Best Action News Jax Podcasts (2025)

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05/16/2025 - Garrett Bedenbaugh, Action News Jax 9:35

1d ago9:35

9:35

Garrett joins JMN to talk about how hot it's going to be for this weekend and gives an update on what to expect with the blistering heat.

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05/16/2025 - Ryan Schmelz, FOX News 4:15

1d ago4:15

4:15

Ryan joins JMN to talk about some proposals in President Trump's budget which includes School Choice Legislation. He also talks about how Vice President JD Vance is heading back to the Vatican.

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05/16/2025 - Chase Robinson, First Coast Crime Stoppers 8:07

1d ago8:07

8:07

Chase Robinson joins JMN to talk about how one tip led to an arrest that led to two illegal gambling rooms as well as another tip that led to five arrests for having $24,000 of marijuana. He also talks about a couple of other cases that First Coast Crime Stoppers has highlighted

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CBS47/FOX30 FIRST ALERT FORECAST– FRI. MAY 16TH 2:56

1d ago2:56

2:56

CBS47/FOX30 FIRST ALERT FORECAST– FRI. MAY 16TH CHIEF METEOROLOGIST MIKE BURESHWOKV RADIOThe WOKV Weather Meter for Today: 7 TODAY: Mostly sunny & hot. High: 95TONIGHT: Clear. Low: 67SATURDAY: Partly sunny, hot. High: 96SUNDAY: Partly sunny & hot. High: 95MONDAY: Hot... mostly to partly sunny. High: 95TUESDAY: Partly sunny, still hot. High: 94…

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5/15 - Ryan Schmelz, FOX News 2:44

2d ago2:44

2:44

Ryan reports on committee testimony regarding immigration & deportation policies, and New Jersey Democrat protestors taken into custody for protesting at an ICE detention center.

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5/15 - Thursday 5:27

2d ago5:27

5:27

The 90s return and stick around for days• Tracking a dry morning commute• Temperatures in the 60s and 70s this morning• Highs today are in the lower to mid 90s inland to near 90 degrees. Mid to upper 80s at the coast• Heating to near or right at record levels thru the weekend.• Mid 90s this weekend and dry.• The 90s hang around into mid next week.T…

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5/14 - Ryan Schmelz, FOX News 2:37

3d ago2:37

2:37

Ryan has the latest on Trump's "one big beautiful bill" framework, what objections are being raised by key Republican holdouts, and Speaker Johnson's efforts to get this bill passed by Memorial Day.

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5/14 - Jimmy Failla on JMN 6:56

3d ago6:56

6:56

Fox Across America host Jimmy Failla joins JMN with thoughts on the $400 million airplane offered to President Trump from Qatar -- and which is more important, the ethics or the vanity? And who knew Jimmy was a such huge fan of Buccee's?! Hear more from Jimmy Fallia on Fox Across America weeknights at 6pm!…

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5/14 - Wednesday 2:20

3d ago2:20

2:20

Warming trend ahead, turning dry• Tracking a dry morning commute• Temperatures in the 60s and 70s this morning• Highs today in the upper 80s inland to near 90 degrees. Mid 80s at the coast• Heating to near or right at record levels Friday and into the weekend.• 90s starting tomorrow and lasting into early next weekTODAY: Partly sunny and warm. HIGH…

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5/13 - Spotlight: SJC Superintendent Tim Forson 14:28

4d ago14:28

14:28

Tim Forson joins JMN to discuss his upcoming retirement from the SJC Superintendent office, and reflects on his career and accomplishments. Beyond that, he looks toward the future and continued growth and success for SJC schools, as final candidates to succeed him interview today.

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5/13 - Spotlight: Microplastics in You 7:18

4d ago7:18

7:18

Dr. Michael Koren joins JMN to discuss the presence of microplastics in products we consume regularly, and research on what impacts such microplastics may have - including potential impacts with dementia and Alzheimers. To learn more about Alzheimers, join us for a free MedEvidence luncheon this Friday! Email "[email protected]" to register!…

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5/13 - Ryan Schmelz, FOX News 5:15

4d ago5:15

5:15

Ryan reports on the latest in a number of bills making their way through committees on Capitol Hill, as taxes, Medicaid, and other issues are under consideration for upcoming legislative proposals. Additonally, Ryan looks at Trump's executive order alleging reducing prescription drug prices.

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5/13 - OneBlood Spring Into Action Blood Drive 3:38

4d ago3:38

3:38

The Big Red Bus is at the WOKV Studios / Cox Media Group Building, 11700 Central Parkway (between FSCJ South Campus and UNF). WOKV's Benjamin Fridkis is one of the many donors giving the gift of life! Come by and donate! The Big Red Bus will be here until 4pm today.

