Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

The total is in ... with a bonus supririse from the Care-A-Thon sponsor Duval Asphalt! Mitchell Gant and Jennifer Garrett from Duval Asphalt, Consumer Warrior Clark Howard, and Child Cancer Fund Executive Director Carla Montgomery are in the studio this morning, as they present this year's total and thank the Jacksonville community for turning up! Your contributions are ALWAYS welcome at CHILDCANC...

The highly anticipated South Carolina runoff kicks off tomorrow. Can Darline Graham advance despite her debate flub on national security?

Here are a few highlights from the 2026 Care-A-Thon for the Child Cancer Fund. Thanks to everyone who donated, as every dollar stays in the community to help families with all the non-medical costs they endure while focusing on pediatric cancer care. Your donations are ALWAYS welcome at CHILDCANCERFUND.ORG

MON – Clark looks at account records. Make sure you keep your paper statements! If your account ever gets hacked, you’ll have proof of what should be in your account!

FRI – Clark reminds us – whether you’re making NFL money or 9-to-5 money, scammers are out to get everyone’s money!

Alberto Destarac is a visionary - an ironic description, perhaps, given that he is blind. He is the first blind person to graduate from the US Naval Academy (2023), and in this interview he shares his experience transitioning from midshipman to entrepreneur, as blindness revealed a new career path.

Annette Taddeo - Dem. candidate for Florida CFO (vs Rep. Blaise Ingoglia, incumbent), joins JMN to discuss primary results, and key issues she is campaigning on in her bid to be the Florida CFO, including data center actual costs, state resource auditing (like costs for Alligator Alcatraz), and resident affordability issues (housing, groceries, etc.).

In modern politics, it seems as if scandals are essential to get awareness for candidate brands, whether it be about questionable ethics, questionable decisions, or sexual misconduct. Case in point -- California held a special runoff election to replace embattled former lawmaker Eric Swalwell, who resigned following allegations of sexual misconduct. FOX News's Tonya Powers is following the results...

Former SC Rep. Joe Cunningham – a member of the Pharmaceutical Reform Alliance - is advocating “most favored nation” legislation for US prescription prices. Affordability is a key modern issue, particularly for prescriptions, and using GLP-1’s as an example Americans are paying way more than most other countries. An XO from the President can be nullified – legislated savings are harder to deny, in...

State & Local Gov't Reporter Jake Stofan joins JMN with analysis of the Florida primaries, and tensions within the Florida Democratic Paty. Angie Nixon's victory over Alexander Vindman raises a number of questions -- will the FDP support a Democratic Socialist? While Nixon affiliated herslf with DSA, they have not officially reciprocated an endorsement. Is the Florida left shifting further left wi...

Kiev is under fire, as a Russian attack of drones and missiles has resulted in at least 16 deaths and multiple buldings damaged, including military resources, warehouses, and civilian aid properties. In other Russia/Ukraine news, President Zelenskyy's office is probed for corruption as his now-fired defense minister demands elections in war-torn Ukraine. Where do things stand? Meanwhile, President...

Tomorrow is the 12th annual Care-A-Thon, supporting the Child Cancer Fund. Join us starting at 5am and meet the kids and the families your donations help as they make their way through their cancer journey. All donations stay in the local community, as families get care through Nemours Children's Health. Visit CHILDCANCERFUND.ORG to donate.

Action News Jax's Zion Deoouteau reports on a dead body discovered under a Jax Beach pier. JSO is investigating.

THU – High gas costs are affecting used car prices. Clark looks at how this could save you a bundle!

The 12th annual Care-A-Thon to support the Chid Cancer Fund is this Friday. Stella is one of the kids facing pediatric cancer, and your gift to the Child Cancer Fund helps families like hers to fully concentrate on her treatment and recovery. Visit CHILDCANCERFUND.ORG and join us Friday & Saturday for the Care-A-Thon to make a difference!

The 12th annual Care-A-Thon to support the Chid Cancer Fund is this Friday. Zion is one of the kids facing pediatric cancer, and your gift to the Child Cancer Fund helps families like his to fully concentrate on her treatment and recovery. Visit CHILDCANCERFUND.ORG and join us Friday & Saturday for the Care-A-Thon to make a difference!

FOX News' Tonya Powers has the Tuesday primaries follow-up - as Democratic Socialists of America campaigns made more national headway, and she looks at the role soial media and viral videos play in successful campaigns -- often for little or no cost!

Blaise Ingoglia, the current and incumbent Chief Financial Officer of Florida, wins a susccesful Florida Primary campaign, advancing to the general election in November. He joins JMNID to discuss the campaign, and what's in store for Florida under his continued financial stewardship.

Iran and Russia are now making trheats against the UK (Iran for supoorting the US, and Russia over UK support for Ukraine). FOX News's Jonathan Savage looks at the public response to the threat posturing, and what this may mean in regard to a number of Iranian and Russian political and potential military engagements.

Jimmy offers a national perspective on the Florida primaries, as the Democratic Socialists of America demonstrate additional momentum with Angie Nixon's budget primary victory for US Senate candidacy. But can a socialist party succeed in a place like Florida, where a high immigrant population fled socialist Cuba? Maybe it's not a long term viability, but it's a success story for today. Meanwhile,...

Dr. Freeder joins JMN with analysis of the Florida primary results, which campaigns performed as expected, where internal party challenges are evident, and what issues resonated with voters. Among the interesting results - Byron Donalds' win, expected but not as dominant as anticipated with a Trump endorsement; and Angie Nixon's grass roots victory despite Alexander Vindman's overwhelming financia...

Former Florida House Representative Angie Nixon shares her thoughts after her primary win to become the Democratic nominee for the US Senate seat currently held on an interim basis by Ashley Moody. Her win came off a very tight budget, proving grass roots campaigning is still very effective.

Several states call for big changes to Instagram and Facebook as Meta child privacy/social media addiction trial begins.

WED – Clark looks at the Trump Accounts program for newborns, and why parents shouldn’t pass up this chance for free money!

Nuala O’Connor is an AI and technology expert who helps people navigate technological changes with clarity and dignity, specializing in child safety, privacy, cybersecurity, online safety, and the responsible of technology and data. Nuala holds an A.B. from Princeton University, an M.Ed. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, and a J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center.