Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Ryan looks at the Southwest Airlines travel nightmares with delays, cancelations, and poor customer service over the holidays, leaving passengers stranded for days, and the investigation Travel Secretary Pete Buttigieg is launching into the fiasco.

Mike Buresh recaps some of the top weather stories of what was a record-setting year. Hear his full recap in the Buresh Blog available on-demand!

Rich Jones and Fox's Jared Halpern recap one of the top stories of the year, as the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health decision revised the previous decades-old SCOTUS position on abortion, with effects rolling out through the following election. Hear more of the year's top stories in a JMN recap special Friday from 7a to 9a.

Blair looks at the wind-down of the House Jan 6 Committee, likely to be dissolved in the next session, and what (if any) additional surprises they may have on the way out.

Ryan looks at Rep.-elect George Santos, whose character and credibility have recently come under scrutiny because of blatant lies about his resume, experiences, and cultural identification. Many of his congressional peers, including some fellow GOP members, are calling for punitive or expulsory measures in response.

Veteran suicide numbers are dropping, but Veterans Affairs officials say it’s still not good enough. The latest data from the VA shows about 17 veterans died by suicide every day in 2020. That is the lowest rate since 2016. Every service member’s story is unique – why they joined, what they’ve seen – but if you talk to enough of them, there are parts that start to sound familiar. Many of them struggle with the mental and emotional toll of serving their country. We sat down with veterans and VA officials to talk about what can be done to save the lives of those who serve.

Jared takes a look at what to expect in the early days of the 118th Congress, which convenes next week... and the House still doesn't have a definitive Speaker decided.

Clark has three tips to help you grow your savings account in the new year.

Jessica reports from Jacksonville International Airport, where Southwest Airlines has canceled a number of flights again today, with many additional flights already canceled today through the Atlanta and Orlando airports. If you're traveling by air today, be sure to check your flight status before heading to the airport, and allow plenty of extra time for security, check-in, and potential adjustments.

Blair reports on the fight cancellation and rebooking nightmares travelers are experiencing, particularly with Southwest Airlines, the resulting federal investigation, and how Southwest (and other airlines) are responding.