrastructure, power, drainage, and construction planning. Action News Jax's Tenikka Hughes looks at how that community could influence other developments across the state. Hear the full report tonight on CBS47 and FOX30's Action News Jax at 5!

Logan reports on cleanup efforts along the beaches, as volunteers remove holiday debris from turtle habitats. Last year volunteers logged over 400 hours of cleanup time, and took away 4000 pounds of refuse. This year, volunteers are welcome at Atlantic Beach, Beach Blvd. at the ocean, and Seagate Ave. at the ocean.

CBS47/FOX30 FIRST ALERT FORECAST – WED., JULY 5TH CHIEF METEOROLOGIST MIKE BURESH WOKV RADIO The WOKV Weather Meter for Today: 6 TODAY: Hot & humid with afternoon t’storms developing – very heavy in spots. High: 96… feel-like temps. 104-108 TONIGHT: An evening t’storm then partly cloudy. Low: 75 THURSDAY: Partly cloudy with afternoon t’storms. High: 95 FRIDAY: Partly sunny with scattered afternoon...

Ryan recaps some of the recent decisions of the latest SCOTUS term, including controversial opinions regarding college admissions, student loan debts, and selective customer service.

The 9th annual WOKV Careathon supporting the Child Cancer Fund is this Friday. All donations stay in the Jacksonville community, helping families during their childrens' cancer treatments. You can donate now, or in the days coming up challenge your friends and co-workers to match donations. More details abut ways to donate are available on WOKV.com!

Princess has an update on the Englewood shooting story, as police have confirmed that the incident had multiple shooters, and two persons have been shot. JSO is continuing to investigate the incident, and WOKV will provide updated information as it becomes available.

Many Black women nationwide face discrimination in the workplace because of their natural hair and other protective styles. That’s why women are working to pass the CROWN Act at the state and federal levels. The legislation stands for “Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair” and it prohibits race-based hair discrimination in the workplace and education because of hair texture or pro...

Princess is on the scene of breaking news from the Englewood are, where reports of a shooting have drawn a heavy police presence.

Princess reports on a tragic child drowning incident in Spring Park yesterday.

Jared joins Rich to discuss the Supreme Court's decision to end Affirmative Action.

Karla joins JMN in studio to talk about the Care-athon next Friday, July 7th 2023

"Bidenomics" is the White House campaign theme du jour, emphasizing economic policies and progress in an effort to improve critical opinions of the Biden Administration.

Heading into the 4th of July Holiday Weekend, lots of fun stuff going on in the 904 area! Among our picks: For family fun, check out the Illuminights Summer Spectacular at the Jax Zoo! Dave Koz & Friends take the Florida Theatre stage for a jazzy, sax-y good time! Over at the Terry Theatre, rock out with Red Corvette's tribute to Prince! And of course there are fireworks galore all over the city f...

Emily reports on why your favorite beer may soon cost more, AND taste different! Hear the full story on CBS47 & FOX30 Action News Jax at 5:45!

It’s that time of the year again when fireworks are on display for the 4th of July holiday on the National Mall and across the country. But these explosives are also linked to thousands of injuries every single summer. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), injuries from fireworks jumped by 25% between 2006 and 2021. This includes some deaths each year as well. Today, fed...

Logan reports on a national beaches safety study, that identifies Jacksonville Beach as one of the most dangerous beaches in the country, coming in at #7 on the top 10 list. Panama City Beach ranked #1 nationally, with a total of 7 Florida beaches in the national top 10. Safety issues include such hazards as hurricanes, shark attacks, rip currents, and other criteria.

Logan reports on the new security system being implemented in DCPS, where a safety/alert notification is just a button press away.

Princess reports on a solar eclipse research project at UNF, where a team of faculty and students are working on high altitude sensors to be deployed on research balloons. The balloons will collect atmospheric data during upcoming eclipses in October and April.

Logan reports on a new school security and alert system coming to DCPS, but there have been some issues raised with this system's performance in a prior installation in another market.