Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Brian Kilmeade checks in from U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden base in Germany, with thoughts on the military life at the base and the pressures of international responses to military interests -- for example, President Trump's threat to intervene if Iran takes lethal action against protesters. Hear more on the Brian Kilmeade Show at 10am.

TUE – Do you have a credit card on file on an online retailer like Amazon or Target? Clark explains why that’s a risk, and why you should remove your stored payment info!

Action Sports Jax's Brent Martineau recaps yesterday's playoff battle as the Buffalo Bills advance 27-24 over the Jacksonville Jaguars, in a game and season that came down to the last minute. While the season has wrapped for the Jags, it is with heads held high under the stewardship of Coach Liam Coen, a 13-4 season record, an AFC South division championship, and high expectations for next season.

Daniel Davis, CEO and President of the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce, joins JMN to share details about the upcoming Jacksonville Food & Wine Festival at the Artists Walk in Riverside. The event happens March 7. Visit JAXCHAMBER.COM/JFWJ to learn more.

Jeff has the latest on the Minneapolis ICE shooting, as protests and arrests continued over the weekend. DHS Sec. Noem continues to push the ICE self-defense narrative, while Democrat leadership argues that video evidence proves the contrary. Hundreds of additional ICE agents are being deployed to Minnesota.

The new year's legislative start has taken an unexpected turn for Republicans in Congress, after 17 House Republicans vote to restore lapsed Obamacare subsidies. But will it make through the Senate? And speaking of the Senate, what's the latest regarding the proposed War Powers resolution? And will the Republicans who supported either of these measures face consequences from party leadership?

When football ends, racing begins! Frank Kelleher, President of Daytona International Speedway, joins JMN to share what's coming up at the World's Center of Racing. The Rolex 24, the America 250 Duel at Daytona, and of course the Daytona 500 all on deck. Visit DAYTONAINTERNATIONALSPEEDWAY.COM for tickets, event schedules, and more.

Tonya has a preview of what could be a big week at the Supreme Court - including high-profile cases involving transgender rights in sports, as well as an environmental case from Louisiana, and a decision expected regarding Trump's tariffs.

FOX's Jonathan Savage reports that Iran has pulled the plug on internet access nationally, as protests surge and Trump warns Tehran of American intervention if killing Iranian protesters continues. Since late December, demonstrations and economic protests have affected every province of Iran. Is the situation spiraling out of control?

MON - You’ve heard Clark warn us about “Pay In 4” scams, that wind up costing you more in the long run. Now credit cards are offering installment payments on your regular monthly payments too. Don’t fall for the trap! It will only cost you more in interest fees and take longer to pay off your balance!

Action Sports Jax's Brent Martineau looks at this weekend's matchup as the Buffalo Bills come to Jacksonville for the 1st round of the AFC playoffs. Who are the stars to watch? Can the Jags stop the Bills run offense? Will Trevor's hot streak continue?

An invetigation continues regarding an ICE agent shooting a woman in Minneapolis, and anti-ICE protests continue. Is this another George Floyd situation? And what started as an investigation of childcare funding fraud in Minnesota has increased into a national funding scandal.

Meteorologist Garrett Bedenbaugh has the weekend forecast, as winter returns Sunday evening. Going to the game this weekend? Bring a poncho and a light jacket, as you'll see some light rain early and temperatures start dropping later in the game and peaking the 50's Monday.

Today is the Supreme Court’s first opinion day of the year. Among the biggest pending decisions for the 2026 docket are the Trump tariffs case, Trump's firing authority over the FED, legislative redistricting allowances, transgender sports, birthright citizenship, and more.

Ryan looks at possible fractures in the GOP, as unlikely bipartisan support saw a War Powers resolution (opening discussion for a bill) passed in the Senate, and bipartisan support for an ACA subsidies extension passed in the House. Both circumstances drew immediate criticism from the White House, and suggest challenges to the GOP's solidarity leading into a variety of mid-term and special electio...

Eben has the latest updates on the rapidly unfolding situation in Venezuela following a Senate war powers vote. 5 GOP senators supported the resolution, drawing the ire of President Trump.

The UF Proton Therapy Institute celebrates 20 years of service in Jacksonville, and today's Good News features the celebratory bell in their lobby, where patients mark the completion of their treatment schedule. Sue Anderson recounts her daughter Audrey's care, that brought them all the way from Australia to Jacksonville, to eventually establishing and ringing that celebratory bell.

"Simple and straight to the point" describes The Bodega, a coffee shop in Jax Beach. Visit WWW.THEBODEGAJAX.COM to learn more!

FRI – Clark looks at “Buy Now Pay Later” plans, like the trending “Pay in 4” installment programs, and why they’re a bad idea!

Lt. Gov. Jay Collins joins JMN to discuss a number of Florida legislative issues, including property taxation reforms, a special legislative session on district remapping, and Florida's potential (additional) prosecution of ousted Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro.

Candace DeMatteis, Partnership to Fight Infectious Disease Vice President of Policy and Advocacy, discusses the impact of new childhood vaccine recommendations as presented by the Centers for Disease Control.

Now back in session in DC, the House and Senate both got briefings from Sec.’s of Defense and State on Venezuela, with apparently different partisan takeaways as to future implications. A number of votes are expected today - the Senate on a War Powers resolution, and the House on an extension of subsidies for ACA policies. WOKV will follow these stories as they develop.

Eben reports on US forces apprehending more Venezuelan ships "conducting illicit activities," allegedly illegally transporting Venezuelan oil outside of sanctions. This includes the North Atlantic capture of a tanker ("the Bella-1" or "the Marinera," depending on which country you ask) that was allegedly flying Russian flags off the coast of Iceland, prompting Russian intervention demanding the re...

Jonathan reports on multiple international headlines: mass demonstrations continue across Iran regarding soaring inflation and declining economic stability; the latest regarding US forces capturing Venezuelan oil tankers; and President Trump's aggressive threats and posturing against Iran, Greenland, and multiple Caribbean and South American nations.

THU - Clark looks at Roth IRA accounts, and how you can set one up like a 401k to start saving right away.