Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Dr. Lawrence Moss, President & CEO of Nemours Health, joins JMN to discuss the partnership between Nemours and The Players, and how they collaborate to provide children's health care resources and support. Visit the Nemours Kids Zone at The Players!

Ryan reports on the latest develoipments regarding a possible government shutdown effective Friday. While the House passed a continuing resolution to fund the government through September, the measure does not currently appear to have sufficient support to pass the Senate.

Players Tournament Director Lee Smith joins JMN ahead of today's first round. Event staff and amenities are all set for fans, and the golfers are ready to go for the 2025 Players Championship.

Lawrence Nicolas, the new CEO of the Jacksonville Humane Society, joins JMN to share how the JHS and the Players collaborate to provide a better community for Jacksonville's people and animals, through grants, adoption events, and community outreach. Visit JaxHumane.org to learn more about how you can get involved.

First Coast Honor Flight's Candace Mabry joins JMN to share details about last night's Players Championship Military Appreciation Day surprise. Six Vietnam Veterans will be sponsored for a trip to Washington DC. Visit FirstCoastHonorFlights.org for more information.

Mike Hightower, Chair of Five Star Veterans, joins JMN. Five Star Veterans is a non-profit that helps veterans with mental health and experiential challenges as they re-integrate into civilian life.

Ryan looks at the latest developments regarding a potential government shutdown this weekend. Vice President Vance is expected to meet with Republican House members today, in an effort to ensure enough support to pass the latest continuing resolution funding bill and postpone the government shutdown. For those keeping score, Congress has not sucessfully passed an annual appropriations budget on ti...

In honor of TPC, Chief Meteorologist Mike Buresh recounts the time he got a hole-in-one at the Sawgrass 13th hole.

Tournament Director Lee Smith joins JMN to discuss Tuesday's practice round, the Military Appreciation Day concert, and what fans can expect from this year's Players event.

Ryan reports on the looming government shutdown that could happen Friday when current funding runs out. The Republican-led House has presented the latest "continuing resolution" funding bill, which Speaker Johnson expects to put to a vote Tuesday, but it's not certain that enough Republicans will support it, much less any Democrats, for the bill to advance for approval.

Walt Piatt, Wounded Warrior Project CEO, joins JMN to reflect on his first year accomplishments, and share initiatives for future involvement in helping warriors acheive and sustain their best lives.

Aamir Ahmed, Head of Fiat, Stellantis North America, joins JMN from the 30th Annual Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance to share information on new Fiat products being featured, how the auto industry identifies and addresses consumer automotive needs, and how much fun events like the Concours are.

Action News Jax's Jake Stofan joins JMN with a recap of the first week of Florida's current legislative session, including DeSantis's "State of the State" address. Among this year's topics, the "Free Kill" bill is back for another round of considerations, and reform for citizen initiatives leading to amendments/referendums, and education property management.

As we roll the clocks forward and the temperature starts to climb, Joe Strada of Strada Air Conditioning, Heating, Electric & Security joins JMN to share tips on how to prepare and maintain your climate control system. You oughta call Strada, or visit StradaServices.com for more information!

Nassau Co. Sheriff Bill Leeper joins JMN, discussing security and preparation for this weekend's Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance event. Today's activities include the Eight Falgs Classic Auto Parade, and Sheriff Leeper shares some thoughts about some of the cars he's seeing at this year's event.

Jared reports on the apparently inevitible reform (and/or dissolution?) of the Department of Education, and what this will mean with regard to student loan obligations and educational grant resources. He also looks at the latest in Trump tariff proposals and their immediate impacts on the stock market.

The Wildlife Wanderer Curtis Dvoark joins JMN to share details about the new sloth exhibit opening this weekend at the Jacksonville Zoo! Bring some green beans, visit sloths Ruth and Chata, and learn the important lesson about how to slow down and enjoy life!

Olivia reports on President Trump's comments to Hamas. Trump bluntly claimed this was the "final warning" to release hostages in Gaza, pledging to give Israel all the necessary support to end the Israel-Hamas war.

Ryan reports on DOGE eyeballing Veterans Affairs as the next agency facing mass layoffs, Trump's latest efforts regarding Gaza hostage releases, and Congress' latest "continuing resolution" for temporary funding to prevent a government shutdown.

This weekend is hopping in the 904! The signature event is the Monster Jam at the Bank - Saturday Saturday Saturday evening, for all the mud slinging, engine revving, moster truck stunts you could ask for! You can't go wrong downtown this weekend -- the Florida Theatre hosts Brett Young. Lewis Black, Gladys Knight, and Luis Elizondo - that's country, comedy, an icon, and UFO expert, how diverse is...

Representative Angie Nixon (D-Jacksonville) joins JMN to discuss her "Working Families First" legislation proposal for the 2025 Florida Legislative Session. Rep. Nixon says this package includes education, residential property insurance, labor standards, and health care considerations.

You hear him every evening on Fox Across America. Jimmy Failla joins JMN to look at the comedy gold that is modern politics, social media coverage, and what you can expect to see when Jimmy hits the stage. , He'll be coming to the Florida Theatre on March 29. Get your tickets at FloridaTheatre.com, and tune in tonight at 6pm to hear his recap of yesterday's Trump address and more.

Ryan recaps President Trump's address to Congress, and the Democrat response. The issues discussed and guests recognized were secondary to the spectacles of interruption, evictions, chants, catcalls, and chaos reflective of Trump's whirlwind first few weeks in office.

WOKV political analyst Rick Mullaney, Director of the JU Public Policy Institute, breaks down the high points from President Trump's speech to Congress, and Gov. DeSantis's State of the State addresses yesterday.

Jeremy updates us with some interesting and amusing legal news stories, including: an NBA arbitration dispute bteween the Knicks & Raptors; Mexico possibly suing gun makers?; and a guy who sued the movies -- for running too many ads before the film!