Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Ryan reports that fresh off last week's indictment on charges of bribery, NJ Sen. Bob Menendez is expected to have a press conference today at 1130am...to announce his re-election campaign.

RAIL SAFETY UPGRADES - the U.S. Department of Transportation is announcing more than $1.4 billion in investments for rail safety improvements. Its part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The agency says this is the largest amount ever awarded for rail safety and rail supply chain upgrades through the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) program. There are investments in 35 states including Florida, North Carolina, Massachusetts and Washington State. We break down how much your state is getting and how this investment may impact your community.

Alexus updates the story of a fatal shooting in Jacksonville Beach Sunday evening.

Alexus reports on a shooting at Jax Beach last night around 910pm, that left a person dead. Listen for a suspect description, and if you have information please call the Jacksonville Beach Police Dept. or Crime Stoppers.

Kirstin looks at the "Office of Gun Violence Prevention," a new federal office President Biden is creating, and what programs that office will be involved with. Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan is among the guests present for this afternoon's formal announcement.

Jared reports on the White House creation of a new "Office of Gun Violence Prevention." Jacksonville's Mayor Deegan is among many visiting D.C. for the announcement of this new office.

Brent Martineau joins JMN to preview this weekend's Jags/Texans matchup. Despite a lackluster performance by the Jags offense last week, Brent is confident that the Jags are the superior team in this matchup and they should emerge 2-0 in the AFC South. Hear more with Brent & Friends at 3pm on ESPN690.

Alexus reports from Francis Field in St. Augustine, where some 30,000 fans are expected to converge on the Ancient City for this weekend's Sing Out Loud festival. The event features two days of music, artisans, vendors, and headliner performances tonight with The Black Keys and tomorrow night with Mumford & Sons. Some area roads will be closed for the event.

Ben is back with this week's check of area restaurants.

Logan has tips on how to manage the heat this weekend if you're attending the Jaguars game. Additional cooling and heat management resources are being made available after over a hundred fans had to be treated for heat related issues.