Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Brian joins JMN to talk about the holiday shootings in Chicago and Philadelphia. Hear more from 9a-noon on the Brian Kilmeade Show!

Action News Jax's Kristen Rary has an exclusive interview with Shanna Gardner-Fernandez, as she finally speaks publicly about her ex-husband Jared Bridegan's death. Bridegan was murdered in February in Jacksonville Beach. Kristen Rary has the full story on Action News Jax.

WOKV legal & political analyst Rick Mullaney joins JMN to break down the FL abortion law that goes into effect today, and why Leon County circuit Judge John Cooper says that the new law violates Florida's state constitution.

Today, President Biden is meeting virtually with Governors to discuss efforts to access to reproductive health care. This comes exactly one week after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade causing several states to enact trigger laws limiting abortion. We breakdown what to expect plus reaction from GOP lawmakers.

Jessica reports from the scene of a train derailment in Ware Co., Georgia.

It's the 4th of July weekend, and so much going on. Freedom Fest is back! The Stadium Tour finally hits TIAA Bank Field! The Steve Miller Band is in St. Augustine, the Wizard of Oz is at the Alhambra, and the Masked Singer is at the Performing Arts Center. And of course the city has fireworks all over the place. We hit the high points here, but check out the full list in our Local News story!

Blair reports on what will be a busy and historic day for the Supreme Court today. At 10am, the Court will begin issuing the final decisions of the session, followed at noon by Justice Stephen Breyer's retirement and the swearing in of Justice Ketanji Brown-Jackson.

Meghan joins JMN to report on the increased volume of ocean rescues at the Jacksonville Beaches, as the summer beach crowds are in effect.

Jessica joins JMN to report on holiday travel tips, including your BEST and WORST times to hit the road this weekend!

Eben looks at the first round of primaries since the SCOTUS decision reversing Roe v Wade, with some surprising results.

The next session wasn't expected until July, but the January 6th House Select Committee held a special sixth public session yesterday, where Cassidy Hutchinson delivered eyewitness testimony about events leading up to the Capitol Hill riots.

Bombshell testimony took center stage at the latest January 6th hearing. A former Trump White House aide said staffers knew about the potential violence before the attack happened. The Committee says testimony and evidence shows former President Donald Trump wanted to go to the Capitol with the armed crowd despite warnings not to do so from his advisors. We breakdown this latest hearing and what w...

Meghan reports on the CDC's local preparations for treating Monkey Pox, as cases have been reported in Florida and Georgia.

Jared reports on a recent SCOTUS ruling that a high school football coach was unconstitutionally fired for praying on-field after a game.

Dominique Newland reports from the scene in San Antonio TX where 46 migrants were found dead in a semi truck's cargo trailer. Another 16 migrants from that trailer have been hospitalized. US Homeland Security is investigating.

Kirstin reports on the latest DC responses to the SCOTUS reversal of Roe v Wade. Speaker Pelosi has outlined a 3-point plan to codify women's health rights, but getting the proposal past the Senate is unlikely.

Brian Kilmeade joins JMN from the Lt. Michael Murphy Navy SEAL Museum, and shares his thoughts on recent SCOTUS decisions. Brian previews the museum and interviews special guests on the Brian Kilmeade Show from 9a-12.

Jared looks at the national responses to SCOTUS' reversal of Roe v Wade, as some states have new laws going into immediate effect, while other states have active debates in state legislatures or state courts to establish their own definitive policies regarding abortion and related issues stemming from the Court's ruling.

WOKV political & legal analyst looks at the immediate and long term impacts of the SCOTUS Dobbs decision, overturning Roe v. Wade, and what that means particularly to Florida.

Kirstin takes a look at the national response to last week's Supreme Court decision (Dobbs) that overturns Roe v Wade, and what may be next on the SCOTUS agenda - including the controversial references from Justice Thomas to review cases on contraception and same sex marriage.

Kennedy joins JMN to report on weekend protests over the Supreme Court's recent reversal of the Roe v. Wade decision, and reports on when new Florida legislation revising legal abortion limits takes effect.

Eben reports on the Supreme Court's end-of-session opinions, including an opinion favoring concealed carry gun rights in New York. Other states that had similar restrictions to concealed carry qualification may have to refine their own laws. The Court is expected to deliver more end-of-term opinions today.

Blair looks at the bipartisan gun legislation that passed the Senate yesterday, after a Supreme Court decision favored 2nd Amendment advocacy over an argued need for justification for concealed carry.

Eben reports on the public January 6th hearings. While much of the information revealed has been previously disclosed, new evidence has resulted in adding two additional sessions for July. GOP critics say the presentations are highly edited and don't allow for rebuttal or cross-examination and as such are unfair.

Music, sports, art, all sorts of good stuff going on in the River City area this weekend. LeAnn Rimes performs at the Thrasher Horne Center tonight, the Tedeschi-Trucks Band is at Daily's Place this weekend, but if you want something more classic rock ... the art of Ringo Starr is on exhibit (and sale!) at Gallery 725. For more local support, check out the Riverside Arts Market, or for you sports...