Jacksonville is hosting its second annual Veterans Matter event on September 11 at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena downtown. The event serves as a one-stop shop for veterans, their families, caregivers, and friends to access a wide range of services and resources.
A once-forgotten African American cemetery in Jacksonville was officially dedicated, marking a powerful and emotional milestone for the community and the families of those buried there.
Members of the Jacksonville community are invited to honor the brave men and women who were injured or lost their lives while serving in the U.S. military on Thursday near the city’s Veterans Memorial Wall.
A long-forgotten African American cemetery in Jacksonville, where World War II veterans and descendants of slave families are buried, is finally receiving the honor and recognition it deserves.
A Jacksonville company is championing its growing network of veterans leaving the military and getting jobs in the tech industry.
Gov. Ron DeSantis is scheduled to hold a news conference at 10 a.m. Friday at the Douglas T. Jacobson State Veterans’ Nursing Home in Port Charlotte.
In Jacksonville, several groups came together to honor those who have served on this Memorial Day. The Memorial Park Association and the city hosted their annual concert and picnic, attracting hundreds to the park.
Nassau County veterans led a Memorial Day gathering in Fernandina Beach on Monday morning to pay tribute to the community’s fallen heroes.
Flags and crosses can be seen along parts of US 90 and Highway 125 in Baker County to honor those who served our country.
The North Florida chapter of PGA HOPE is one of 12 teams competing in the Secretary's Cup, a nine-hole golf match set for Monday to kick off PGA Championship week.
The North Florida chapter of PGA HOPE is one of 12 teams competing in the Secretary's Cup, a nine-hole golf match set for Monday to kick off PGA Championship week.
St. Johns County announced Monday that it is launching a new program to honor the brave men and women who have served in the military.
A 101-year-old World War II veteran goes to the Field of Dreams every Saturday in St. Johns County to watch the kids play baseball.
A memorial commemorating the Vietnam War will arrive in Callahan on Thursday. The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall, also known as “The Wall that Heals,” is a three-fifths scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.
For many people with a criminal record, finding a job after prison can feel nearly impossible. But one event in Jacksonville aims to change that.
Twenty-two veterans spent the day in the nation’s capital as part of the First Coast Honor Flight Program to share service stories and visit war memorials.
Two Florida congressmen wrote a letter to the Defense Health Agency asking why there are reimbursement failures for local community care for veterans.
The fifth annual 2.2-mile walk starts at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Seawalk Pavilion at 75 1st St. North.
Women are becoming the fastest-growing demographic of the veteran population and are struggling to find the resources they need to deal with the invisible wounds of PTSD.
An organization of American veterans, Afghans who fled their country and other volunteers has stepped up to help Afghans at risk of being stranded overseas.
Veterans who rely on pension and disability benefits should be on high alert for scams targeting their hard-earned support. According to the Federal Trade Commission, scammers are contacting veterans through phone calls, emails, and messages, pretending to offer assistance with Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits applications.
As the Jacksonville International Airport undergoes garage construction, a new parking policy has raised concerns among disabled veterans.
A Middleburg veteran received a brand new roof for free thanks to a collaboration between local businesses.
A bright holiday makeover awaited 18 local veterans on Wednesday, as Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) “elves” transformed the Veteran’s Village in St. Augustine into a dazzling holiday wonderland.
Robert Watkins and Gisela Bell thought they would be the only ones at their family member's funeral. Then, the dozens showed up to honor Richard Watkins.
The holiday season can trigger feelings of anxiety, depression, and helplessness for military veterans coping with post-traumatic stress disorder. Family members, friends, neighbors, and caregivers are encouraged to be supportive.
Officials gathered Thursday morning outside the USS Orleck Pier to thank veterans and their families for their volunteer service as poll workers.
On Saturday morning, over 2,000 members, volunteers and community members participated in the Wounded Warrior Project's Carry Forward 5K.
The Veterans Treatment Court is a program within the Duval County Court system to help veterans with substance abuse and mental health treatment. It’s an extensive process with weekly meetings and one-on-one mentors.
Herbert Griffin, the local D-Day veteran who shared his story of service and survival with News4AX and other media outlets died Wednesday, according to Doug Myers, president of Jax Home Health, Inc.
Friday is National POW/MIA Recognition Day. It is a day to remember Americans who were prisoners of war and those who served and never returned home. Events are planned around our area over the next two days to honor them.
Friday is National POW/MIA Recognition Day. It is a day to remember Americans who were prisoners of war and those who served and never returned home. Events are planned around our area over the next two days to honor them.
March 11, 2005, is a date Kevin Berthia will never forget. He was only 22 years old when he attempted to take his life.
AARP hosted “A Tribute to America’s Servicewomen.” Dozens of servicewomen gathered for discussion panels, guest speakers and special presentation.
Over the course of 13 months, Kay organized a variety of events, such as yard sales, lemonade stands, and dinners, in order to raise funds.
The Fire Watch and Veterans United are teaming up two make a “hazy,” “New England” style IPA, branded with resources meant to help veterans who are struggling.
A classroom full of active-duty military and veterans enrolled in the Operation New Uniform’s (ONU) transition training program will graduate Friday morning.
The Beaches Honor Guard needs more active duty military members or veterans to help fulfill different requests.
Hundreds of people across the region answered a call to help lay a local veteran with no known family to rest.
