Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Meteorologist Garrett Bedenbaugh shares this weekend's detailed weather forecast, including when (or if?) you can get that yard work done between showers, and how the weather might impact the Jaguars home opener vs. the Browns.

This week's First Responder spotlight features Deputy Mitchell Spencer of the Nassau County Sheriff's Office.

Easy 102.9's Toni Foxx takes a tasty look at Mandarin treats!

CHILDREN ONLINE SAFETY - The clock is ticking to pass legislation on a series of social media bills. Parents are in Washington DC right now to have their voices heard. Many of them lost children to bullying, eating disorders and drug overdoses. Nicole D’Antonio is live in Washington with one mother's story. She shares the steps needed to pass a comprehensive child online safety bill this year.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Eben Brown reports on a government funding bill that didn't make it to a House vote this week. One of the attachments was a GOP election security plan, featuring measures of the SAVE Act. If a revised funding plan is not passed, government funding will expire on Oct 1 resulting in another government shutdown.

Big weekend in the 904 (aka the 324, but who calls it that?) ... The "Conservation On Draft" fundraiser happens this weekend at the Jacksonville Zoo, always a great time! The Jacksonville Symphony presents their "Parrots & Palms" tribute to Jimmy Buffett, 80s prog-rock headbangers Zebra perform at the Florida Theatre, and the Ritz Theatre & Museum presents "1964: When the Beatles Rocked Florida" (...

STATE OF STUDENT - With students now back in class, the White House announced additional steps to combat absenteeism and provide new tools and resources for teachers following the pandemic. According to NEW data from Curriculum Associates, fewer students are achieving grade level placement than before the pandemic. However, since the return to in-person schooling, the percentage of grade K student...

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as the Vice President and former President finally debated each other in person. WOKV's Kirstin Garriss looks at the key issues raised, and how their first (and potentially only?) debate might impact polls.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Duval County Democratic Party Chair Daniel Henry joins JMN to review the Harris/Trump debate, and share thought son how this event might influence party supporters and undecided voters. The Duval County Republican Party has also been invited to share opinions on the debate and its potential impact. The Vice Presidential debate featuring Gov. Tim Walz and Sen....

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as WOKV political analyst Dr. Michael Binder reviews the Harris/Trump debate, key moments for each candidate, and what impacts this event may have on undecided voters.

TEEN BRAIN HEALTH - From mental health to learning loss, there has been extensive research on how the pandemic continues to impact teens. Now, a new study finds that the pandemic may have have caused rapid brain aging in teens, especially teen girls. According to the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences some teenagers, brains aged much faster than they normally would, 4.2 years...

Team USA and UNF's own Morgan Ray returns from the 2024 Paralympics in Paris with a Silver medal. His proud papa Matt Ray joins JMN to recount some exciting moments from the games, and the joy of seeing his son achieving the dream of competing with elite athletes.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Vice President Harris and former President Trump have never met in person -- but they'll meet tonight on the debate stage! WOKV's Samantha Manning details what the candidates are saying in advance of tonight's event, and what we can expect tonight. WOKV coverage starts at 8pm.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, with the first debate encounter between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump happening in Pennsylvania later this evening, as polls suggest 3 in 10 undecided voters may be persuaded by tonight's performance-- which could decide a close election! WOKV debate coverage starts at 8pm and will include the full debate and post debate analysis...

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as WOKV political analyst Rick Mullaney looks at strategies for success for tonight's presidential debate, and also points out vulnerabilities to avoid for each of the candidates. WOKV will air the full debate, along with pre- and post-debate analysis starting at 8pm.

FEMA DISASTERS - Are you prepared for a natural disaster? From wildfires to tropical cyclones and winter storms, severe weather events are becoming more frequent across the country. According to FEMA, there have already been 19 confirmed weather disaster events so far this year resulting in 149 deaths. Those events have also had significant economic effects. In honor of National Preparedness Month...

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Brian previews the Harris/Trump debate tonight, and key talking points he expects each of them to address. Hear more on the Brian Kilmeade Show from 10a-noon, and listen to WOKV for live debate coverage starting at 8pm tonight.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as WOKV's Samantha Manning reports how the Presidential candidates are faring in recent polls, and how the needle might move after tomorrow's Harris/Trump debate.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Jared looks at the upcoming Presidential debate between Vice President Harris and former President Trump. This will be the first time they have shared a stage or spotlight, and is currently the only debate scheduled between the presidential candidates. Jared leads our debate coverage starting tomorrow night at 8pm.

The Wildlife Wanderer Curtis Dvorak joins JMN with a special guests Emily and her friendly Animal Ambassador, Maui the Skink! See images from the visit online, and check out the "Conservation On Draft" event coming up this weekend! Get your annual pass to the Zoo!

MENTAL HEALTH COVERAGE - Today the Biden administration is placing new requirements on health plans to improve mental healthcare for Americans with private health insurance. In a statement, President Biden said mental healthcare is out of reach for many Americans. The new rules would ensure mental health coverage will be covered at the same level as other healthcare. Nicole D’Antonio is live in Wa...

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Samantha looks at a busy day for former President Trump - not on the campaign trail, but back in a NY courtroom! Trump has a hearing today regarding the E. Jean Carroll civil case, and still faces an upcoming sentencing hearing regarding his federal "hush money" case convictions.

First Alert Meteorologist Garrett Bedenbaugh joins us to break down the football forecasts all weekend long - from your high school Friday Night Lights players, to Saturday at the Swamp, and the Jags season kickoff in Miami. If you don't like the weather, give it 5 minutes and it will change! All weekend long!

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as President Biden held fast to his position that he would NOT pardon his son Hunter, after Hunter Biden submitted a "surprise" (?) guilty plea to tax charges, circumventing need for a trial. Meanwhile, preparations continue as Vice President Harris and former President Trump meet for the first (and only?) Presidential debate. WOKV will provide live coverage beg...

Cookiebird is an ice cream bar in St. Augustine. Owners Mike and Kate Alfieri showcase a variety of tasty ice cream treats, including flavored coffee milkshakes! Check them out online at COOKIEBIRD.CO, or stop by for a fun and tasty treat at their shop off San Marco Ave.