Remembering 911 Through Florida’s Tribute | Jacksonville News

Twenty years after 9/11, first responders in Green Cove Springs, Florida, gathered for a solemn march and ceremony to honor the fallen heroes, with Governor Ron DeSantis in attendance, reminding the community that even far from Ground Zero, Florida stands united in remembrance. A Clay County deputy, then a New York state trooper, shared haunting memories of driving through smoke-choked, eerily silent NYC streets and the overwhelming kindness of civilians who rallied to support responders. The event closed with the powerful tradition of striking the four-fives—a New York ritual honoring lives lost in service—paying tribute to courage, sacrifice, and enduring unity. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ce4366ab84529591