Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

EMERGENCY SAVINGS - A new Bankrate report released TODAY finds more than 3 in 5 Americans feel behind in their emergency savings. Notably, only 1 in 5 say they have more emergency savings now than they did at the beginning of the year. Nicole D’Antonio is live in Washington breaking down the new report and resources to build up an emergency fund.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as UNF's Dr. Michael Binder, Director of the Public Opinion Research Lab, and Action News Jax's political reporter Jake Stofan join JMN to break down truth, rhetoric, and voter opinions about proposed "recreational marijuana use for adults" amendment for the Florida state constitution.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as UNF's Dr. Michael Binder, Director of the Public Opinion Research Lab, and Action News Jax's political reporter Jake Stofan join JMN to break down truth, rhetoric, and voter opinions about proposed "abortion rights" amendment for the Florida state constitution.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Jared looks at the impact of foreign wars on the current election climate, for example the impact on ongoing Israel-related conflicts on Michigan's Arab-American and Palestinian-American populations. Domestically, disaster recovery is similarly influencing North Carolina voter dispositions and voting access.

Brian shares thoughts on early voting (now active in Duval, SJC, and Clay), and the role Florida plays in Republican campaign strategies. He also plugs his upcoming Jacksonville event in February. Hear more on the Brian Kilmeade Show 10a-noon.

STUDENT LOAN PAYMENTS - Majority of students graduate college with more than a degree, but also a large amount of debt. A NEW WalletHub report found nearly 42 million Americans owe a collective $1.61 trillion dollars in student loans. However, monthly student loan payments very across the country. Nicole D’Antonio breaks down which states have the highest student loan payments. She offers personal...

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as new Washington Post polls show a tie at 47%/ea support for VP Harris or former President Trump, supporting the blitz for votes in battleground states. Both candidates and their teams have busy appearance schedules in the 15 days leading up to the election.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Jared looks at the concentrated campaigns in "battleground" states, with emphasis on blue-wall states Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Georgia, North Carolina, and Arizona are also highly contested.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Dr. Binder shares results from the latest UNF election poll. Latest polling shows Trump with a significant lead over Harris, and what some might consider surprising positions regarding proposed amendments. The latest poll includes considerations from "Leaners" and "Blurters," as Dr. Binder explains.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues as early voting for the 2024 federal election opens in Duval County today (St. Johns County too). Supervisor of Elections Jerry Holland joins JMN to discuss available voting locations, voting security, and strategies on how to vote efficiently -- Duval County has a large ballot with multiple local and federal issues, amendments, etc. so voters are encouraged to r...

HOLIDAY TRAVEL COST - With the holiday season around the corner, a new Bankrate report found that 4 in 5 holiday travelers are adjusting their travel plans because of inflation. Researchers say a majority of travelers are traveling for less time and are choosing to drive instead of fly this holiday season. Nicole D’Antonio is live in Washington with the ways families are changing their itineraries...

Justin & Adrian join JMN to discuss what an ambassador animal is and he also has Garcia the Goat, who is an Ambassador Animal.

Tracey joins JMN to talk about her role at the zoo and how she takes care of anything that has hair.

Dr. Ettling joins JMN to talk about how important it is for him to be out and about at the zoo to mingle with his staff members as well as the guests.

Mike joins JMN to talk about herpetology (reptiles) and birds as well as some bats.

Ashley joins JMN to talk about what you should do if you find a manatee in the wild

The horticulture team joins JMN to discuss their role at the Zoo and the different kinds of plants that they are planting for this time of year.

Andy joins JMN to talk about some of the zoo's wildlife that are taken out to different locations so people can learn more about the animals

Kirsten joins Kristine to discuss what the candidates are doing to try and get voters on their side.

Nicole joins Rich to talk about new data that shows that the amount of overdose deaths has dropped drastically.

Dr. Gail Patin, Hubbard House CEO, rejoins JMN to recap this morning's memorial event, and communicate the message that Hubbard House is available, 24/7, to help those in need. Visit HUBBARDHOUSE.ORG for more information or to donate in support of their service. If you need their services, you can call their hotline 904-354-3114 any time.

Kemal Gasper, VP of Community Engagement at VyStar Credit Union, joins JMN to share how VyStar and Hubbard House collaborate to serve the Jacksonville community., in alignment with VyStar's mission to "do good."

Brandon Sherlinski, Hubbard House Board Member and Co-Chair of Men Against Violence Against Women (MAVAW), joins JMN to share thoughts on how men can be better partners, parents, and examples in healthy domestic relationships. Visit MAVAW.ORG for more information.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Jared reports on the frosty diplomatic relationships between the US and China, particularly in regard to the Russia/Ukraine war and tensions between China and Taiwan. Those tensions thawed at least a little, as evidenced by the new Panda ambassadors making their way to the Smithsonian Zoo yesterday. And in light of an extended period of political and foreign-...

Survivor Melissa, a prior speaker at the Barbara Campbell Memorial Breakfast, shares her story and how Hubbard House helped her to escape, recover, and move beyond the abusive circumstances in her past. She is one of many to benefit from Hubbard House resources, and an example of how your donations facilitate protection and recovery.