JSO: Military bomb dug up by dog in backyard of Eastside home

Homes near the house where the bomb was found were evacuated after it was discovered in March, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A military bomb was…

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Local retired Navy pilot weighs in on possible impact of US Army sergeant accused of selling military secrets to China

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A week after a U.S. Army Sergeant was arrested and accused of selling top-secret records to the Chinese government, a retired Navy pilot is weighing in on…

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Military Appreciation Day at The Players underway at TPC Sawgrass

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. – Every year, The Players Championship pays tribute to veterans and the men and women serving our country through its Military Appreciation Day. This year, Tuesday…

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New Jacksonville military homeowner thanks to affordable housing program with HabiJax

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A military hero will soon be moving into the house she just bought with the help of Habitat for Humanity of Jacksonville (HabiJax). Mia Evans has a…

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Military spouse from Starke grateful for Wounded Warrior Project

Jenna Malone says the life of her husband and their family is better because of a program offered by Wounded Warrior Project and a new $100 million initiative. JACKSONVILLE, Fla….

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These Black women in Jacksonville are continuing to push history forward in the military

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Tia Whittaker, 21, is stationed at Naval Station Mayport. She has spent months out at sea and said being in the Navy gave her a confidence she…

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Resource fair for military families and community in Baker County

On Feb. 3, American Legion Post 83 and Northeast Florida Women Veterans, Inc. will host the Baker County Military & Veterans Resource Fair. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — There are nearly 1.4…

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Operation New Uniform prepares military members for second career

Operation New Uniform empowers active-duty servicemembers, veterans and military spouses to transition from military life into new careers. Here’s how. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — There are more than 1,000,000 active-duty military…

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Military members from Jacksonville are forward deployed

In this week’s Stories of Service, we focus on two members of the military who are from Jacksonville and are currently serving our country far from home. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. —…

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Cummer Museum offers free Wednesday admission to active military, veterans for the rest of the year

Sunset over the St. Johns as seen from the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens. (Copyright 2021 by WJXT News4Jax – All rights reserved.) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Admission to the…

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