TAMPA, Fla. — Java Ingram along with photojournalists Jackie Keenan and Rob Born tell the story of a true American Hero. 101-year-old Mr. Roy Caldwood is a vibrant veteran who served in World War II as a Buffalo Soldier. He served as a medic in the 92nd Infantry Division Reconnaissance Troop 2nd Platoon from 1943-1946. The 92nd Infantry Division were racial pioneers at home and abroad! Our team was honored to spend time with Mr. Roy and his daughter, Diane and learn more about his life and how he lives every day with just as much passion and grit as he did when he entered the military 78 years ago.
About Us:
Great Day Live is Tampa's only LIVE weekday lifestyle show celebrating all things Tampa Bay! For an hour each day, we show our audience all the great small businesses, nonprofits, sports teams, events, arts and entertainment the region has to offer! Watch Java and Janelle weekdays at 9 a.m. on 10 Tampa Bay.
Java Ingram is a New Orleans native/ Texan and is excited to call Florida home! Prior to joining Great Day Live in 2019 as host, Java served as Host of a lifestyle-entertainment show in Birmingham, AL. She also woke up dark and early, weekday mornings to help drivers make it to their destinations safely as a traffic anchor.
Java started her on-air broadcast career in the birthplace of Elvis Presley, Tupelo, Mississippi. In Tupelo, she served as morning news anchor, producer and reporter.
Java is an award winning journalist, having been recognized by the Associated Press for best anchor, best reporter and best franchise reporting, just to name a few.
When she's not working, Java is very passionate about giving back to the community having served on the corporate boards for The Boys and Girls Club of North Mississippi, The Civic Ballet Company, The Doniphan Dance Project and the Leadership Council for the Boys and Girls Club of Central Alabama. She has also volunteered with a number of civic organizations.
