Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Breaking: Meghan reports from a house fire on the 7800 block of Hogan Settlement Road. Fortunately, no one was hurt in the fire.

Blair reports on the next military aid package for Ukraine, including helicopters and other equipment to prevent what President Biden has called "genocide."

Tonya has the latest in the manhunt for the NYC subway gunman. NYPD has named Frank R. James as a "person of interest" based on materials found at the scene.

Jared looks at the E15 fuel release that President Biden is proposing, as a means of relief against high current fuel costs. Critics point out that E15 fuel has an environmental complication at higher temperatures, which is why it isn't usually sold during summer seasons, and that this still doesn't address a need to increase domestic oil/fuel production.

Action News Jax's Emily Turner reports on a COJ recycling collector closing out reports of non-collection, without actually dispatching or resolving the claim. Emily has more on Action News Jax, or read about it in WOKV Local News.

Blair reports on the latest White House announcements, including an updated report on the Consumer Price Index, showing an inflation rate of over 8%. Additionally, the White House is looking at releasing a supply of E15 gas to reduce pump costs for the summer.

Kilmeade vs. Curry? An recent on-air comment by Kilmeade about Jacksonville needing to pursue downtown development stung the pride of Jacksonville residents, resulting in Mayor Lenny Curry appearing on Kilmeade's Saturday night show... to agree with Brian's statements. Brian follows up on that discussion with thoughts about how Jacksonville could improve to achieve its potential.

Jared looks at Biden's upcoming address regarding regulations for "ghost guns," and a new nominee to (potentially) head the ATF.

Today, the President and Dept of Justice are finalizing a new federal rule on “ghost guns” which are untraceable, privately made weapons that don’t have serial numbers. The White House says there were approximately 20,000 suspected ghost guns reported to ATF as having been recovered by law enforcement in criminal investigations last year alone. We break down the new federal rule, when it take effe...

Jared looks at what's next for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, after yesterday's confirmation vote advances her to the US Supreme Court when Justice Breyer retires. Shortly after her appointment as Justice Jackson, the Court is likely to hear cases regarding abortion laws, transgender athletics, and more.

So how do you follow up the Jax River Jams show this week? Do you get outside for some Jumbo Shrimp baseball... or stay home and watch Tiger at the Masters on CBS47?! Maybe you'll laugh it up with Joe Rogan, or check out the midway at The Clay County Fair. You can shop local at the 904 Pop Up, get your Nassau County groove on at the Wildlight Porchfest, or check out the Old Town Art Fest in St. Au...

Blair reports on the Senate vote yesterday to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as the next Justice for the US Supreme Court. Jackson will be sworn in when Justice Stephen Breyer retires at the end of the current term (June), becoming the first Black woman to serve on the nation's highest court.

While the confirmation VOTE is expected to happen today, Judge Jackson will not join the Supreme Court until Justice Breyer retires at the end of the current judicial term. While the court sits in recess starting in June, Jackson likely won't be officially sworn in until just before the next term starts in October -- just in time for significant cases on abortion, gender, and other hot button issu...

Rick Mullaney joins JMN to look at the significance of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's SCOTUS confirmation vote today, and what it represents in terms of historical, gender, racial, and judicial impact.

Blair reports on this afternoon's vote to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the US Supreme Court. Barring any unexpected developments, Brown will become the first Black woman to sit on the Supreme Court bench, and for the first time in US history white men will not be the majority of sitting Justices. Jackson's appointment will be to replace retiring Justice Stephen Breyer.

Alicia is in the CBS47 FOX30 First Alert Storm Tracker, reporting on the severe rains and ponding in Nassau county.

Sen. Rick Scott joins JMN to discuss several current events, including the proposed retirement of several LCS class vessels from Mayport, Big Oil CEO's testifying before Congress today, and increased Russian sanctions.

Florida urgent Rescue is a non-profit that provides rescue services for dogs & cats in kill shelters and high-risk areas. Recently, they've oriented services toward the displaced animals in Ukraine. Check out the full podcast from Lucia Viti on WOKV.com.

Blair reports that before Congress recesses, they have a couple of busy days ahead of them, including tomorrow's Senate vote to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the US Supreme Court, and a House Energy & Commerce Committee hearing about fuel price gouging with "Big Oil" CEO's.

Lucia Viti explores "FUR" - Florida Urgent Rescue, a company that rescues dogs & cats in war-torn Ukraine.

Jared looks at Biden ending "Title 42" immigration restrictions.

Brent joins us from The Masters in Augusta, where the big question is: will he, or won't he? Tiger Woods is on the scene, and practiced 9 holes yesterday. He's currently expected to participate, which means this story may upstage the Kansas NCAAA Tournament win as the top sports story this week. More with Brent and Austen on Action Sports Jax 3-6p on ESPN 690!

Blair reports that congress is negotiating funding for continued Covid-19 relief measures, though the proposal has been scaled back to $10 billion as some legislators speculate on CDC credibility and perceived need.

Alicia reports on the overcrowding issue St. Johns County schools, and plans among school leaders to reassign students to new schools.

Jared looks at the confirmation process for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's promotion to the Supreme Court. A committee vote to advance today is expected to deadlock at 11-11, which then prompts a procedural vote before the vote goes to the entire senate, likely next Thursday (before the Spring recess).