Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

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

Kirsten joins Kristine to discuss what the candidates are doing to try and get voters on their side.

Nicole joins Rich to talk about new data that shows that the amount of overdose deaths has dropped drastically.

Dr. Gail Patin, Hubbard House CEO, rejoins JMN to recap this morning's memorial event, and communicate the message that Hubbard House is available, 24/7, to help those in need. Visit HUBBARDHOUSE.ORG for more information or to donate in support of their service. If you need their services, you can call their hotline 904-354-3114 any time.

Kemal Gasper, VP of Community Engagement at VyStar Credit Union, joins JMN to share how VyStar and Hubbard House collaborate to serve the Jacksonville community., in alignment with VyStar's mission to "do good."

Brandon Sherlinski, Hubbard House Board Member and Co-Chair of Men Against Violence Against Women (MAVAW), joins JMN to share thoughts on how men can be better partners, parents, and examples in healthy domestic relationships. Visit MAVAW.ORG for more information.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Jared reports on the frosty diplomatic relationships between the US and China, particularly in regard to the Russia/Ukraine war and tensions between China and Taiwan. Those tensions thawed at least a little, as evidenced by the new Panda ambassadors making their way to the Smithsonian Zoo yesterday. And in light of an extended period of political and foreign-...

Survivor Melissa, a prior speaker at the Barbara Campbell Memorial Breakfast, shares her story and how Hubbard House helped her to escape, recover, and move beyond the abusive circumstances in her past. She is one of many to benefit from Hubbard House resources, and an example of how your donations facilitate protection and recovery.

Sheriff TK Waters joins JMN, discussing the role of law enforcement and JSO in cooperation with Hubbard House, how JSO responds to abuse complaints, and follows up on some recent local JSO stories.

Dr. Gail Patin, Hubbard House CEO, joins JMN to discuss Hubbard House services, what motivated her to get involved, and how Hubbard House provides not only security and support for abuse victims, but also facilitates empowerment and community awareness.

TEEN TRAUMA - Most high school students say they’ve experienced a traumatic experience growing up. A new CDC study found 3 in 4 high school students said they experienced at least one potentially traumatic event involving violence, abuse, or exposure to mental health or substance use problems. It comes as the U.S. Surgeon General warns that kids and teens are battling increase rates of depression,...

Hubbard House Board President Barbara Finke joins JMN, to share insight on the impact of Hubbard House in the Jacksonville community.

Stephanie Brown joins JMN to discuss the role of Hubbard House in the community, and the memorials both remembering those lost to domestic violence, and celebrating those who survived.

YOU DEICDE 2024 coverage continues, as the presidential campaigns focus on "battleground" states. WOKV's Kirstin Garriss looks at the key states in play, starting with campaign stops in Pennsylvania.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Jared reports on the latest US military resource commitments (a missile system and troops) for Israel defense efforts, one of several topics to be addressed when President Biden makes a trip to Germany after Milton-related delays.

Wanna BOO! your neighbors? Buy a "Wolfie BOO!" sign and sneak it into your neighbor's yard! That's how you BOO! your neighbors, Wolfson Children's Hospital President Allegra Jaros hopes that every yard in your neighborhood will raise awareness for Wolfson's Children's Hospital, helping thousands of local kids undergoing physical, developmental, and emotional rehabilitation and recovery therapies....

NEW SCHOOL TUTORS - The White House just announced it has exceeded its goal of recruiting more than 250,000 mentor and tutors in K-12 schools across the country. The “National Partnership for Student Success” initiative was launched in 2022 as a way to overcome learning gaps since the pandemic. It comes as schools continue to struggle with chronic absenteeism and low test scores. Nicole D’Antonio...

Kilmeade joins JMN to share thoughts on recent polling data and campaign messaging toward targeted audiences. Hear more on the Brian Kilmeade Show, 10am-noon.