Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Phil Porter from Subaru of Jacksonville joins JMN and the Careathon, inviting the community to join in supporting local kids and their families while they take on cancer.

Blair Miller updates the story of mandatory vaccinations for all nursing home staff, at facilities that receive federal funding (Medicare/Medicaid).

Kasey Ladd was diagnosed with leukemia at 2 years old. The Child Care Fund was there to help the Ladd family, so they could concentrate on treatment. Every dollar raised stays in the NE Florida community and goes to helping families in their time of need. The WOKV Care A Thon is tomorrow!

Rachel updates the US/Afghanistan situation, as President Biden promises to keep troops deployed as long as it takes to get all US citizens and allies out. But this raises the question of what to do with Afghani refugees, a question the White House has yet to answer.

Mask wearing on public transportation extended until 1/18/2022.

Mr. Forson discusses new school construction and mask mandates.

Senators calling for investigation regarding the situation in Afghanistan.

Congressman Michael Waltz, a US veteran who served in Afghanistan, offers opinions about the Taliban return to power in Afghanistan, and what he thinks that means to American security interests.

Blair looks at the DOD's plans to relocate Afghani allies included in the US withdrawal from Afghanistan

Learn how Railynn Frost and her family took on cancer with the help of the Child Cancer Fund. Make a donation to the fund and help children here in the Northeast Florida area with the Care-A-Thon this Friday.

Rachel joins Rich on JMN to discuss what's next for the US in regard to the Afghanistan situation. After the President's address yesterday, there is a call for an investigation into what US intelligence knew vs how quickly the nation fell, and appeals for aid to help allies emigrate. Meanwhile, troops have been (re)deployed to assist in completing a US evacuation.

Brian joins Rich on JMN to discuss recent events in Afghanistan, and President Biden's address yesterday regarding those events.

Blair reports on developments in Afghanistan, and the potential social and political consequences.

Jace Hopkins was 4 years old when he was diagnosed with cancer last year. Hear his story, and how your contributions to the Child Cancer Fund help kids like Jace and his family in conjunction with Nemours Children's Specialty Care and Wolfson Children's Hospital. The WOKV Care-A-Thon is this Friday.

Tonya joins JMN to report on the fall of Afghanistan, as Taliban forces took over the capitol over the weekend. Evacuation efforts continue to get Americans diplomats, civilians, and allies out of the country.

Chase reports on the St. Johns County school policy changes as students report back to school today.

Blair joins JMN to discuss the vaccination booster authorization for immunocompromised patients.

Carla joins JMN to preview the 2021 Care-A-Thon next Friday.

Rachel joins JMN to discuss the recently released census data, and how that will affect government representation.

Blair reports on new guidance regarding potential covid-19 vaccination boosters for immunocompromised people.

SPOTLIGHT SEGMENT: Mike and Rich look at the potential local impacts of Tropical Storm Fred as it approaches Florida this weekend. While we're unlikely to be in the direct path, the First Alert Weather Team reminds us to be wary of water spouts, tornados, and other small but powerful storms associated with Fred.

John joins Rich on JMN to discuss local preparations for Tropical Storm Fred, because there's no such thing as "just a" when it comes to Florida weather, as TS Elsa reminded us a few weeks ago.

Rachel and Rich discuss what's next after the $3.5 infrastructure budget approval. The Senate returns to work in September, to start working out the legislative text of the infrastructure bill, while facing cost criticisms from Republicans and internally from Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Krysten Sinema (D-AZ).

After passing the $1.5 trillion infrastructure bill, Dems pushed their $3.5 trillion supplemental infrastructure budget through a vote before breaking until September. It will still be several weeks, and lots of negotiations, before the $.35 trillion dollar proposal moves forward.

SPOTLIGHT SEGMENT: Mike checks in with a detailed look at Tropical Storm Fred in the Caribbean, and what impact it may have on the Jacksonville area this weekend, including the preseason opener for the Jaguars,