Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Rachel and Rich look at the child tax credits hitting bank accounts this week, and Democrats' plans to move forward on infrastructure funding next week.

Blair and Rich look at the new Child Tax Credit, which begins monthly deposits for a one year test program today. While President Biden wants to make it a permanent program, not everyone supports the credit.

Rachel reports on President Biden's return to DC, with expectations to move forward with infrastructure funding via reparation despite partisan objections.

Blair and Rich look at the Democrat infrastructure budget, as legislators agreed to a plan for $3.5 trillion expected to be approved through reconciliation.

Rachel and Rich look at President Biden's Philadelphia address, and his emphasis on voting rights, with a push toward passing federal voting rights in response to GOP state voting reforms. Critics say it was "empty words," as the federal proposal has already failed in the Senate. In related issues, Vice President Harris met with Texas legislators who are currently in D.C. avoiding their own specia...

Alicia reports on the Cuban support demonstrations in Jacksonville that resulted in blocked traffic on I-95 Tuesday, and anticipated other local demonstrations as political unrest continues in Cuba.

Texas legislators have walked out of a special session addressing Texas voting reform; coincidentally, many of those legislators are now in Washington D.C., drawing publicity to voting rights issues in Federal legislation.

Alicia Tarancon continues coverage on the search for Timothy Obi, the diver missing since Saturday. The Coast Guard, US Navy, and numerous volunteers continue to search in an expanding area.

Rachel takes a look at recent events in Texas, as Democrat legislators have walked out of a special session to prevent a voting quorum, taking interim refuge in D.C. Governor Abbott has threatened to use law enforcement to compel participation when legislators return to Texas. Special sessions run for 30 days, but there is no limit to the number of special sessions a governor may call consecutivel...

Alicia Tarancon updates the story on Timothy Obi, a diver missing since Saturday afternoon. Search efforts continue, with volunteers offering food and supplies to keep searchers going.

Rachel takes a look at vaccination promotion, including a volunteer activist program, The Covid-19 Community Corp, raising awareness door-to-door.

Alicia has an update on the search efforts for missing diver Timothy Obi, last seen off the coast of Mayport mid-afternoon Saturday.

While President Biden won't claim a "mission accomplished" moment, critics are asking "What WAS accomplished?" in response to withdrawing American forces from Afghanistan? Following America's example, NATO forces are also reducing their presence and involvement in Afghan affairs, as Biden explains it is on Afghanistan to defend itself against Taliban influence and accomplish its own nation buildin...

President Biden sets Aug 31 as an end date to the US war/engagement with Afghanistan, claiming it is the Afghan people's responsibility to nation build. As expected, the announcement was met with mixed responses ranging from relief to end the longest US military engagement in history, to resignation that the mission was a failure and will yield the country to Taliban forces.

Alicia Tarancon and Rich Jones discuss yesterday's severe weather as Tropical Storm Elsa produced tornado activity in Jacksonville and Kingsland.

Rachel reports on former President Donald Trump's lawsuits against Facebook, Twitter, and Google's YouTube over claims of unconstitutional censorship.

Meghan reports on an Ortega fatality due to Tropical Storm Elsa. A tree limb brought down by high wind gusts struck his car, killing the 25-year old driver.

Alicia reports on tornado damage and people's experiences after yesterday's tornado in the University Blvd/I-95 area.

Meghan reports on Tropical Storm Elsa damage in Columbia county, including tree damage affecting power lines in the area.

Kelly Wilson joins JMN to update SJC preparations for Tropical Storm Elsa as rains and winds pick up across Florida.

Mayor Curry checks in with JMN to review Jacksonville preparations for Tropical Storm Elsa.

John Ward joins JMN to update on Clay County preparations for Tropical Storm Elsa, as the storm reaches across the state from the Gulf Coast.

Alicia checks in with an update on Putnam County's tornado watch, and details about work crews deployed throughout the area to address any power loss or immediate need issues.

WFTV's Christy Turner gives a Central Florida update on Tropical Storm Elsa, as the storm makes its way along Florida's Gulf Coast.

Kelly Wilson joins JMN to give an update on SJC preparations for Tropical Storm Elsa.