Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

The 26th annual DSAJ Buddy Walk is this weekend, Sat Oct 10, 10a-2p at the Seawalk Pavilion in Jax Beach. TJ Ward, DSAJ Executive Director, and Joy Parman, parent of Kennedy, share details of the event, how the charity funding helps provide assistance programs to support families facing Down challenges from early development to workforce and career goals. Visit DSAJ.ORG for more information.

Bill Jones, Jr. from the St. Augustine Beach Citizens for Safety organization joins JMNID to discuss concerns with the "st Johns River To Sea Loop" trail plans, alleging some misrepresented information in the proposal. His concern corresponds to a related controversy over use of Wounded Warrior Project materials in presenting that development project.

David Jolly is the Democratic Party nominee for Governor of Florida. He joins JMN ID to discuss his campaign goals in his bid for the state's highest office. The general election is November 3rd.

Listen as Rich Jones talks with Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan on the financial mess at JTA, multiple investigations, and her re-election bid against newcomer Wyman Duggan.

Why is US removing bombers from UK bases? Does the US have other bomber resources deployed in Europe? Are other nations withdrawing their military resources from England? Jonathan Savage looks at the situation unfolding at RAF Fairford.

TUE – Clark looks at what generation is carrying the most credit debt – and why?

Fox on Tech: Anthropic, OpenAI, and Meta are among tech companies testifying at a hearing Monday by the NYC council centered on the dangers of A.I. Eben Brown has the details of what's on the hearing agenda.

The 6th annual Constellation Furyk & Friends Charity Golf Tournament, sponsored by Circle K, tees up this week at a new location! Tournament director Adam Renfroe joins JMN to share the details.

President Trump continues to hit the campaign trail ahead of the midterms - where's he been and where is he going?

US bombers stationed at England's RAF Fairford base have been recalled to the US after discovering an alleged terror plot against the facility. In other international news, the Yemen gov't is taking official action against Houthi rebels backed by Iran; and today is World Teacher Day, so celebrate the educators!

MON – Clark looks at vehicle electronics – and how the more you have, the more risk you have of a vehicle fire! What can you do to protect yourself?

Introducing the newest member of the WOKV team, Jerome "Jay" Holloway joins JMN ID.

Local area Supervisors of Elections, Duval County's Jerry Holland, Clay County's Chris Chambless, and St Johns County's Vicky Oakes are live with Kristine Bellino. With the upcoming 2026 general election on November 3rd, they share tips on early voting, and details on how the local voting processes actually work.

Karen McAllister, Director of Communications at JEA, joins JMNID to share details about scammers impersonating JEA. Beware their door-to-door deceptions!

Ben Fridkis is in for Rich Jones. After 2 failed lethal injection execution attempts, Tennessee inmate Christa Pike is in critical medical care. FOX News's Eben Brown updates the story.

Ben Fridkis is in for Rich Jones. Secretry of State Marco Rubio allegedly told the Iranian foreign minister & delegation to get out of our country because they've overstayed their welcome. Iranian reports say they were leaving anyway, so this is just braggadocio. It is indicative of how far apart the parties are in regard to a peace accord. In other international news, Manchester City is under scr...

FRI – Normally, Fall means airfare rates come down. Not this year! Airlines are flying fewer routes, but charging you higher fares, because of increased fuel costs. Maybe rates and fuel costs will come down for Winter?

Jonathan Hanson of VyStar and Melissa Ross with COJ share details of this weekend's Financial Fitness Day at the Main Library downtown. It's never too late to start good savings and investment habits, or to improve your financial literacy! Visit VYSTAR.ORG or JACKSONVILLE.GOV for more information!

ANJ State & Local Gov't Reporter Jake Stofan follows up on the recently revealed financial issues and changes to JTA -- that is now being investigated by the Florida Attorney General's office.

A giant retailer is giving its employees a discount on groceries - what company is it and why are they doing it?

An Israel-bound plane diverts to Saudi Arabia for emergency landing after a distress call. FOX News's Eben Brown has the details of what happened during the flight!

THU – Clark looks at scams targeting veterans’ education benefits.

Salih Hudayar, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the East Turkistan (aka Xinjiang) Government-in-Exile. He joins JMNID to discuss why the Trump administration must confront China's President Xi Jinping over China's ongoing genocide, forced labor, and systematic human rights abuses against Uyghurs and other Turkic peoples. Hudayar said. “What is happening in East Turkistan is a human-rights crisis."

Jacksonville University alumna Charlotte Rose ’22 is a world champion. She's now focused on representing Team USA at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. Rose and JU Head Sailing Coach, Jon Faudree, join JMNID to discuss the championship, her JU career, and what comes next.

Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts mother who argued postpartum depression caused her murdering her children, returns to court as lawyers seek investigations of the holdout juror that led to a mistrial. FOX News's Tonya Powers updates the story. Will there be another trial?