Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Jared looks at the latest in House Speaker voting drama, and what's to come as Kevin McCarthy appears to be losing ground.

Lots going on this weekend in the 904! Got that travel itch? Check out the RV & Camper show downtown! Feeling the urge to rock it out? Check out the Elvis tributes at the Thrasher Horne Center Friday night, or at the Florida Theatre on Saturday! The Icemen are playing early Saturday afternoon, and of course Saturday night features the Jags hosting the Titans for the division championship! Check ou...

Blair reports on the on-going Speaker of the House vote, as McCarthy fails to get enough support in a 2nd day of voting. Until a Speaker is determined, the House can not start any legislative business or even swear in new representatives.

Brent recaps the latest on Damar Hamlin after his collapse at the Bills/Bengals game, and continues a preview of the Jags/Titans AFC South Division Championship game this weekend. Hear more on Brent & Friends from 3-6pm on ESPN690!

Congressman Waltz joins JMN to share an insider's experience of the House Speaker vote, where Waltz says a small group of voters are holding the election "hostage." A 4th vote is scheduled for today at noon. The House can not form an agenda or take legislative action until a Speaker is elected.

Jared looks at Kevin McCarthy's 3 failed voting polls for Speaker, and what strategies he might use to try and close the gap. 19 GOP reps did not vote for McCarthy in any of the previous polls. It's been 100 years since a Speaker candidate did not win election in the first vote.

Ms. Peek explains this weekend's School Showcase Saturday, allowing parents to explore particular program curriculums to find the best school fit for their child.

Blair reports on the historic votes for a new Speaker of the House, which was undecided after 3 votes yesterday - a situation that hasn't happened in 100 years.

Drew Amman joins JMN with an update on Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin, who suffered cardiac arrest during the Bills/Bengals game last week.

Jared looks at the Speaker of the House vote, and what happens if Kevin McCarthy does not have enough support in the first vote tally.

Brent previews the Jaguars/Titans division championship game Saturday night, and its playoff implications.

Brent reports on the sideline cardiac event at the Buffalo/Cincinnati game, updates us on Damar Hamlin's condition, and when/if the suspended game will be made good. Tune in for more with Brent and Friends this afternoon at 3pm on ESPN 690!

Jake reports from Tallahassee as Governor Ron DeSantis will be sworn in for his 2nd term later today.

Jessica reports on a fatal overnight shooting in the New Town neighborhood off Kings Road on Jacksonville's west side.

Brian looks at the Speaker of the House vote scheduled for today at noon, and how the day might play out if Kevin McCarthy doesn't get the necessary number of votes in the first polling. Hear more from Brian on this and more from 9am to noon!

Ryan looks at the Southwest Airlines travel nightmares with delays, cancelations, and poor customer service over the holidays, leaving passengers stranded for days, and the investigation Travel Secretary Pete Buttigieg is launching into the fiasco.

Mike Buresh recaps some of the top weather stories of what was a record-setting year. Hear his full recap in the Buresh Blog available on-demand!

Rich Jones and Fox's Jared Halpern recap one of the top stories of the year, as the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health decision revised the previous decades-old SCOTUS position on abortion, with effects rolling out through the following election. Hear more of the year's top stories in a JMN recap special Friday from 7a to 9a.

Blair looks at the wind-down of the House Jan 6 Committee, likely to be dissolved in the next session, and what (if any) additional surprises they may have on the way out.

Ryan looks at Rep.-elect George Santos, whose character and credibility have recently come under scrutiny because of blatant lies about his resume, experiences, and cultural identification. Many of his congressional peers, including some fellow GOP members, are calling for punitive or expulsory measures in response.

Veteran suicide numbers are dropping, but Veterans Affairs officials say it’s still not good enough. The latest data from the VA shows about 17 veterans died by suicide every day in 2020. That is the lowest rate since 2016. Every service member’s story is unique – why they joined, what they’ve seen – but if you talk to enough of them, there are parts that start to sound familiar. Many of them stru...

Jared takes a look at what to expect in the early days of the 118th Congress, which convenes next week... and the House still doesn't have a definitive Speaker decided.

Clark has three tips to help you grow your savings account in the new year.

Jessica reports from Jacksonville International Airport, where Southwest Airlines has canceled a number of flights again today, with many additional flights already canceled today through the Atlanta and Orlando airports. If you're traveling by air today, be sure to check your flight status before heading to the airport, and allow plenty of extra time for security, check-in, and potential adjustme...

Blair reports on the fight cancellation and rebooking nightmares travelers are experiencing, particularly with Southwest Airlines, the resulting federal investigation, and how Southwest (and other airlines) are responding.