Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

SOTU PREVIEW - President Biden will appear before the nation tonight to deliver his State of the Union address. It comes after a big super Tuesday win. The President is expected to tout his economic achievements, safeguarding of women's reproductive health, and standing up for America's allies overseas.

Alexus reports on the ongoing investigation into a Merrill Road hit-and-run collision a month ago, that took the life of 6-year old Crystal Levy.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Sam looks at the dominant wins by Trump and Biden in their respective Super Tuesday primaries. The dominance in the Republican primaries lead to the inevitable end of Nikki Haley's 2024 presidential bid, as she becomes the last major GOP challenger to drop out of the race against Trump.

WOKV analyst Rick Mullaney looks ahead to the challenges Biden and Trump face moving toward the November election, including public support issues, court issues, and for Trump the potential VP candidate. The State of the Union address presents the next major Biden campaign agenda.

Roz White, who stars as Tina's mother Zelma Bullock, joins JMN to share details about the show, the story, and the evolution of Anna Mae to the iconic Tina Turner. The show runs through this weekend at the Jacksonville Center for Performing Arts' Moran Theater, and ticket are available through the FSCJ Artist Series.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Chris Chambless from the Clay Co. SOE office joins JMN to look at election integrity. Chambless explains how voting data is tabulated and protected, the transparency to the process, and the cooperation between counties. He also offers expectations on turnout for this year's primaries and general election.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues as Ryan recaps the Super Tuesday results. Trump dominated the Republican primaries, leading to an expected end to Nikki Haley's campaign with a formal announcement later this morning.

Alexus reports on parental responses to a Guardian Program suggestion that would train and arm teachers with firearms in schools. The responses follow a workshop presented by the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office several weeks ago, in support of a statewide program proposal.

BOEING ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION - New this morning the chair of the National Transportation Safety Board will be in Washington to provide an update on several big accidents, including the Alaska Airlines flight 1282 and East Palestine train derailment. Today the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation will also discuss the NTSB‘s five-year reauthorization request.

Alexus reports on an upcoming Downtown Development Authority meeting, where funding plans are being explored after recent legislative budget cuts impacted Riverfront Plaza Park and shipyard development plans.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, with 16 states and 1 US territory having delegates in play today. Trump is expected to pick up many wins today, but Haley has vowed that she won't drop out of the race yet.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues as Ryan previews the Super Tuesday primaries, and what it will take for Trump to mathematically eliminate Nikki Haley as the Republican nominee.

Lee Smith, Tournament Director for THE PLAYERS, joins JMN to share details about this year's tournament, related events, and kickoff concert.

Alexus reports that Shanna Gardner's attorney claims that prosecutors knowingly and deliberately violated attorney-client privileged communications for Gardner. The defense has asked for all charges to be dropped, or that other concessions be made on her behalf.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Nicole previews the Super Tuesday primaries, and recaps yesterday's SCOTUS ruling that reinstated Trump on the Colorado primary ballot, and shut down removal efforts in other states on the basis of 14th Amendment objections. Anchored coverage of today's primary results starts tonight at 9pm on WOKV.

Alexus reports that Neptune Beach city officials have approved plans to install speed cameras in school zones. Speed violators who are photographed will receive tickets starting at $100. A firm date of installation and activation has not been announced yet.

John Kennedy reports on the last week of the Florida legislative session.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Jared looks at the likely fallout of Super Tuesday primaries. Also, the US Supreme Court is expected to issue a ruling on whether Colorado's Supreme Court was justified and procedurally authorized to remove Trump from the state's primary ballot under the 14th Amendment. The decision comes the day before the Colorado election, and the ruling will likely impact...

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues as WOKV political analyst Rick Mullaney looks at the Super Tuesday primaries and its expected impacts in determining this year's presidential candidates.

Action News Jax's Tenikka Hughes joins JMN to share details on the 7th Annual TENIKKA'S BOOKS FOR KIDS drive that starts today.

Logan reports on a 10-wk old infant death on Jacksonville's Westside. At present, foul play is NOT suspected, but JSO is investigating what may have caused this sleep-related tragedy.

Logan reports on sentencing for Pamela Cabrera, a Jacksonville mother who plead guilty to aggravated manslaughter causing the death of her 5-year-old daughter during a police pursuit in 2022.

YOU DECIDE 2023 coverage continues with Biden and Trump both visiting US/Mexico border towns, and simultaneously blaming each others' policies for immigration issues. Border security and illegal immigration remain hot-button issues in the 2024 presidential election race.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as President Biden and former President Trump were both at the US/Mexico border yesterday (albeit 300 miles apart), playing politics to galvanize their respective bases and blame the other party for border security issues. Meanwhile Congress is playing a 4th round of "kick the can" as they pass another budget extension resolution, and put off both a government s...

Chandler has this week's AROUND JAX update, with what's new, what's different, and what's happening!