WWII Navy veteran recalls day that Hiroshima was bombed.
World War II veteran Edward Desmond recalls how his life changed due to one of the most destructive weapons in history. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — We’re proud to share the Stories…
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Mayor Deegan highlights city’s Homeless Veteran Reintegration Program
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Mayor Donna Deegan and Harrison Conyers, Director of Military Affairs and Veterans Services for the City of Jacksonville, will hold a news conference on Thursday to highlight…
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Off-duty 17-year JSO veteran arrested for DUI, police say
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office sergeant was arrested early Sunday morning for driving under the influence while he was off-duty, according to JSO. JSO said a Florida Highway…
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Air Force veteran continues to serve as Mayport firefighter.
T.J. Mackin is an Air Force veteran who currently serves as a member of Mayport Fire and Emergency Services. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — They are the force that protects the force…
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🔒 Nominate a military member or veteran to win a new Hyundai SUV
Last year, in a collaborative effort between News4JAX and local Hyundai dealerships, we all came together to honor the exceptional achievements of retired Army Sergeant CSM Andrew Wynn, Sr. This…
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Disabled veteran at center of dispute over $2,200 water bill from mobile home park gets new outrageously high bill
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A disabled veteran who turned to the News4JAX I-TEAM earlier this month after she was threatened with eviction by her landlord if she didn’t pay a $2,200…
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12 Who Care: Veteran serves community, especially local youth
‘What reason are we here on earth for if we can’t help others and make other people’s life better, so that’s my job,’ Navy veteran Barb Kent said. FERNANDINA BEACH,…
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Gov. DeSantis fiercely defends himself against Black veteran who blames him for racist Jacksonville shooting
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Gov. Ron DeSantis news conference in Jacksonville turned heated Thursday morning after a Black man in the crowd said the Florida governor’s policies contributed to the…
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