Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

CBS Tech correspondent Ian Sherr looks at the current "State of TikTok," on the heels of its official ban taking effect this weekend...and its subsequent tenuous restoration of service while Trump proposes a joint venture between the US and China could see restoration of the service. The offer of collaboration is an about-face for Trump, who initially demanded banning the app in his first administ...

A prolonged freeze is headed for the First Coast, and JEA's Karen McAllister joins JMN to share how the city is preparing for the severe conditions, and what you can do to help your home weather the cold..

Jared reports from DC, as preparations for the Trump Inauguration continue. Trump has promised a number of Executive Orders and actions to take effect soon after he is sworn in as the 47th President.

CBS correspondent Stacy Lyn reports from DC on changes in the Trump Inauguration this morning. Due to inclement weather, the ceremonial event has been moved indoors at the Capitol, with additional events scheduled at the Capital One Arena. WOKV live inauguration coverage starts at 10am with Brian Kilmeade.

WOKV Meteorologist Corey Simma joins JMN with a look ahead to the weekend and next week's forecasts. The weekend will feel warm, but it won't last long.

Jared reports on President Biden's final actions in office, including another round of non-violent offender sentence commutations, and a final official trip to South Carolina, before Monday's inauguration of new Trump administration.

Gallery 725 is the place to be this weekend, to meet photographer May Pang, and experience her history with John Lennon. See and hear the stories of her time with the music icon, and make some of her candid art from that time your own. Visit https://gallery725.com/May-pang-in-person/ for more information!

Rick joins JMN to talk about President Biden's 50 year career in Public Service and everything that he was able to accomplish as well as his farewell address.

Chase joins JMN to talk about how they have been able to give a $7,500 reward for any tips that could help to stop human trafficking in Florida

Jared joins JMN to talk about President Biden's farewell address and how he was warning about the influence of social media as well as other things

Linda joins JMN to talk about the potential cease fire deal between Israel and Hamas and how Hamas is trying to back out of the deal.

Elise joins JMN to talk about the fires in Los Angeles and what it's looking like this morning as the sun is coming up.

Ryan joins JMN to talk about the continuation of the confirmations of Trump's cabinet picks for the upcoming administration.

Jared reports on President Biden's upcoming Farewell Address, scheduled for tomorrow evening.

Scott looks at the Senate confirmation hearings scheduled to start this week for upcoming Trump administration appointments, some of which seem likely to pass muster, and some that continue to raise controversy.

Jared looks at President Biden's final week in office, beginning with a foreign policy address, and Biden's latest efforts to influence an Israel/Hamas cease-fire.

CBS correspondent Elise Preston joins JMN with an update on the on-going Los Angeles area wildfires, where reports say at least 10 people are dead, and over $20 billion in damage has been done so far.

Meteorologist Garrett Bedenbaugh joins JMN with a look at the weekend forecast, some moderate temperatures ahead, and when we can expect some rain.

Jared reports on the Supreme Court hearing the TikTok Ban case today, while in NY sentencing is expected for Donald Trump's 34 felony convictions in his "hush money" case. While the sentencing is expected to have no punitive consequence, it will formally make Trump the first former President AND the first President-Elect to be a convicted felon

CBS reporter Tom Hanson has a live update from Los Angeles, where a number of wildfires are still raging out of control and threatening various communities through the Hollywood Hills, Palisades, Sunset, and other areas.

Jared reports on the President Carter state funeral services in DC today; meanwhile, across the country, California wildfires are causing record damage and impacting federal travel plans.

Ben Becker has the latest in negotiations for a new director for the Jacksonville Housing Authority, an organization that has featured in a number of controversial leadership stories over the past year.

Got plans for the weekend? Lots of fun stuff going on in the area. MAMA MIA has performances at the Moran Theatre, and across the hall the Jacksonville Symphony presents Gershwin & Tchaikovsky. At the Florida Theatre, you've got the Elvis Birthday Bash on Friday night. The Icemen are at home if you wanna get your sports fix! And celebrate the arts with the St. Augustine Film Festival this weekend....

Ryan reports on the California wildfire impacts on the L.A. area,including grounding President Biden's Air Force 1 flight while firefighters work to get conditions under control. Meanwhile in DC, President Trump will be meeting with legislators regarding his start-of-term "Big Beautiful Bill" legislation proposal.

Action Sports Jax's Brent Martineau looks at what's next, as the Jaguars fired Head Coach Doug Pederson (22-29) yesterday, but retained General Manager Trent Baalke (25-43). Fans aren't happy.