Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra Music Director Courtney Lewis highlights music being performed this weekend and beyond.

Zohran Mamdani becomes the new mayor of New York City, Jimmy Failla weighs in on how the other candidates measured up.

FOX's Jonathan Savage joins Rich Jones and Kristine Bellino.

Sulzbacher CEO Cindy Funkhouser joins Jacksonville's Morning News to highlight the opening of more affordable housing in Jacksonville through the Sulzbacher Center.

Erick Erikson reflects on the death of former vice president Dick Cheney and how current President Donald Trump may react to the news.

We're fast approaching the longest government shutdown in American history. FOX's Ryan Schmelz with the latest on Capitol Hill.

Chris Budihas joins Jacksonville's Morning News with an update on the status of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and journalists in the Pentagon.

FOX's Jonathan Savage joins Jacksonville's Morning News with the latest on Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's moves.

FOX's Eben Brown joins Jacksonville's Morning News to discuss how airlines and the Florida Government are trying to keep air traffic controllers happy during a time when they are calling in sick or not coming in to work at all.

Election Day 2025 kicks off in less than 24 hours. Ryan looks at the most pivotal races, including New York City's mayoral race with the controversial Zohran Mamdani leading the polls against former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, and potential color-swapping Governor races in New Jersey and Virginia among the high profile contests.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed that the US military continues to conduct air strikes on alleged drug boats in the Caribbean. A 15th boat has been destroyed by US military forces. killing at least three more people. Objections continue, domestically and abroad, accusing the US military of acting as an extra-judicial force in violation of international law despite no public evidence having...

King Charles has banished his brother and stripped the now former Prince Andrew of his titles. FOX's Jonathan Savage has the latest update on this Epstein-related scandal's fallout.

Clark has some tips for preparing an emergency supply kit. You never know when you might it.

Meteorologist Garrett Bedenbaugh breaks down the weekend forecast, and what you can expect for your Halloween adventures tonight and the Florida/Georgia game Saturday, as we move into Autumn proper. Don't forget to set your clocks back Saturday night!

Aaron Terr, Director of Public Advocacy with the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE), addresses the challenges and risks of restricting free speech content. Should there be exceptions for controversial or inflammatory declarations? And if so, who should decide what is unacceptable - the public, by critique, or the government, by law? And how can the average person protect their...

Brett Nolan, Senior Attorney with the Institute for Free Speech, joins JMN, addressing the following issues: What is the biggest threat to free speech right now? And what can the average American do to protect the Frist Amendment? Visit IFS.ORG for more information on the Institute for Free Speech's mission and current legal case work.

As Jacksonville's only improv comedy venue, no two shows are the same at First Coast Comedy. Visit FIRSTCOASTCOMEDY.COM to check their show schedules or to learn about their comedy school!

Clark looks at social media scams where people are using A.I. to pitch fake products. Don’t believe the social media hype!

Curtis Dvorak, the Jacksonville Zoo Wildlife Wanderer, joins JMN -- in a Beaver costume (hence the opening musical homage!) -- as the Zoo closes out Spooktacular this weekend. Next up, it's the Teddy Bear Affair on Nov. 1st, before they transition into Colors of the Wild! Did we mention that kids get in free in November? There's always so much going on at the Jacksonville Zoo & Botanical Gardens....

JSO's Chris Hancock joins JMN with tips on how to safely manage or avoid the crowds and chaos of the Florida Georgia Weekend shenanigans.

No significant developments regarding the government shutdown, as we move through Day 30 and into a long weekend for the Senate. That doesn't mean nothing is happening in DC, though, as there was a Senate briefing on Trump's unilateral military strikes against alleged drug boats off the South American coast (now at 14 boats attacked). Someone forgot to invite the Democrats, though.

Mike McCormick and Dr. Herbert Wan from Florida's Poison Control (800-222-1222) join JMN to share some advice for managing a safe Halloween weekend. With the increased availability of certain legal products like THC edibles, OTC stimulants from the gas station, sweet alcohol beverages, etc., there are risks that kids may be accidentally exposed. If you notice issues such as lethargy, unusual hyper...

Tonya looks at the continued impacts of the government shutdown, as the federally funded SNAP program (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, colloquially known as "food stamps") loses funding effective November 1. This cuts food assistance funding for some 40+ million Americans, funding state assistance programs. States are turning to alternative resources where available -- locally, Gov. DeS...

Clark looks at how a “balcony solar” setup may help you save on your energy costs – especially if you live in an apartment!

LeeAnn Mengel, Vice President Administrator, joins JMN to recap Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center's evolution over the past ten years, and looks toward continued expansion, growing resources, and continuing innovative holistic care.