Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Alexus reports on plans for increased parking availability at Jacksonville International Airport.

Samantha reports on a Congressional committee hearing on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (that's UFO's to you and me), complete with military veterans testifying on conspiracy theories and potential national security threats.

Mark Kaye joins JMN, with some thoughts on Hunter Biden, taxes, and whistleblowers testifying to Congress about UFO's. Yes, those UFO's. Or UAP's. Or whatever you want to call them. It's another "Whatever You Want Wednesday" on the Mark Kaye Show 12p-3p on WOKV!

Logan reports on the possibility of moving the Duval County jail out of the downtown area.

JUNK FEES IMPACT

From concert tickets to credit cards to apartments, many of us have had to deal with those so-called junk fees. These are often hidden, unexpected charges attached to goods and services that can make the true price more expensive than you initially expected. Today, members of Congress are taking a closer look at how junk fees and other practices can hurt your wallet and the bottom line for small businesses. Lawmakers will hear from the Director of the Atlanta Legal Aid Society about the burden these fees have on low-income families and minorities. We break down the impact of these fees and what we can expect today during this hearing.

Logan reports on changing health care providers for the Duval County jail. The change follows a reported increase of inmate deaths.

Samantha has our You Decide 2024 update, looking at changes in delegate awards as many states' republican parties want a winner-takes-all allocation. While former President Trump continues to lead GOP candidates in polls, the next closest polling candidate is Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, whose own campaign is restructuring their plans to close the polling gaps.

Adam Wade from 121 Financial Credit Union joins JMN, promoting the Back to School Supply Drive for Sulzbacher Village. To get involved, you can drop off school supplies at any 121 Financial Credit Union location, at the Sulzbacher Village, or use their Amazon wish list to have supplies shipped directly. On August 12, there will be a party with backpacks full of supplies distributed to kids. You can find more information about the supply drive at 121fcu.org/supply-drive .

Megan Hansson, YMCA Aquatics Director/SJC joins JMN to share safety tips to prevent drowning risks. You can find more information at WaterSafetyFlorida.org or your local YMCA, where they're always happy to provide safe swim lessons for you and your kids!

Jared reports on the latest in the Hunter Biden investigation, and updates which candidates have qualified for the Aug 23 RNC debate in Milwaukee.