Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Twas the weekend before Halloween, and all through the 904 - parties, and costumes, and music and more! The JMN crew hits on a few of the happy haunts and happenings around town this weekend, from Rocky Horror to the Symphony to the Jags hosting the Packers. Check out the Weekend Spotlight story for a list of events.

Toni Foxx joins JMN to recap the Ponte Vedra Women's Club "Golden Bachelor Auction" charity fundraiser, where bids were fast and furious for the bachelor auction, including one date that sold for $9,000!

LEAD PAINT - The EPA issued new rules when it comes to lead paint in homes and childcare facilities. Paint that contains lead was banded 1978. However, more than 30 million American homes are believed to still contain it. Nearly 4 million of those homes have children under the age of six years old. Nicole D’Antonio is live in Washington with the ongoing efforts to reduce lead exposure across the c...

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Samantha reports on Trump's multiple campaign events in North Carolina this week, while VP Harris sat for interviews with NBC and Telemundo. Both candidates have ben stumping heavily in "battleground" states and campaigning for specifically targeted audiences. and both have seen endorsements from politicos previously affiliated with their opposing parties.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Jared looks at the decline in illegal border crossing arrests, citing a Biden executive order restricting asylum access. Immigration security remains a hot-button issue in this year's election rhetoric, as candidates ramp up their messages as election day draws closer.

Leslie Surowiec, a STEAM Teacher at Greenwood School, won the Blue Angels Key Influencer Award for her innovative work with students in the field of robotics.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Congressman Mike Waltz joins JMN to discuss the change in Republican ideology toward early voting, hot political issues in Florida, and his new book "Hard Truths: Think and Lead like a Green Beret."

EMERGENCY SAVINGS - A new Bankrate report released TODAY finds more than 3 in 5 Americans feel behind in their emergency savings. Notably, only 1 in 5 say they have more emergency savings now than they did at the beginning of the year. Nicole D’Antonio is live in Washington breaking down the new report and resources to build up an emergency fund.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as UNF's Dr. Michael Binder, Director of the Public Opinion Research Lab, and Action News Jax's political reporter Jake Stofan join JMN to break down truth, rhetoric, and voter opinions about proposed "recreational marijuana use for adults" amendment for the Florida state constitution.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as UNF's Dr. Michael Binder, Director of the Public Opinion Research Lab, and Action News Jax's political reporter Jake Stofan join JMN to break down truth, rhetoric, and voter opinions about proposed "abortion rights" amendment for the Florida state constitution.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Jared looks at the impact of foreign wars on the current election climate, for example the impact on ongoing Israel-related conflicts on Michigan's Arab-American and Palestinian-American populations. Domestically, disaster recovery is similarly influencing North Carolina voter dispositions and voting access.

Brian shares thoughts on early voting (now active in Duval, SJC, and Clay), and the role Florida plays in Republican campaign strategies. He also plugs his upcoming Jacksonville event in February. Hear more on the Brian Kilmeade Show 10a-noon.

STUDENT LOAN PAYMENTS - Majority of students graduate college with more than a degree, but also a large amount of debt. A NEW WalletHub report found nearly 42 million Americans owe a collective $1.61 trillion dollars in student loans. However, monthly student loan payments very across the country. Nicole D’Antonio breaks down which states have the highest student loan payments. She offers personal...

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as new Washington Post polls show a tie at 47%/ea support for VP Harris or former President Trump, supporting the blitz for votes in battleground states. Both candidates and their teams have busy appearance schedules in the 15 days leading up to the election.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Jared looks at the concentrated campaigns in "battleground" states, with emphasis on blue-wall states Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Georgia, North Carolina, and Arizona are also highly contested.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Dr. Binder shares results from the latest UNF election poll. Latest polling shows Trump with a significant lead over Harris, and what some might consider surprising positions regarding proposed amendments. The latest poll includes considerations from "Leaners" and "Blurters," as Dr. Binder explains.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues as early voting for the 2024 federal election opens in Duval County today (St. Johns County too). Supervisor of Elections Jerry Holland joins JMN to discuss available voting locations, voting security, and strategies on how to vote efficiently -- Duval County has a large ballot with multiple local and federal issues, amendments, etc. so voters are encouraged to r...

HOLIDAY TRAVEL COST - With the holiday season around the corner, a new Bankrate report found that 4 in 5 holiday travelers are adjusting their travel plans because of inflation. Researchers say a majority of travelers are traveling for less time and are choosing to drive instead of fly this holiday season. Nicole D’Antonio is live in Washington with the ways families are changing their itineraries...

Justin & Adrian join JMN to discuss what an ambassador animal is and he also has Garcia the Goat, who is an Ambassador Animal.

Tracey joins JMN to talk about her role at the zoo and how she takes care of anything that has hair.

Dr. Ettling joins JMN to talk about how important it is for him to be out and about at the zoo to mingle with his staff members as well as the guests.

Mike joins JMN to talk about herpetology (reptiles) and birds as well as some bats.

Ashley joins JMN to talk about what you should do if you find a manatee in the wild

The horticulture team joins JMN to discuss their role at the Zoo and the different kinds of plants that they are planting for this time of year.

Andy joins JMN to talk about some of the zoo's wildlife that are taken out to different locations so people can learn more about the animals