Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

The Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens Wildlife Wanderer Curtis Dvorak joins JMN to share details about ongoing and upcoming Zoo events. Tomorrow, it's "Happy Noon Year," as the new year is celebrated early for those young party animals from 10am to 1pm. The Colors of the Wild event continues into February, and there's always something new to see, experience, and enjoy.

Greg McGarity joins JMN to discuss this year's 80th Annual Tax Slayer Gator Bowl Game, a signature event for Jacksonville's New Year celebrations. This year's game features Duke and Ole' Miss.

Jared reports on President Carter's passing, and plans for state services for the former Commander in Chief.

President Jimmy Carter passed away on December 29. Jacksonville resident Mike Hightower worked with President Carter and reflects on his experiences as he remembers the former President.

Logan reports on breaking news of a vehicle going into the water at the Vilano Boat Ramp. The driver was rescued and taken to a nearby hospital. SJC law enforcement says the ramp will likely be closed for the day as they recover the vehicle and investigate circumstances around the event.

Jared reports on President Biden's commutation of all but 3 federal death penalty convictions to life without parole; Jared also reports on Congress's latest last-minute funding continuing resolution.

Luis joins JMN to talk about his upcoming show at the Florida Theater

Jared joins JMN to talk about the bill that was shot down last night and what's going on today in Congress.

Chase and Detective Milliken join JMN to talk about a cold case in Green Cove Springs that has new information thanks to First Coast CrimeStoppers.

Kasey joins JMN to talk about the philanthropy for the pediatric program and the organization and how donations help UF Health Proton

Vania joins JMN to talk about her experience of being a patient as well as a little bit about her diagnosis

Danny joins JMN to talk about the pediatric program and treating kids with protons as well as describes the program.

Jared joins JMN to talk about the government spending that seems to be in a corner that is going to be hard to get out of by Friday night.

Melinda and Jim join JMN to discuss there experience of being patients from out of town

Bill joins JMN to discuss the benefits he's seen with the advancement of radiation treatment and how proton therapy is the latest cutting-edge technology.

Tamara joins JMN to talk about the benefit of the social services program in the holistic care of proton/cancer patients, especially pediatrics

Nancy joins JMN to talk about the benefits of Proton therapy when it comes to radiation therapy for cancer

Kristin joins JMN to talk about Radiation Oncology practice and what happens at UF Proton

Jared joins JMN to talk about disaster relief funding and how Congress is trying to replenish FEMAs coffers and how they are trying to get something worked out by the end of the week.

Jared joins Rich to talk about a classified briefing that will happen today about the mystery drones in the Northeast part of the country

Jared joins JMN to talk about the last week on capital hill to mee with lawmakers before Next year.

Meteorologist Garrett Bedenbaugh joins JMN with a weekend weather preview, so you know what to expect while you're preparing for the upcoming holidays.

Keith Manze, Community Relations Specialist at First Florida Credit Union, joins JMN to discuss the Koins for Kids initiative. All week from Dec. 16 to Dec. 20, you can donate your coins at your local FFCU, to fund programs and activities for benefit to benefit local Girl Scouts of Gateway Council troops.

Mayor Deegan joins JMN to discuss the new UF graduate campus coming to downtown Jacksonville, and the processes to come over the next several years from construction to opening for classes. Additionally, she discusses the future development plans for other areas in downtown Jacksonville.

A local man is the latest of many across the nation reporting sighting a "suspicious" "large drone" flying in restricted airspace. Jared reports that there has been no official confirmation of criminal or nefarious drone sightings from government authorities. In other news, Jared also reports on an American hostage recovered from Syria.