Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Jared reports on former President Trump's appearance at his NYC fraud trial yesterday, and the comments from NY State Attorney General, Trump's attorneys, and Trump himself prior to yesterday's court session.

Attorney Michael Haggard, board member for the National Center for Victims of Crime, joins JMN to discuss incidents of armed violence and the needs for gun legislation and increased security in residential communities.

Alexus reports on a press conference by the family of Le'keian Woods this afternoon, as they allege police brutality shown in a viral video of Woods' arrest over the weekend. Jacksonville Sheriff TK Waters disputes the veracity of their video-based allegations.

Late last night Florida Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz introduced a motion to vacate House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. This, just after lawmakers narrowly avoided a government shutdown. Republicans are not happy with how McCarthy used bipartisan negotiations, working with Democrats to get the deal passed. Now, McCarthy risks losing his job, as a vote on a resolution to remove the speaker could happen in the next two days. We break down how lawmakers are responding to the move and what we can expect as tension brews on Capitol Hill.

Alexus reports on a child drowning in a retention pond at the Paradise Island apartment community.

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CHIEF METEOROLOGIST MIKE BURESH

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The WOKV Weather Meter for Today: 8

TODAY: Mix of clouds & sun & breezy… a few brief showers south of I-10. High: 84

TONIGHT: Partly cloudy, an isolated shower. Low: 65

WEDNESDAY: Partly cloudy, breezy, a brief shower. High: 85

THURSDAY: Partly sunny with a few showers. High: 84

FRIDAY: Partly sunny & warm with an isolated shower. High: 86

SATURDAY: Partly to mostly sunny. High: 84

You Decide 2024 coverage continues as Blair reports on a Trump rally in Iowa over the weekend, as Trump stumped for votes with his usual campaign talking points. IN an unexpected development, though, this weekend TV viewers saw Gov. Ron DeSantis sit down with Bill Maher, as DeSantis keeps himself in the public eye.

Tournament Director Adam Renfroe joins JMN to share details about this year's chairty event and schedule.

Jared looks at the last minute bipartisan funding resolution that keeps the government funded until Nov. 17, and the subsequent verbal skirmishing between Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Rep. Matt Gaetz. Will the House use this time effectively, or is this just extending their inflighting?

Keith Gross joins JMN to discuss his campaign for U.S. Senate, as he challenges Rick Scott in the 2024 primary.