Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Today's spotlight features comments from David Brink, a NYC police officer on duty during the 9/11 disaster, and Ander Crenshaw, retired US Representative from Florida.

Rachel joins JMN to discuss President Biden's plans to address surging Covid-19 cases. While medical professionals are recommending the use of booster shots in , it is not yet known if boosters will be available to the general public or if that will be part of Biden's strategy.

Blair reports on President Biden's plan to deal with the summer surge of Covid-19 cases.

Sen. Scott joins Rich Jones to talk about Americans in Afghanistan, the 20th anniversary of 9/11, and more.

FOX's Tonya Powers profiles Frank Siller, founder and CEO of Tunnels to Towers, as he recounts his brother Stephen - a NY firefighter who lost his life while rescuing others in the events of 9/11.

Rachel reports on inquiries to the Afghanistan evacuation, the difficulty in finding out just how many Americans and/or allies are still there, and what plans (if any) the government has to get them out.

Blair reports on President Biden's efforts to illustrate the link between climate change and infrastructure.

Tonya showcases the boat evacuation efforts in a 20th anniversary reflection on 9/11.

Rachel reports on President Biden's visits to New York and New Jersey to survey Ida storm and flooding damage.

Blair reports on the national crisis affecting children's hospitals, as many pediatric critical care units are already at or over capacity with covid-19 cases, as a new school year has just begun.

Chase reports on Duval Co. kids heading back to school under a county-wide mask mandate effective today, despite resistance from Gov. DeSantis. (4 reports)

Brian joins JMN to reflect on 9/11, and developments leading up to the 20th anniversary including current events in Afghanistan.

Steven Ponson talks with Rep. John Rutherford, getting a congressional insider's look at the Afghanistan evacuation and recent political developments in Washington.

Rachel reports on the President's visit to Louisiana today to survey damage from Ida. Between Ida and the Caldor wildfire, President Biden is pledging emergency financial aid, but Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) is, in what has become typical fashion, raising objections to more government spending.

Blair reports that holiday weekends have recently seen spikes in cyberattacks, prompting cautionary notices from the FBI and leading cyber security companies.

Chris Hoenig reports on the severe weather results and power restoration efforts in the tri-state area, after massive rain from Ida brought devastating flooding overnight.

Rachel joins JMN to talk about what's next between the US and Taliban administration in Afghanistan, now seemingly unlikely partners in efforts against ISIS-K.

Brian Kilmeade joins JMN live to report on the flash flooding affecting New York City and the northeastern area as Ida continues its rainy tour across the country.

Mike takes a look at storm season so far, the lingering effects of Ida, and what we can expect from Larry and more.

Alicia reports live from Baldwin Middle-Senior High School, where students are back on campus after a week of online learning due to coronavirus cases. Fletcher Middle School, another school that closed for a week due to Covid-19, will see students return to campus tomorrow.

Rachel reports from the White House, where the Biden administration says there is no timeline or deadline for getting any remaining Americans or allies out of Afghanistan that want to leave, consistent with the new emphasis on diplomacy rather than (displays of) force. Critics are attacking this policy from every position, starting with the inherent lack of trust in Taliban promises.

Blair joins JMN to report on President Biden's remarks on the completed military evacuation of Afghanistan. Biden calls it a successful operation, but many are critical because of the people & resources left behind.

Eben checks in with the latest on the New Orleans hurricane aftermath. Damages are considerably less severe than the Hurricane Katrina experience, but there are still +/- 1 million residents without power, and many are likely to stay that way for a while.

Rich remembers Talen Birt, a Jacksonville teen we met recently in the 2021 Careathon. Talen passed away Monday, August 30.

Rachel reports that President Biden will facing some pointed and poignant questions about US citizens and allies still in Afghanistan after the evacuation efforts concluded yesterday. Biden is scheduled to speak today at 1:30pm.