Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Alicia updates us on airport delays, as weather and technical difficulties over the weekend have caused delays and flight cancellations across the country, leaving travelers stranded and scrambling for alternatives today.

Blair looks at the upcoming week's agenda for Congress, including the judicial committee's vote on Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's nomination to the Supreme Court. So far, Sen. Collins is the only Republican who has publicly declared support for the nominee.

Alicia reports from Jacksonville International Airport, where many Spring Breakers are delayed on their trips home due to cancelled flights.

Jared looks at the practical impacts and the criticisms of President Biden's plan to tap into the national petroleum reserve.

Today, the US House will take a vote on a bill that would decriminalize marijuana and make it legal nationwide. This is the second time they’ve taken up this issue in less than two years. Most Republicans are against the bill but there is slim bipartisan support. This vote comes shortly after the Senate voted for a different marijuana bill. We breakdown the legislation and the next steps in the process.

Jared reports on President Biden's announcement that oil reserves will be used to combat fuel inflation costs. The President will share this announcement later today. Critics argue for more domestic oil production, rather than tapping reserves.

Rep. John Rutherford joins JMN to discuss the proposed Naval budget that would see 24 ships decommissioned in 2023, including 8 littoral combat ships currently stations at Mayport.

Looking for something to do this weekend? LOTS of things going on, indoor and outdoor, to enjoy! Music festivals, concerts, theater, the Clay County Fair, the Vilano Bridge run, Disney on Ice, and more - there's something for everyone! The JMN crew sounds off about their top picks, you can read the full rundown in Madison's writeup!

Kirstin looks at President Biden's proposal to release more oil from the national reserve, in an effort to reduce fuel costs at the pump. Similar efforts were made domestically back in November, and more recently in an international cooperative effort.

Chandler previews an Action News Jax Family Focus special on teens and mental health. "Coming Out of the Darkness" addresses how teens are handling the challenges of living through a pandemic, and raises awareness of teen mental health in the modern world. Watch the special on CBS47 & FOX30, and catch encore presentations on WOKV and the other CMG stations this weekend.