Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Chase Robinson, Executive Director of First Coast Crime Stoppers, joins JMN with an update on several weekend shootings, and how your attention to social media braggadocio could lead to crime resolution or prevention. He also has an update about a 39-year-old cold case that finally got resolved. Your anonymous tips matter, and could lead to a reward. Call 866-845-TIPS (8477).

FOX News's Tonya Powers reports that New York became the first U.S. state to impose a moratorium on large-scale data center construction. President Trump calls that moritorium "terrible." Locally, Florida Gov. DeSantis passed a very restrictive law specifying conditions to build data centers, and giving the state the right to say NO.

CHase Bunker is in for Rich Jones. Eben has the latest updates from Iran - Attacks between US and Iran continued over the weekend; multiple US soldiers dead or missing following an Iran strike on a US base in Jordan, and a drone incident in Iraq.

Chase Bunker is in for Rich Jones. The 2026 FIFA World Cup finishes up – Spain won the tournament over Argentina; England wins the 3rd place matchup over France. What were the highlights? When and where will the next tournament be held? FOX News's Jonathan Savage has the details.

MON – Clark looks at online payment info. Do you have your credit card info reserved on Amazon, or an airline site, or other retailers? That puts your financial security at risk. Clark's tip? Remove your stored payment data!

Local Supervisors of Elections – Jerry Holland (Duval), Vicky Oakes (SJC), and Chris Chambless (Clay) – join JMN to discuss President Trump's address regarding election security and integrity, and Florida's upcoming primary election on Aug 18. They share details about state voting policies (by mail, or in person, identification), deadlines (July 20 registration, Aug 6 to request a mail-in ballot – due election day), when local early voting starts, voter record security (they're publicly available and literally for sale), voting tabulation integrity, and more.

FOX News's Tonya Powers recaps the key issues raised in President Trump's national address Thursday night, including his perspective on election security and allegations of election tampering by China. Critics of his long-running and unsubstantiated "stolen election" rhetoric say this is just an attempt to undermine voter confidence in the upcoming midterms. ABC and NBC declined carrying this address live on their traditional broadcast networks. WOKV carried the speech and you can find it in our On Demand listings.

President Trump held a national address from the White House on Thursday, 7/16, at 9pm. WOKV carried his speech in full.

FRI – Clark looks at how hospital affiliation raises your medical bills. If you need medical care, Clark has a tip on how to cut your costs!

FOX News's Jeff Monosso has the latest on Todd Blanche's confirmation processes to officially become the next US Attorney General, a role he is currently filling in an interim basis. Blanche served as one of Trump's federal criminal defense attorneys, when Trump was tried and convicted for 34 felony counts in New York.

President Trump will speak to the nation tonight at 9pm. FOX News's Tonya Powers previews what we know about the President's speaking agenda. WOKV will carry the address live.

ANJ State & Local Gov't Reporter Jake Stofan reports on the latest fake SJC Voter Guide scandal, as well as the latest on the 2024 scandal that recently saw two sitting and one former elected SJC officals indicted. He also looks at the Optum veterans insurance overpayment dispute.

The World Cup final on Sunday is set - who is playing in the biggest global game?

THU – Clark looks at social media medical resources. A lot of those ads are deepfake A.I.! Clark has a tip of what to do before you take virtual medical advice!

Supreme Court Justices Kagan and Barrett made a rare appearance on Capitol Hill to talk about the Court's budget and security. FOX News's Tonya Powers has details of their unusual testimony before Congressional subcommittees.

The US targeted Iran during a 5-hour mission ahead of the Navy blockade reinstatement. President Trump has walked back his previously announced "fees" for ships to pass safely through the Strait of Hormuz, but has recycled his previous aggressive rhetoric of threatening direct attacks on bridges, power facilities, and infrastructure if Iran does not "make a deal" to end hostilities soon.

WED – Clark looks at property tax bills, and how you may be getting taxed on out-of-date values (which were probably higher!). Don't like the bill? You can appeal it!

Mayer Kilday, Electrical Operations Manager at Snyder Air Conditioning, Plumbing, and Electric, joins JMN to discuss some electric service issues they can address for you. If you bought an EV, there's a good chance you need a (better) EV charger, because that 120v wall plug is not the best tool for the job. And for storm season, are you set up with an emergency backup generator? For these and other services, contact Snyder at 904-244-3809 or at SNYDERAC.COM .

FOX News's Jonathan Savage joins JMN, to discuss the latest in US/Iran hostilities, including debated control rgarding the Strait of Hormuz. He follows up on Israeli intelligence reports of a threat against President Trump. And he looks at a FIFA proposal of expanding the number of teams participating in the World Cup.

Erick Erickson joins JMN to discuss current event headlines, starting with how "War is back on the menu," as President Trump ordered renewed attacks on Iran. Does this mean diplomacy has failed, or is Trump trying to intimidate Iran into forced cooperation (and not-coincidentally, intentionally manipulate US trading and investment markets)? Hear more on the Erick Erickson Show every weekday noon to 3pm.

