Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Ben Becker has your weekly Original Restaurant Report. Hear the full report tonight on CBS47 and FOX30 Action News Jax!

John reports from Tallahassee, where the Florida Supreme Court will hear arguments regarding abortion access. Service providers filed a lawsuit to block the state's abortion ban after 15-weeks, but if the state's position is upheld, an even more restrictive ban after 6-weeks will take effect. Providers argue that many women don't even know they're pregnant by that point.

NARCAN AWARENESS - Happening this morning, top leaders from the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services and the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy are demonstrating how to use the life-saving medication, Narcan. This week, for the first time ever, a naloxone product will be available for over-the-counter purchase at grocery stores and pharmacies nationwide. The FDA approved these sales earlier this year. We break down what we can expect today as leaders talk about ways to address the opioid epidemic.

Logan reports on funeral services for the three people murdered in the Dollar General shootings two weeks ago. The incident drew national attention as an act of racist violence. Social justice activist Rev. Al Sharpton will deliver a eulogy at one of the services.

Parkside Harbor is a fashion-forward women's clothing boutique, where owner Catherine Mascitti offers "effortless trend" fashions for all ages. Originally an online retailer, they're now proud to be a part of the San Marco community, Visit them online at "ParksideHarbor.com" or better yet shop in person at 1636 Hendricks Avenue.

Gov. DeSantis was in Jacksonville this morning at Culhanes at Tinseltown, for a "Mandate Freedom" presentation. Hear the full audio from the event here.

In our You Decide 2024 spotlight, Blair reports on Gov. DeSantis drawing the interest of "young republicans," and a focus on campaign efforts in Iowa.

Sec. of State Anthony Blinken visited Ukraine, advocating additional US support in their efforts to resist Russian invasion. Support funding has had bipartisan support mostly, but some in our government are concerned that too much money is going to foreign aid when we could be addressing domestic needs.

Looking for things to do before the Jaguars season opener at Indy? All sorts of fun happening in the 904 this weekend. Get to know your city with a walking "True Crime" history lesson! Support your local artisans and crafters at the Riverside Arts Market! Get involved with the Heart Walk, or with the Boots & Bling charity events! Rock out with hometown band Molly Hatchet, or enjoy tributes to The Carpenters or Tina Turner!! Get your fight fix with GameBred Bareknuckle MMA! And then...it's game time Sunday at 1pm on Fox30, GO JAGS! All this and more in the Weekend Spotlight!

Religious leaders from across the state are gathering in Jacksonville for a "Take Back The Mic" event today, speaking against hateful rhetoric and violence. The follows in the wake of the Dollar General racist mass shooting two weeks ago. Rev. Al Sharpton will be speaking at a memorial service for one of the victims of that event.