Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Action News Jax's Chandler Morgan joins JMN with a story about the risks airliners face every day, every flight, and the precautions taken to ensure passenger safety. Risks run from weather concerns, to grass considerations (type, height, etc!), to wildlife in the airport vicinity, and particularly bird strikes - when birds and planes collide. Hear Chandler's full report tonight at 545pm on CBS47...

FOX News's Jonathan Savage is at Vatican City with the latest update on conclave activity. This morning saw the 2nd and 3rd ballots yield more black smoke, but the last two conclaves saw decisions reached on Day 2 so audience anticipation is growing in advance of today's additional ballots.

It's Mother's Day Weekend -- and we've got some great activities for Mom (or for you, so you can get out of Mom's hair for a bit)! Whether it's gardening (like the Home & Garden Show), baseball (with the Jumbo Shrimp!), music (The Funk Fest, or Jax Symphony's Fire & Ice Cirque), or retro experiences (Fraggle Rock LIVE), there's a lot going on this weekend! Check out our list of events in the Weeke...

Dr. Bill Hennessey, Chief Integrity Officer for CareGuide, joins JMN with details on a study suggesting that 1 in 3 people can't afford health insurance or associated costs for care, prescriptions, etc. His organization advocates price negotiations, and he has tips for how patients can mitigate costs by using resources other than hospitals for care processes.

Lt. Todd Boger & Director Russ Martin join JMN to discuss proposed E-bike speed limit modifications, and safety considerations for E-bike (and all bike-related) passengers. Several recent injuries in the SJC area, and an increase in injury incident frequency in Florida, have prompted considerations on how best to mitigate risk factors, as SJC commissioners discussed the topic at last night's meeti...

Ryan looks at several DC headlines, including the Trump/Carney meeting, trade deal speculation based on Treasury Secretary Bessent's comments regarding China, RealID travel requirements taking effect today, and what's going on with FEMA administration.

Jimmy Failla joins JMN with thoughts on the Trump/Carney meeting yesterday, Canadian superstar name drops, shock collars, and more! Hear Jimmy every Wednesday monring on JMN, and every weeknight from 6pm-9pm on Fox Across America here on WOKV.

Jonathan reports on the start of the Papal Conclave, as the process for choosing Pope #267 begins today in Vatican City. Cardinals from around the globe will enter Sistine Chappel later today, with an initial vote expected this evening, then multiple votes scheduled daily until such time as a new Pope has been chosen and accepts the posting. Pope Francis was chosen after 1 day of deliberation in 2...

Ryan looks at an upcoming meeting between Treasury Secretary Bessent and legislators, where Bessent is expected to address concerns over tariffs, budget bill concerns, and tax policies. Bessent cintinues to advocate for Trump's tariff plans, despite economic indicators of a potential recession. Additionally, Ryan looks at the recently announced plans from Defense Secretary Hegseth to reduce the nu...

Finn reports on SJC commission interest in regulating and retricting speeds on E-bikes, following several injury incidents within the past week and a study showing the frequency of related injuries escalating annually in Florida.

USA Today political reporter John Kennedy has details on an agreement in the Florida legislature to terms for a new spending bill. The legislative session reconvenes next week to hammer out a final agreement.

Ryan looks at the recissions proposal package before Congress, that will cut funding to NPR, PBS, and USAID, among other agencies. This is a smaller $20 billion package separate from Trump's "big beautiful bill," but both face challenges of currently lacking enough House GOP support to advance.

Meteorologist Garrett Bedenbaugh joins JMN with a deep dive into the weekend forecast, when we'll see some rain in the days to come, and what you can expect if you're headed to the Shrimp Festival in Fernandina Beach!

Chase Robinson of First Coast Crime Stoppers joins JMN to discuss the upcoming First Coast Crime Stoppers livestream event, and several crimes that could use some assistance to resolve. Visit FCCRIMESTOPPERS.COM to learn more, and call 866-845-TIPS (8477) if you've got a tip!

State & Local Political Reporter Jake Stofan wraps coverage of the "official" Florida Legislative Session, which was scheduled to end this week. Jake sums up some of the proposed bills that are likely to succeed or fail, particularly some proposals that look like distinct reversals on previous positions. Meanwhile, the legislature's primary function -- to establish and approve an operational state...

Ryan reports on the latest Signal-Gate fallout, as Mike Waltz has a whirlwind day starting with his ouster as National Security Advisor, followed by his nomination as UN Ambassador. This lead to controvery between Elise Stefanik and Speaker Johnson, following her own controversial ouster from consideration for the UN post. And negotiations are still in play regarding Trump's "big beautiful bill,"...

Olivia reports on the "job rearrangements" in the Trump Cabinet. Mike Waltz is OUT (but not fired?) as the National Security Advisor, but has been nominated for the role of UN Ambassador. This will require Senate confirmation, so the Signal-Gate saga will continue. Meanwhile, Marco Rubio is tasked will covering the NSA job in the interim.

Remember the cargo ship fire at Blount Island in back in 2020? The fire may have been years ago, but the story is still current. Action News Jax's Ben Becker follows up on the 2024 settlement for firefighter injuries, new information about timelines and evidence, and lessons JFRD could apply if a similar event were t happen again. Get Ben's full story on Action News Jax at 5:45pm on CBS47 and FOX3...

Every week the JMN crew highlights some of the weekend events around town, This week, you can get your gardening on as Kristine highlights the Native Park Workday, Scotty shares the details on the Symphony movie night magic, as the Jax Symphony performs the score of Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows Pt2, and Rich has details on Pat Benetar at The Amp, the Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival in Fe...

Ryan looks at the agreement between the US and Ukraine over rare earth mineral rights, and how that financial impact may appease some of the GOP holdouts opposing Trump's "big beautiful bill," pending cost cuts and SALT (state and local tax) allowances.

Olivia reports on the latest from DC, including Trump's first 100 days assessment, the GDP report showing a decline, and the subsequent 2-hour-plus cabinet meeting.

Ryan looks at Trump's "First 100 Days" event from Michigan, where the President and his supporters celebrated their perceived administrative success so far in this administration. Apologists aside, though, Trump's policies aren't drawing unconditional support from the GOP, and challenges over the possible inclusion of SALT (state and local taxes) policies may prevent the necessary party support to...

Jimmy Failla joins JMN with his one-word summary of Trump's "First 100 Days," and following a comedian's new Guiness world record for longest standup comedy performance, Jimmy talks about the longest night of his career ...so far! Get more laughs with Jimmy Failla on Fox Across America, weeknights at 6pm on WOKV!

Warming trend for the second half of the week • This morning we are tracking a wide range of temperatures from the 50s to the 70s. • Today will be mostly sunny with highs in the lower to mid 80s well inland and upper 70s along the coast • Today will be dry across Jacksonville • Highs climb to the mid to upper 80s tomorrow and for the rest of the week. • A shower or storm develops by late in the da...

Ryan reports on President Trump's 100th Day address from Michigan today, where he's expected to highlight key policy achievements accomplished to date in his current presidential tenure, including tariffs and immigration control.