Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Andre Ayoub joins JMN to give an update of Jacksonville preparations for the effects of Hurricane Milton's west-coast landfall. While we're out of the eye path, Jacksonville is expected to receive sustained severe weather Wednesday through Thursday, and will host evacuees from areas directly impacted by the storm.

Q McCray joins JMN live from the Orlando International Airport, reporting on flight delays and cancellations in advance of Hurricane Milton. The Tampa International Airport is already closed for all traffic in and out due to the approaching storm. There are no delays or cancellations at Jacksonville International Airport yet, but that is subject to change relative to Milton's local impact.

Beth checks in with another update from the Tampa area (and Gulf Coast) evacuations, area shelters, and suspended services such as the airport shutdown in advance of Hurricane Milton landfall.

Karen McAllister joins JMN to share details of JEA preparation for storm impacts locally, as teams of linemen and arborists are preparing to address storm related outages and downed trees.

YOU DECIDE 2024 overage continues with Election Day is just 4 weeks away, and as Milton promises another round of severe storm damages, WOKV's Samantha Manning reports on what the presidential candidates are saying about disaster responses, including some drama between Gov. DeSantis and Vice President Harris.

Jared has the latest on FEMA funding and resources - already heavily invested in restoration expenses for Debbie and Helene, and now expecting additional heavy expenses with Milton.

We check in with WFLA's Beth Rousseau in Tampa as Hurricane Milton approaches Florida, and many along the Gulf coast are evacuating.

CBS47/FOX30 FIRST ALERT FORECAST– TUE. OCT. 8TH CHIEF METEOROLOGIST MIKE BURESH WOKV RADIO The WOKV Weather Meter for Today: 8 TODAY: Mix of clouds & sun, a brief shower, warm. High: 84 TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy, brief shower. Low: 73 WEDNESDAY: A brief morning shower & breezy… increasing winds & rain, becoming heavy through the afternoon. High: 78… NIGHT: Heavy rain/high winds THURSDAY: Morning heav...

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as today marks the 1-year anniversary since the Oct. 7 HAMAS attacks on a music festival. Many are marking the day with memorials, including the presidential candidates in this year's election. Kirstin Garriss has the details of what each is up to today, and what we can expect in this week's campaign events.

Meteorologist Garrett Bedenbaugh joins JMN with an in-depth look at this weekend's forecast, and how rain will affect the weekend football schedule!

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Jared reports on President Biden's meetings with FEMA administration after visits to Florida and Georgia to survey damages from Hurricane Helene. Biden will continue surveying damaged areas in the Carolinas today,

This week, WOKV salutes the JEA Linemen and all the linemen crews from surrounding counties and states who were quick to restore power after Hurricane Helene's trek across Florida.

JOBS REPORT - NEW TODAY the September jobs report will be released this morning providing a clearer picture of the labor market. So far this year, the U.S. has added an average of 184,000 jobs a month. However, it has slowed to 116,000 during the previous three months. Nicole D’Antonio is live in Washington breaking down today’s new report.

Rich and Kristine have breaking news about the relationship between Constellation Energy and the Jim and Tabitha Furyk Foundation, securing the continued sponsorship of the Constellation Furyk & Friends Tournament for years to come, ensuring future philanthropy and growing opportunities for business partnerships.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues as documents regarding prosecutor Jack Smith's revised indictment against former President Trump have been released, reflecting how the charges might be applicable despite immunity qualifiers identified by the Supreme Court earlier this year.

Kristina Gregory joins JMN to discuss the role of Constellation Energy in cooperation with the Jim and Tabitha Furyk Foundation in charitable outreach. While Constellation is not an energy provider in the Jacksonville area, they have a long relationship with regional support of charitable causes, including the Constellation Furyk & Friends Tournament.

Peggy Parish, Director of Community Engagement at Nemours Children's Health, joins JMN to discuss the relationship between the Jim and Tabitha Furyk Foundation, Constellation Furyk & Friends and Nemours Children's Health. One of many outreach projects they collaborate on is the Blessings In A Backpack program providing food support for elementary-age children.

Tabitha Furyk joins JMN to discuss how the Constellation Furyk & Friends Tournament serves as a philanthropy outlet for the Jacksonville community, and how they can target particular needs or organizations through this platform.

Adam Renfroe joins JMN again to discuss the volunteer efforts that go into making this event a success, and the charitable giving & philanthropic efforts driven by Tabitha Furyk and engaging various community partners.

Dr. Stec joins JMN at the Constellation Furyk & Friends golf tournament, raising awareness for food insecurity and the "Blessings In A Backpack" program for elementary school children, and other community outreach programs serving Nemours mission.

TPC Executive Director Lee Smith checks in from the Constellation Furyk & Friends tournament, sharing the cooperative spirit of TPC, the Furyks, and dedication to supporting causes in the Jacksonville community..

VyStar Credit Union continues their support for military service personnel, veterans, and their families in the Jacksonville community, through sponsoring the Patriots Outpost at this year's Constellation Furyk & Friends tournament.

NUTRITION ASSISTANCE - The U.S. Department of Agriculture is spending billions of dollars extra in emergency food assistance. The money will also go towards providing children and families with healthy food at schools, daycare facilities and emergency food providers. It comes as the USDA releases its annual study measuring food insecurity around the nation. Researchers say more than 13% of U.S. ho...

Adam Renfroe updates events and activities from the 4th annual Constellation Furyk & Friends tournament, at Timuquana Country Club.

Petty Officer Doug Shelton, stationed at NAS Mayport, has family and friends in Tennessee impacted by Hurricane Helene. He is organizing a relief supply delivery heading out this weekend. You can reach out to him directly via Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/douglas.shelton.90/ if you would like to contribute.