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5/13 - Pat Michaels, OneBlood 3:08

4d ago3:08

3:08

Pat Michaels joins Kristine Bellino from Jacksonville's Morning News for the Spring Into Action Blood Drive. It's happening today until 4pm at the WOKV Studios (11700 Central Parkway, in the office park between FSCJ South Campus and UNF off Beach Blvd). All donors receive a $20 e-gift card plus bonus gifts, as your donation could help a patient in …

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5/13 - Tuesday 3:21

5d ago3:21

3:21

A few afternoon showers/storms before heating up• Tracking a dry morning commute with areas of fog developing.• Temperatures in the 60s and 70s this morning• Highs today in the lower to mid 80s• A few widely scattered afternoon showers/storms developing after 2 pm• Dry tomorrow and for the rest of the week and weekend• Heating to near or right at r…

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5/12 - Ryan Schmelz, FOX News 3:10

5d ago3:10

3:10

Ryan looks at the latest in advancing Trump's "big beautiful bill," which is being held up by concerns in the Ways & Means Committe and by some NY Republican Reps with regard to the inclusion of particular SALT (State And Local Taxes) legislative concerns. Additionally, there are concerns about cabinet members testifying at congressional hearings r…

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5/12 - Monday 2:59

6d ago2:59

2:59

First Alert Weather Day: More showers with embedded storms• Tracking a wet morning commute with showers and wet roads• Some neighborhoods in Jacksonville have received 4-5+ inches of rain since last week.• Scattered showers will continue through at least the early morning commute• We will likely see a break in the rain early afternoon and then a fe…

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5/9 - Weekend Weather Talk 4:11

8d ago4:11

4:11

Meteorologist Garrett Bedenbaugh joins JMN with a look at the weekend forecast, so you can make your indoor and outdoor plans for Mother's Day weekend!

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5/8 - Ryan Schmelz, FOX News 2:48

8d ago2:48

2:48

Ryan breaks down the difference between President Trump's annual budget proposal, and the separate "big beautiful bill" spending package. The BBB has been slowed in its progress through the House, as Republicans disagree interrnally on some proposed tax policy inclusions.

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5/9 - Friday 2:53

9d ago2:53

2:53

Warm afternoon before a few storms and widespread weekend rainfall• This morning, we are tracking temperatures in the 60s and 70s. • The morning commute will be dry• Highs today in the upper 80s to lower 90s inland and mid 80s at the coast.• We will see a few showers and storms begin to develop between 4 and 6 pm closer to the coast.• Showers and s…

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5/8 - Spotlight: Sky Hazards 5:52

9d ago5:52

5:52

Action News Jax's Chandler Morgan joins JMN with a story about the risks airliners face every day, every flight, and the precautions taken to ensure passenger safety. Risks run from weather concerns, to grass considerations (type, height, etc!), to wildlife in the airport vicinity, and particularly bird strikes - when birds and planes collide. Hear…

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5/8 - Papal Conclave 2025 Update 5:23

9d ago5:23

5:23

FOX News's Jonathan Savage is at Vatican City with the latest update on conclave activity. This morning saw the 2nd and 3rd ballots yield more black smoke, but the last two conclaves saw decisions reached on Day 2 so audience anticipation is growing in advance of today's additional ballots.

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5/8 - Weekend Spotlight: Mother's Day edition 5:16

9d ago5:16

5:16

It's Mother's Day Weekend -- and we've got some great activities for Mom (or for you, so you can get out of Mom's hair for a bit)! Whether it's gardening (like the Home & Garden Show), baseball (with the Jumbo Shrimp!), music (The Funk Fest, or Jax Symphony's Fire & Ice Cirque), or retro experiences (Fraggle Rock LIVE), there's a lot going on this …

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5/8 - Spotlight: Health Care Costs 5:22

9d ago5:22

5:22

Dr. Bill Hennessey, Chief Integrity Officer for CareGuide, joins JMN with details on a study suggesting that 1 in 3 people can't afford health insurance or associated costs for care, prescriptions, etc. His organization advocates price negotiations, and he has tips for how patients can mitigate costs by using resources other than hospitals for care…

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5/8 - Thursday 5:19

10d ago5:19

5:19

Dry morning before scattered afternoon showers/storms• This morning, we are tracking temperatures in the 60s and 70s. • The morning commute will be dry• Highs today in the mid to upper 80s inland and lower 80s at the coast.• We will see scattered showers and storms begin to develop between 2 and 4 pm this afternoon and move east.• Some neighborhood…

