Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

With Gaza's cease-fire future uncertain, Arab leaders met to discuss the region's future and issue counter-proposals to Trump's controversial "Gaza Riviera" suggestion.

LaSandra Boykin, CSX's Director of Community Investments, joins JMN to explain why CSX employees will be stuffing thousands of Teddy Bears today! These "Batallion Buddies" will be shipped off in care packages in partnership with Operation Gratitude, an outreach supporting military families. The CSX Pride In Service initiative will have employees over 26 states participating in today's event. Visit...

Ryan reports on President Trump's address to Congress tonight, noting particular figures who will and who will not be in attendance, and what messages abd dispositions those rosters reflect. Expectations are for a tense atmosphere in light of the recent controversial events surrounding US aid to Ukraine, and domestic concerns over tariffs and DOGE-related job and funding eliminations. WOKV will ca...

CBS Chief White House Correspondent Nancy Cordes joins JMN to preview President Trump's address to Congress tonight, where the economy is expected to be a topic of discussion - particularly how Trump's invocation of trade tariffs and DOGE's elimination of many federal jobs and agency programs are both supposed to have long term positive economic impacts.

Brian joins JMN to preview President Trump's address to Congress this evening, which he will be attending in person. WOKV will carry the President's address live starting at 9pm.

Ryan reports on Trump's address before Congress scheduled for Tuesday night, where the President is expected to address multiple topics, including the controversial meeting with President Zelenskyy, the controversial actions of the DOGE group, and other topics. WOKV will carry the address live starting at 9pm Tuesday night.

Rich Jones reflects on the Remembering Rush event, and shares Mr. Snerdley's story of the "Golden EIB Microphone" that Rush Limbaugh frequently mentioned on his show. Highlights of the event will be available soon on WOKV.COM.

Sheriff Rob Hardwick addresses accusations of a deputy who allegedly made unseemly remarks on social media towards St. Johns County's homeless population.

MN is live on location in advance of the Salute America: Remembering Rush Limbaugh event tomorrow! MR. SNERDLEY himself joins JMN to share some of his experiences working with Rush, as a teaser for what you'll hear tomorrow night. Visit WOKV.COM to buy your tickets now and join us tomorrow for the Salute America: Remembering Rush Limbaugh event!

Jake reports on the upcoming Florida Legislative Session, with some +/- 1400 bills and proposals in development, insurers coming into the marketplace, the possibility of eliminating property taxes, and how that lost state revenue might be reclaimed by Florida DOGE-oriented program and personel streamlining.

JMN is live on location in advance of the Salute America: Remembering Rush Limbaugh event tomorrow! Action News Jax alumnus Marithza Ross, now the Executive Director for the St. Johns County Parks Foundation (SJCPF.ORG), joins JMN to share upcoming events on the SJC Parks & Rec calendar, and how SJC government, residents, and the Foundation collaborate to provide sites and resources for community...

Ryan looks at GOP efforts to head off a potential upcoming government shutdown as they work to approve an operational budget, as Republicans and Democrats accuse each other of partisan provision requests to delay approval.

JMN is live on location in advance of the Salute America: Remembering Rush Limbaugh event tomorrow! But the Salute to Rush isn't the only event happening this weekend. Troy Blevins joins JMN to share details of the outrageous and hilarious 2nd edition of the FLORIDA MAN GAMES tomorrow at the St. Johns County Fairgrounds.

JMN is live on location in advance of the Salute America: Remembering Rush Limbaugh event tomorrow! Sheriff Rob Hardwick joins JMN to remember Rush, the SJC Sheriff's Office involvement in the Florida Games, and share information on recent hoax threats against area schools.

JMN is live on location in advance of the Salute America: Remembering Rush Limbaugh event tomorrow! Susan Phillips of the St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches Visitors & Convention Bureau joins JMN to share how events like this impact the local community, and how the V&CB uses events to raise the community's profile and make St. Augustine an event destination.

Rich Jones and Kristine Bellino discuss the recent SJC school terror threats, which fortunately proved to be hoaxes. You may ask "Why are you sharing interview clips from the alleged instigator?" - and we address that here.

AUDIO CLIP: Call made by “Alex” to Pacetti Bay Middle School February 2025 This interview contains references and audio that some may find disturbing. The comments made during the interview do not reflect the beliefs of WOKV, Cox Media Group, or our staff, including the interviewer. The audio (which includes voices and music in the clip marked “Call”) was provided by the individual being interview...

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Ryan reports on the latest budget advancement efforts in Congress, as another government shutdown deadline approaches (3/14). Additionally, another wave of DOGE-recommended federal employee layoffs is imminent.

Sen. Scott joins JMN to share thoughts on Rush Limbaugh, the budget cuts involved in Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill," the fallout from DOGE eliminating many federal jobs, and his thoughts on Byron Donalds as a potential Florida Governor.

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This weekend is the WOKV Salute America Remembering Rush Limbaugh event, with special guests Bo Snerdley and Erick Erickson. Erick joins JMN this morning to share some memories of his friendship and collaboration with Rush, as a taste of the stories and circumstances you can enjoy at this weekend's Salute America event. Get your tickets at WOKV.COM and we'll see you this weekend!

Just released yesterday, TopTrumps presents the Jacksonville edition of Monopoly! Among the area's iconic locations and companies included, Community Chest includes the Child Cancer Fund! Lindsay Wallace of TopTrumps and Carla Montgomery from the Child Cancer Fund, and Mr. Monopoly (aka "Rich Uncle" Milburn Pennybags!) join JMN to share details about the game, where you can find it, and how you ca...

Ryan looks at the latest headlines in DC, including Elon Musk's DOGE ultimatum emails for federal employees to justify their jobs "or else!" This is being met with the expected levels of confusion and consternation from some federal agencies, as well as judicial challenges as to whether or not such demands are associated job terminations are legal and/or binding.