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5 days ago | news4jax.com | Caleb Yauger |Carlos Acevedo

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Jacksonville church took time Sunday morning to honor a woman who made history—one that was only recently discovered. RELATED: Black History: A new Netflix movie tells the story of ‘The Six Triple Eight.’ A local family just learned its connectionThe Faust Temple Church of God in Christ celebrated Florita Smith, a member of the famous Six Triple Eight Battalion who played a pivotal role during World War II.

5 days ago | news4jax.com | Chris Will |Caleb Yauger |Carlos Acevedo

Reactions from Florida and federal lawmakers continue to pour in after President Donald Trump’s military strikes against three Iranian nuclear sites Saturday night. Iran’s nuclear agency on Sunday confirmed attacks took place on its Fordo, Isfahan, and Natanz atomic sites. The move marked a significant escalation in Middle Eastern tensions, and lawmakers have offered reactions ranging from unwavering support to some calling for President Trump’s impeachment.

6 days ago | news4jax.com | Caleb Yauger |Carlos Acevedo

Published: June 21, 2025 at 2:02 PMJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The USS Winston S. Churchill departed from Naval Station Mayport Saturday morning for a regularly scheduled deployment with the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group. The Latest: Israel-Iran war enters a second week with renewed strikesThe families of the sailors said their goodbyes and gave strong support as tensions rise overseas. Evan and Tyler Cryer came to say goodbye to their cousin, Hunter, before departing.

1 week ago | news4jax.com | Caleb Yauger |Khalil Maycock

Published: June 20, 2025 at 10:27 AMFERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. – A man was captured on surveillance camera setting fire to an outdoor umbrella at Sliders Seaside Grill in Fernandina Beach, police said. The Fernandina Beach Police Department released a portion of the video that shows the man using what appears to be a lighter to ignite an umbrella that is part of a patio set at the popular Fletcher Avenue restaurant. "We are requesting the public’s help with identifying this arson suspect.

1 week ago | news4jax.com | Caleb Yauger

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Twenty-three missing children were recovered over three days thanks to a coalition of local, state and federal agencies joining forces in Northeast Florida for the first time. The National Child Protection Task Force (NCPTF) spearheaded the collaborative effort to tackle the critical issue of missing and endangered children, focusing on those vulnerable to human trafficking and sexual exploitation.