Family, friends, and U.S. Navy sailors surprised a World War II veteran with a 100th birthday celebration at his home in Fleming Island Sunday afternoon.
The Jacksonville Historic Naval Ship Association recently launched a Veterans Museum to make sure important information is never lost.
A national nonprofit dedicated to helping veterans transition out of the military and into the workforce will host a career fair at Naval Air Station Jacksonville.
From one side of U.S. 90 near Lowder Street to the other, it's impossible to miss the touching display of crosses and flags lining that stretch of road in honor of local military heroes for Memorial Day.
Volunteers are needed Thursday to help place thousands of flags on graves at Jacksonville National Cemetery.
Veterans with the Wounded Warrior Project are learning on how to become drone pilots as part of a collaboration with CSX Railroad Transportation to diversify job opportunities and employ more veterans.
K9s for Warriors will soon be able to give their service dogs top-of-the-line medical care on their Ponte Vedra campus. On Wednesday, the group broke ground on the state-of-the-art Duffield Veterinary Clinic.
Nearly two dozen veterans flew to the nation’s capital Saturday morning as a part of the First Coast Honor Flight.
The Jacksonville National Cemetery hosted its annual ceremony to commend many for their courage and sacrifice in the Vietnam War.
On Monday, a Jacksonville U.S. Navy veteran received a new roof from Reliant Roofing as part of the Owens Coming Roof Deployment Project (OCRDP) according to a press release.
Margaritaville at Sea is saluting military members, first responders, healthcare workers, and educators once again.
The Jacksonville Icemen Warriors is a suicide prevention program for veterans. For the first time, the team is taking a trip up north to compete in the 2024 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series Veteran's Showcase.
The News4JAX I-TEAM has been telling you about a pool company accused of taking customers' money, and not finishing the work. A local veteran couple was affected, and after seeing our story on them, three Jacksonville companies came together to help them out.
Despite the rainy weather, dozens gathered at the main entrance to the Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena for the unveiling of the Fallen Soldiers Monument on Friday.
The family of a late U.S. Army staff sergeant was surprised with the news that their mortgage was paid in full by the Tunnel to Towers Foundation in honor of Veterans Day.
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 using a Fitbit device.
Mayor Donna Deegan and Harrison Conyers, Director of Military Affairs and Veterans Services for the City of Jacksonville, will highlight the work of the Homeless Veteran Reintegration Program (HVRP) and recognize two of its participants, on Thursday, November 9.
Five Star Veterans Center is a transitional home for veterans in crisis. We have 40 private bedrooms with private or semi-private bathrooms for veterans dealing with the hidden scars of battle such as PTSD, TBI, and other mental and emotional challenges.
Save the date! Veterans with questions about benefits, claims, PACT Act, and more, can get the answers next week in person.
U.S. Marine veteran Paul Lore, 60 of Fernandina Beach, and Mat Steinlin, 44 of St. Augustine, have teamed up again. This time for a 2,800-mile trek across the Pacific Ocean to Kauai to raise awareness and funds for K9s For Warriors and the Children’s Tumor Foundation.
RecruitMilitary is holding the hiring event at TIAA Bank Field’s East Club Thursday to help veterans transition out of the military and into the workforce.
Two former Iraq and Afghanistan War-era defense secretaries are recommending that the government consider new ways to ensure that military service is taken into account when courts prosecute former service members.
An American Legion post on the Northside is helping its veteran and non-veteran community members gain access to health care and knowledge about their health.
Local veteran, Csanine Gross, is the owner of a new Dodge minivan, thanks to the Northeast Florida Women’s Veterans, Jacksonville Military Affairs and 1A Auto.
A local charity helping veterans transition back into society got a big boost from The Players Championship golf tournament. Five Star Veterans Center on Friday received a grant.
A national group conducted a survey in Northeast Florida to let city leaders know what next steps need to be taken to help veterans.
Military veterans battling cancer because they were exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances, will have their benefits claims expedited to ensure they get “timely access to care and benefits.”
A well-known resource for traveling military members and their families has closed at Jacksonville International Airport — abruptly.
Agencies and nonprofits providing resources to veterans to prevent suicide say a lower suicide rate is an encouraging trend but believe there is still more work to be done.
Several local veterans have reached out to News4JAX about delays in receiving their benefits upon retirement… leaving them in limbo. They say the issue lies with a backlog of paperwork.
The University of North Florida and a national service organization are collaborating with the city to help conduct a survey to learn what service gaps need to be filled.
The city of Jacksonville and a national service organization want to hear from local veterans.
Veterans in Northeast Florida are breathing a sigh of relief after the U.S. Senate voted 86-11 to pass a bipartisan bill to expand health care benefits for nearly 3.5 million veterans exposed to toxic burn pits during their military service.
Some shelters in Jacksonville are booked. People staying in those shelters say it’s because of rent inflation -- and having nowhere else to turn.
People across Northeast Florida are getting ready to shoot off fireworks in celebration of the Fourth of July. For military veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, they can be triggering.
PTSD is prevalent in the Jacksonville area as a heavily military based town. A local branch to a national mental health outreach center for PTSD survivors is available in Jacksonville.
First Lady Casey DeSantis on Wednesday morning announced a new state initiative to recruit military veterans to work for the Florida Department of Children and Families.
