Jacksonville, FL — Jacksonville’s Morning News for Tuesday, May 13, 2025 follows multiple developing stories including two pedestrian fatalities on the westside, a deadly shooting at Wacko’s Gentleman’s Club in Englewood, and a 9:00 am visit with St. Johns County Superintendent Tim Forson ahead of his upcoming retirement.
Three Big Things to Know:
- President Trump is meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on an official state visit to Saudi Arabia. It’s the first stop on Trump’s four-day trip through the Middle East, during which several deals and agreements are expected to be announced. One of those deals is expected to be the sale of $100 billion in U.S. arms to the kingdom.
- Safer school zones in Neptune Beach: Police report a 92% drop in speeding since speed cameras went live. Police are now issuing nearly 30 tickets a day. Tickets are only issued at 11 mph or higher than the speed limit.
- Florida could be headed towards a state government shutdown, as both the House and Senate have scrapped a budget framework deal.
Happening today: The St. Johns County community will have a chance to meet the four finalists for school superintendent. All four candidates will go through in-person interviews today. Scott Schneider, Dr. Brennan Asplen, Dr. Marianne Simon and Dr. Kyle Dresback were selected as finalists in late April. A meet and greet will take place this evening at First Coast Technical College. Jacksonville’s Morning News visited with outgoing superintendent Tim Forson, who reflected on 8+ years leading the district, and more than 40 years of education.
A final visit with retiring superintendent of St. Johns County School District.
Posted by Rich Jones on Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Pat Michaels joins Kristine Bellino from 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 need as soon as this week! Come out, meet some WOKV and Action News Jax personalities, and make your donation of the gift of life.
Fox News Radio’s Capitol Correspondent Ryan Schmelz updated the status of President Trump‘s so-called ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ proposal in Congress.
