Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Gov. DeSantis's campaign slogan "Make America FLORIDA" seems to have taken root with the upcoming Trump Administration, with key Florida personnel taking leadership roles.

Bill Olson rejoins JMN to share more details about plans to develop the Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair, and the ways it is involved in the community.

JMN is live from the Fair. Lisa Thomas, Director of Marketing for the Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair, talks about how the Fair promotion continues to evolve each year, from promotional imagery, to physical and facility promotions, performer bookings, food vendors, digital platform engagement, and finding other new ways to reach and entertain fans. The goal is always to engage, educate, and...

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Florida looks to figure prominently in Trump's upcoming administration, as he has flagged prominent Floridians for roles including his Chief of Staff (Susan Wiles), National Security Advisor (Rep. Mike Waltz), and Secretary of State (Sen. Marco Rubio). Additionally, Sen. Rick Scott is vying for a Senate leadership role.

JMN is live at the Fair! Bill Olson is the President & CEO of the Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair, and while the event occupies two weeks on a calendar, it is a year-long sequence of preparation, execution, and reconciliations to put the event together. He discusses the opportunities ahead with next year's relocation to the new fairgrounds.

JMN is live at the Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair. Andy Deggeller of Deggeller Attractions, Inc. provides the rides, lights, amenities and atmosphere for the Fair midway, and talks about how his company keeps attractions new, fresh, and exciting - and how his company teachers other carnival companies how to put on a show! You'll see some new attractions on the midway this year at the Fair!

JMN is live at the Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair. And what's a Fair without a magician? Josh Knotts of Extreme Illusions and Escapes joins JMN to talk about his 7pm & 9pm shows, and life as a practicing illusionist!

JMN is live at the Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair. Courtney Dakin and Jennifer Griffith with the Florida Agriculture Experience, and they join JMN to share details about Florida dairy products, and how dairy products get from the farm to the store, and how to identify when you're buying fresh-from-Florida dairy goods (spoiler: the #12!). See them at 530pm and 845pm with Lucy the Cow for a...

AIR TRAVEL CHANGES - Many families are booking their holiday plans for the end of the year. A NEW report from the U.S. PIRG Education Fund Consumer Watchdog shares some of the new laws and rules that have changed this holiday season, from “automatic refunds” to fee-free family seating and other travel issues. Nicole D’Antonio is live in Washington with details on what travelers can expect this hol...

JMN is live from the Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair. Grace Carter and Gimli the Polish Rabbit join JMN on behalf of the 4-H UF Extension, and discuss the role of 4-H not just as an agricultural education program, but also as a STEM and social confidence program. Visit the 4-H exhibit and say hi to Gimli when you visit the Fair!

JMN is live from the Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair this morning. Nelson Garcia is the Sea Lion Splash trainer, with shows today at 6pm and 8pm. He shares some of the details about how that show is prepared, and some background info about his three performers.

Kristine Bellino is downtown getting interviews and photographs as crowds gather for the upcoming Veterans Day Parade. The parade starts 1101am at the Center for Performing Arts on Water Street, and ends at Everbank Stadium.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues Rich Jones has the latest headlines from Washington DC, as Congress returns to session after the election. New administrative assignments are being issued for the upcoming Trump administration, but some congressional election results are still being recounted, delaying some new legislator orientations.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Jared looks at what's to come in the final "lame duck" sessions for President Biden and congress.

John Thrasher serves as this year's Veteran's Day Parade Grand Marshall. He joins JMN to reflect on his military career, and subsequent years of service in academia, legislature, and more. The Veteran's Day Parade begins at 1101am at the Center for the Performing Arts, and concludes at Everbank Stadium.

Harrison Conyers, COJ Director of Military Affairs, joins JMN to discuss today's Veteran's Day Parade, and some of the key veterans participating. The parade starts at 1101am at the Center for Performing Arts on Water St, and will proceed on Hogan St. then Bay St., concluding at Everbank Stadium.

SPECIAL EDUCATION SHORTAGES - This week a briefing on Capitol Hill will focus on the shortage of qualified special education, instructors and its impact on students with disabilities. Experts say the teacher shortage started prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the health crisis exacerbated the struggle to hire qualified instructors. Nicole D’Antonio is live in Washington with the impact of th...

John joins JMN to talk about Susie Wiles becoming the next Chief of Staff under the new Trump administration

Jared joins JMN to talk about Susie Wiles become the next Chief of Staff for the upcoming Trump administration.

Tori joins JMN to talk about the Jacksonville Symphony putting on a show for Harry Potter next weekend

John joins JMN to discuss Susie Wiles being the next Chief of Staff under the Trump administration coming up next year.

Jim joins JMN to talk about the Rock the Box charity event featuring Aaron Lewis happening this Sunday, November 10th, at the Thrasher-Horne Center

Kirstin joins JMN to discuss the research that has been done on how much Americans are planning on spending during the holiday season

Steve joins JMN to talk about a random shooter in NC that is taking shots at random cars as they are driving on I-40

Kirstin joins Rich to talk about President Elect Trump is due in court this month and what could happen as a result