THE MORNING SHOW

New study links depression with dementia

There’s a lot of problems that can arise alongside depression, including anxiety and low self-esteem. But there are also some conditions that depression can cause later in life.

Local advocate makes a Positively JAX difference for minorities in need of transplants

Diseases of the kidney, heart, lung, liver and pancreas are prevalent in minority communities and the people suffering could live longer and healthier lives if organs were available to transplant.

Former Broncos head coach Fangio emerges as another potential Jaguars head coach candidate

Another candidate has emerged as the potential next head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars — former Denver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio.

Sweet Success: How a local business owner helps other small entrepreneurs

Owner Charlotte Burch started Cupcake 50 Etc. in a church parking lot where she got it off the ground a little later in life than most business owners.

MORNING SHOW VIDEOS

Tackling Taxes: The most common mistakes people make

Nicole Walton, Senior Accountant at Bodine Perry, joins us to talk more about the mistakes people make with their taxes.

SAT exam is going digital

Chris Gonzalez, Huntington Learning Center Director, joins us on The Morning Show with how the SATs going digital will affect your student.

Have your pet microchipped

Dr. Christian Broadhurst joins is back on The Morning Show to answer more of your pet related questions.

Think twice about taking that Facebook quiz

Social media data and quiz answers can be used to steal identity or enable a scammer to impersonate you to your friends and family.

Former nightclub to be redeveloped into a self-storage facility

Club Metro closed in August. The club's former owner wants to focus on reopening in a new spot.

Tackling Your Taxes: Getting your questions answered

Jason Hutchinson, Senior Accountant with Bodine Perry, joins us to answer your most common questions about taxes.

Deadline today for health care workers to get 1st vaccine dose

The requirement is the first part of President Biden's vaccine mandate for health care workers that's now in effect.

Steps you can take to avoid being scammed

Tom Stephens, President of the NE Florida Better Business Bureau, joins us to talk about how you can avoid scams.

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Local school honors children killed during Holocaust

Several students are planting a "daffodil memorial garden" to pay tribute to the children who were murdered during the Holocaust. Their teacher says the garden will also serve another purpose.

Data Privacy Week: Wipe your personal data off your computer

It's Data Privacy Week, and if you're planning to get rid of an old phone or maybe an old laptop, Consumer Reports warns you need to do one thing first to avoid becoming a victim of identity theft.

Money Matters Report: Tech companies' solution to the nurse shortage

Tech companies want to help with the nursing shortage and the Federal Reserve is teeing up an interest rate hike in March. Jane King joins us to give the Money Matters report.

Kimberly Kessler to be sentenced today

Kimberly Kessler is expected in court for her sentencing hearing. It took a jury just over an hour to convict her last month.

New way to think about food to help your body find its balance

Intuitive eating teaches your body to listen to your own internal cues.

How one local business owner helps other small business owners

Burch started Cupcake 50 ten years ago when she was 50. Burch says it wasn't easy to get where she is. That's why she helps other small business owners.

Helping you deep clean everything from a range to a glass top stove

Consumer Investigator Lauren Verno turn to the experts at Consumer Reports for to give your hard-working range the post holiday, deep clean treatment it needs.

Columbine survivor aims to help others

A former student who survived the shooting, Kacey Johnson, is hoping to help others through her experiences.

Safety in the bath tub

Two out of three drownings in children one or younger happen in the bath, according to the CDC. Since January is National Bathtub Safety month, we show you some simple ways families can be safe during this daily activity.

Treating peanut allergies in toddlers

Allergy and immunology specialist Dr. Sunil Joshi joins us to discuss a treatment that seems to work on younger children and toddlers who have peanut allergies. In some cases, the children experienced full remission of their peanut allergy from the treatment.

Maintaining your health through self-care

If you haven't thought of a New Year's resolution yet, one option could be to start a self-care routine. It can actually be beneficial to your health.

Homicides up in most major cities

A new report shows homicides were up last year in more than a dozen of the biggest cities in America. Jacksonville, however, is not on that list, and is actually trending in the opposite direction.

