Skip to main content
Partly Cloudy icon
87º
WJXT logo

Go to the WJXT homepage

Join Insider
    • News
    • Watch Live
    • Local News
    • Florida
    • Georgia
    • National
    • Politics & Power
    • Politics
    • I-Team
    • Trust Index
    • Community
    • Health
    • Money
    • Education
    • Consumer
    • Entertainment
    • Weird News
    • Weather
    • Weather News
    • Traffic
    • SnapJAX
    • Skycams
    • Alerts
    • Hurricanes
    • Plan and Prepare
    • Georgia
    • St. Augustine
    • Environment
    • Forecasting Change
    • News4JAX+
    • Watch Live
    • News4JAX Insider
    • How To Watch News4JAX+
    • Download News4JAX Apps
    • The Morning Show
    • River City Live
    • Podcasts
    • This Week In Jacksonville
    • Business Edition
    • Solutionaries
    • NEXTGEN TV
    • TV Listings
    • Florida Justice
    • Sports
    • Sports Videos
    • Jaguars
    • Jaguars Stats
    • News4JAGS Podcast
    • Gators Breakdown
    • Gators Stats
    • High School Sports
    • Varsity 4
    • Going Ringside Podcast
    • V4rsity Podcast
    • All Star Athlete
    • Olympics
    • Features
    • News4JAX Insider
    • Florida Justice
    • 4 Your Neighborhood
    • Events Calendar
    • Positively JAX
    • River City Live
    • Deals4JAX
    • News4JAX+
    • Women’s History Month
    • Look Local
    • Travel
    • Jacksonville Image Awards
    • Food & Recipes
    • Live Healthy
    • Contests & Rules
    • Talking Health
    • Pets
    • uSay Voting
    • River City Live
    • Watch River City Live
    • River City+
    • Eats & Treats
    • Beats
    • Wellness
    • Local Spotlight
    • Pets
    • Shopping
    • SnapJAX
    • SnapJAX Stories
    • Breaking News Photos
    • Newsletters
    • Sign Up For Newsletters
    • WJXT
    • Contact Us
    • Help Center
    • Careers at WJXT/WCWJ
    • SnapJAX
    • Meet the Team
    • Advertise with us
    • CW17
    • CW Program Guide
    • Bounce
  • News
  • Weather
  • News4JAX+
  • Sports
  • Features
  • River City Live
  • SnapJAX
  • Newsletters
  • WJXT
  • CW17
News4JAX.com
  • News
  • Weather
  • News4JAX+
  • Sports
  • Features
  • River City Live
  • SnapJAX
  • Newsletters
  • WJXT
  • CW17
  • BREAKING NEWS

BREAKING NEWS

LIVE RADAR: Weather Authority Alert Day through Sunday for Southeast Georgia

VETERANS


No description available
2 days ago

Gov. DeSantis signs 3 bills supporting Florida’s nearly 1.5 million veterans

Read full article: Gov. DeSantis signs 3 bills supporting Florida’s nearly 1.5 million veterans

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.

No description available

‘Freedom certainly is not free’: Hundreds of American flags line Jacksonville’s Memorial Park to honor community heroes

Read full article: ‘Freedom certainly is not free’: Hundreds of American flags line Jacksonville’s Memorial Park to honor community heroes

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.

No description available

Veterans gather in Fernandina Beach to pay tribute to the community’s fallen heroes

Read full article: Veterans gather in Fernandina Beach to pay tribute to the community’s fallen heroes

Nassau County veterans led a Memorial Day gathering in Fernandina Beach on Monday morning to pay tribute to the community’s fallen heroes.

No description available

Nonprofit honors veterans with flag and cross display along a Baker County highway for Memorial Day

Read full article: Nonprofit honors veterans with flag and cross display along a Baker County highway for Memorial Day

Flags and crosses can be seen along parts of US 90 and Highway 125 in Baker County to honor those who served our country.