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Spotlight: SJC E-bike Safety 12:20

10d ago12:20

12:20

Lt. Todd Boger & Director Russ Martin join JMN to discuss proposed E-bike speed limit modifications, and safety considerations for E-bike (and all bike-related) passengers. Several recent injuries in the SJC area, and an increase in injury incident frequency in Florida, have prompted considerations on how best to mitigate risk factors, as SJC commi…

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5/7 - Ryan Schmelz, FOX News 3:46

10d ago3:46

3:46

Ryan looks at several DC headlines, including the Trump/Carney meeting, trade deal speculation based on Treasury Secretary Bessent's comments regarding China, RealID travel requirements taking effect today, and what's going on with FEMA administration.

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5/7 - Jimmy Failla, FOX Across America 5:55

10d ago5:55

5:55

Jimmy Failla joins JMN with thoughts on the Trump/Carney meeting yesterday, Canadian superstar name drops, shock collars, and more! Hear Jimmy every Wednesday monring on JMN, and every weeknight from 6pm-9pm on Fox Across America here on WOKV.

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5/7 - Jonathan Savage, FOX News 3:34

10d ago3:34

3:34

Jonathan reports on the start of the Papal Conclave, as the process for choosing Pope #267 begins today in Vatican City. Cardinals from around the globe will enter Sistine Chappel later today, with an initial vote expected this evening, then multiple votes scheduled daily until such time as a new Pope has been chosen and accepts the posting. Pope F…

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5/7 - Wednesday 3:28

11d ago3:28

3:28

Dry morning before a few afternoon showers/storms• This morning, we are tracking temperatures in the 60s and 70s. • The morning commute will be dry• A few areas of patchy low clouds/fog west and northwest of JAX this AM.• Highs today in the mid to upper 80s inland and lower 80s at the coast.• We will see a few showers and storms begin to develop be…

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5/6 - Ryan Schmelz, FOX News 2:31

11d ago2:31

2:31

Ryan looks at an upcoming meeting between Treasury Secretary Bessent and legislators, where Bessent is expected to address concerns over tariffs, budget bill concerns, and tax policies. Bessent cintinues to advocate for Trump's tariff plans, despite economic indicators of a potential recession. Additionally, Ryan looks at the recently announced pla…

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5/6 - Finn Carlin, Action News Jax 5:22

11d ago5:22

5:22

Finn reports on SJC commission interest in regulating and retricting speeds on E-bikes, following several injury incidents within the past week and a study showing the frequency of related injuries escalating annually in Florida.

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5/6 - Tuesday 2:56

12d ago2:56

2:56

Partly sunny and very warm• This morning, we are tracking temperatures in the 50s, 60s and 70s. • The morning commute will be dry• A few areas of patchy low clouds/fog NW of JAX this AM.• Highs today in the mid to upper 80s inland and lower 80s at the coast.• Jacksonville will be mainly dry today• An isolated shower is possible this afternoon south…

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5/5 - Spotlight: Florida Legislative Session 9:03

12d ago9:03

9:03

USA Today political reporter John Kennedy has details on an agreement in the Florida legislature to terms for a new spending bill. The legislative session reconvenes next week to hammer out a final agreement.

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5/5 - Ryan Schmelz, FOX News 3:11

12d ago3:11

3:11

Ryan looks at the recissions proposal package before Congress, that will cut funding to NPR, PBS, and USAID, among other agencies. This is a smaller $20 billion package separate from Trump's "big beautiful bill," but both face challenges of currently lacking enough House GOP support to advance.

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5/5 - Monday 3:00

13d ago3:00

3:00

Drying out and warming up• This morning, we are tracking temperatures in the 50s, 60s and 70s. • The morning commute will be dry• Highs today in the mid to upper 80s inland and lower to mid 80s at the coast.• Jacksonville will be dry today• Highs tomorrow in the upper 80s to near 90 degrees inland and 80s along the coast.• We see the return of show…

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5/2 - Weekend Weather Talk 10:51

15d ago10:51

10:51

Meteorologist Garrett Bedenbaugh joins JMN with a deep dive into the weekend forecast, when we'll see some rain in the days to come, and what you can expect if you're headed to the Shrimp Festival in Fernandina Beach!

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5/2 - Spotlight: First Coast Crime Stoppers 11:14

15d ago11:14

11:14

Chase Robinson of First Coast Crime Stoppers joins JMN to discuss the upcoming First Coast Crime Stoppers livestream event, and several crimes that could use some assistance to resolve. Visit FCCRIMESTOPPERS.COM to learn more, and call 866-845-TIPS (8477) if you've got a tip!

