Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Police Information Officer (PIO) Christian Hancock joins JMN, to discuss media relations, unsolved crimes, the Connect Duval program, and more. You can explore JSO's various resources and programs, and share information, at JAXSHERIFF.ORG .

Sgt. Michael Monts from the JSO Missing Persons division discusses the resources they use in investigations, the REVAMP program (Registry for Endagered, Vulnerable and Missing Persons) used for the safe return of registered at-risk persons, scent jar kits, trackers, and more.

Cmdr. Chuck Ford discusses JSO's Community Engagement resources, including (but not limited to) school corssing guards, the Police Athletic League, academic resources, the Teen Driving Academy, the Police Explorer program for older teens/young adults, and more.

Sgt. Phil Christie joins JMN to discuss the Economic Crimes division, and discusses how JSO investigates financial crimes, embezzlement, check fraud, scams, and more.

Ryan reports that while the House is in recess until September, the Senate is working on a variety of projects, including Trump nominee confirmations. Additoinally, they are working on appropriations bills, and various committee meetings including one today on the recent Iran strikes.

Brian joins JMN with the latest details on yesterday's mass shooting in Manhattan, and thoughts on President Trump's trade agreements with the European Union developing deals in Asia. Hear more on the Brian Kilmeade Show, 10am-noon.

Ryan has the latest on reactions to the US / EU trade deals, the DOJ interviews with Ghislaine Maxwell re: "the Epstein files," a Biden aide testifying about the former President's mental acuity during this service term, and developing interest in Georgia primaries.

The Wildlife Wanderer is back with details of on-going and up-coming events at the Jacksonville Zoo, and how the facility is set up to protect you and the animals from the summer heat. Tunes & Blooms is ongoing through the summer. Brew at the Zoo is coming up in September! And the Manatee River is coming soon! Do you have your annual membership yet?

Jonathan reports on trade agreements between the US and European Union. A blanket 15% tariff will be applied on most imported EU goods, with 50% tariffs on steel remaining in place. Many in the EU aren't seeing this as a win, calling it "unbalanced," but see it as a "least bad" solution vs. an outright trade war.

Ryan reports on a recent report from National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard regarding alleged Russian interference in the 2016 Presidential election. Previous reports implicated the Trump campaign in an intentional misinformation campaign leading up to the election. Gabbard's latest report inverts liability to blame the Obama administration. Skeptics speculate that this report, along with a...

It's a hot weekend so whatever you're doing, stay hydrated! There's a Beaches Pop-Up with vendors, food trucks, and all sorts of fun Saturday at the Seawalk Pavilion. Want to get out of the heat for a bit? Check out the "War At The Beaches" exhibit at the Beaches Museum. And if you're downtown, there's lots of music at the Florida Theatre this weekend -- Ryan Adams performs tonight, and Lorrie Mor...

Brian previews today's show, looking at Tulsi Gabbard's ongoing investigations into the Obama and Biden administrations. Tune in for this and more on the Brian Kilmeade Show 10a-noon.

Our local business spotlight shines on the Jacksonville Flower Market, where you can find "the perfect bouquet for any occasion." Visit JACKSONVILLEFLOWERMARKET.COM or find them on Instgram for more information.

Brian looks at the headlines he'll be discussing on today's show -- Trump's economic successes (...?) vs. his diminishing public favor ratings, Columbia University's educational concessions in today's restricted-speech-and-globalism academic era, and Tulsi Gabbard's latest "government intelligence" allegations regarding the Obama era administration's "witchhunt" against Trump. Hear more on the Bri...

Clark has a tip on how to manage your email accounts, so you never miss an important message.

Ryan reports on a House Oversight Committee vote to subpoena Epstein files from the DOJ. The vote included several GOP members' support. The DOJ is expected to depose Gislaine Maxwell regarding Epstein's alleged crimes and associations. When the House resumes session in September, they face the challenge of finishing FY2026 appropriation bills before a government shutdown at the end of September....

As Congress takes their summer break, Ryan looks at what is still looming on their schedule -- particularly the appropriations bills for the next term -- and Congress hasn't passed its fleet of appropration bills on time since the mid-1990's. The next US government funding shutdown deadline is in September.

Our Secretary of Comedy and Common Sense Jimmy Failla joins JMN -- with thoughts on Floordrobes, Coldplay, the latest political punchlines, and more. Get more with Jimmy Failla -- including thoughts on Ozzy and Colbert -- on Fox Across America, weeknights at 6pm on WOKV!

Ryan reports on the latest in federal court hearings between Harvard University and the Trump Administration, over frozen grant dollars. The Trump Administration argues a right for more oversight on how grants are used and who is acceptable for instruction. Harvard says the government is violating their first amendment rights for instructional content, and violating grant funding contracts. Expert...

While Jeffrey Epstein is in the controversial zeitgeist of modern scandal, everyone has a back story. Bruce Feniger shares some experiences from having the late controversial Epstein as his high school science teacher at the Dalton School, prior to Epstein's going into his notorious private business. In a celebrity circles coincidence, the Dalton School administrator at the time was one Donald Bar...

Ryan reports on the Congressional agenda prior to their summer break -- including a number of appointment confirmations, and the FY2026 appropriations budget, in advance of ANOTHER government shutdown at the end of September. For those keeping score, Congress hasn't approved an appropriations budget on time since 1996, so this game of kick-the-can has been going on for 29 years already.

Lt. Hauck, retired detective from the Utica NY PD and host of the "Watching Your Six" podcast, joins JMN with a police perspective on last week's ordinance explosions at an LAPD site, that resulted in 3 deputy deaths. Also, he discusses a tragic ending to a weekend Amber Alert story in NY.

Ryan reports on the latest Presidential opines about Fed chairman Jerome Powell. Trump has threatened to fire Powell, but does he actually have that power?

Leslie Pennington is bringing Caring Transitions to Jacksonville's west side, offering assistance in relocaitng seniors, downsizing/decluttering homes, estate sales, and home clean-outs. Visit CARINGTRANSITIONS.COM for more details.

Lots of fun things happening in the 904 this weekend -- including the World Oddities Expo at the Prime Osborn Convention Center! Over at the Florida Theatre, Classic Albums Live performs "Pronounced 'Lĕh-'nérd 'Skin-'nérd" in its note-for-note entirety, the debut album from Jacksonville's own Southern Rock icons Lynyrd Skynyrd. And if you want to give yourself a little bit of Zen, treat yourself t...