Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Jared looks at the potential impact of early voting on whether or not there will be a "red wave" in this election cycle. Meanwhile, President Biden has campaign stops in Florida and back to Pennsylvania before the official midterm election date.

Brent joins JMN to recap the latest Jags loss vs NYG, preview the London game vs. Denver, and preview the Florida-Georgia festivities that kick off this week. Hear more with Brent at 8am today on ESPN 690, and he's back again from 3-6p daily!

A nationwide review of math and reading scores shows how much the COVID-19 pandemic impacted learning loss. The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), also known as “the nation’s report card,’ tested hundreds of thousands of fourth and eighth graders across the country this year. It was the first time the test had been given since 2019, and it shows the larges average score decline in reading since 1990, and the FIRST EVER score decline in mathematics in NAEP’s decades long history. We breakdown some of the findings and the widening racial disparities.

Jessica reports on early voting locations opening today for the 2022 midterm elections.

Jared report on Steve Bannon, who faces sentencing today for criminal contempt of Congress charges related to the January 6 House Committee.

Sgt. Bryan updates the multi-vehicle collision and vehicle fire that has the Buckman Bridge northbound lanes shut down this morning.

Cali Hubbard joins JMN to report on the shooting near Southern University in Baton Rouge. At least 9 people were shot during an overnight incident.

Blair reports on President Biden's student loan forgiveness program rollout. A federal judge dismissed multiple state lawsuits seeking to prevent the program.

Jared reports on President Biden's upcoming campaign stops through Pennsylvania ahead of the midterm elections. He should expect extra scrutiny about economic policies, in light of the UK Prime Minister Liz Truss's resignation due to their economic failures.

What to do this weekend? Jags host the GIants, 38 Special at the Florida Theatre, The NAS Jax Air Show featuring the Blue Angels Spooktacular at the Zoo, Murray Hilloween, family farms, crop mazes, all sorts of fun to be had this weekend in the 904! Check out the rundown in our Spotlight story, and leave an Open Mic telling us what you're doing this weekend!