Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

We are days away from the federal government shutting down as millions of Americans are bracing for a tough impact at home. 2.2 million federal employees across the country plus 1.3 million active duty troops will feel the effects immediately, living without a paycheck until the shutdown is over. Items Americans rely on every day, like air travel, national security, student loans, public health and the economy could take a direct hit. Washington Correspondent Arielle Hixson breaks down the impact as lawmakers here in Washington, D.C. race to find a potential deal.

Oceana is Jacksonville’s newest raw oyster bar and seafood restaurant with an extensive menu featuring fresh ingredients. Each dish is flavorful and beautifully designed, and if you like oysters, Oceana’s are a must-try! Lobster Thermidor, crab legs, Vietnamese seafood stew and miso glazed Chilean sea bass are also on the menu. Currently, they are only open for dinner, but lunch and brunch service is planned for the future. Learn more at https://www.oceana.restaurant/ .

Logan updates the story of a pregnant woman shot last night in the Spring Glen area.

Logan reports on a pregnant woman being shot twice in the stomach as she was leaving a recording studio last night.

Kirstin recaps the 2nd GOP Debate, including strong statements from Gov. DeSantis early in the evening, plus other memorable comments from contenders Vivek Ramaswamy, Chris Christie, and some back and forth between Nikki Haley and Sen. Tim Scott. The next debate will be Nov. 8.

The JMN crew highlights some weekend events you might enjoy in the 904! Check out the Museum by Moonlight fundraiser for MOSH, and enjoy their Animation Academy exhibit. In the mood for something more immersive? Visit the King Tut Experience downtown! You've got the Jacksonville Symphony playing at Jacoby Hall! Whiskey Meyers is at the Amp, and there's lots of local music to enjoy like the Glass Camels playing in Mayport. Want to burn up some energy? Hit up the Emerald Trail 5K/10K Run, Walk, or Ride! And if you wanna just chill, it's an early start for kegs & eggs with FOX30 Sunday morning when the Jags play the Falcons at 930am!

WOKV ploitical analyst Rick Mullaney reviews the 2nd GOP Debate, and recaps who (if anyone) gained headway in becoming the lead alternative to Donald Trump for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination.

Mark Kaye joins JMN for a debate recap after last night's 2nd GOP Debate. His scoring has the winner being Donald Trump (not there, but still dominating the conversation!), and the loser being the 3rd debate in November, as the candidate pool will be reduced again by then. Hear more with the Mark Kaye Show noon to 3pm.

Sheriff TK Waters joined JMN to discuss recent ciolent events in Jacksonville, including the deaths of several children in various shooting incidents. The Sheriff is advocating more community leadership involvement to build stronger communities, to identify persons with at risk behaviors, and to have better relationships with JSO, in a collective effort to curb violence and identify (potential) instigators.

House Republicans will lead their first hearing about an impeachment inquiry into President Biden. The GOP says this inquiry is about allegations of the President’s role and knowledge of his family’s business practice. This first hearing will also focus on the constitutional and legal questions Republicans are raising about President Biden. The White House is firing back on these claims. Administration officials argues this plan to hold to this hearing is a stunt to try to “distract from the alarming consequences of an extreme House GOP shutdown.”