Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Rachel Mills, Senior Membership & Programs Director for the Winston Family YMCA, joins JMN to discuss the benefits of membership and deals available to new members. There's even a special Cyber Monday membership deal to help you get a head start on your New Year Resolutions.

Connie Smith, Senior Director of Healthy Living at the Winston Family YMCA, joins JMN to share the importance of movement, and details some of the different programs available at the YMCA.

JMN is live at the Winston Family Riverside YMCA, with the "Dawn Patrol" group of early risers checking in before commencing their post-holiday-weekend workouts! Charlie Fetzer and Richard Graves share why the "Dawn Patrol" is such a fun part of their lives.

Kirstin joins Chase to talk about President Elect Trump finally signing the transition agreement and how it should make for a smooth transition of power

Nicole joins Chase to talk about what we can do after Thanksgiving to properly dispose of leftover food waste.

Kirstin joins Chase to discuss the new tariffs that President Elect Donald Trump is proposing when he takes office in January, as well as the legal cases against him that are being dropped

Jared joins Kristine to discuss the turkeys being pardoned today at the White House as well as some of the cabinet picks for Trump's upcoming administration

Nicole joins Kristine to discuss how much its going to cost this year for the Thanksgiving season as opposed to past years.

Meteorologist Corey Simma joins JMN with a detailed look at this weekend's forecast, and what we can expect weather-wise through the Thanksgiving week.

As Trump's "Make America Florida" hiring streak continues, Matt Gaetz is out and Pam Bondi is in for Attorney General, with a much better chance of Senate confirmation. Gaetz's future status is ambiguous - he MAY resume his seat in congress, he MAY be tapped by DeSantis as interim Senator, Trump may have something else in mind for him, who knows?

Lots of fun going on in the 904 this weekend. Wasabi-Con returns, showcasing anime, gaming, cosplay, and all things comic culture. Blues icon Bonnie Raitt is in town tonight, and Floyd Nation performs a tribute show to Pink Floyd this weekend. The Symphony features Dvorak selections if you're classically inclined, and for your comedy needs Jo Koy is in town! Can't go wrong with the Cummer Museum &...

This week WOKV salutes Battalion Chief Robert Gillis of the Jacksonville Fire & Rescue Department.

DIGITAL PAYMENT APPS - Changes are coming to the popular digital payment apps. This week, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau finalized a rule to supervise the largest nonbank companies offering digital funds transfer and payment wallet apps. it comes as a growing number of customers explained about problems with fraud, scams and unauthorized transactions using the digital wallets. Nicole D’A...

Samantha reports that, on the heels of Matt Gaetz's visit with DC Senators yesterday, Pete Hegseth will be making the rounds today, in advance of Senate confirmation hearings. Both Gaetz and Hegseth are nominees for positions in Trump's 2025 administration, and both have allegations of sexual impropriety in their pasts that will face scrutiny in their upcoming Senate confirmation hearings.

Melissa Rorabaugh from Morgan & Morgan joins JMN to discuss their Harvest Helpings event with Feeding Northeast Florida. This is one of several community outreach events FNEF has organized with community partners. If you would like to connect your company to an outreach event, visit FEEDINGNEFL.ORG for details.

Jared reports on the latest DC headlines, as GOP apologists defend Matt Gaetz and Pete Hegseth's respective nominations to positions in the Trump administration. Both face controversial allegations of past behaviors, and it remains unclear if either could pass Senate confirmation.

When you donate $30, you feed a family a healthy and complete Thanksgiving dinner. And every $30 donation gets you a commemorative Feeding Northeast Florida holiday ornament. Amy Derringer designed this year's ornament, a demonstration of how time and talent can be donated. Visit FEEDINGNEFL.ORG to find out how you can contribute!

Susan King joins JMN and shares info on how many people in the community are food insecure -- and how you may know some of them, but not be aware of their circumstances. Many people are only a paycheck away from making tough choices that may include whether or not they can afford to eat. Feeding Northeast Florida is working to make sure no one has to face that choice.

JMN is live at Feeding Northeast Florida. Ophelia Rodriguez shares her fundraising background and motivations toward serving with FNEF. If you donate through WOKV, you will receive a special commemorative holiday ornament. Visit WOKV.COM or FEEDINGNEFL.ORG to donate.

Jackie Culver explains the role of employees and the food distribution process. While there is a professional crew involved, your volunteer efforts and contributions help. Visit FEEDINGNEFL.ORG to find out how you can help.

Jackie Culver shares an encounter that motivates her to this day on how and why Feeding Northeast Florida is so impactful on the local community. Visit FEEDINGNEFL.ORG to learn how you can donate your time, talent, or treasure to help the local community.

More with Feeding Northeast Florida's Jackie Culver, on how volunteers contribute to the success of organizing and distributing food to the community. Interested in volunteering? Visit FEEDINGNEFL.ORG for to learn how you can be part of the mission.

HOLIDAY SPENDING - You have likely already seen ads for Black Friday and Small Business Saturday. A NEW Bankrate report finds Nearly 60% of Americans say they plan to buy something on Cyber Monday. It comes as many small businesses face an uphill battle this holiday season. Experts say rising costs have put a financial strain on many business owners. Nicole D’Antonio is live in Washington breaking...

JMN is live at Feeding NE Florida today. Jackie Culver joins JMN to share details about their new central facility, the J. Wayne and Delores Barr Weaver Campus, and the mission Feeding NE Florida serves to help hungry families in this community. Among their current initiatives are Harvest Helpings with Morgan & Morgan, Turkey Time with the Jaguars, and more! Visit WOKV.COM or FEEDINGNEFL.ORG to do...

Kirstin reports on the latest Trump nominations for his upcoming administration. The latest announcements include TV celebrities - WWE mogul Linda McMahon for Secretary of Education, and TV's Dr. Oz as the head of Medicare & Medicaid Services, including the federal insurance marketplace. They join the list of other Trump nominations that are pending Senate confirmation.