FIRST RESPONDERS

For many of us, we call first responders on our worst days. These days, they’re facing daunting tasks while dealing with staffing issues and high call volumes.

Jacksonville beaches were filled with tens of thousands of people hitting the sand and the surf to celebrate Independence Day on Monday. People came from all over to soak up the sun, which means extra lifeguards, police and firefighters working to ensure everyone stayed safe.

In Jacksonville Monday, firefighters and first responders were honored along with teams needed in disaster areas after catastrophic storms.

Every year, News4JAX Meteorologist Richard Nunn makes the official announcement to open the Clay County Fair. But this year, it started with a huge thank you from the community.

Our first responders without a doubt deserve the world, but how cool would it be to help one of them win a free car?

Local first responders and their families will receive greater access to behavioral health services.

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has developed training for 911 tele-communicators to help find children with autism who are reported missing, something that can go a long way for families who have children with autism, because every second counts when trying to find a child with autism that’s reported missing.

The Tunnel to Towers Foundation has paid in full the mortgages on homes for four fallen Florida first responders, including JFRD Capt. Thomas Barber.

First resonders across Florida will have access to peer-to-peer counseling.

State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis said two peer team members will be assigned to each unit.

Luke Bryan and Cedric the Entertainer are teaming up to bring comedy, music and joy to TV through a very exciting new event show. What they didn't know was that Bryan was in town on tour, and the celebrated singer crashed their rehearsals. "These guys have no idea that I'm here and they've been rehearsing hard so let's surprise them," Bryan says in an exclusive clip from the upcoming special. Lip Sync To The Rescue airs Sept. 9 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CBS and CBS All Access. RELATED CONTENT:Luke Bryan Crashes Kelsea Ballerini's Interview to Share the Cutest Message!