Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

JMN will sit down with the 8 candidates campaigning to be Mayor of Jacksonville, giving you some insight into their goals for the city. Today's candidate is LeAnna Cumber.

WOKV's Rich Jones is participating in this year's Gate River Run as a first-time runner, raising funds for Camp I Am Special. Camp director Mary Rose Harrington joins JMN to discuss how your donations support the camp for kids with special needs and developmental differences. Your donations are welcome! You can find more information, and full coverage of the Gate River Run and runner results (go R...

Long time WOKV news anchor, host, and all around good guy Jeremy Ratliff joins the news team of WHIO next week. We take a moment to humbly thank him for his work and fellowship over the years, remember some key moments, and recognize his huge contributions to WOKV's success. Cheers to you, sir!

Princess reports from downtown at the starting point for tomorrow's Gate River Run, where runners (including our own RIch Jones) are picking up their participant packets today. Tomorrow's event will feature road closures on several busy thoroughfares. Full information on the race route, results, or how to donate funds, is available on WOKV.com.

Jessica reports from CPAC in Florida, where a who's-who of GOP speakers are addressing the audience...with the noteworthy exception of Governor DeSantis, who was keynote speaker at another simultaneous event. Is this another sign of DeSantis opposing Trump in a presidential campaign?

It’s hard to forget the bad blood between Taylor Swift fans and Ticketmaster after a recent meltdown left millions of customers dealing with lockouts. The Bey Hive experienced some déjà vu as they also faced issues getting tickets for the new tour. Now several consumer advocacy groups are getting into formation to create a “Ticket Buyer Bill of Rights.” The groups say this legislation would suppor...

JMN will sit down with the 8 candidates campaigning to be Mayor of Jacksonville, giving you some insight into their goals for the city. Today's candidate is Daniel Davis.

Get a complete rundown of all this weekend's activities in the Weekend Spotlight story under local news. The JMN crew hits some of the high points for this weekend, including the Home & Patio Show, concerts in town including a tribute to the Beatles and a performance by Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, and of course there's the Amelia (Concours d'Elegance) and the Gate River Run. Leave us an Open Mic...

Mike Hogan joins JMN to discuss election preparation as early voting begins Monday for the Jacksonville Mayoral election.

Eben reports on FAA nominee Phil Washington's confirmation hearing, in the wake of recent FAA shutdowns and systems issues.

Blair looks at new cyber defense regulations requested by the White House, as Twitter introduces a new policy against antagonistic communications and "dog whistling" solicitations.

Meghan reports on an emergency landing yesterday at Jacksonville International Airport after a battery fire started in a storage compartment.

JMN will sit down with the 8 candidates campaigning to be Mayor of Jacksonville, giving you some insight into their goals for the city. Today's candidate is Dr. Omega Allen.

Jonathan reports on an overnight train collision in Greece. A northbound passenger train out of Athens and a southbound freight train met head-first. As of this report, estimates are at 36 dead and 80+ injured.

Blair reports on congressional bipartisan criticism of China's support for Russia in light of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine War. Despite Chinese posturing for peaceful resolution, US lawmakers contend the economic cooperation between China and Russia represents a developing threat. This follows on the heels of restrictions of using China-sponsored "TikTok" apps on government devices, and attempts to...

Robert explains the JEA base rate hike that is taking effect, and what that means for your future JEA bills. Base rate increases will become an annual adjustment moving forward.

Ben Becker has investigates a popular new sports/energy drink popular on school campuses, and how particular brands of the beverage feature a higher measure of caffeine than popular brands like Red Bull or Monster. Ben investigates what overexposure to such stimulating drinks can mean to your kids health today on Action News Jax at 5:45pm!

Ryan reports on the Student Debt Relief cases being heard by the Supreme Court today. Arguments are expected to begin at 10am, though we're unlikely to know the Court's decision until just before their summer break in June.

Mark Kaye joins JMN this morning, after appearing on Fox & Friends with Brian Kilmeade. Mark shares thoughts about Governor DeSantis's new book, and what impact he might have in the 2024 election if he should campaign for President, and shares thoughts on the upcoming Mayoral election. Hear more on the Mark Kaye Show from noon to 3pm!

Jared Rice, executive director of The Players, joins JMN to update us on preparations, tickets & parking availability, and what fans can expect from this year's event. Practice rounds begin next week. It's only 7 days until The Players!

Blair looks at the Student Loan Relief case being heard by the US Supreme Court today. Objectors challenge that President Biden does not have authority to dismiss debts, while the White House contends that authority endures from the HEROES Act passed in 2003.

Sgt. Bryan reports on a Buckman Bridge crash this morning and sent a car into the St. Johns River. Emergency services are working on vehicle recovery while the incident is being investigated.

Brian is live on Fox & Friends from the Metro Diner in Ponte Vedra this morning. Besides discussing the menu & upcoming TV guests, he teases an interview with Governor DeSantis. Hear the interview during the Brian Kilmeade Show from 9am to noon today!

Ryan looks at President Biden's upcoming agenda, and at what to expect as Biden's proposed Student Debt Relief case is argued before the Supreme Court this week.

The Gate River Run is coming up, and JMN's own Rich Jones is participating to support Camp I AM SPECIAL and their mission to provide great camp experiences for special needs children. Camp director Mary Rose Harrington joins JMN to discuss how your donations can fund camp activities. For more information, check out Camp I Am Special on Facebook or through the Catholic Charities website (www.ccbjax...