Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

DEFINING FUNERAL COSTS - Setting up funeral arrangements after the loss of a loved one is devastating enough, but it can be more difficult for families who may be struggling to keep up with the cost of these services. In many cases, people don’t always know the exact prices before they commit to funeral-related purchases. Today, the Federal Trade Commission is taking steps to change that and empower grieving families with more information by proposing new changes to update its funeral rule. We break down what’s required of funeral homes, and where these businesses may be falling short.

Logan reports on another Douglas Anderson School of the Arts teacher investigation, this time over misconduct allegations starting 10 years ago. This is the 2nd time Corey Thayer has been removed from classroom duties in 2023, but it's the first time most of the county school board members are hearing about it.

Seven tragedies this year have happened in our area involving children left in hot cars, and it only takes a few minutes for conditions to become hazardous. Amber Rollins joins JMN to discuss safety tips and habits you can develop to help keep children safe and prevent heat-related deaths. Visit "KidsandCars.org" for more information.

Blair continues our You Decide 2024 coverage, as a Biden/Trump rematch looms...or does it? Recent polls do not reflect favorably on Biden's age or economic performance viability, while 14th Amendment challenges may potentially derail the Trump campaign (if the court cases don't already). Meanwhile the other GOP hopefuls work toward the next RNC debate on Sep.27.

Liz McCoy shares some of the activities going on downtown in the near future. The first Wednesday of every month (as in TONIGHT!) features Art Walk downtown, with a variety of performers and vendors set up among various businesses. It's a great opportunity to explore shops, restaurants, and entertainment opportunities in your community. Additionally, this weekend features Galaxy Fest, a STEM-focused event "where culture and science collide" at James Weldon Johnson Park. And coming up later this month, the Blues & BBQ event is always a crowd pleaser. Visit "downtownjacksonville.org" for more information, then check out the fun downtown!

Jared looks at why the President has taken to wearing masks in public again, and previews agenda items from the upcoming G20 New Delhi summit.

Mark joins JMN to talk about the upcoming season for the Jacksonville Jaguars, his family fantasy football pool, and his fantasy political pool! Did Team Haley have the best preseason? Has Team DeSantis broken the bank before the season even began? Is Team Trump still the team to beat, or will they be tied up off the field? This political season could be anyone's game! All this and more on "Whatever You Want Wednesday" on the Mark Kaye Show, noon to 3pm!

The DCSB wants parental guidance in selecting a new school superintendent, and today is the last day parents can participate in an online survey to help identify the qualities and priorities parents think are important for candidates. There is another community meeting tonight where parents can learn more about the current search process. DCSB hopes to have a new superintendent in place by Jan 1st.

BABY SCREEN STUDY - From television, video, mobile phones or other digital devices, many of us are using screens more than we would like. But for 1-year-olds, spending two or more hours a day in front of screens may increase their chances of experiencing developmental delays in subsequent years. That’s according to new research published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics. For example, it finds if children with up to two hours a day of screen time were 61 percent more likely to have delayed development of communication skills. We break down these findings and what you need to know as a parent.

John joins Rich to discuss further the run for the Republican ticket for Presidency.