No description available

North Florida veterans win Secretary’s Cup, promote PGA HOPE program

Read full article: North Florida veterans win Secretary’s Cup, promote PGA HOPE program

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.

No description available

Golf as therapy: North Florida veterans prepare for Secretary’s Cup, promote PGA HOPE program

Read full article: Golf as therapy: North Florida veterans prepare for Secretary’s Cup, promote PGA HOPE program

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.

No description available

St. Johns County launching program giving veterans access to discounts at restaurants, shops, and more

Read full article: St. Johns County launching program giving veterans access to discounts at restaurants, shops, and more

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.

No description available

101-year-old World War II veteran visits Field of Dreams in St. Johns County to watch kids play baseball

Read full article: 101-year-old World War II veteran visits Field of Dreams in St. Johns County to watch kids play baseball

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.

No description available

Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall arrives in Callahan, offering healing and closure for veterans and families

Read full article: Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall arrives in Callahan, offering healing and closure for veterans and families

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.

No description available

Veterans, formerly incarcerated ready to find a fresh start at this year’s Second Chance Job Fair in Jacksonville

Read full article: Veterans, formerly incarcerated ready to find a fresh start at this year’s Second Chance Job Fair in Jacksonville

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.

No description available

More veterans speak out against missed rent payments from Changing Homelessness

Read full article: More veterans speak out against missed rent payments from Changing Homelessness

Attorney says he represented multiple clients with missed payments from Changing Homelessness

No description available

22 veterans were in Washington D.C. as part of the First Coast Honor Flight program, including 2 married couples

Read full article: 22 veterans were in Washington D.C. as part of the First Coast Honor Flight program, including 2 married couples

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.

No description available

Two Florida congressmen call out Defense Health Agency for delayed TRICARE benefits for military families

Read full article: Two Florida congressmen call out Defense Health Agency for delayed TRICARE benefits for military families

Two Florida congressmen wrote a letter to the Defense Health Agency asking why there are reimbursement failures for local community care for veterans.

No description available

‘Count your blessings every day’: Organizer of 2.2-mile walk for veteran suicide prevention says he’s driven to help

Read full article: ‘Count your blessings every day’: Organizer of 2.2-mile walk for veteran suicide prevention says he’s driven to help

The fifth annual 2.2-mile walk starts at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Seawalk Pavilion at 75 1st St. North.

No description available

How one woman veteran found her saving grace through her service dog Bobbi

Read full article: How one woman veteran found her saving grace through her service dog Bobbi

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.

No description available

After Trump halted funding for Afghans who helped the US, this group stepped in to help

Read full article: After Trump halted funding for Afghans who helped the US, this group stepped in to help

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.

No description available

Veterans urged to be vigilant against scams targeting benefits

Read full article: Veterans urged to be vigilant against scams targeting benefits

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.

No description available

Jacksonville International Airport reverses disabled veterans parking policy

Read full article: Jacksonville International Airport reverses disabled veterans parking policy

Jacksonville International Airport is reversing a parking policy that left many Disabled Veterans feeling frustrated.

No description available

City of Jacksonville offering free tax services to veterans and their spouses

Read full article: City of Jacksonville offering free tax services to veterans and their spouses

Beginning Wednesday, the City of Jacksonville said it will offer free tax services to veterans and their spouses.

No description available

Local military veterans honored for service with commemorative statue

Read full article: Local military veterans honored for service with commemorative statue

A new military statue was dedicated on Friday, Jan. 17, in St. Augustine to honor local veterans.

No description available

VA expands GI Bill benefits for veterans who served multiple periods

Read full article: VA expands GI Bill benefits for veterans who served multiple periods

In response to a 2024 Supreme Court decision, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced Friday that GI Bill benefits are expanding.

