Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Candice Christian joins JMN to share details about the Jacksonville Fashion Weekend After Party, a fundraising event supporting the Ronald McDonald House Charities. It's a late-night party at Cuba Libre at Havana Jax Saturday night. Tickets are available via Eventbrite, and you can get more information in our weekend spotlight story.

Blair reports on White House research on ways that AI might be used to help grow the economy and boost national defense. A committee of AI specialists will convene today to discuss these and other AI-related issues. Meanwhile, Congress urges for AI regulation , as the technology is rapidly advancing.

Alexus updates the story of an early morning 2-car collision near the Lakeside Nest apartments on University Blvd. North. The crash left 2 people dead, and 2 others have been taken to the hospital.

Princess is on the road around town in the First Alert Storm Tracker, updating some of the severe weather issues happening now or coming soon as the summer storm season is upon us.

Brian joins JMN and discusses 25 years with FOX News, how Gov. DeSantis is handling his campaign so far, and previews upcoming topics for The Brian Kilmeade Show, 9a-Noon on WOKV!

Alexus reports on a fatal two-car crash on University Blvd. North at the entrance to the Lakeside Nest apartment complex, near the J.U. campus.

Jared recaps the US Open weekend highlights, and explains the historical and political significance of the Juneteenth holiday.

Princess reports on water safety concerns, particularly for children. The Department of Children and Family Services is raising attention to the issue, after several recent near and fatal incidents at Jax Beach.

Princess continues covering the DCPS search for a new superintendent. After a recent visit from the Executive Director of Florida School Board Associations, the DCPS has several tasks to complete in the hiring process, and this happens while several other Florida counties are also looking for new superintendents.

Alexus updates the story on the Juneteenth Rolling Bus Protest, as representatives for the National Teachers Union, NAACP, and other groups will travel across the state over the next week. They are protesting recent laws that they say target the LGBTQIA+ community. The demonstrations start today in Jacksonville at the IBEW Hall, and wrap up Friday in St. Augustine. Other stops include Orlando, Tampa, and Miami.