Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as the Trump campaign rakes in more fundraising dollars than the Biden campaign for the 2nd month in a row. WOKV's Kirstin Garriss looks at where some of those dollars are coming from, and looks ahead to next week's debate.

Meteorologist Corey Simma joins JMN to take a look at this weekend's forecast, when & where we will see some rain, and how what's going on in the tropics is impacting our beaches.

The Wildlife Wanderer, and now NFL Mascot Hall of Fame inductee Curtis Dvorak joins JMN, to share some of the events and activities happening with your local zoo & gardens. How about some Yoga with Giraffes? Maybe a little Wine & Pigments? And of course the Illuminights events are going on. So many ways to use your Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens Membership, so if you don't have one ... why not?!?

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as the first of two presidential election debates looms over next week, and among the certain topics to be addressed is how the US might best support allies like Israel and Ukraine in their ongoing military campaigns.

This week's First Responder of the Week is SJCSO Deputy Taylor Parker, in recognition of going "above and beyond" in a recent investigation.

Ben Becker is back with this week's restaurant report!

June 21 is United Way's "Day of Action," your opportunity to get involved in service to your local community. Coretta Hill, Chief Operating Officer for United Way of Northeast Florida, joins JMN to discuss United Way's "National Day of Action" activities in Jacksonville. Volunteers can gather at Daily Manna Community Garden, 426 Smith Street, to participate in a variety of local service efforts st...

DEPRESSION AND PREMATURE BIRTH - A new study shows expecting moms who are treated for prenatal depression can lead to more full-term births of newborns. Candice Cole joins us live from Washington with more on the link between prenatal depression and premature births and what doctors are doing to help mom and baby have better health outcomes.

Logan reports on the search for a missing St. Augustine boater, after a boat hit a pylon near the 312 bridge last night.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as President Biden and former President Trump prepare for next week's debate on CNN. WOKV's Kirstin Garriss looks at how they are preparing, and whether RFK Jr. might be a participant in next week's, or September's, debates.

DCSB Chairman Darryl Willie joins JMN to discuss the latest Duval County Schools workshop addressing future plans for consolidations, property closures, etc. Tonight's meeting is at Terry Parker High School, starting at 5:30pm.

Jake looks at the Community Benefits Agreement, and the political grumblings about the City of Jacksonville's commitment to investing $150 million into local interests. The City Council is expected to break up that funding allocation today, with an expected vote to approve keeping some +/- $50 million for downtown parks to stay in the current agreement, while +/- $100 million for Eastside developm...

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as the latest FOX poll shows President Biden and former President Trump in a tight race, with the growth trend favoring Biden - reflecting perceived economic improvement. This leads into next week's debate, targeted toward undecided voters, but the debate is unlikely to feature would-be-spoiler RFK Jr.

Summer officially starts this weekend, so why not get out and enjoy some summer fun? You can laugh it up with comedy shows at Eclipse Riverside or The Comedy Zone! Looking for something a little more low-key? The Jacksonville Farmer's Market is always a great way to shop local and treat yourself right. If you're feeling good, then look good and show off your cosplay skills at Bold Matsuri Anime, C...

Logan follows the upcoming funding approval votes for the "Stadium of the Future," as 8 members of City Council are expressing support for the latest financial allocation changes. The latest allocations keep funding for downtown parks, but break off Eastside development funding into a separate allocation requiring separate approval.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as 1 in 5 adult voters say the issue of student loan debt will have a major influence on how they vote in the upcoming presidential election, according to a new Bankrate survey. Both the Biden and former Trump administrations have introduced measures in an attempt to alleviate the burden on student loan borrowers. Candice Cole joins us in Washington with a look...

Logan reports on the latest City Council considerations for the "Stadium of the Future" deal, with a vote today expected to change the city's committed financial obligations. The latest iteration of the deal keeps money allocated for city parks in the current deal, but moves Eastside development dollars onto a separate votable allocation. Currently, 8 City Council members have expressed support fo...

Jake reports on some of the bills advanced in the latest Florida legislative session that Gov. DeSantis has NOT signed yet, including the left-lane cruising bill, and the self-defense against bears bill.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as the first Presidential debate is just over a week away. Immigration and border control are likely to be hot button issues throughout the remainder of the campaign, particularly as President Biden announced a new program offering a pathway to citizenship for illegal immigrants who are married to citizens. FOX New's Jared Halpern has the details.

Logan has more information on the proposed agreement between the City of Jacksonville and the Fraternal Order of Police, for a significant base pay raise and changes to other benefits for local area police and corrections officers.

Logan reports on an initiative to recruit and retain area police and corrections officers, as they are expected to receive a significant pay increase and additional benefits.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as the first presidential debate is just over a week away, and a new poll out this morning shows President Biden and former President Trump are tied among registered voters. WOKV's Samantha Manning breaks down what the poll shows, and how both candidates are preparing for the debate.

WOKV political analyst Rick Mullaney joins JMN to discuss the latest in the "Stadium of the Future" funding concerns, as a considerable amount of funding in the Community Benefit Agreement has been removed from the current deal. He also discusses the successes of OCEARCH, their relationship with JU, and how JU is unique in the area to offer a dual-degree program for a Masters in Public Police and...

Tim Cost, President of Jacksonville University, joins JMN to discuss the ongoing relationship between JU and OCEARCH in shark research. JU is proud to sponsor and collaborate with OCEARCH, as they prepare for their 48th global research expedition.

Dr. Bob Hueter, OCEARCH Senior Advisor for Science & Academics, joins JMN to discuss their upcoming research trip to get shark data from European waters, and the role students play in completing research projects, and how this research relates to and informs ecology and marine biology efforts. The relationship between JU and OCEARCH since 2017 has been key in accomplishing their research goals.