No description available

🔒Hyundai Hometown Heroes: Celebrating Jacksonville's Inspiring 2024 Honorees

Read full article: 🔒Hyundai Hometown Heroes: Celebrating Jacksonville's Inspiring 2024 Honorees

2024 Hyundai Hometown Heroes Show

No description available

New parking policy at Jacksonville International Airport leaves disabled veterans frustrated

Read full article: New parking policy at Jacksonville International Airport leaves disabled veterans frustrated

As the Jacksonville International Airport undergoes garage construction, a new parking policy has raised concerns among disabled veterans.

No description available

Local roofing companies come together to give disabled veteran a new roof for the holidays

Read full article: Local roofing companies come together to give disabled veteran a new roof for the holidays

A Middleburg veteran received a brand new roof for free thanks to a collaboration between local businesses.

No description available

St. Augustine veterans receive eco-friendly holiday gift from FPL elves

Read full article: St. Augustine veterans receive eco-friendly holiday gift from FPL elves

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.

No description available

‘Simply blown away’: Veterans community comes together to honor life of man many of them never knew

Read full article: ‘Simply blown away’: Veterans community comes together to honor life of man many of them never knew

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.

No description available

‘Certain times of year just hit you harder’: Helping veterans with PTSD during the holidays

Read full article: ‘Certain times of year just hit you harder’: Helping veterans with PTSD during the holidays

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.

No description available

Officials thank veterans for serving as poll workers this election, encourage them to serve again in the future

Read full article: Officials thank veterans for serving as poll workers this election, encourage them to serve again in the future

Officials gathered Thursday morning outside the USS Orleck Pier to thank veterans and their families for their volunteer service as poll workers.

No description available

Congratulations to Kertrina Jones 🎉

Read full article: Congratulations to Kertrina Jones 🎉

Local Veteran Named Hyundai Hometown Heroes winner.

No description available

‘They have saved my life’: Thousands gather for Carry Forward 5K to honor those who sacrificed for their country

Read full article: ‘They have saved my life’: Thousands gather for Carry Forward 5K to honor those who sacrificed for their country

On Saturday morning, over 2,000 members, volunteers and community members participated in the Wounded Warrior Project's Carry Forward 5K.

No description available

‘I was going to be six feet under’: Veterans Treatment Court program helps veterans reclaim their lives after service

Read full article: ‘I was going to be six feet under’: Veterans Treatment Court program helps veterans reclaim their lives after service

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.

No description available

Nominate a Veteran to win a new Hyundai SUV

Read full article: Nominate a Veteran to win a new Hyundai SUV

Nominate and then vote for a deserving Veteran in the Hyundai Hometown Heroes Contest.

No description available

Congratulations to Kertrina Jones 🎉

Read full article: Congratulations to Kertrina Jones 🎉

Local Veteran Named Hyundai Hometown Heroes winner.

No description available

RULES: Nominations open for Hometown Hero Veterans

Read full article: RULES: Nominations open for Hometown Hero Veterans

Official Rules of the Hyundai Hometown Heroes contest, Veterans category 2024

No description available

City of Jacksonville kicks off ‘Celebration of Valor’

Read full article: City of Jacksonville kicks off ‘Celebration of Valor’

At a press conference in City Hall, Jacksonville city leaders marked the start of 23 veteran events between Monday and Dec. 14.

No description available

‘A friend to us all’: Local D-Day veteran who shared story of service, survival dies at 99

Read full article: ‘A friend to us all’: Local D-Day veteran who shared story of service, survival dies at 99

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.

No description available

Jacksonville community gathers at Cecil Field for day of celebration, remembrance for POW/MIA Recognition Day

Read full article: Jacksonville community gathers at Cecil Field for day of celebration, remembrance for POW/MIA Recognition Day

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.

No description available

22 local veterans honored with free trip to visit war memorials in Washington

Read full article: 22 local veterans honored with free trip to visit war memorials in Washington

Twenty-two local veterans flew to the nation’s capital Saturday morning as a part of the First Coast Honor Flight.

