Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Jay Stowe joins JMN with the latest on JEA preparations for the Hurricane Ian impacts on NE Florida, as JEA crews and support teams from other utility companies are readying supplies for the quickest and safest responses.

Garrett joins the special edition of JMN to look at Ian's potential impact on the Jacksonville area and what we can expect through the weekend. Stay tuned for all the latest updates.

Tim Cooper joins JMN to advise that Nassau County residents in zones A and D should evacuate by 8am tomorrow in advance of oncoming storms from Hurricane Ian. Heavy rains may produce significant flooding risks in those zones.

Blair reports on the federal emergency preparations being coordinated for Florida between President Biden and Governor Ron DeSantis, as Florida has already been approved to receive disaster resources.

Christy Turner joins JMN to report on Central Florida storm preparations as Hurricane Ian's outer bands bring increasing rain to the area.

Kennedy reports from St. Augustine, where evacuation orders are expected for SJC waterfront properties, including the historic city, in advance of Hurricane Ian.

Jay Stowe joins JMN to share how JEA and other Florida power companies are preparing resources for the upcoming challenges out of Hurricane Ian, as well as sharing lessons learned and improvements made since previous hurricane experiences with Matthew and Irma.

Kelly Wilson joins JMN to share updates on SJC preparations for Hurricane Ian, with a warning to residents - "If you had flooding during Irma, you will have flooding with Ian."

John Ward joins JMN to update on Clay County storm preparations, and an official press conference will have more updates this afternoon at 2:30. WOKV will provide updated information as soon as it is available.

Beth Rousseau reports on storm preparations in the Tampa/St. Pete area, as Hurricane Ian approaches Florida's gulf coast.

Kennedy reports on JEA and other power company crews' advance preparations for Hurricane Ian.

Time Cooper from Nassau Co. Emergency Management, and Joe Giammanco from St. Johns Co. Emergency Management join JMN to share their respective county preparations for Hurricane Ian. WOKV will keep you updated with area county preparations before, during, and after the storm.

John Ward joins JMN to discuss Clay County's preparations ahead of Hurricane Ian.

Blair looks at the Presidential disaster designation already assigned to Florida in advance of Hurricane Ian's approach, and what that designation means in regards to storm preparation and relief resources.

John Ward joins JMN with a reminder to update your hurricane plans and supplies, as Florida prepares for a potential hurricane strike next week along the Gulf Coast.

This week, the House approved four different public safety bills. Three of the plans would create grant programs to law enforcement for mental health emergencies, police equipment and training, and improved investigative efforts on unsolved crimes. Another plan would send funding to community groups to fight crime. While these votes were bipartisan in the House, it’s unlikely this could get tracti...

The JMN crew breaks down some of the local events and activities you could enjoy this weekend in Jax! Diamond Rio performs in OP, you can enjoy the new seasonal fare at the Jax Beach Arts Market or the Riverside Arts Market, there's beer & donuts with Southern Swells and Mini Bar Donuts (call it Mini-Swell!) for their Harvest Festival, Dueling Pianos at the American Legion Jax Beach, and the Jumbo...

Blair looks at the latest legal challenges confronting former President Trump, including an appellate court decision allowing the DOJ to continue examining seized classified records, and NY AG James filing a civil suit against Trump and his adult children, alleging fraud.

Kennedy reports from the scene where a woman was found fatally shot in an Argyle Forest parking lot.

Jared previews President Biden's address to the UN General Assembly today, as well as additional meetings he has with other world leaders today.

Mike Buresh takes a long look at the tropics, as Hurricane Fiona heads for Bermuda and Tropical Storm Gaston makes its way toward the Gulf of Mexico. Hear what impacts they may have in NE Florida over the next week.

Today President Biden will be in NY for the United Nations General Assembly. This gathering comes the same day Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a partial mobilization of reservists in Russia. This the first mobilization in Russia since World War II and comes amid recent battlefield losses for the Kremlin’s forces. We breakdown what we can expect along with the latest on the ongoing crisis.

Jared previews President Biden's upcoming speech before the UN General Body, and the meeting expected between Biden and new UK PM Liz Truss.

House members have proposed a law limiting the VP's role in certifying election results in response to the January 6 insurrection, but an alternative Senate proposal is likely to confuse and conflict with the House's efforts.

Brian joins Jeremy on JMN to share thoughts on the "special master" review of classified and personal documents seized from former President Trump's home. Hear more on the Brian Kilmeade Show from 9am to noon on WOKV!