Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Find out what area restaurant has been closed 5 times previously in the latest edition of Ben Becker's Original Restaurant Report. To hear the full story and all of this week's reviews, tune in to CBS47 & FOX30 Action News Jax tonight at 6!

Logan reports on the Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Walk in the E-town area later today. JFRD is raising awareness of battery safety and best safe responses if you have a battery related fire. The information is particularly poignant after exploding golf cart batteries resulted in a devastating home fire off Fulcrum Avenue earlier this week.

Logan reports on the new City Council members' induction ceremony yesterday.

Logan reports on some of the key issues on the new City Council's agenda, including possibly moving the jail.

Jared reports on a House GOP attempt to impeach President Biden; in this case, a proposal from Rep. Bobert (CO) tried to forego regular committee processes, but was procedural interrupted by Speaker McCarthy approving a NEW procedural rule. Not all GOP reps are on board with the way Bobert tried to force an impeachment vote.

Princess reports on the final "Jags Huddle" community meeting, happening later today at the Jacksonville Zoo. The Jaguars have held multiple meeting like this around the Jacksonville community, promoting the stadium upgrades and downtown developments coming soon. The meetings give local residents answers to questions on how these upgrades will impact Jacksonville immediately and in the years to come.

Another busy weekend in the 904, starts off tonight with the Tedeschi Trucks Band! Other fun events include performances by Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Straight No Chaser, or Pearl Jam tribute Jeremy's 10. Looking for something tastier? How about the Jax Craft Beer Fest? And if you need something cathartic, come support our own Austen Lane as he fights on UFC Fight Night Jacksonville on Saturday! Details on all these events and more in our Weekend Spotlight story!

Blair reports on expected new legislation for transportation safety. Transportation leaders plan to make what they’re calling a “major safety announcement” this morning. Sources tell us proposed regulations will be announced that impact big trucks and calling for automatic emergency breaking systems. Highway safety leaders say this will have a deep impact on everyone who drives and improve the safety for heavy vehicles. This is something the administration has been working on in an effort to reduce “rear end crashes” involving big rigs. Fatalities involving big trucks have been on the rise in recent years and this announcement today is anticipated to help reduce those numbers.

Legacy meteorologist George Winterling, who spent decades on the air at WJXT Channel 4, passed yesterday at age 91. Many in the Jacksonville community knew and remember George as a confident and relatable local weather authority. WOKV and Action News Jax's Chief Meteorologist Mike Buresh recounts George's influence in his own career, and JMN producer Scott shares a personal experience regarding the popular "George's Garden" segment.

Logan looks at the installation ceremony coming up later today as new City Council members will be sworn into service.