No description available

Events planned Friday, Saturday to commemorate National POW/MIA Recognition Day in Jacksonville

Read full article: Events planned Friday, Saturday to commemorate National POW/MIA Recognition Day in Jacksonville

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.

No description available

This man wanted to jump off the Golden Gate Bridge in 2005. Now he and the officer who saved him help others in crisis

Read full article: This man wanted to jump off the Golden Gate Bridge in 2005. Now he and the officer who saved him help others in crisis

March 11, 2005, is a date Kevin Berthia will never forget. He was only 22 years old when he attempted to take his life.

No description available

‘It’s so empowering’: AARP hosts ‘A Tribute to American Servicewomen’ in Jacksonville

Read full article: ‘It’s so empowering’: AARP hosts ‘A Tribute to American Servicewomen’ in Jacksonville

AARP hosted “A Tribute to America’s Servicewomen.” Dozens of servicewomen gathered for discussion panels, guest speakers and special presentation.

No description available

Ponte Vedra Beach teen raises over $10,000 for veterans through lemonade stand, yard sale

Read full article: Ponte Vedra Beach teen raises over $10,000 for veterans through lemonade stand, yard sale

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.

No description available

New IPA hopes to bring awareness to veteran suicide prevention efforts in Northeast Florida

Read full article: New IPA hopes to bring awareness to veteran suicide prevention efforts in Northeast Florida

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.

No description available

Local active-duty military, veterans enrolled in transition training program celebrate graduation

Read full article: Local active-duty military, veterans enrolled in transition training program celebrate graduation

A classroom full of active-duty military and veterans enrolled in the Operation New Uniform’s (ONU) transition training program will graduate Friday morning.

No description available

Urgent call for service: Beaches Honor Guard seeking military volunteers to help fulfill requests across Jacksonville

Read full article: Urgent call for service: Beaches Honor Guard seeking military volunteers to help fulfill requests across Jacksonville

The Beaches Honor Guard needs more active duty military members or veterans to help fulfill different requests.

No description available

‘We’re his family today’: Hundreds gather at Jacksonville National Cemetery to lay veteran with no known family to rest

Read full article: ‘We’re his family today’: Hundreds gather at Jacksonville National Cemetery to lay veteran with no known family to rest

Hundreds of people across the region answered a call to help lay a local veteran with no known family to rest.

No description available

‘Just enjoy life’: WWII veteran celebrates 100th birthday surrounded by family, friends and Navy sailors

Read full article: ‘Just enjoy life’: WWII veteran celebrates 100th birthday surrounded by family, friends and Navy sailors

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.

No description available

Jacksonville Historic Naval Ship Association launches virtual museum to preserve veterans’ stories

Read full article: Jacksonville Historic Naval Ship Association launches virtual museum to preserve veterans’ stories

The Jacksonville Historic Naval Ship Association recently launched a Veterans Museum to make sure important information is never lost.

No description available

Nonprofit to host job fair at NAS Jacksonville to help veterans transition out of military, into workforce

Read full article: Nonprofit to host job fair at NAS Jacksonville to help veterans transition out of military, into workforce

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.

No description available

880 crosses honoring veterans, fallen heroes line Baker County streets ahead of Memorial Day

Read full article: 880 crosses honoring veterans, fallen heroes line Baker County streets ahead of Memorial Day

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.

No description available

Volunteers help place thousands of flags on graves at Jacksonville National Cemetery for Memorial Day ceremony

Read full article: Volunteers help place thousands of flags on graves at Jacksonville National Cemetery for Memorial Day ceremony

Volunteers are needed Thursday to help place thousands of flags on graves at Jacksonville National Cemetery.

No description available

The Jacksonville Ladies: Making sure no veteran is buried alone

Read full article: The Jacksonville Ladies: Making sure no veteran is buried alone

The Jacksonville Ladies volunteer to decorate more than 22,000 headstones at Jacksonville National Cemetery, making sure no veteran is buried alone.

