Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Stuart Davis, First Florida Credit Union, joins JMN to discuss how the Family Focus Holiday Toy Drive impacts children undergoing medical care during the holiday season.

Beth Heath and Jerry Smith from the We Can Be Heroes Foundation join JMN to share details about tomorrow's Pearl Harbor Day Luncheon at VyStar Veterans Memorial Stadium.

JMN is live outside of Maggiano's Italian Restaurant, joining in for the Action News Jax Family Focus Holiday Toy Drive for Wolfson Children's Hospital. Drop off a new, unwrapped toy donation starting at 8am, to bring some holiday cheer to families undergoing care.

Jared reports on the latest controversies surrounding Trump administrative nominations, details President Biden's return from a visit to Africa.

Tons of fun, holiday and otherwise, going on in the 904 this weekend. In the Moran Theatre, it's "Ain't Too Proud To Beg - the life & times of The Temptations," the Broadway touring show featuring some outstanding legacy music. Across the hall, the Jacksonville Symphony presents the 2024 Holiday Pops series, with all your favorite seasonal tunes and special guests from the Jacksonville Choir, the...

Curtis Dvorak, the Wildlife Wanderer from the Jacksonville Zoo, joins JMN to share what's new and what's going on for the holidays at the Jacksonville Zoo. Events include Colors of the Wild, Winter Wonderland, Reindeer Games, and more -- and Santa is coming tomorrow!

Trump looks to an alternative leader for the Dept. of Defense, after issues with Pete Hegseth continue to erode confidence in him as a nominee. Could Gov. DeSantis be headed to the DoD cabinet post instead? That's the latest rumor in Trump's "Make America Florida" campaign.

David Marovich, VyStar, and Claire Chinn, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Jacksonville, join JMN to share details of the Light Up The House 5K event on Friday Dec 6 starting at 5pm. You don't have to run (or walk, or dance, or whatever!) the 5K to participate in the block party, just come out and have fun. The Ronald McDonald House of Jacksonville is at 824 Children's Way in San Marco, and your...

Aaron Bowman, Executive Director for USO Florida (United Service Organization) joins JMN to discuss their specialized USO license plates program. Portions of the fee for these plates would go to support military families in Florida, and various programs in support of service personnel. Visit the DMV website or visit WWW.USO.ORG/SPECIALTYLICENSEPLATE to preorder.

Jared reports on President Biden's "blanket pardon" for his son Hunter, and what information has been obtained regarding the decision's evolution since the weekend announcement.

Brian joins JMN to share thoughts on President Biden pardoning his son, and the criticism this decision is being met with. Hear more on the Brian Kilmeade Show 10am to noon.

Kristin Plum, Healthy Aging Coordinator, and Joann Winfield, a program participant, discuss the Healthy Aging programs at YMCA, where there is a whole lot more going on than "just a gym." Various community group activities are available to promote social, physical, and mental health.

Mindy Loving discusses the Adaptive Wellness Program at the Winston Family YMCA, and their partnership with Brooks Rehabilitation in providing health improvement programs. Daryl Holton also joins, to share how this program provides him a recovery and recreational resource.

Mallory Duncan and Rachel Mills discuss the Winston Family YMCA Giving Tree, and share some details about how your donations impact families from the Giving Tree in the community. Every YMCA hosts its own Giving Tree, so you can participate at the nearest YMCA location to your neighborhood.

President Biden issued a pardon to his son Hunter last night, after months of assurance that he would not take that action. Jared recaps the details, and the expected political and socially critical reactions.

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?