Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

TEEN SCREEN TIME - As teens rely more heavily on technology, a NEW report released this morning puts a spotlight on how much daily screen time teenagers consume. The report from NCHS found about half of teenagers spent 4 hours or more of daily screen time, from July 2021 through December 2023. Researchers say this amount of daily screen time can lead to increased anxiety or depression symptoms. Ni...

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Election Day is a week away and candidates are making their final campaign pushes. Samantha has details on today's events, including VP Harris making what some are calling her "closing argument" from the DC Ellipse tonight, while Trump stages another rally in key battleground state Pennsylvania.

Action News Jax's Chandler Morgan is profiling the Jacksonville Zoo, from their AZA accreditation to their care efforts and resources regarding the recent Shigella outbreak affecting their apes. Get her full report on Action News Jax this Friday at 545pm.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, and while the Presidential election seems to draw all the attention, there are a number of congressional races as well that may impact who controls the House and the Senate for the 2025 term Ryan looks at key races, and explains why it may take days AFTER the election before we know the results.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Jake looks at the rhetoric vs. the law, as it pertains to Amendment 4. The controversial amendment about abortion access rights has been subject to claims regarding its legal consequences, particularly in regard to the distinction between parental CONSENT to a procedure vs. parental NOTIFICATION obligations, and the relationship between the two issues.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Brian shares thoughts on what some are calling Trump's "unforced errors" at the end of the campaign, and whether that might cost him votes? And VP Harris is headed to the Ellipse for what many are referring to as her "closing argument" address. Hear more from Brian Kilmeade starting at 10am!

ROBOCALLS - You may have noticed an increase in unwanted calls and texts in recent months because of the upcoming election. It turns out, a NEW report released this morning found three years after a federal law started to require phone companies to install anti-robocall technology, less than half of those companies have followed through. As a result, the amount of unwanted calls only dropped by 17...

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Brian Kilmeade joins JMN and shares thoughts on early voting, and the recent Trump MSG comedian scandal. Hear more with the Brian Kilmeade Show at 10am!

The Jags fell to 2-6 against the Green Bay Packers, once again snatching defeat from the jaws of victory. Action Sports Jax's Brent Martineau recaps the game, and some theories of what the Jags do next - for this season, and looking ahead to the draft and next year.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Kirstin looks at early voting turnout, and how the top-of-the-ticket candidates are closing out their election races by frequenting key "battleground" states in the hopes of securing more votes.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues as Jared reports on President Biden participating in early voting today in Delaware. In this election cycle, Republican participation in early voting is an usual paradigm shift, that is contributing to record-setting early voting turnouts.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Jerry Holland joins JMN to recap the first week of early voting, and what voters can expect at polling locations this week, and how voting ballots are tabulated and secured to provide accurate results. Early voting wraps up this weekend, and the formal election day is next Tuesday, Nov. 5th.

INFANT CARE COSTS - A brand new report finds care for one infant can cost at least 10% of the family annual income in nearly every state. The NEW report comes as childcare cost in the US continue to rise. Nicole D’Antonio is live in Washington breaking down the costs.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as we're a week and change away from election day! Rich take a look at the latest political headlines, including what you can do to stop that endless stream of political robocalls!

Mike McCormick, Media Relations and Education Coordinator for Florida Poison Control Center, joins JMN to discuss this year's Prescription Take-Back Day. This is an organized time for your family to properly dispose of unused or expired medications, including OTC medications - which are actually the most frequent drugs to be used in accidental overdoses. Visit DEA.GOV/TAKEBACK for a list of sites...

Meteorologist Corey Simma joins JMN, with a look at the weekend forecast and how warm it will likely be for Halloween.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as President Biden signs the first-ever US strategy for protection and regulation of artificial intelligence use.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Vicky Oakes joins JMN to discuss early voting in St. Johns County.

This week's First Responder Friday salute goes to Officer Robert Bydlik from the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Chris Chambless joins JMN to discuss early voting in Clay County.

SCHOOL BUS SAFETY - There were 976 fatal school-transportation-related crashes between 2013 and 2022, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That’s why today experts are raising awareness for “National School Bus Awareness Week.” Nicole D’Antonio is live in Washington with details.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues as Kirstin Garriss looks at the impact of language and rhetoric in the final days of the 2024 election campaigns, where words like "fascist," "dictator," "socialist," and "low IQ" have been exchanged. The latest rhetoric includes allegations of Trump praising Hitler, according to former Trump staff members. But does the rhetoric influence undecided voters, or jus...

Dr. Quinton White is being honored by Jacksonville University with the Pioneer Award for his contributions to academia. Dr. White joins JMN to reflect on his career, decades with JU, the development of the Marine Science program, working with OCEARCH, leading student travel groups, exploring global ecological connectivity, and so much more.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as disparaging rhetoric continues between presidential candidates, as VP Harris refers to Trump as a "fascist," while Trump continues to criticize VP Harris as a "socialist," having "a low IQ." But is name calling an effective closing argument strategy as the Election Day draws near? Jared looks at the verbal exchanges, at the congressional seat elections, the e...

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Sec. Rick Dixon joins JMN to discuss Amendment 3, the Marijuana Legalization Initiative. He offers a law enforcement perspective on what impacts that initiative may have on public safety, prosecution, incarceration, and more.