Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Robert reports on Jeffrey Clayton, a former Douglas Anderson School of the Arts teacher charged with lewd conduct with a student. Clayton was arrested in March, and his next court appearance is next week.

Alexus updates the story on school bus delays. Reports from the contracted bus service providers allege some 130 vacant driver positions, including some from drivers who resigned their positions as recently as last week, disrupting plans for the available resources.

TRUMP GA INDICTMENT - Developing overnight – Former President Donald Trump is now facing his fourth indictment. This latest criminal case stems from Georgia over Trump and 18 of his allies efforts to overturn the 2020 election loss in the state. In the nearly 100-page indictment, it outlines dozens of acts by the former president or his allies to undo his defeat. This includes trying to get Georgia’s Republican secretary of state to find enough votes for him to win the battleground state and harassing a state election worker who faced false claims of fraud. We break down this latest indictment and what’s next.

Robert updates the story of an accidental shooting that left a 6-year-old dead in a Duclay home. The event happened while the children involved were allegedly under adult supervision. JSO is investigating the circumstances.

Alexus reports on bus delays yesterday for the first day of public school in Duval County. The delays stem from a shortage of drivers, and are a local reflection of similar challenges across the country. DCPS advises that the delays are likely to continue until more drivers are hired and on the road. Parents and students can monitor bus status with a new app.

Robert reports on an Duclay tragedy, where a 6-year-old is dead after being shot by their 9-year-old sibling in their home. No charges have been filed at this time, while police are investigating how the older child got hold of an unsecured weapon.

Brian joins JMN to share his thoughts on the latest indictment against former President Trump, this time regarding Georgia election results. It's the 4th indictment against Trump in recent months. Hear more on The Brian Kilmeade Show 10a-noon!

You Decide 2024 coverage continues with Kirstin Garriss recapping the GOP candidates' appearances at the Iowa State Fair, for the traditional start of campaign season. High points of the appearances included crowd love for former President Trump despite multiple recent indictments, an airplane towing a banner with words for Gov. Ron DeSantis, and Vivek Ramaswamy rapping some Eminem. The next major campaign event is next week's first GOP debate.

Jared looks at what's on deck for President Biden, as he celebrates the anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act on the road this week. Meanwhile, GOP candidates are coming off appearances at the Iowa State Fair.

Alexus reports on new security ID measures to keep children safe on their buses, and an app that allows tracking school buses in real time...which could be extra convenient today, as many buses are already running late.