Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Tony follows-up on primaries on Tuesday - what were the big storylines across the country?

What is Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' property tax plan and why is it facing pushback? The proposal advances to the November ballot, but not without some revisions from the initial plan including and progressively tiered homestead exemptions and some potentially confusing legal language.

City Year Jacksonville's Class of 2026 celebrated their graduation at the Jessie Ball duPont Center, where their graduates advance into the world with practical career skills and leadership training.

The US’s mixed messaging between desiring peace and waging war continues. In a recent call between leaders, Trump criticized Netanyahu for ongoing Israel attacks launched against Hezbollah in Lebanon, claiming that impedes a peace agreement. Since that call, the US has launched “defensive attacks” against Iran after an Iranian drone attack in Kuwait and an oil tanker trying to run through the US b...

WED – Clark looks at the National Debt. What does it mean? Who will pay it? And what does that mean for you?

Author Mark Beal discusses his latest book "Pursue Your Passion! Dream Big! Anything Is Possible!" He shares details of his book, inspired by Gen Z experiences, his students at Rutgers University, from his decades of experience in public relations, and life in general. The principle messages? "Stay curious," he says, and never stop pursuing your passions.

Despite mixed messages (like "I don't care about peace talks," followed shortly by "Peace talks are progressing rapidly,") President Trump insists "it will all work out in the end" in negotiations with Iran. Does that rhetoric actually mean anything? And speaking of things working out (or not), Trump appears to back off his proposed $1.8 billion proposed IRS settlement, as it costs him GOP support...

Ebola triggers fears over public health ahead of the World Cup travel surge.

Brian Kilmeade shares his thoughts on the latest round of national primaries, opposition to President Trump's $1.8 billion settlement slush fund, and you heard it here first ... Brian Kilmeade, the Musical??!

TUE – Health insurance is expensive. Clark says beware those discounted “skinnies” policies though! They’re not real insurance, so you’re not saving anything!

Iran latest - what's the status of the 60-day ceasefire "deal"?

MON – A lot of people rent cars for their summer vacation. Clark has tips to keep you from overpaying! Learn more at CLARK.COM.

In a memorable wrap to that part of his political career, former US Rep. Joe Cunningham (D-SC, 2019-2021) raised a beer to Congress in his farewell speech from the House floor. He shares that story, and shares how his career went from law, to legislation, to his current advocacy for Big Pharma reform.

The UF Proton Therapy Institute celebrates 20 years of service in Jacksonville, and today's Good News features Michael Darby's journey through prostate cancer, and how UFPTI had the resources to help him defeat cancer for good.

FOX News's Jeff Monosso looks at a recent Fox News Poll: How urgent is regulating A.Ii, and is it the responsibility of the federal government, or states, or tech industry?

Gov. DeSantis has convened a special legislative session to address property tax reforms, including possibly ending homestead property taxes. But the session is only good for 3 days...is that enough? Or will this be an ongoing thing?

Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla appeals to Congress to avoid "war," as US-Cuba tensions escalate.

Gov. Newsom vows to levy 100% tax on California recipients of Trump’s $1.8-billion ‘slush fund.’

FRI – Clark looks at travel sites. Crooks love targeting them (like hotel sites, airline sites, etc), and exploiing their information. If “they” (a “travel site”) contact you to confirm your card information – don’t share it! It’s a scam!

Emre Orun is a Jacksonville resident you may know from his work as an actor, model, martial artist, fighter, coach, personal trainer, and film maker. He joins JMN In-Depth to share his immigrant story from Turkiye to Florida, and how his career on-camera and in the gym lead up to filming a documentary of his final MMA fight. "Oren - the Final Fight" is available om Amazon.com. Visit COACHEMREORUN....

FOX News's Tonya Powers reports on new academic technology initiatives (and restrictions) proposed by American Federation of Teachers union president Randi Weingarten.

President Trump held a cabinet meeting amid ongoing Iran tensions, offering his opinion that a peace deal is still possible, but if it doesn't meet all his concession requirements it would be unacceptable. An Iranian spokesperson said the current ceasefire has been violated due to multiple military strikes since the weekend. Both US and Iranian political leadership continue their rhetorical threat...

Curtis Dvorak joins JMN with an update on happenings at the Zoo. The Manatee Rescue & Rehabilitation program will be returning two manatees to their homes soon, but expect new occupants to join the program in an ongoing cycle. Meanwhile, the Tunes and Blooms events start, with the Shake Rattle & Roll '50s themed event coming up on June 5, 6p-930p. Gear up in your best 50s garb and join th fun! BUT...

The American Federation of Teachers President, Randi Weingarten, unveiled new national framework plans for regulating the use of screens/devices and Artificial Intelligence in public schools.

THU – Clark looks at kids using the internet. Roblox is one popular kid-friendly site that is being proactive in setting up and restricting child-friendly accounts with parental access controls.