Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Jonesing for a new (to you) car? Clark has some tips about getting the best price, and why you don’t want to finance for more than 42 months!

FSCJ President Dr. John Avendano, joins JMN to discuss a $1 million gift from the Michael Ward and Jennifer Glock Foundation for student scholarships through the FSCJ Foundation. The I Choose FSCJ Workforce Scholarship Fund and the Michael Ward and Jennifer Glock Foundation Endowed Scholarship Fund dollars will be awarded to students enrolled in critical academic programs that serve the highest workforce needs of the community, including health care, logistics, transportation and warehousing, manufacturing, IT and cybersecurity, and culinary and hospitality. Additionally, preference will be given to students who are completing their final 15 credit hours to better position them to complete their programs of study and graduate.

The House looks to vote Tuesday on resolution to force release of the Epstein files, and has the endorsement of President Trump, after his abrupt position change earlier this week.

Jonathan has the latest on Gaza peace plan developments. Is the battle for Palestinian statehood causing a rift between the US and Israel?

Action Sports Jax's Brent Martineau joins JMN with a recap of last weekend's absolute mauling the Jags put on the visiting LA Chargers. The 35-6 domination brings the Jags up to 6-4 on the season, and puts them in a strong 2nd place position in the division.

Col. Chris Budihas (Ret), WOKV Military Analyst and host of First Coast Military Life, looks at the developing scenarios of US forces massing near Venezuela for "Operation Southern Spear," headed by the USS Gerald R. Ford.

Ryan has the latest from D.C., as Congress begins working on appropriations bills in an effort to pass them before the next funding deadline of January 30. Meanwhile, controversy surrounding the so-called "Epstein Files" continues, as President Trump shifts from avoiding the topic to advocating their release. What prompted this change?

As Russia’s renewed attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure cause rolling blackouts ahead of winter, major scandal involving the state-owned nuclear power company puts top officials under scrutiny.

Does your job offer a 401K program? Traditional 401K’s are great, but Roth 401K’s are even better for tax breaks! Check with your employer to see if that’s an option for you!

Action Sports Jax's Brent Martineau looks at the Jags as they move into the 2nd half of the season. With turnovers, injuries, and a recurring lack of follow-through, can the Jags salvage the rest of this season? If so, what are their keys to success? They will be tested this weekend when they host the Chargers! Watch the game Sunday at 1pm on CBS47!

Meteorologist Garrett Bedenbaugh looks at this weekend's forecast -- and it will be a great weekend to be outside at the Jacksonville Fair, at St. Augustine's Nights of Lights, or to enjoy the Jags vs. Chargers downtown!

Every weekend we spotlight a few key events happening in the area. This week's top picks -- While the Jacksonville Greater Agricultural Fair is wrapping up downtown, Nights of Lights starts in St. Augustine this weekend! The Jacksonville Symphony performs this weekend, including a special one-show-only Sunday afternoon matinee "America in Concert: 250 Years of Music & Majesty," as we close out Veteran's Week. Tonight, at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, Fluffy is back in town! Get your laughs with Gabriel Iglesias on his 1976 Tour! The Jags host the Chargers at The Bank Sunday afternoon, and its Gator Basketball in the Vystar Arena Sunday evening! More events are listed in our Weekend Spotlight story!

Ryan has the latest updates from DC, where the government has been funded through Jan 30, but the next shutdown clock is already running. 3 of the 12 annual appropriation bills are reportedly ready to go, but can Congress pass the other 9 when they've only got 11 weeks (plus multiple holiday breaks) to get it done? Meanwhile fallout from the shutdown continues as payroll, SNAP benefits, and other financial issues, as well as federal offices and services, are slowly grinding back into routine.

Our local business spotlight focuses on The Selfie Showroom on Jacksonville's northside. Visit THESELFIESHOWROOM.COM or @theselfieshowroom for more information, and to see the kinds of photo fun you can have there!

It’s package delivery season, and Clark has a tip for how to keep the porch pirates from stealing your deliveries. Divert your packages – arrange to pick up your deliveries FROM a delivery company facility (FedEx/UPS/USPS), or from a delivery locker (Amazon).

Action News Jax's Ben Becker shares how some people have "super" taste buds, giving them enhanced food flavor experiences. For these "super tasters," what tastes good tastes REALLY, REALLY good, but some times the extra sensitivity is just too much. Are you a "super taster"? Find out tonight at 545pm on Action News JAX on CBS47 and FOX30!

Susan King, CEO of Feeding NE Florida, joins JMN to share details of a City Council emergency funding allocation of $200,000 to address food insecurity crises in the area.

The House passed the Senate-approved temporary funding resolution to fund federal government operations through January, ending the 43-day government shutdown without extending the health care subsidies that Democrats were holding out for. President Trump signed the resolution into effect last night, so it's beack to work for federal employees, SNAP services are funded again, and delayed paychecks should be caught up soon. But what does this mean come January? Will the 2026 fiscal year appropriations bills be approved by then, or are we back to watching a shutdown clock?

The US Treasury Department is phasing out the penny, ending production of the coin. Eben Brown reports on the justifications cited behind the decision, although pennies remain legal currency and may still be in use for a while.

Clark looks at how you can save on your streaming services bill. The trick? Use FAST services – Free Ad Supported Television. If you prefer premium services, use the ad-supported tier, you’ll still save a lot versus ad-free rates!