Sen. Graham death - what's next steps to replace him and what's this all mean for the balance of the Senate moving forward?

TUE – Clark looks at cell phone plans – and how you can save on big brand service, without having to use one of those smaller discount providers.

"Camp I Am Special" in Fruit Cove, a Catholic Charities sponsored community outrech, is a six-day summer camp experience for children, teenagers and young adults who are challenged by physical, emotional and mental disabilities. WOKV's RIch Jones shares details of the latest Camp sessions, and the participants who make it a special experience for all involved. To learn more, visit CCBJAX.ORG or look for them on your favorite social media platform.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and Consumer Reports recently released a report on the most safe and affordable cars for teens. FOX News's Jeff Monosso has the details, with some expected top recommendations, and a couple of surprises on the list.

Republican Senator Lindsey Graham dies at age 71 after a "brief and sudden illness." FOX News's Jessica Rosenthal has the latest information, including a preliminary determination of what caused Graham's death hours after returning from a Ukraine visit.

World Cup update - the quarterfinals are done - which countries remain for the semifinals? And how has this year's event been perceived, for its coverage, its matchups, and its controveries?

MON – Clark looks at airfare! Airlines are paying more for fuel, which means you're paying more for tickets! Clark says you might save on your ticket if you re-shop the price a week before you fly out.

The first Freedom Fuel gas stations opened in Pennsylvania and New Jersey this week. Despite appearances from his copious and specific endorsements, a White House official told ABC News that the Freedom Fuel Network is a private company not associated with President Trump; CNN reports the company is owned by a Delaware LLC, but neither the company nor its legal representation would give specific details. Their initial fuel price was posted at $3.47/gallon across the board, but have already risen at all locations with prices as high as $3.89/gal in NJ yesterday, So much for savings?! FWIW Gasbuddy.com says Jax local gas is averaging ~$3.48/gal today.

The UF Proton Therapy Institute celebrates 20 years of service in Jacksonville, and Phil Ray is the latest to share his "Good News" story, including how he got a do-over ringing "Aud's Chime."

FOX News's Tonya Powers looks at the growing list of memorable music aritsts who have passed in 2026, from Bonnie Tyler earlier this week to Neil Sedaka, Peabo Bryson, Victor Willis of the VIllage People, Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead, legendary producer Clive Davis, and more.

As the US and Iran continue trading strikes, new intelligence from Israel dclares there is a "credible threat" from Iran on President Trump's life, vowing revenge for the death of Ayatollah Khamenei. FOX News's Eben Brown has the details.

FRI – Clark looks at the housing market – there is good news coming for home buyers!

Col. Chris Budihas, ret., discusses the latest military matters including Trump “ending the US/Iran ceasefire;” sending troops back to Poland; Major Watson's protest; and America's overall military readiness. Hear more with Col. Budihas on First Coast Military Life, every Sunday at 8am.

What's going on with Mitch McConnell's health and how could it impact the Senate? FOX News's Jeff Monosso has the latest.

Two sitting SJC Commissioners and a former Mayor have been indicted over a fake 2024 Republican voter guide.

President Trump wraps up NATO trip – this as Iran ceasefire is seemingly over, and violence resumes (not that it ever apparently stopped). Among the NATO summit takeaways - Trump supported the idea of allowing Ukraine to manufacture (their own) Patriot missiles, and Trump continued his bullying rhetoric against Spain and Greenland.

THU – Clark looks at the costs for sending your kids to college. Talk about what they want to learn, and what careers in that field might pay, before getting buried in student loan debt! (And note – there are new rules on loans and repayments!)

Jason Carley, Jacksonville FBI Special Agent in Charge, joins JMN to discuss check fraud - types of fake check scams, who does it, what happens when fake checks are passed, and how you can protect yourself from fake check scams.

FOX News's Tonya Powers reports that several states (California, Colorado, Kentucky and New Jersey), are seeking their share of $1.4 trillion in penalties from a child social media addiction trial, according to Meta.

Jimmy gives his hot take on negotiations between the US and Iran -- why they failed AGAIN, and why they will continue to fail, until we drop bombs. Either way, things keep blowing up. And speaking of things blowing up, Graham Platner's election campaign in Maine has been blown to pieces, now the question is does he linger too long and blow up the Democratic Party's hopes too? Jimmy Failla has all this, plus Byron Donalds, on FOX ACROSS AMERICA tonight starting at 6pm!

The Democratic Party is distancing itself from Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner following rape accusations. This is the latest evolution of a variety of controversies attached to Platner, but it has Democrat talking heads calling for him to end his campaign. As of this morning he has NOT withdrawn.

Fox's Jonathan Savage is in Türkiye covering the NATO summit, where President Trump says the US/Iran ceasefire "is over," after renewed hostilities in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump also renewed his aggressive rhetoric about taking over Greenland, expressed his umbrage with Spain, and ciriticzed NATO in general for not supporting his war efforts with Iran.