Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Blair reports on a possible Chinese "spy balloon" floating over Montana, and how its discovery and possible resolutions could impact an upcoming meeting between US and Chinese officials.

Jared reports on the Biden/McCarthy meeting over the debt ceiling.

WAPE 95.1 FM debuts a new morning show on Monday, and hosts Dex Mitchell and Barbie T. Whitmire stop by JMN to meet their new radio neighbors.

Action News Jax's Ben Becker looks at an unexpected point of identity theft vulnerability - your mailbox! Hear more from Ben on Action News Jax tongiht!

Blair reports on the meeting yesterday between between President Biden and Speaker McCarthy, discussing the debt ceiling, and a meeting today where Biden and Vice President Harris will meet with members of the Democratic Black Caucus to discuss police reform.

Jessica updates the police investigation near the East Beltway & Heckscher Drive/Zoo Parkway exchange, that evolved from an FHP traffic stop, to a pursuit, and finally to a crash.

Jessica reports on a police investigation this morning near the East Beltway & Heckscher Drive/Zoo Parkway exchange. FHP & FDLE are on the scene, investigating a wrecked car.

Jared reports on the upcoming meeting between Speaker McCarthy and President Biden, as they discuss the debt ceiling and other legislative issues.

NFL quarterback and future Hall of Famer Tom Brady announced his official retirement on Twitter. While there was similar discussion last year, this statement comes directly from Brady himself.

John Kennedy joins JMN to discuss some of the academic reforms Gov. DeSantis wants to enforce, including the elimination of DEI (Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion) and CRT (Critical Race Theory) in state university curriculum, replacing such classes with core curriculum instead.

Blair reports on House committee adjustments, as George Santos (R-NY) resigns from all committee assignments amid ethics challenges, while Speaker McCarthy works to oust Ilhan Omar(D-MN) from her assignments after her criticism of Isreael.

Jared reports on President Biden praising the recent infrastructure law passed that will facilitate upgrades to rail, roadway, and bridge services across the nation.

WFLA's Beth Rousseau joins JMN to report on a drive-by shooting incident in Lakeland that left 10 people injured, 2 of them critically,

Jessica reports on the latest developments regarding a lawsuit against The Chappell School's Longleaf Campus, alleging that a former employee failed to meet obligations as a "mandatory reporter" who knew of student sexual abuses happening.

Blair reports on the latest budget negotiation impasse between Congress and the White House, as both sides weigh in regarding the debt ceiling,

Brian joins JMN to discuss the playoffs, the Super Bowl, border control, and ending the Covid-19 emergency in May. Hear more about these and other topics with the Brian Kilmeade Show from 9am to noon on WOKV!

January is National Blood Donation Month. Pat Michaels from One Blood joins JMN to invite the public to join your favorite CMG radio and TV personalities and staff to donate blood today. One Blood will be on site at the Cox Media Group HQ at 11700 Central Parkway, near UNF, today.

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters joins JMN to comment on the Tyre Nichols assault in Memphis, and local policies to ensure that is NOT reflective of Jacksonville police work.

Blair reports on the state of police reform legislation, as all eyes turn to Memphis and the Tyre Nichols story.

Jessica reports on local protests and political responses to the police body cam footage depicting the fatal attack on Tyre Nichols in Memphis, and a proposed voter initiative for civilian oversight and review of police.

Former Rep. Jason Fischer recounts being one of many Mandarin residents to discover hateful fliers promoting antisemitism in his yard. This is one of several recent events spreading controversial and inflammatory messaging or imaging around Jacksonville.

Jared reports that after distractions from Speaker elections and document drama, the new Congress has begun the business of discussing new legislation, including new plans on when and how the national oil reserves may be utilized.

Capitol Hill and the country are bracing for possible protests as the City of Memphis is set to release video in the Tyre Nichols case. He is the Memphis man who prosecutors say police beat during a traffic stop. He died a few days later. The former police officers have now been charged in the death. The police body cam video has been described as heinous. President Joe Biden, along with Nichols’...

Senator Rick Scott joins JMN to offer an insider-look at the reform ideas developing in response to the classified documents scandal in DC, the first days of the new Congress, and the successful run of the Jaguars over the past season.

Jared reports on the newest developments in the "classified documents scandal," as the latest high profile politician to be discovered in possession of documents is former Vice President Mike Pence. Congress is calling for revisions to the classification process and better control over access and maintenance of classified records.