Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Rep. Kammack joins JMN to share her perspective on President Biden's infrastructure budget plan, and explain a concern she and other Florida representatives share about alleged illegal immigration concerns.

Blair reports on President Biden's infrastructure framework speech, which claimed agreements had been reached, though there still aren't enough supporting Democrat votes to validate his claims or advance the infrastructure bills at their revised budget. Congress is recessed for the weekend, but negotiations will resume Monday.

It's Florida-Georgia Weekend, plus so much more. Halloween family fun events, pet adoptions, concerts, Rocky Horror, comedy, football, and more are on deck. The Jacksonville Morning News crew runs down some of the fun you can join in on what's looking like a gorgeous Autumn weekend!

Jessica reports on an MVA involving a school bus this morning, on the I-10 East ramp at the I-295 West Beltway southbound. Early reports indicate that there were some minor injuries, but no one is being transported to a hospital.

Jared reports on the latest challenges Democrats face trying to approve spending bills and make progress in advancing their infrastructure initiative.

Blair reports on the latest developments in the infrastructure bill debate in DC. Another self-imposed voting deadline is approaching.

Jared reports on President Biden continuing to promote his infrastructure and budget plans, despite radical reductions in the proposed amount.

Brian gives us his thoughts on the latest proposals in Washington being pushed by President Biden and congresswoman Nancy Pelosi. We also check in with Brian on who he may be rooting for in the World Series.

Jared updates the latest on congressional budget negotiations, and how Sen. Sinema (D-AZ) may still be the spoiler preventing Dems from passing a reduced $2 trillion infrastructure reconciliation vote.

Looking for something to do this weekend? Maybe concerts are your speed. Have you been to the Riverside Arts Market? How about a pumpkin (beer) fest? Here's a rundown of some of the events happening in the Jacksonville area with the Jax Morning News crew!

Alicia updates the story of juror selections, in the Brunswick trial of three men accused of shooting Ahmaud Arbery.

Blair reports on reconciliation vote plans in DC, as Democrats have pared down President Biden's infrastructure funding plan to $2 trillion, and expect a framework for the bill by the end of this week, with a vote by next weekend.

Jessica reports on a robbery with injuries this morning at the University Food Mart at University Blvd. and Playa Way in Arlington.

Jared reports on the contempt before congress vote leveled against Steve Bannon, and Bannon's defensive claim of Presidential privilege.

Alicia reports on the jury selection process for the Brunswick trial of the three men accused of murdering Ahmaud Arbery. The process is moving slowly, in part because it iss a tedious process, and in part because of the volume of potential jurors summoned.

Blair reports on the Jan 6 Commission holding Steve Bannon in contempt for defying a congressional subpoena, and what consequences, if any, that contempt referral entails.

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Jared reports on memorial considerations for the late Colin Powell.

Rick Mullaney, Director of the J.U. Public Policy Institute, remembers the late Gen. Colin Powell.

Alicia updates coverage of the jury selection process for the trial of three men charged with murdering Ahmaud Arbery. Over 1,000 potential jurors have been summoned for screening.

Brian and Rich discuss Washington State University head coach Nick Rolovich, the first high-profile coach to be fired for not getting coronavirus vaccinated.

Jared has the latest on the congressional voting issues, including efforts to advance voters rights legislation, potential concessions regarding infrastructure budgets, filibuster concerns, and an eventual reconciliation vote. It's going to be a very busy week for legislators.

Alicia reports from Brunswick, where jury selection begins today for the trial of the three men accused of murdering Ahmaud Arbery.

Jessica reports on a fatal hit & run Zoo Parkway early this morning.

Eben reports that Nikolas Cruz is expected to plead guilty to 17 counts of murder and attempted murder for the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in 2018.