Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

SHUTDOWN DEAL? - It’s a big week in Washington with lawmakers told to come back and be ready to deal with the impending government shutdown. Some progress was made over the weekend and a short term spending bill could get some attention today. A group of republicans have hammered out a deal but already some other republicans aren’t supporting it. And Democrats in the Senate aren’t expected to go for it. So that could leave right back to no deal and could inch us closer to a government shutdown. We’ll break down where everything stands. WHY IT MATTERS: Hundreds of thousands of federal jobs could be furloughed without pay if we hit a government shutdown. Lawmakers will try again today to get everyone on the same page.

Alexus reports on fans' heat exhaustion experiences at the Jags game yesterday, where in-stadium temps exceeded 100 degrees.

You Decide 2024 coverage continues as Blair looks at why many consider the 14th Amendment a possible disqualifier that makes former President Trump ineligible to run for office again.

You Decide 2024 coverage continues as a recent FOX News poll indicates a majority of people are concerned about mental acuity due to age, and corruption...of BOTH President Biden and former President Trump! This suggests that there is room at the top of the ticket for another candidate to advance.

Dr. Ludmila de Faria , UF Health psychiatrist, joins JMN to share information about the importance of mental health, and resources people can use to recognize signs or risks of suicidal behavior. Dialing 988 is one of many crisis resources if you are thinking of self-harm. For more information, visit "988Lifeline.Org" or the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention as "AFSP.org".

Brent joins JMN to preview this weekend's home opener as the Jags host the Chiefs. This early in the season, Brent sees it as a "lots to gain" opportunity against the defending Super Bowl LVII champions, where two of the league's highest profile quarterbacks square off, but the running game may be key. Catch the game this weekend on CBS47, and hear more with Brent & Friends at 3pm on ESPN690!

Ben Becker is back with this week's Original Restaurant Report.

This week's FLBL spotlight shines on Scramblers, a restaurant franchise with two Jacksonville locations (Deerwod, 9940 Old Baymeadows Road, and Lakewood, 1500 University W, at the San Jose intersection). As the name implies, they specialize in breakfast service. Stop in and try the "Big Country," or get a family-style meal to go (serves 4). Visit "ScramblersRestaurants.com" for more information!

Attending this weekend's home opener as the Jaguars host the Kansas City Chiefs? Logan has tips for having your best gameday experience.

The government could shut down at the end of this month if federal lawmakers can't reach a deal to avoid it. But now, some lawmakers are pushing for a bill to end government shutdowns altogether. We're breaking down what's on the line. We're also explaining what could be in jeopardy if a shutdown happens. WHY IT MATTERS: A government shutdown could impact hundreds of thousands of workers and keep them furloughed. Some question if this could be something that avoids future shutdowns.