Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Michelle and RIch discuss Ga. Governor Kemp's plans to lift covid restrictions statewide, and the public anticipation of returning to "normal," including restaurants, performance venues, social gatherings, and retail.

Blair and Rich discuss Biden's vaccination rollout plan, and the prospect of "covid passports" as public events resume and travel restrictions are lifting.

Rich and Rachel discuss President Biden's ambitious hope to have vaccine access available to all adults nationwide by mid-April. Meanwhile, while legislators posture about establishing "covid passports" to document vaccination, President Biden has made his opposition to that idea clear. Governors in Florida and Texas have already introduced measures to block requiring such documentation.

Alicia reports from Tall Pine Lane near JU, where a domestic argument between brothers escalated into a shooting.

Rich and Blair discuss how MLB and other businesses are responding to recent voting legislation changes in Georgia.

Rich, Brandi, and Kimber discusses the switchover to Johnson & Johnson's single-dose vaccine at the Gateway vaccination center today, and whether the anticipated response compared to the actual response regarding teens getting the Pfizer vaccination yesterday.

Rachel and Rich discuss President Biden's proposal to increase corporate taxes, and the criticism he's receiving from members of his own party, including Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV).

Rich and Brian discuss the MLB All Star Game being moved to Denver, and how this move is in relation to recent voting law changes in Georgia.

DC law enforcement are asking for help after another officer fatality last week.

Rachel and Rich discuss some of the elements of Biden's infrastructure plan, which is meeting with objections from both conservatives and progressives. The question now is whether the President will attempt to draw bipartisan support, or if Congress will push the legislation through via reconciliation.

Alicia reports on two Arlington area shootings, one near Episcopal School, and the other at Brentwood Lakes Apartments.

Dr. Patel and Rich discuss the availability of coronavirus vaccines locally, and the myths about the vaccine,

Rachel and Rich discuss President Biden's infrastructure proposals, which cabinet members he is tasking to coordinate with Congress, and whether this will obtain bipartisan support or require passage through reconciliation.

John and Rich discuss the Clay County Fair, which opens today and runs through April 11th. Masks are encouraged but not required, and vaccinations will be available on site.

Rachel and RIch discuss President Biden's massive infrastructure plans, tax proposals to cover the $2 trillion price tag, and respective plan criticisms from conservatives AND progressives.

Alicia is covering the Amber Alert in Lake City (Columbia County), as authorities are looking for Jackson and Lucy Evans, ages 4 and 2 respectively, believed to be with their non-custodial parents and traveling in a silver Dodge Stratus.

Blair and Rich discuss President Biden's infrastructure proposals, and how he plans to fund some $2 trillion through corporate and capital taxes.

Blair and Rich discuss the upcoming report from the World Health Organization on the origin of the novel coronavirus. Spoiler alert: The report claims the virus did NOT originate in a Wuhan lab.

Greg Foster, Director of Emergency Services for Nassau County, updates the new vaccination site policies at the AMC theater in Yulee.

Rachel and Rich discuss President Biden's request to reinstate mask mandates, and the reluctance among some people to pursue vaccinations -- if mandates and restrictions persist, what is the motivation to get vaccinated?

Brian and Rich discuss President Biden's request that governors and mayors reinstate mask mandates, in the face of the rising number of coronavirus infections suggesting a "4th wave."

Blair and Rich discuss government concerns about rising covid-19 cases, despite widespread availability of vaccines.

Alicia updates breaking news of a fatal house fire in Arlington just north of JU.

Rachel and Rich discuss Preisdent Biden's FY2021 and FY2022 budget plans.

The head of the Duval County Health Department talks about the women who have influenced her life and career.