Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Blair looks at the Congressional agenda before their next scheduled break. This week, they are expected to approve legislation regarding increasing domestic production of silicon data chips, and to address veteran issues over burn pit toxin exposure.

Tonya reports on President Biden's COVID-19 diagnosis, and how the Commander in Chief is staying busy during his quarantine. As of yesterday evening, First Lady Jill Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris both tested negative.

Melissa Anne Matz teaches 7th grade math at Lakeside Junior High School in Clay County. She joins JMN to share her teaching philosophy, and what motivates her as a teacher, as we celebrate her accomplishments and recognition as the 2023 Florida Teacher of the Year!

Blair reports on the latest January 6th Committee prime time hearing, where testimony narrated what was (and wasn't) happening at the White House during the January 6 Capitol attack. The next Committee hearings will resume in September.

Tonya reports on the January 6th House Committee hearing tonight. This will be the 2nd prime time hearing, with this session's focus on the "187 minutes" between the riot's start at 1:10pm through the 4:17pm recorded message from President Trump, and what was (and wasn't) happening during that time at the White House. Prime time coverage begins tonight at 8pm.

Every week the JMN crew highlights some fun things happening around Jax. This weekend, you've got beaches, bikers, Kingfish, Jumbo Shrimp, Snoopy, a Princess, and more. It's so much fun, we'll have to call the Brute Squad! Check out the full event list in our local news, and let us know what you're doing with an Open Mic!

It's Christmas in July for Kaye's Kids on the Mark Kaye Show, and Mark joins JMN to tell us about some of the kids' wishes that are being fulfilled by Mark, Dreams Come True, and listeners like you. All this week and next in the 2pm hour, Mark features another kid who faces major health challenges and reminds us that what's best in life is to love, share, and enjoy! Tune in for the Mark Kaye Show...

Action News Jax's Chandler Morgan sits down with consumer warrior Clark Howard to discuss the local housing market, and whether your best strategy is to rent or own and why. Tune in to Action News Jax at 5:45 for the full story!

Blair reports on a House committee that will hear testimony on gun violence. The committee is expected to advance a bill banning the (future) sale of semiautomatic weapons and certain accessories. Whether the bill will have enough support to pass the House is questionable, but is unlikely to advance through the Senate due to Republican objection, even after recent fatal events in New York, Texas,...

Kennedy reports from the Jax Beach Pier, where fishing resumes after years of renovation & repair.

Jared reports on the Steve Bannon trial for defying the January 6th Committee subpoena.

Blair breaks down WHY the House has drafted specific bills to codify interracial marriage, same sex marriage, contraception access, and abortion rights. While these bills will pass the house by a considerable margin, it's unlikely that any will advance past a Republican filibuster in the Senate.

Brian joins JMN to preview his show today. Topics will include border control, fuel costs, and infrastructure bills, plus guest interviews. Hear Brian every weekend 9a-12p on WOKV!

Jared reports on the latest efforts of the Biden Admin. to advance the Build Back Better agenda, and Sen. Joe Manchin's continued obstruction to any form of fiscal legislation. The latest of his stall tactics requests a review of July inflation statistics, meaning he won't even negotiate until August.

This week, Congressional committee will consider a bill that would ban the import, sale, and manufacture of semiautomatic assault weapons. This measure wouldn’t require Americans to give up these weapons if they owned them previously. This comes on the heels of a new report released about the Uvalde shooting, and more calls from some to take further action. We breakdown the details of the bill, ti...

Eben reports on President Biden's overseas trip, including stops in Palestine and Saudi Arabia.

Blair reports on the House expecting to approve 2 abortion related bills today. The first would reinstate the women's health protections established by Roe v Wade. The second would protect women's rights to travel across state lines to seek abortion services. While both have sufficient Democrat majority support to pass the House, neither is expected to clear the Senate.

Jessica is on the scene of a Baymeadows fire at the Bentley Green Apartments. At least 23 residents are displaced, with initial reports being that a lightning strike started the structure fire.

Jared looks at the latest revision of a reduced spending bill from Democrats, complicated externally by rising inflation rates, and internally by Sen. Joe Manchin (WV).

The JMN crew highlights some of the weekend's events you might enjoy - skateboarding, farmer's markets, live theatre, concerts, museums, dinosaurs, beaches, beer fests -- so much to do! Check out the full list in local news, and leave us an Open Mic about your favorite weekend events!

As we head into hurricane season, Ben Becker has a special Consumer Watchdog feature on tree services and insurance. Hear the whole story tonight at 5:45 on Action News Jax!

Blair reports on the current surge of COVID-19 infections, as the latest variant has lead to an increase in diagnoses, but the CDC is concerned that an even greater number of infections are going unreported due to home testing.

Kennedy reports that missing 3-year-old boy Racquan Littles HAS BEEN FOUND.

Jessica reports on a new student protest policy for Duval County students.

Beth Rousseau reports on VP Harris's visit to the Tampa/St. Pete area today.