No description available

Veterans soar to new heights with drone pilot training program

Read full article: Veterans soar to new heights with drone pilot training program

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.

No description available

K9s for Warriors to add a Veterinary Clinic for its service dogs

Read full article: K9s for Warriors to add a Veterinary Clinic for its service dogs

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.

No description available

‘One big happy family’: Local veterans embark on special trip to visit war memorials in Washington

Read full article: ‘One big happy family’: Local veterans embark on special trip to visit war memorials in Washington

Nearly two dozen veterans flew to the nation’s capital Saturday morning as a part of the First Coast Honor Flight.

No description available

From being spit on to being honored: Vietnam War veterans recognized in Jacksonville ceremony

Read full article: From being spit on to being honored: Vietnam War veterans recognized in Jacksonville ceremony

The Jacksonville National Cemetery hosted its annual ceremony to commend many for their courage and sacrifice in the Vietnam War.

No description available

Vietnam veterans honored in annual ceremony in Green Cove Spings

Read full article: Vietnam veterans honored in annual ceremony in Green Cove Spings

The Green Cove Springs community held its annual Vietnam Veterans Day ceremony Saturday morning to thank those who fought in that war.

No description available

Jacksonville U.S. Navy veteran receives new roof as part of national project

Read full article: Jacksonville U.S. Navy veteran receives new roof as part of national project

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.

No description available

Margaritaville at Sea debuts new ship, offers free cruises for military, first responders and more

Read full article: Margaritaville at Sea debuts new ship, offers free cruises for military, first responders and more

Margaritaville at Sea is saluting military members, first responders, healthcare workers, and educators once again.

No description available

Icemen Warriors using hockey as suicide prevention for veterans

Read full article: Icemen Warriors using hockey as suicide prevention for veterans

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.

No description available

How to spot and avoid scams related to the Camp Lejeune Justice Act

Read full article: How to spot and avoid scams related to the Camp Lejeune Justice Act

The Federal Trade Commission has a scam warning specifically for military veterans.

No description available

Honoring, memorializing veterans and first responders is this man’s goal

Read full article: Honoring, memorializing veterans and first responders is this man’s goal

Bill Price believes police officers and firefighters are not being recognized enough.

No description available

3 companies work together to help veteran couple complete project abandoned by Staycation pools

Read full article: 3 companies work together to help veteran couple complete project abandoned by Staycation pools

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.

No description available

‘Never forgotten’: New monument for fallen heroes unveiled outside Veterans Memorial Arena

Read full article: ‘Never forgotten’: New monument for fallen heroes unveiled outside Veterans Memorial Arena

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.

No description available

Brunswick family of late Army staff sergeant receives mortgage-free home in honor of Veterans Day

Read full article: Brunswick family of late Army staff sergeant receives mortgage-free home in honor of Veterans Day

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.

No description available

UNF to give Flagler County veterans fitness trackers, help them reach wellness, health goals

Read full article: UNF to give Flagler County veterans fitness trackers, help them reach wellness, health goals

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.

No description available

This Army veteran was living on the streets. Now he works in the mayor’s office

Read full article: This Army veteran was living on the streets. Now he works in the mayor’s office

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.

No description available

Armed Forces 10K Tribridge Challenge & Freedom 5K

Read full article: Armed Forces 10K Tribridge Challenge & Freedom 5K

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.

No description available

VA giving veterans a chance to get help with PACT Act, claims, benefits, and more

Read full article: VA giving veterans a chance to get help with PACT Act, claims, benefits, and more

Save the date! Veterans with questions about benefits, claims, PACT Act, and more, can get the answers next week in person.

No description available

Making a difference and saving soldiers, Meet Operation 22

Read full article: Making a difference and saving soldiers, Meet Operation 22

Operation 22 is a dedicated NON-profit organization that tirelessly works towards a paramount mission - to foster hope, healing, and support for military veterans.

