Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

WOKV's You Decide 2024 debate coverage continues with political analyst Rick Mullaney, as each candidate will have "identity topics" they will try to direct the conversations toward, while how they manage questions about other candidates (particularly Trump) may impact their overall performance.

You Decide 2024 debate coverage continues with Blair Miller, as he looks at what candidates need to do to stand out -- and how they could risk alienating the Trump base.

Florida House Representative Angie Nixon joins JMN to share concerns on the recent number of deaths in the county jail, prompting an official request for the Department of Justice to investigate.

You Decide 2024 coverage continues as Jared previews tonight's debate. Despite not being a participant, Trump remains a dominating influence over the 8 participants, but this may be a breakout opportunity for the participating candidates, including Florida Governor Ron DeSantis!

Alexus reports on COJ proposal to ban smoking/vaping in public parks, with potential fines for offenders.

Logan reports on the investigation of inmate deaths in the Duval County Jail, prompting concerns from the DOJ, lawmakers, and family members of those in custody.

It's another "Whatever You Want Wednesday" on the Mark Kaye Show, but it's also the day of the first RNC Debate. DeSantis, Pence, Scott, Christie, and 4 others will be participating, PLUS there's online counter-programming with Trump and Tucker Carlson. Will you watch? Will you listen? Will you play the Mark Kaye Debate Drinking Game? Tune in from noon to 3 for today's pre-debate shenanigans, and join Mark on JMN tomorrow at 9am for post-debate .. er, well, shenanigans.

You Decide 2024 coverage continues with the FIRST GOP DEBATE happening tonight. Eight Republican presidential hopefuls will take the debate stage for the first match up of the 2024 cycle. Those expected to be on the stage include Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina, former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy and former Vice President Mike Pence among others. However, former President Donald Trump, the early GOP front-runner, will NOT be taking the stage. This comes as he faces four indictments including the most recent in Georgia. We break down what we can expect tonight as the 2024 Presidential Election kicks into high gear.

Alexus has more information about a possible hospitality tax, and what programs it would fund.

Logan updates the boiled water advisory for Jacksonville's Southside, after a water main broke yesterday. JEA has repaired the pipe, but is continuing the boil/bottle advisory TFN.