TikTok & Tourette Syndrome

Doctors say twitching, verbal outbursts, involuntary repetitive movements and sounds are connected to the social media site TikTok. These symptoms seem to match up with Tourette syndrome.

Protecting your smartphone from hackers

Your smartphone, an item you likely have with you every moment of the day, could be putting your data privacy at risk. Experts warn if your device can connect to the internet, then it can be hacked.

Florida Day Trivia

Today is Florida Day, and in tribute, we want to test your knowledge about the state where you live. Bruce, Mel and Vic join us for a little competition.

Breastfeeding reduces heart disease, study finds

Dr. Shreya Ghetiya, a cardiologist with Baptist Health, joins us to discuss the health benefits breastfeeding can provide for mothers partaking in it.

Growth in St. Johns County

Henry Dean, chairman of the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners, joins us to dig into the dramatic growth of St. Johns County and its impact on the people who live there.

Monoclonal treatment sites closing

The Florida Department of Health is shutting down all state-run monoclonal antibody treatment sites. The move comes after the FDA revoked its emergency use authorization for some treatments, saying the treatment does not work on the omicron variant.

Money Matters: Coffee shops & stock market pick-me-up

Jane King joins us to discuss the increase in the number of Americans who are returning to coffee shops, and why the stock market could use a pick-me-up after yesterday.

Keeping your elderly loved ones safe from falls

Every twenty minutes, an older adult dies from the consequences of a fall. Here are simple things you can do to make sure your loved ones are safe in their space.

Expert responds after monoclonal centers closed in Florida

COVID-19 antibody drugs from Regeneron and Eli Lilly should no longer be used because they don't work against the omicron variant of COVID, the FDA says.

Jacksonville Icemen player responds to racial accusations that got him kicked off team

Former Jacksonville Icemen Jacob Panetta took to social media on Sunday to respond to accusations that resulted in him being officially released by the team and indefinitely suspended by the ECHL.

Going bananas for rotten fruits: Some additional ways to use them

Apples, grapes, berries, lemons, some of our best intentions go bad. So, what are the ways you can maximize the life of your fruit?

Tackling your taxes: How to get your return as early as possible

Tax filing season starts today, and the IRS is already running behind. The agency is facing staffing shortages, and a backlog of six million unprocessed tax returns from last year. Here's what you can do to get your return as early as possible.

Staying healthy during the winter

Winter weather is here and it's pummeling many people's workout goals and keeping many people from eating healthy. Here are some key tips to exercise safely outside and improve your diet.

Department of Transportation planning to widen I-295

The Florida Department of Transportation is specifically looking at changes to the East Beltway to improve the flow of traffic. Before it can move forward, it needs to hear from the community.

2022 Eddy Awards: Teacher of the Year Winner -- Charles Darwin Magdaluyo

Charles Darwin Magdaluyo, a high school science teacher at Jean Ribault High School, is the winner of the Duval County Teacher of the Year Award. He joins us to discuss how he feels being recognized and offers advice to other teachers.

Driver missing after car crashes into house on Jacksonville's Westside

The search is on for a driver who bailed out of a moving car before it crashed into a home late last night. The giant hole in the house is just one issue the owners are dealing with.

St. Augustine City Leaders to address affordability crisis

St Augustine city leaders are meeting to discuss affordable housing for people who work in the county. Homes are more expensive to buy, and apartments are more expensive to rent, and it seems like everything is costing more.

Money Matters: Russia-Ukraine conflict & highest paying job in Florida

Jane King joins us to take a closer look at the highest paying job in Florida, and the impact the escalating conflict between Russia and Ukraine will have on stocks.

Driver jumps out of car, runs away before vehicle crashes into Westside home

Driver jumps out of car, runs away before vehicle crashes into Westside home

National Pie Day taste testing

Today is National Pie day. Our anchors have engaged in a bake off, and now it's time for the taste test to see who the winner is.

Two accidents involving bicyclists in Clay County

Aaron Farrar joins us to take a look at two separate fatal accidents involving bicyclists that happened hours apart in Clay County.