Listen to all of the latest interviews from Jacksonville's Morning News with Rich Jones on News 104.5 WOKV!
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YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Vice President Harris's campaign ads have started, and her status as the Democratic nominee is all but assured by securing delegates and endorsements. She is expected to name a running mate prior to the the Democratic National Convention next month.
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Consumer warrior Clark Howard breaks down how a speeding ticket can be much more expensive than *just* the speeding fine attached. A simple way to save yourself some long term expenses? Literally ... just slow down!
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Ben Becker is back with this weeks review of recent restaurant inspections.
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This week, WOKV recognizes Officer Shawn Crocker of the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.
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SCHOOL LUNCH FEES - A new report shows junk fees are taking a toll on low-income families trying to pay for school lunches. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau analyzed 300 of the largest public school districts in the country and found many parents have no control over fee rates and lack opportunities to shop around for cheaper options. Nearl…
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YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Kirstin Garriss recaps President Biden's national address, explaining why he dropped out of the race and why he's supporting VP Harris as the new presidential nominee. She also reports on Trump's first rally since Biden's withdrawal, turning his attention to the new challenger, and his quick reaction to Biden'…
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Lots of fun stuff going on in the 904 this weekend! Among our key picks - the Asian Night Market returns Friday night. Check out some art, music, culture, and summer fun at James Weldon Johnson Park on Saturday! And there's a trifecta of hard rock tribute band talent performing Friday night at Underbelly! See a full lineup of events happening aroun…
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YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Jared Halpern breaks down President Biden's national address about his late withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race, and looks at potential running mates for presumptive nominee Vice President Harris as she heads into the Democratic National Convention.
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SOCIAL MEDIA BILLS UPDATE - There are additional efforts in Washington TODAY to improve online safety for kids and teens. The Senate plans to vote on several online safety bills that would hold tech companies accountable for the information children are exposed to online. It would also require social media platforms to use the highest possible priv…
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7/24 - President Biden's Prime Time Address
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President Biden spoke live from the Oval Office, his first public address since he withdrew from the 2024 presidential election race in favor of endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
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YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as President Biden will address the nation tonight. WOKV's Jared Halpern has details on what the President is, and is NOT, expected to discuss tonight. Jared also has the latest on Vice President Harris's campaign status as she works to become the Democratic Party candidate.…
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ZELLE PAYMENTS - Millions of people use Zelle, an online payment system that allows you to quickly send money to someone. Now, a 62 page report is investigating how banks handle fraud and scams on Zelle. This week a Senate subcommittee found some banks are failing to reimburse users who experienced a scam on the digital payment network. Despite a l…
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YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as VP Kamala Harris has secured enough delegates in the last 24 hours to become the official presidential nominee at the Democratic National Convention next month. WOKV's Kirstin Garriss looks at how the presidential election landscape has changed so quickly, and how new polls suggest Harris may perform against T…
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YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Dems and Reps both take Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle to task in hearings about security failures leading to the attempted assassination attempt on former President Trump.
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TECH OUTAGE FALLOUT - After a global computer outage hit airlines and businesses on Friday, there’s been a big push for answers from the cyber security platform CrowdStrike. While most airline carriers say they are recovered, the CEO of Delta says the issue could continue into the week. This comes as House Republicans are now calling on the CEO of …
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YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Kirstin addresses "What's next?" after President Biden exits the presidential election race and offers his endorsement to Vice President Kamala Harris. Kirstin breaks down what this means when it comes to primaries, the Democratic National Convention, and who might be Harris' VP candidate *IF* the party advanc…
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7/22 - Daniel Henry, Florida Democratic Party Chair
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YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Daniel Henry, Florida Democratic Party chair and an official delegate for the Democratic National Convention joins JMN. He shares thoughts on President Biden's exodus from the presidential election race, and Vice President Harris' possible ascension to the top of the ticket. What does this means to the Democra…
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YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues as Florida legislator Dean Black joins JMN with opinions about President Biden's resignation from the presidential race.
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YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues as Jared Halpern looks at the impact of Biden's resignation from the presidential election campaign.
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Ben Becker looks at issues occurring nationwide with Take 5 Oil service franchises. Hear the full story on Action News Jax at 5:45pm on CBS47 and FOX30.
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7/22 - Rick Mullaney, JU Public Policy Institute
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YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as WOKV political analyst Rick Mullaney looks at how President Biden's withdrawal from the Presidential election race impacts the upcoming Democratic Convention, possible Democrat candidates for President & Vice President, and what this means to the Trump/Vance campaign.…
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7/22 - Michelle Woodhouse, "The Crunchy Conservative"
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YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Michelle Woodhouse joins JMN to look at President Biden's exodus from his re-election campaign, how this impacts the Democratic party nomination process, and how it changes the campaign targets and tactics for the Republican party.
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YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as President Biden withdrew from the presidential race over the weekend, throwing his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris. Nicole D'Antonio has the latest on this developing story.
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7/19 - Daniel Henry, Duval County Democratic Party Chairman
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YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues as Daniel Henry, Chairman of the Duval County Democratic Party, joins JMN to discuss the current challenges facing President Biden and the potential for changes at the top of the Democratic Party ticket. Additionally, he reflects on recent events surrounding former President Trump and how it raises the security ba…
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WOKV Meteorologist Garrett Bedenbaugh takes a detailed look at this weekend's weather, letting you know when and where rains could impact your plans. Stay "Weather Aware" with the WOKV App!
