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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2023 Veterans Day Parade kicks off in Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The 2023 Jacksonville Veterans Day Parade steps off at 11:01 a.m. Saturday in Downtown Jacksonville. The 2023 parade route will begin on Gator Bowl Boulevard behind Daily’s…
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President Biden honors Veterans in 70th annual observance at Arlington National Cemetery
ARLINGTON, Va. – President Biden is expected to participate in the 70th annual National Veterans Day Observance at Arlington National Cemetery starting at 11 a.m. Saturday to honor the men…
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Cooler Veterans Weekend with lasting changes ahead
Today fired off record temperatures in Arlington and Jacksonville which capped off a warm week in the 80s. The high hit 86 marking the hottest temp on this date. Now…
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How does K9s For Warriors help military veterans?
Veteran Steve Krist teaches high school creative writing in Jacksonville, and his K9 partner, Mack, makes sure the lessons keep coming every day. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Service dogs make living…
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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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Veterans Day parades to be held in Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia this weekend
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The world will honor those who have fought for our country’s freedoms in multiple Veterans Day parades on Saturday, Nov. 11. The patriotic presentations will feature grand…
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Retailers roll out the deals for Veterans Day, Black Friday, Cyber Monday this month
With Veterans Day, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday all here this month, Consumer Reports says November is prime time for deals and holiday shopping — with some sales available all…
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FCN veterans share message on Veterans Day
In honor of Veterans Day we’d like to showcase some of the veterans who work at First Coast News. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — We’re proud of all of the veterans who…
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Thousands ‘Carry Forward’ in Jacksonville 5K honoring wounded veterans
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Every runner in Saturday’s Wounded Warrior Project 5K had a personal reason to “Carry Forward.” Thousands ran in honor of those who served, those who overcame and…
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