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Florida Navy veteran asking people to be mindful of those with PTSD during July Fourth celebrations
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — As people around Northeast Florida get set to celebrate the Fourth of July, a Jacksonville Navy veteran wants people to be mindful of those struggling with PTSD. John Tappen said loud noises, like fireworks, still bring back past trauma from his deployment in the Navy. Tappen...
Destination, Big 12: Ed White DB Joshua Patterson announces college football commitment
Some people launch fireworks into the sky for July 4. Joshua Patterson activated the Cyclone warning. The latest member of a flying football family in Jacksonville to find a home in college football, White's rising senior defensive back committed Thursday to Iowa State via Instagram. ...
World War II Navy vet from Jacksonville becomes centenarian on 4th of July
A World War II veteran and current Jacksonville resident celebrated his 100th birthday on Fourth of July Thursday. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5968 in Orange Park hosted a special celebration for Fred A. Long Jr., a 30-year highly decorated veteran of the U.S. Navy, according to Times-Union news partner First Coast News.
ACC notes: Doug Pederson excited for ex-Nevada WR Elijah Cooks' second year with Jaguars
Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson, Hall of Fame defensive end Dwight Freeney and former Cy Young Award winner John Smoltz participated in a Zoom call with media Tuesday to preview next week's American Century Celebrity golf tournament at Edgewood Tahoe. Here are some of the topics discussed during the call.
I-TEAM: Florida Dept. of Health data in the hands of a cybercrime group
Some of the State of Florida’s most sensitive records may now be in the hands of cyber criminals. The group says it’s going to release 100 gigabytes of data from the Florida Dept. of Health (F-DOH), unless the state pays up. The City of Jacksonville Beach, The Ascension...
Local WWII veteran turns 100 years old on the Fourth of July
ORANGE PARK, Fla. – Dressed in their best patriotic partywear, dozens showed up to the VFW Post 5968 in Orange Park, not only to celebrate the Fourth of July, but to celebrate one special military veteran. Retired Navy Master Chief Fred Long turned 100-years-old on Thursday. The party began...
Be mindful that fireworks can be traumatic reminders to Jacksonville veterans and families
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — While fireworks are meant to be entertaining during the Fourth of July, for many, it can be a reminder of past trauma. Often times, it impacts those who served in combat or went through a fire, explosion or gun violence. Whether it is expected or unexpected,...
Fewer storms bigger heat
Our daily storm coverage will back off a bit tomorrow and Saturday before ramping up again with numerous storms on Sunday. Southeasterly winds Friday afternoon will concentrate showers inland mostly west of highway 301 and toward I-75. The day will be a couple degrees warmer reaching 95. A cool front...
The dark side of lightning: When it strikes and causes harm or death
If you watched News4JAX on Thursday morning, and I hope you did, you might have seen our harrowing story about the 19-year-old father who was taken too soon by a lightning strike. Ethan Lawerence was struck and killed while running in a local park. Sadly he leaves his girlfriend and...
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