Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Strait of Hormuz latest: No deal has been reached yet on the re-opening, as Iran and Oman want tolls for safe passage; President Trump says that is unacceptable (but thinks it's okay if the US charges safety tariffs). Short form? STILL no improvements. In other international news, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe starts this weekend in Scotland, it is the world's largest arts festival and ranks with...

FRI – Clark looks at why you should NOT ignore those security updates for your cellphone or PC.

Dr. Christine Cauffield, CEO of LSF Health Systems, discusses the Zero Suicide Summit, Wed 8/12 at the Embassy Suites in St. Augustine. She also discusses clinical care resources to address suicidal ideations, depression, mental illness, and related concerns, particularly in regard to recent social media live coverage of a popular influencer's apparent acts of self-harm. If you are in crisis, help...

FOX News's Jared Halpern has the latest updates from the White House, including a "safety scare" regarding Marine One and shared airspace; plans for new Navy warships; and recent tensions bewteen Trump and USAG Jeanine Pirro over Trump's "reflecting pool" debacle.

"Conclusively defective" is the description a judge used for the ballot text for Amendment 3. Action News Jax's Jake Stofan follows the proposed Amendment's ballot status as the ballot deadline draws closer. Jake also follows up on E-bike regulation controversies, and the AG enclave lawsuit talks in St. Johns County.

Governor Abbott declares a moratorium on new power grid connections for data centers in Texas until developers provide more transparency about potential impacts on nearby communities. Florida recently passed restrictive development legislation requiring similar community & environmental impact assessments before data center construction could be advanced.

The international heatwave continues, with record temperatures and critical circumstances recorded in Asia: Lions die at a zoo, South Korea declares a national disaster, and North Koreans are urged to eat dog meat (ick factor aside, it's supposedly high in protein - not sure what that has to do with heatwaves though?!). In other news, North Korea has tested a short-range ballistic missile, putting...

THU – Clark has a text scam alert to help you protect your retirement savings.

Dr. Macie Smith, a gerontologist with Synergy Home Care, discusses solo aging -- getting older, and what changes people experience (cognitive, social, residential, recreational) and how it impacts their independence, health, safety, and more. How do challenges and comforts impact quality of life? How is elder care managed? Is a conservatorship necessary? What are the signs of cognitive diminishmen...

The first U.S. deaths attributed to a fast-spreading diarrhea-causing parasite were reported this week. Should we be on high alert? FOX News's Tonya Powers looks at the cyclosporiasis outbreak whose ... "explosive" consequences ... have turned fatal for some! Bonus audio from comedian osh Johnson helps put the situation into perspective.

Jimmy Failla checks in with his hot takes on the latest primary elections, the internal conflict between the Democratic Party and the Democratic Socialists of America, and what's coming up tonight on Fox Across America at 6pm!

Nothing Bundt Cakes is partnering with the Child Cancer Fund, so helping your community has never been sweeter! Silvia Morrill (Nothing Bundt Cakes) and Carla Montgomery (CCF) discuss the Round-Up campaign in advance of this year's Care-a-thon, Aug 21-22 on WOKV! Learn more at CHILDCANCERFUND.ORG and NOTHINGBUNDTCAKES.COM...and maybe treat yourself as you're helping others!

Tuesday was a busy day of primaries around the country. Eben has some of the biggest takeaways, including Michigan's high-profile Democratic Senate race. Florida's primary election is Aug 18.

President Trump says a peace agreement regarding the Strait of Hormuz is possible any time now with Iran; Iran has not conirmed any potential agreement. Despite Trump's aggressive rhetoric, so far there has been no retaliation for the most recent cargo ship attack in the Strait. In other international news, the head of FIFA denies that he wants President Trump’s help saving his job. This comes as...

WED – Clark looks at merchant fees, and how YOU are paying for other people’s reward programs!

Rachel Pearson is the founder of Engage Women (engagewomen.og). Engage is an organization focused on delivering greater economic security for American women and their families, celebrating bipartisanship - because no matter who wins an election, it is the only path forward.

Tuesday is National Night Out - FOX News's Jeff Monosso explains what it's all about.

FOX News's Jonathan Savage updates the latest developments in the US/Iran conflict. Another cargo ship has been struck by "an unknown projectile" in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran denies responsibility, saying they're negotiating a safe passage route with Oman. Meanwhile, Chevron CEO Mike Wirth warns that the Iran conflict has created 'very real' threat to global oil supplies as gas prices climb, draw...

Tuesdays in August mean primary elections in many states, and Michigan is in the national spotlight today. FOX News's Eben Brown looks at why their Democratic Senate candidate primary is drawing so much attention. Florida's primary is August 18, and early voting in Duval County opens on August 7.

TUE – Want to secure your personal data and accounts? Clark says you’re already using your best tool, every day!

Col. Chris Budihas, Ret., is WOKV's military affairs analyst and host of First Coast Military Life. He joins JMN to share his perspectives on the Iran conflict, military resources and training, and more. (4 segments in file, minor silence between segments.)

President Trump “called off” airstrikes on Iran over the weekend, saying peace talks would resume Monday. An Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson denied any talks are ongoing or expected, though they are discussing safe trade routes through Hormuz with Oman. The on-again/off-again strikes keep oil pricing volatile. Critics speculate that this scenario will play out at least until the mid-term ele...

Action News Jax's Zion Decoteau reports from the scene of a fatal shooting at the 5500 block of Soutel Dr., near Washington Estates Dr. in Northwest Jax. Soutel is closed while JSO investigates the scene. ANJ and WOKV will provide more detailed information as it becomes available.

Meet Miss Sarah, the new Child Life Specialist, whose job is to engage and support the pediatric cancer patients directly, through play, education, and support during their care. Your donations make her position possible and provide much needed relief and assistance for families while they deal with pediatric cancer. Join us for the 12th annual Careathon to support the Child Cancer Fund, August 21...

Tonya has the latest with President Trump's on-again/off-again attorney general nominee Todd Blanche, and the latest mixed messaging on Trump's proposed $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization fund" and Trump's audit/investigation protection plan.