City unveils San Marco street designation to honor Jacksonville firefighter who died on duty 56 years ago
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville firefighter Walter W. Flowers was killed on Christmas Day in 1968 when he was thrown from a fire truck after it was struck by a train…
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Local children’s author shares insight on book written about her late firefighter fiancé
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A local children’s author had the opportunity to read and share insight on her book “Mike The Friendly Firefighter” during a literacy event at the Jacksonville Public…
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2 St. Johns County leaders pushing for firefighter protection law expansion after 2011 explosion, fire in St. Augustine
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – Two St. Johns County leaders are pushing for significant changes at the state level to better protect firefighters who experience “line of duty” injuries or sicknesses….
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Scholarship to honor fallen JFRD firefighter launches to help St. Johns County seniors
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Tanner Gillespie was a dedicated firefighter, trusted colleague and friend. But to Christopher Shee, the 20-year-old was like a son. Last November, Shee received a phone call…
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Sexual battery charges dropped against former Jacksonville ‘Firefighter of the Year’
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Charges have been dropped against a former Jacksonville “Firefighter of the Year” who was arrested and accused of sexual battery in 2022. The trial for Vincent Harper…
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Brother remembers slain Putnam County volunteer firefighter
The brother of Anna Haslup spoke for the first time following her murder on Christmas Day. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The family of Anna Haslup is still in shock after she…
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Jacksonville author launches first book of children’s book series ‘Mike The Friendly Firefighter’
Brittany Jones (Copyright 2023 by WJXT News4JAX – All rights reserved.) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Saturday was a day of celebration for author Brittany Jones after she officially launched her first…
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Fallen firefighter memorial ceremony honors 25 JFRD firefighters
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department will honor the 25 firefighters who have given their lives in the line of duty for Duval County while working for…
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Funeral to be held Wednesday for Jacksonville firefighter killed in an off-duty ATV accident
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Jacksonville firefighter who was killed in an off-duty ATV accident will be laid to rest on Wednesday at The Church of Eleven 22. Tanner Gillespie, 20,…
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Jacksonville firefighter identified as victim in fatal ATV crash
Tanner Gillespie, 20, was the passenger. A source says the ATV driver had also gone through firefighter training. He died as well. PUTNAM COUNTY, Fla. — A young Jacksonville firefighter…
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