Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Robert breaks down how the Downtown Investment Authority is changing its approach to supporting high rise construction, and how that impacts several existing projects in development. The DIA will meet this afternoon to address the changes and how they intend to move forward.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as a Biden Admin executive order restricts Texas law enforcement authority to arrest illegal immigrants, just hours after a court order empowered Texas law SB4, allowing illegal/undocumented immigrant arrests. The resulting "legal whiplash" may ultimately need Supreme Court resolution. Immigration remains a hot election issue, and a topic of legislative fracture...

Alexus has the latest information about last weekend's Jax Beach shooting events, that left one man dead and three others injured.

Robert reports on changes in how the Downtown Investment Authority will advance in high-rise developments. The 2pm meeting today will address how increased construction costs have impacted projects such as the American Lions Tower and the Hardwick at Ford on Bay, among other projects.

ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE - Every second matters when you are waiting for an ambulance. However, lawmakers in the House Ways & Means Committee held a hearing this week to address the millions of Americans in rural counties who face extended wait times to receive medical help. Even when help arrives, they worry the trip to the emergency room can often be too expensive for many families. Nicole D'Antoni...

Alexus updates information about the Jax Beach shooting events over St. Patrick's Day weekend.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Florida voters will head to the polls today to vote in the Republican presidential primary. The results won't matter much since Trump already secured the nomination last week. Instead, both Trump and President Biden are looking ahead to the November election. Fundraising is a big part of a re-election campaign, and WOKV's Kirstin Garriss looks at how the cand...

Groundwork Jacksonville Inc. CEO Kay Ehas joins JMN to share how a recent federal grant of $147 million will be applied to complete The Emerald Trail. This marks the largest federal grant ever received in Jacksonville history. Between the grant, numerous corporate and philanthropic partners, and an approved tax allocation, the goal is to have the 30+ planned miles of the Trail complete and accessi...

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as US sources work to get additional food, medicine, and aid supplies into Gaza, requiring cooperation between US aid and Israel military resources. per a discussion between President Biden and Prime Minister Netanyahu yesterday. Foreign aid remains a hotly debated topic among US politicians.

Alexus follows up on the multiple shooting incidents in Jacksonville Beach last weekend, that resulted in one fatality and three additional people injured. As residents express safety concerns, city leaders consider response options to increase public safety.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as today is Republican presidential preference primary election day in Florida. While Donald Trump has already acquired enough delegates to be the official Republican party nominee, Jerry Holland explains why the vote is continuing, and why it still has 7 candidates on the listing.

HOUSING PRICES - The White House announces plan to lower housing cost and increase supply by building 2 million additional homes. This comes as a recent Harvard report found half of renters in the U.S. spend more than 30% of their income on rent and utilities in 2022. Nicole D‘Antonio joins us live in Washington with details on today’s new announcement and reaction from critics.

Alexus reports on the Jacksonville Beach community's response after last weekend's Spring Break/St. Paddy's Day violence., and how city leaders are addressing their concerns.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as some state presidential primaries continue, including Florida's, despite Biden and Trump having both already secured enough delegates to be named their respective party candidates. Sam Manning explains why these elections are still happening.

Brent joins JMN with a recap of the historic (and competitive!) finale of The Players, plus a look at March Madness and the wrap up of NFL free agency.

Logan updates the story of multiple shooting incidents at Jacksonville Beach during this weekend's St. Patrick's Day festivities. Three events, currently believed to be unrelated, resulted in one fatal injury, three additional injuries requiring hospital care, The Jacksonville Beach Police Dept. is inviting any information, recorded footage, or tips.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Jared reports on campaign stumps for Biden and Trump over the weekend. Biden drew laughs and threw out some barbs at a Gridiron Club dinner event. At an Ohio event, Trump drew criticism for a "bloodbath" comment that apologists say was taken out of context, claiming it referred to the RNC or maybe to the economy, but that it was NOT a dog whistle to insurrect...

Value of College - New research is exploring why enrollment is declining in higher education. The report by Edge Research found public doubt about the value of a college degree is a big factor why a growing number of high school graduates choose not to pursue a college degree. This comes as there is more attention on the cost of college and complications surrounding the new FIFSA application. Nico...

Logan reports on a fatal shooting in Jacksonville Beach over the weekend, that left one person dead and at least two more injured.

Brent has updated coverage of The Players' Round 1, and previews Round 2 underway now. Also, it was a busy day for NFL trades and acquisitions, with the Jags are beefing up the line. Plus, could the Mayor of Sacksonville have another term with the Jaguars?

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Kirstin has breaking news on the Georgia case on DA Fani Willis, who is prosecuting former President Trump over 2020 election interference. She has additional updates on other cases involving Trump, including some dropped charges. Meanwhile, the Biden administration is staying busy on the 2024 campaign trail.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as House republicans participate in a scheduled party retreat in West Virginia, working out key legislative agenda items.

Lee Nimnicht, Volunteer Chairman for the Players, joins JMN to share details about coordinating all the volunteer services that make The Players run like clockwork, and his family's history of decades of service.

Logan updates the Duval County Public Schools/School Board search for a new superintendent.

Alexus updates the story on the trial of former JEA executives Aaron Zahn and Ryan Wannemacher, as their respective juries deliberate on verdicts.