Shooter in San Marco double murder legally purchased gun despite documented mental health history
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – News4JAX received new details about a double murder in San Marco that shook the community when two women were shot and killed in August. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s…
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Mental health platform sees hundreds of referrals from DCPS this school year
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The News4JAX I-TEAM is continuing to follow up on an investigation into school fights in Duval County Public Schools and what the district is doing to address…
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Jacksonville nonprofit aims to help veterans overcome mental health challenges with new program
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – As people all across the country spend the day celebrating veterans, a nonprofit in Jacksonville is making a call to action to help our veterans overcome mental…
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UNF to give Flagler County veterans fitness trackers, help them reach wellness, health goals
FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. – The University of North Florida’s initiative, MedNexus, is launching a pilot virtual program to help veterans in Flagler County reach their fitness and wellness goals by…
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Deegan wants to put $25 million into addressing issues like homelessness, mental health and closed city pools
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Millions of dollars could be going back into the Jacksonville community and into other programs to address critical issues. For several months as Mayor Donna Deegan was…
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Deadly mass shootings in Maine highlight importance of mental health for those with military background
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The deadly shooting rampage in Maine is highlighting the importance of mental health for those with a military background. The suspect, Robert Card, 40, is a U.S….
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Baptist Health rolls out ‘Buddy Bus’ to give women access to free mammograms in Jacksonville’s Northside
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Baptist Health rolled out the “Buddy Bus” Saturday morning in Jacksonville’s Northside to give women access to free mammograms. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Baptist…
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Why hand-washing is important for your health
October 15 marks Global Handwashing Day, making it a good time to go over proper hand hygiene. “Knowing how to wash your hands properly is important because it contributes to…
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As the Hamas-Israel conflict continues, mental health concerns increase
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Hearing and seeing the atrocities happening in Israel, there is concern for the mental health of everyone living through these events. Some people in Israel have seen…
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Glynn County Health Department to offer updated COVID-19 vaccine starting next week
GLYNN COUNTY, Ga. – The Glynn County Health Department will offer the updated Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine starting Monday for everyone 6 months and older. According to the county, starting Oct….
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