No description available

After conquering Atlantic, local rowers now take on Pacific Ocean in weeks-long trek for charity

Read full article: After conquering Atlantic, local rowers now take on Pacific Ocean in weeks-long trek for charity

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.

No description available

Job interviews, job offers possible at veterans hiring event at TIAA Bank Field

Read full article: Job interviews, job offers possible at veterans hiring event at TIAA Bank Field

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.

No description available

Veterans fight chronic pain and insomnia with light

Read full article: Veterans fight chronic pain and insomnia with light

A simple solution that could solve some big problems for veterans.

No description available

Number of imprisoned veterans concerns former defense chiefs

Read full article: Number of imprisoned veterans concerns former defense chiefs

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.

No description available

‘Out of the darkness into the light’: American Legion couple works to educate Northside community on health care

Read full article: ‘Out of the darkness into the light’: American Legion couple works to educate Northside community on health care

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.

No description available

Positively Jax: Mom and veteran gifted a vehicle for the holidays

Read full article: Positively Jax: Mom and veteran gifted a vehicle for the holidays

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.

No description available

Millions more veterans will have access to life insurance soon

Read full article: Millions more veterans will have access to life insurance soon

Enrollment will open Jan. 1, 2023, and veterans will be able to complete their application online and receive instant decisions.

No description available

Nonprofit helping veterans gets surprise donation from The Players Championship

Read full article: Nonprofit helping veterans gets surprise donation from The Players Championship

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.

No description available

Results of survey to assess needs of Jacksonville-area veterans, their families released

Read full article: Results of survey to assess needs of Jacksonville-area veterans, their families released

A national group conducted a survey in Northeast Florida to let city leaders know what next steps need to be taken to help veterans.

No description available

‘Timely access to care and benefits’: VA department makes promise to military veterans battling cancer due to exposure

Read full article: ‘Timely access to care and benefits’: VA department makes promise to military veterans battling cancer due to exposure

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.”

No description available

Lounge for traveling military members, their families abruptly closes at Jacksonville International Airport

Read full article: Lounge for traveling military members, their families abruptly closes at Jacksonville International Airport

A well-known resource for traveling military members and their families has closed at Jacksonville International Airport — abruptly.

No description available

Veterans and traumatic brain injury: Healing headaches

Read full article: Veterans and traumatic brain injury: Healing headaches

Memory loss and headaches still plague Army veteran Michael Gatter 18 years after three traumatic brain injuries during deployment in Iraq.

No description available

Resources like Ponte Vedra-based K9s For Warriors helping to lower veteran suicide rate

Read full article: Resources like Ponte Vedra-based K9s For Warriors helping to lower veteran suicide rate

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.

No description available

Local veteran experiencing delays in benefits upon retirement from military

Read full article: Local veteran experiencing delays in benefits upon retirement from military

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.

No description available

City, UNF still seeking veterans, their families to take part in survey for wellness center

Read full article: City, UNF still seeking veterans, their families to take part in survey for wellness center

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.

No description available

City of Jacksonville, national service organization conducting survey to assess needs of veterans, their families

Read full article: City of Jacksonville, national service organization conducting survey to assess needs of veterans, their families

The city of Jacksonville and a national service organization want to hear from local veterans.

No description available

‘Huge relief’: Locals applaud bill that expands health care for 3.5 million toxic-exposed veterans

Read full article: ‘Huge relief’: Locals applaud bill that expands health care for 3.5 million toxic-exposed 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.

No description available

‘It must be terrifying’: Recent inflations have local veterans worried they won’t find housing

Read full article: ‘It must be terrifying’: Recent inflations have local veterans worried they won’t find housing

Some shelters in Jacksonville are booked. People staying in those shelters say it’s because of rent inflation -- and having nowhere else to turn.

