Former Florida lawmaker Betty Holzendorf honored at memorial service ahead of funeral on Monday
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Dozens of family and friends gathered to remember former Florida lawmaker Betty Holzendorf during a memorial service ahead of her funeral on Monday. Many people who spoke…
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Jacksonville sergeant honored one year after saving fellow officer’s life
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – They were strangers until fate brought them together exactly one year ago. Now, a friendship between a Jacksonville police sergeant and a patrol officer is forever made…
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Nathaniel ‘Nat’ Glover honored with renamed JU fellowship program
The program, which was once called the Minority Fellowship Program, is now the MPP Nathanial Glover Fellowship Program. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Former Jacksonville Sheriff Nathanial “Nat” Glover was honored by…
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Black national anthem ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’ honored in Jax
The iconic song, commonly known as the Black national anthem, was written and recited for the first time in Jacksonville. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A celebration to honor the anniversary of…
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World War II veteran, nurse to be honored
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — A World War II veteran living in St. Augustine who served in the U.S. Navy is turning 101. There will be a parade for Valeria Ryan…
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5 local veterans honored at K9 For Warriors graduation ceremony
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – K9s for Warriors is celebrating the 12 “DOGS” of Christmas! The service group gifted 12 veterans from across the country a life-changing service dog. News4JAX was there…
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Residents of assisted living facility honored on Veterans Day
Thousands of veterans were recognized across the United States on Veterans Day, and that included 12 residents of Windsor at Ortega Assisted Living. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — This weekend millions of…
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Ridgeview High School Master Chief Honored as Hyundai Hometown Hero, Wins New Car
In a heartwarming surprise event at Ridgeview High School on Wednesday, News4JAX presented Master Chief Petty Officer (MCPO) Sha’Reff Rashad with the prestigious title of Hyundai Hometown Hero. The unsuspecting…
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Local families honored on Gold Star Family Day
Sunday is Gold Star Mothers and Gold Star Family Day in America. Those who died in combat are being remembered and honored. There was a special brunch for Gold Star…
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