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7/19 - Dean Black, Duval County Republican Party Chairman
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YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Duval GOP Chairman Dean Black joins JMN from Milwaukee, with reflections on this year's Republican National Convention and party presidential ticket nominees Donald Trump and JD Vance.
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YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Jared recaps the Republican National Convention, where former President Trump became only the 2nd republican to be nominated 3 consecutive times (the other was Richard Nixon). A special recap of the RNC airs tonight at 6pm on WOKV.
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7/19 - Rick Mullaney, JU Public Policy Institute
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YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as WOKV political analyst Rick Mullaney reviews a big week for the Republican party, starting with an attempted assassination on former President Trump, and finishing with Trump standing tall at the Republican National Convention. While the RNC overall message was unity, the Democratic party appears to be in disa…
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WOKV salutes Deputy Rafael Fuentes of the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office.
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Looking to try out a new place? Chandler Morgan has this week's update of what's new and what's happening "Around Jax."
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Ben Becker is back with this week's edition of the Original Restaurant Report
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Meghan reports from JIA where some flights are cancelled, some flights are currently delayed, and information is still limited due to a system failure in Microsoft applications that is having global impacts on flight, banking, and communications infrastructure and more. This issue is also affecting some local 911 services.…
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ILLEGAL THC FOODS - The FDA and the FTC are cracking down on companies that have been using copycats of Delta-8 THC, which is a psychoactive substance, in foods mimicking snacks that have gotten kids sick. Candice Cole is live in Washington with more on the warning letters the FDA sent out to six companies this week and the risk to children.…
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Meghan reports from the Jax International Airport, where flights are delayed and flight status data in not available, due to global internet service and Microsoft application suite interruptions. This is additionally impacting some local 911 services, and various other industries including banking and telecom around the world.…
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YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues from the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Samantha Manning recaps yesterday's "introduction" of Ohio Sen. JD Vance as the VP candidate, and previews tonight's address from Presidential candidate Donald Trump for the convention finale. WOKV will have primetime coverage of the convention beginning at 7pm…
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YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Jared reports from the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. The aim of this convention seems to be largely about drawing undecided or opposing voters into the MAGA crowd , exemplified by such converts as former opponents Nikki Haley, Gov. Ron DeSantis, Sen. Marco Rubio ... and now Trump's VP nominee, S…
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Jackie Culver from Feeding Northeast Florida joins JMN to share details about the grand opening of their new campus today, the organization's growth, and the service they provide to twelve surrounding counties. Visit FEEDINGNEFL.ORG for more information, to donate, or to volunteer!
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YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as former President Donald Trump will officially accept the GOP nomination for President tonight at the climax of the Republican National Convention, days after an apparent assassination attempt. Meanwhile, Democrats have slowed their roll in their urgency to virtually nominate President Biden as their party cand…
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The weekend should be sponsored by "Salt Life" or something. You've got the Beaches Art Walk tonight, the Kingfish Tournament has been going on all week, and sports fans have the Jumbo Shrimp! and the Jacksonville Sharks at home this weekend! Too mainstream? Visit the Oddities exhibit at the POCC! And if retro is your style, you're in luck! Get you…
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YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, with Samantha Manning reporting from the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Last night was all about VP nominee JD Vance, and tonight is all about Trump as the convention wraps up.
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REAR AUTOMATIC BRAKE RATING - The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety evaluated popular small SUVs for their rear automatic emergency braking system (AEB). Since 2018, all vehicles are required to have backup cameras, but not a rear AEB system. Candice Cole is live in Washington with a look at how the most popular small SUVs were rated.…
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7/17 - Spotlight: Mayor Deegan's Budget Proposal
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Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan joins JMN in an exclusive interview to discuss a $1.92 billion budget proposal addressing a number of Jacksonville developmental projects, taking the city "from potential to progress."
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YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Ryan reports on the latest investigative updates into the assassination attempt on former President Trump, with scrutiny on perimeter security failures and improvements to protocols for future events.
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TEEN SUPPORT - A new report shows teens may feel less emotional support than their parents may think. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, only about a quarter of teens say they always get the social and emotional support they need. However, parents were almost 3 times more likely to think they did. This comes as the U.S. Surgeon…
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YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as WOKV's Samantha Manning reports from the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Last night's speakers included Florida's Gov. Ron DeSantis and Sen. Marco Rubio, as well as Trump's former opponent Nikki Haley.
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YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as WOKV's Samantha Manning takes a look at the Vice Presidential nominee, Ohio Sen. JD Vance. Experientially Vance is a curious choice, since he is a rookie senator, not to mention his former position as a "Never-Trump'er," but party expectations are that he will serve as a drawing candidate because of his age an…
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YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Jared Halpern reports from the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. The first appearance of the Republican Ticket nominees, Donald Trump and Sen. JD Vance, was a high point of the first day at the convention. Vance allegedly had very little notice prior to the announcement naming him the VP candidate, …
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YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as Ryan Schmelz reports on the investigation into last weekend's attempted assassination of former President Trump. A Congressional inquiry into (alleged) security breakdowns is underway, while FBI and Homeland Security investigations are also underway.
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Congressman (and former Jacksonville Sheriff) John Rutherford joins JMN to share thoughts on the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, and the ongoing investigation into the shooter. Additionally, he comments about Ohio Sen. JD Vance being named the VP candidate instead of Florida's Sen. Marco Rubio.…
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YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues as Brian shares his thoughts from the RNC opening day events, including the announcement of Ohio Sen. JD Vance as the VP nominee, and the appearance of former President Donald Trump at the event. Hear more with the Brian Kilmeade Show 10a-noon.
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