Retired Navy Vice Admiral weighs in on Mayport’s role in war in Israel after Iran attack
Retired Navy Vice Admiral Rick Snyder says the sailors on the Mayport-based USS Mason spent months fending off drones and missiles sent toward Israel from Yemen. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A…
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Jacksonville-based nonprofit Helping Ukraine still seeing families relocate 2 years into the war
Saturday marked the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with Ukrainian families still fleeing to the First Coast. PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — This weekend marked a grim anniversary….
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150 years later, the Civil War remains a polarizing political topic
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – It was late December when GOP candidate Nikki Haley was asked a question about the Civil War. “I think the cause of the civil was basically how…
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Nonprofit to host virtual 10K to provide relief to people impacted by Russia-Ukraine war
A nonprofit co-founded by a Fleming Island native is working to raise money for people still enduring the impacts of the Russia-Ukraine war. This week marks the second year of…
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Jacksonville gym throws 99th birthday party for World War II veteran
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Jacksonville gym celebrated a World War II veteran who turned 99 years old Wednesday. John Connelly was surprised by gym staff and fellow gym members as…
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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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Dozens of local Palestine supporters rally at Town Center to plea for ceasefire amid war
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Dozens of pro-Palestinian supporters gathered at the Town Center in Jacksonville Saturday at 4 p.m. to continue to plea for a ceasefire amid the war between Israel…
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USS Mason deploys from Mayport to eastern Mediterranean amid Israel-Hamas war
NAVAL STATION MAYPORT, Fla. – The USS Mason deployed from Naval Station Mayport Friday for the eastern Mediterranean as part of an effort to deter hostile actions against Israel and…
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USS Mason of Mayport deploys Jacksonville amid war in Israel
The destroyer left from Naval Station Mayport, marking the third ship to leave from the base amid the ongoing war in Israel. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The U.S. deployed three ships…
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VP-16 War Eagles return to NAS JAX
Patrol Squadron 16 returned home to Jacksonville after a six-month deployment. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — For 6 months the War Eagles of Patrol Squadron 16 at NAS JAX were deployed in…
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