Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Alexus reports on yesterday's demonstration outside DCPS headquarters, as members of the local community, including the Northside Coalition, protested recently adopted African American history curriculum standards.

In our You Decide 2024 coverage, Blair reports on how former President Trump's legal defenses are draining his PAC coffers. Between the current indictments and potential future indictments, the anticipated expense is forcing some reconsiderations and tough choices in how funds will be directed. Trump isn't the only candidate facing financial difficulties, though, as Gov. DeSantis's own campaign recently cut staff and cut back on spending plans.

Jared reports on the Biden cabinet campaigning in support of Bidenomics, with various cabinet members speaking at engagements in Wisconsin, Puerto Rico, and Illinois, among others. Topics will include infrastructure, high speed data access, the energy grid, and more.

Robert reports on a letter from Gov. DeSantis to Vice President Harris inviting her to visit Tallahassee to discuss the recently revised African American History curriculum standards face to face. Harris spoke against the new standards in a recent visit to Florida.

BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH (GETS REAL) - Today, lawmakers and leaders from health agencies are meeting with community leaders at the Capitol Hill to find solutions for improving maternal health outcomes for Black women. According to the CDC, Black women are three times more likely to die from a pregnancy-related cause than White women. The agency also states more than 80 percent of these deaths are preventable. During today’s Black Maternal Health Caucus Summit, lawmakers and community groups will discuss key maternal health legislative priorities and possible strategies to help address this the maternal health crisis nationwide. We break down some of these stats and what we can expect today.

Alexus reports on how a recent law prohibiting pan-handling has affected local Pop Warner Football League fundraising efforts.

You Decide 2024 coverage continues as Blair Miller looks at the upcoming RNC debate in Milwaukee, who has qualified to participate, and who is talking about skipping the event.

Jared reports on the upcoming legislative face-off between the Senate and the House over defense funding. The question is which, if any, of the litany of controversial GOP addendums proposed in the House defense bill will be incorporated into a final bill, when congress resumes session in September.

Robert reports on a new Skate Park and Artist Walk, the latest developmental addition to the Emerald Trail. Construction will happen under the Fuller Warren Bridge, adjacent to the Riverside Park, and should be completed by next summer at a development expense of $3.5 million.

Robert updates the story of a New Town shooting incident Sunday evening, where a man was found dead in his home, and a woman is now hospitalized in serious condition. JSO has not released details of the relationship (if any) between the parties, or if there is a relation between their respectively being shot.