Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Logan reports on how Farmer's Insurance is no longer writing policies in Florida, leaving many homeowner and auto insurance policy holders in search of new coverage options.

Tonya reports on the summer sales specials between Amazon Prime and Walmart, as they promote their respective summer sales events. Other retailers are also pushing summer retail specials, which may mark a retailer shift from "holiday" promotions.

Jared reports on the criticism President Biden is receiving regarding the latest arms agreement for Ukraine, as both Democrats and Republicans express concerns over the potential use of "cluster bombs."

Princess reports on the latest scheduled court appearance for Mario Fernandez-Saldana, who has been charged with the murder-for-hire of Jared Bridegan in 2022.

RMHC is celebrating helping families for 35 years, with a special 35 FOOT FUN RUN! Join the fun at the 121 Financial Ballpark on July 16th, for a great event. You can register at RMHC.org, on the WAPE website, or at the event. Funds raised from this event go toward helping families with children undergoing medical care. After the Fun Run, stay for the Jumbo Shrimp game, plus kids get to run the bases. It all happens Sunday, July 16th.

NEW this morning, the White House is announcing a response plan to try to address the growing threat of fentanyl combined with xylazine, or tranq. The drug is an animal tranquilizer that can slow down your heart and breathing and when its combined with fentanyl, it can become a deadly substance. Recent CDC data shows tranq was involved in more than 3,400 overdose deaths in 2021 with almost all of them including fentanyl too. Part of this new plan includes increasing testing, data collection and treatment. We break down some of the staggering trends with fentanyl combined with tranq and the potential prevention efforts for the state/local levels.

Princess reports on mother seeking justice after a Lyft driver alleged struck her daughter with his car and drove away. The girl was taken to the hospital and treated for burns and bruises related to the incident. Despite reporting the incident a week ago, the driver has not been arrested and JSO isn't answering questions.

Alexus reports on a woman wrongfully detained by FWC after a mistaken review of a license plate. Body cam footage shows the incident, and despite the error and the fear for the mother and daughter involved in the stop, FWC says their officer "followed procedure."

Brian joins JMN, with thoughts on the latest news events including President Biden's state trip to Europe, arms for Ukraine, the latest Trump/DeSantis sparring, and the latest court challenges to former President Trump. Hear more on the Brian Kilmeade Show from 10am to noon!

He's tanned, he's rested, he's ready! Mark Kaye is back with the latest on Beach Body Biden and other stories from the past week(end), plus there's still time to bid for the Mark Kaye Experience to benefit the Child Cancer Fund! Visit childcancerfund.org to bid, and join Mark from noon to 3pm on WOKV!