No description available

Fireworks can trigger combat veterans with PTSD

Read full article: Fireworks can trigger combat veterans with PTSD

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.

No description available

Jacksonville veteran mental health clinic marks 2 years serving our community

Read full article: Jacksonville veteran mental health clinic marks 2 years serving our community

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.

No description available

Casey DeSantis launches program to recruit veterans to become DCF investigators

Read full article: Casey DeSantis launches program to recruit veterans to become DCF investigators

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.

No description available

St. Augustine Beach sand art workshop helps veterans cope with stress, PTSD

Read full article: St. Augustine Beach sand art workshop helps veterans cope with stress, PTSD

Local artists are helping veterans who are dealing with PTSD.

No description available

Department of Veteran Affairs looking to grow in Northeast Florida

Read full article: Department of Veteran Affairs looking to grow in Northeast Florida

The Department of Veteran Affairs is looking to open dozens of new facilities across the country, including here in Northeast Florida.

No description available

The Players salutes service members, veterans at Military Appreciation Day

Read full article: The Players salutes service members, veterans at Military Appreciation Day

Tuesday was Military Appreciation Day at The Players Championship.

No description available

Local charity helping women veterans to be featured at The Players

Read full article: Local charity helping women veterans to be featured at The Players

The featured nonprofit for this year’s Military Appreciation Day at The Players Championship is Northeast Florida Women Veterans.

No description available

K9s For Warriors recognizes veterans who rowed 3,000 miles to raise awareness about veteran suicide, PTSD

Read full article: K9s For Warriors recognizes veterans who rowed 3,000 miles to raise awareness about veteran suicide, PTSD

Veterans from Amelia Island and Fernandina Beach raised more than $850,000 in their 51-day journey across the Atlantic Ocean.

No description available

City continues 2-day event to help Jacksonville’s homeless veterans

Read full article: City continues 2-day event to help Jacksonville’s homeless veterans

Helping around 200 to 250 veterans, the city kicked off a two-day event Friday at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds aimed at helping homeless veterans get back on their feet.

No description available
Sponsored

K9s For Warriors aims to end veteran suicide

Read full article: K9s For Warriors aims to end veteran suicide

Determined to end veteran suicide, K9s For Warriors provides highly trained service dogs to military veterans suffering from PTSD and conditions like traumatic brain injury.

No description available

4 local vets rowing 3,000 miles to fight veteran suicide, PTSD

Read full article: 4 local vets rowing 3,000 miles to fight veteran suicide, PTSD

Four Fernandina Beach veterans are rowing 3,000 miles across the Atlantic to fight PTSD and veteran suicide.

No description available

Jaguars honor service members during game against Falcons

Read full article: Jaguars honor service members during game against Falcons

The Jaguars played the Atlanta Falcons during a Salute to Service home game on Sunday.

BACK TO TOP
  • TV Listings

  • Email Newsletters

  • RSS Feeds

  • Contests and Rules

  • Contact Us

  • Careers at WJXT / WCWJ

  • Closed Captioning / Audio Description

  • WJXT Public File

  • WJXT EEO Report

  • WCWJ Public File

  • WCWJ EEO Report

  • Terms of Use

  • Privacy Policy

  • Do Not Sell My Info

  • FCC Applications

Follow Us
Visit our YouTube page (opens in a new tab)
Visit our Facebook page (opens in a new tab)
Visit our Instagram page (opens in a new tab)
Visit our X page (opens in a new tab)
Visit our RSS Feed page (opens in a new tab)
Get Results With OmneOmne Results Logo

If you need help with the Public File, call (904) 393-9801

At WJXT, we are committed to informing and delighting our audience. In our commitment to covering our communities with innovation and excellence, we incorporate Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies to enhance our news gathering, reporting, and presentation processes. Read our article to see how we are using Artificial Intelligence.


Graham Media Group LogoGraham Digital Logo

Copyright © 2025 News4JAX.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings.