Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

John covers the upcoming Florida legislative session, that convenes tomorrow, as Gov. DeSantis's attention is divided between Florida matters and the Iowa caucus next week.

Jared looks at Biden's campaign trip to South Carolina, where he will again address the January 6h incidents and Trump's alleged responsibility for it; meanwhile in DC, Congress resumes session with an annual budget bill on deck.

Curtis Dvorak, aka "The Wildlife Wanderer," joins JMN to share new events and developments you can enjoy at Jacksonville's phenomenal zoo. And of course, as a former Jaxson de Ville mascot, he shares some memories and thoughts on the Jaguars.

HIGH CREDIT CARD DEBT - Credit card debt remains high into the new year. Not only are more people carrying a credit card balance from month to month, more than half of them have been in debt for at least a year, according to a new Bankrate survey out this morning. One of the most common causes for debt – day-to-day expenses. Experts say this habit can make it more difficult to pay down debt. We br...

Alexus reports on the latest Jax Beach Urban Trail planning developments, as residents protest the city's intention to develop walkways in the curbside right-of-ways. The Jax Beach City Council meets today at 530pm to discuss this matter.

Alexus reports on renovation plans that will impact traffic on & off the St. Augustine Bridge of Lions. The plans will be presented at a City Commission meeting tonight at 5pm.

Kirstin updates YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage, recapping dueling Town Hall events between Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis, as the two stump for support before their Jan 10 debate and the upcoming primary season.

Jared updates YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage, as President Biden kicks off his re-election campaign with a speech in Pennsylvania today, reflecting on the 3rd anniversary of the Jan 6 events.

In this week's First Responder Friday segment, WOKV salutes Deputy Robert Jackson of the Nassau County Sherrif's Office.

Chandler looks at what's new and what's changing in this week's "Around Jax" segment!

Action Sports Jax's Brent Martineau joins JMN to look at this week's keys to success as the Jags close out the regular season against the Tennessee Titans. A Jags win means AFC South championship, and hosting a home playoff game, so there's a lot riding on this game! Hear more with Brent & Friends 3pm-6pm on ESPN 690!

Chef and Owner Jojo Hernandez opened Abstrakt Filipino Essence in Jacksonville Beach and it features a fusion of his Southeast Asian family recipes with a culinary twist. “I call my food 80/20,” he says, “So 80-percent Filipino is that home-cooking and home Filipino recipe, with my 20-percent twist to it using my 20-plus years of experience being a chef.” Learn more at AbstraktFilipinoEssence.com...

PLASTIC IN FOODS - New research from consumer reports finds chemicals linked to a variety of health risks are “widespread” and found in 99% of supermarket and fast foods. This is regardless of their packaging and whether they are labeled as “organic.” The two chemicals, phthalates and bisphenols, are harmful and are found in common plastic products we use every day. They are and known to cause ris...

Alexus reports on the latest delays in funding for the Laura Street Trio renovations, as the City Council has returned the project to the Downtown Development Authority for additional modifications.

Logan reports on JSO methods & resources used in a recent drug sting operation, resulting in the arrest of more than a dozen suspected drug traffickers.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues as former Presidet Trump has filed a formal appeal to the US Supreme Court regarding his disqualification from the Colorado primary, based on an interpretatoin of the 14th Amendment of the US Constitution.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues as President Biden's re-election campaign kicks into gear with a speech tomorrow near Valley Forge, remembering the January 6 events, followed by stops in South Carolina and on. Meanwhile, the next GOP debate draws closer (Jan 10), and the Iowa caucus (Jan 15) looms on the horizon.

It's a big weekend for fun in the 904, starting with the Jags vs Titans game -- win, and we're in! AFC South championship and a playoff game are on the line, watch it Sunday 1pm on CBS 47. Want something cooler? The Icemen are home for some hockey action against the Ghost Pirates! Get your fitness on with the JaxPAL 5K or the New Year/New You 5K runs, and plenty of music including the Jacksonville...

The FDA is looking into whether Ozempic, a diabetes medication that many people have also started using to lose weight, is causing alarming health issues and side effects. This includes hair loss and suicidal thoughts. It all comes as the drug has recently become popular and in the headlines for counterfeit versions of the drug and a rise in overdoses. Washington Correspondent Arielle Hixson is on...

Alexus reports on the latest scheduled court appearance of Le'Keian Woods, dating back to a viral-video arrest in September 2023.

Logan reports on a late night shooting on Jacksonville's northside, where a woman and a child were injured while sitting in their car.

Today's YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage follows campaign events in Iowa, with a Biden campaign event on January 6th, another GOP debate on January 10th between Haley and DeSantis (but still no Trump participation), and the Iowa caucus on January 15th.

Jared looks at the upcoming Iowa Caucus, and the latest polling trends regarding potential Presidential candidates.

Mark Kaye joins JMN to preview this week's "Whatever You Want Wednesday!" edition of the Mark Kaye Show, noon to 3pm!

SAVING ABORTION PILLS - New research by JAMA network claims thousands of women stocked up on abortion pills in the past few years. Requests for abortion pills were the highest in May 2022, right after news leaked that the Supreme Court was set to overturn Roe vs. Wade. Aid Access, a European online telemedicine service that prescribes medication for future and immediate use, received 48,000 reques...