Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Ascension St. Vincents Foundation is the TPC Charity of the Day. President Virginia Hall, herself a TPC volunteer, shares how the relationship with TPC allows the Foundation to provide no-cost health services to the Jacksonville community.

Matt Welch joins JMN to talk about this year's TPC volunteers and charity programs.

Blair reports on the House's overwhelming support of Ukraine assistance funding, and how many states have record prices for fuel costs.

Jared follows the latest in Washington regarding Ukraine, as President Biden has banned importing Russian oil. Critics want Biden to facilitate more domestic oil production, but he says there are over 9000 issued permits already issued to private companies that aren't doing anything with them.

Dr. Larry Moss joins JMN to discuss Nemours Children's Health partnerships with WOKV, Child Cancer Fund, and The Players.

Jared Rice joins JMN to talk about this year's TPC events, the players participating, what fans can expect at Sawgrass, and the dos/don'ts of what to bring. Remember your umbrellas, forget your umbrella bags!

John Mason has volunteered for 45 YEARS at TPC, predating the current facilities at Sawgrass! He joins JMN to discuss his experiences through the years, including this year's responsibility on the Player Evacuation Committee in the event of lightning concerns.

Jeff Plotts joins JMN at TPC Sawgrass to discuss this year's tournament, the preparations that go into the preparing the event grounds, and how they handle things like this week's uncooperative weather.

Blair reports on a bipartisan agreement in Congress to ban Russian oil imports. That agreement resolved, Congress now moves on to another temporary funding bill, and an omnibus funding bill including a $14 billion Ukraine aid package.

Lucia Viti profiles Mary Daniel in this Women's History Month feature.

WOKV legal and political analyst Rick Mullaney joins JMN to discuss the JEA corruption charges alleged in an indictment against the former CEO Zahn and COO Wannamacher.

Andrew Pantazi joins JMN to discuss the latest proposals in the Florida legislature, including revising political district maps. While Gov. DeSantis has expressed his plans to veto any redistricting measures, the state legislature is moving against the veto anyway.

Blair reports that Congress favors the a Russian oil ban, but President Biden hasn't endorsed the idea, fearing the consequence of rising oil & fuel costs. Meanwhile, Shell Oil has announced plans for their resources in Russia.

Brian joins JMN to discuss alternatives to Russian oil - is it a choice of trading one bad actor for another? Hear more with Brian Kilmeade live from 9am to noon!

Jared reports on discussions to limit or suspend Russian oil importing, and possible weapons exchanges with NATO allies to facilitate Ukrainians' resistance efforts against the Russian invasion.

Blair reports on the latest in Russia/Ukraine negotiations, and US plans to (possibly) ban importing Russian energy supplies - and how US gas prices would be affected.

John reports on the approved Florida bill that outlaws abortions after 15 weeks. While it may be a little while through the legislative process before this bill reaches the Governor's desk, it is expected that DeSantis will sign it into law. In the interim, SCOTUS is expected to hear a Mississippi case with a similar law, and possibly change a prior ruling on the infamous Roe v Wade.

Carla Montgomery joins JMN to discuss this weekend's Child Cancer Fund Gala. Visit childcancerfund.org to get your tickets, or to make a donation.

Bill Hickey discusses the 11th annual Veterans Job Fair, happening Saturday, in conjunction with The Players Championship.

Blair has the latest developments in Washington after yesterday's events in Ukraine. Speaker Pelosi has joined the chorus calling to cut off all Russian oil importing, but the Biden administration isn't willing to make that move.

Simon Owen has the latest update on the Russia/Ukraine war, as negotiations to end hostilities resume today.

You should be dancing, yeah! Or running! Or drinking! Or enjoying any of the many things happening in the Jax area. Check out this weekend's spotlight for a rundown of assorted fun events from the River Run to the return of the Beach Boys and more!

Blair reports on the lifting of many COVID-19 masking protocols in DC and other states, where the frequency and severity of related diagnoses are in decline. Federally mandated mask mandates on airlines are currently expected to expire later this month.

Alicia continues coverage of a drive-by shooting yesterday on Jacksonville's northwest side. The father and 3-yesar old boy in the car are in surgery today.

Rep. Al Lawson joins JMN to review President Biden's State of the Union address, and share his thoughts on topics before the House.