Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Princess reports from the Jacksonville International Airport, where holiday travel has increased this year despite higher ticket prices. Yesterday saw thousands of national flight delays due to ATC staffing and regional summer storms, so travelers are advised to check in early and check their flight status often.

Princess reports from JIA, where holiday weekend travel is already underway but not without some delays. To avoid some airport hangups, travelers are encouraged to register on the TSA app. Nationally, some airports are limiting traffic due to available air traffic controller staff.

Jared reports on a Biden Administration plan to expand high speed internet access throughout the US and its territories, arguing that this is an important infrastructure standard supporting business, education, government, and private citizen use interests.

Alexus reports on a population survey, assessing a count on homeless people in Downtown Jacksonville so appropriate resources and services (food, clothing, shelter, medical care, counseling, etc.) can be allocated.

Princess reports on the vigil today honoring the late Ben Frazier. The Northside Coalition of Jacksonville hosts the 4pm vigil at James Weldon Johnson park off Monroe St. downtown. The public is invited to attend and remember his activisim in the Jacksonville community.

Today (10am/ET) the US Supreme Court will release more decisions as the term winds down this month. One of the remaining cases involves free speech and the rights of LGBTQ people. In this case, a Colorado web designer argues her religious beliefs prevent her from offering wedding website designs to gay couples. The court will determine whether a law that requires an artist to speak or stay silent violates the free speech clause of the First Amendment. We are also awaiting decisions about the fate of affirmative action in the college admissions process and President Biden’s student debt forgiveness plan. We breakdown these remaining cases and the potential impact.

Princess follows up on the recent diagnoses of malaria in Southwest Florida and in Texas, the first time a malaria health alert has been in effect domestically in 20 years. Additionally, she has tips on how to avoid exposure.

Alexus reports on a homeless population survey happening this morning in downtown Jacksonville. The survey is intended to assess the number of homeless persons living in the area, and the resources needed to meet and improve their health and residential conditions.

Princess reports on malaria cases in the US, for the first time since 2003. And of course, it's happening in Florida!

Brian joins JMN to discuss the Trump CNN tapes, which may have a direct impact on his classified documents trial scheduled to start in August. He more about this an other topics on the Brian Kilmeade Show from 9a-noon!