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5/2 - Jake Stofan, Action News Jax 6:47

15d ago6:47

6:47

State & Local Political Reporter Jake Stofan wraps coverage of the "official" Florida Legislative Session, which was scheduled to end this week. Jake sums up some of the proposed bills that are likely to succeed or fail, particularly some proposals that look like distinct reversals on previous positions. Meanwhile, the legislature's primary functio…

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5/2 - Ryan Schmelz, FOX News 4:52

15d ago4:52

4:52

Ryan reports on the latest Signal-Gate fallout, as Mike Waltz has a whirlwind day starting with his ouster as National Security Advisor, followed by his nomination as UN Ambassador. This lead to controvery between Elise Stefanik and Speaker Johnson, following her own controversial ouster from consideration for the UN post. And negotiations are stil…

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5/2 - Olivia Rinaldi, CBS News 4:29

15d ago4:29

4:29

Olivia reports on the "job rearrangements" in the Trump Cabinet. Mike Waltz is OUT (but not fired?) as the National Security Advisor, but has been nominated for the role of UN Ambassador. This will require Senate confirmation, so the Signal-Gate saga will continue. Meanwhile, Marco Rubio is tasked will covering the NSA job in the interim.…

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5/2 - Friday 2:11

16d ago2:11

2:11

Near 90 degrees today before a few weekend showers/storms• This morning we are tracking temperatures from the 60s inland to the lower 70s along the coast.• Today will be mostly to partly sunny with highs in the upper 80s to near 90 degrees well inland and lower 80s along the coast• Today will be dry across Jacksonville• We stay warm through the wee…

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5/1 - Spotlight: Blount Island Cargo Ship Fire -- 2020 to Now 4:22

16d ago4:22

4:22

Remember the cargo ship fire at Blount Island in back in 2020? The fire may have been years ago, but the story is still current. Action News Jax's Ben Becker follows up on the 2024 settlement for firefighter injuries, new information about timelines and evidence, and lessons JFRD could apply if a similar event were t happen again. Get Ben's full st…

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5/1 - Weekend Spotlight 5:55

16d ago5:55

5:55

Every week the JMN crew highlights some of the weekend events around town, This week, you can get your gardening on as Kristine highlights the Native Park Workday, Scotty shares the details on the Symphony movie night magic, as the Jax Symphony performs the score of Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows Pt2, and Rich has details on Pat Benetar at The …

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5/1 - Ryan Schmelz, FOX News 4:17

16d ago4:17

4:17

Ryan looks at the agreement between the US and Ukraine over rare earth mineral rights, and how that financial impact may appease some of the GOP holdouts opposing Trump's "big beautiful bill," pending cost cuts and SALT (state and local tax) allowances.

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5/1 - Olivia Rinaldi, CBS News 6:31

16d ago6:31

6:31

Olivia reports on the latest from DC, including Trump's first 100 days assessment, the GDP report showing a decline, and the subsequent 2-hour-plus cabinet meeting.

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5/1 - Thursday 3:09

17d ago3:09

3:09

Warm afternoons before the return of a few showers/storms• This morning we are tracking a wide range of temperatures from the 50s to the 70s.• Today will be mostly to partly sunny with highs in the mid to upper 80s well inland and upper 70s along the coast• Today will be dry across Jacksonville• We stay warm through the weekend.• A shower or storm …

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4/30 - Ryan Schmelz, FOX News 3:30

17d ago3:30

3:30

Ryan looks at Trump's "First 100 Days" event from Michigan, where the President and his supporters celebrated their perceived administrative success so far in this administration. Apologists aside, though, Trump's policies aren't drawing unconditional support from the GOP, and challenges over the possible inclusion of SALT (state and local taxes) p…

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4/30 - Jimmy Failla, FOX Across America 6:31

17d ago6:31

6:31

Jimmy Failla joins JMN with his one-word summary of Trump's "First 100 Days," and following a comedian's new Guiness world record for longest standup comedy performance, Jimmy talks about the longest night of his career ...so far! Get more laughs with Jimmy Failla on Fox Across America, weeknights at 6pm on WOKV!…

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4/30 - Wednesday 2:22

18d ago2:22

2:22

Warming trend for the second half of the week• This morning we are tracking a wide range of temperatures from the 50s to the 70s.• Today will be mostly sunny with highs in the lower to mid 80s well inland and upper 70s along the coast• Today will be dry across Jacksonville• Highs climb to the mid to upper 80s tomorrow and for the rest of the week.•…

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