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A 32-year-old motorcyclist died Tuesday night after a crash at the intersection of Mayport and Levy roads in Atlantic Beach, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Whether you’re an aspiring comedian or just looking for a good laugh, this coastal community is proving that the First Coast’s comedy scene is no joke.
Naval Hospital Jacksonville announced on social media that its emergency room will no longer be open for 24 hours beginning Monday, March 10.
Naval Hospital Jacksonville announced on social media that its emergency room will no longer be open for 24 hours beginning Monday, March 10.
Commuters in Jacksonville said they didn't notice a major increase in traffic around NAS Jax or NS Mayport Monday morning when remote workers were ordered back to their offices.
“Mayport Mitch” the famed base groundhog from Naval Station Mayport made his annual appearance at the beach Monday, leading the “polar plunge.”
Mayport shrimp is the 800 lb. seafood gorilla in Jacksonville, but another delicacy has floated to the surface for the community to embrace...lobster rolls! Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls has 3 locations. Fernandina Beach, St. Johns Town Center and now Durbin Creek Pavilion. Rance and EP Tom rolled down to Durbin Creek to dive into the flavor profile.
BEAM, Beaches Emergency Assistance Ministry, partnered with the school to transform an overgrow space on the school’s campus into a garden filled with vegetable boxes.
The Freedom-variant Littoral Combat Ship USS Indianapolis will return to the Naval Station Mayport Tuesday after a seven-month deployment.
Lows will be in the upper 30s to low 40’s into Saturday. Saturday will be the coldest morning of the week. We also have a high-pressure system lingering over us, which keeps the rain away, and provides all sunshine, all day!
Naval Station Mayport celebrated the retirement of military working service dog Oosage after nine years of service with a heartfelt sendoff.
One person has been taken to the hospital in critical condition on Saturday after a dredge vessel caught fire near a basin in Mayport, according to the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department.
Beaches Habitat for Humanity helps military veterans, senior citizens and others who qualify get needed repairs done to their homes.
U.S. District Attorney has sentenced a 40-year-old man to 10 years for attempting to lure a 13-year-old into engaging in sex.
The Brothers Presti are the co-owners of the uber popular Canopy Road Diners that will soon open another location. They launched Eggboy Breakfast in Mayport as a tribute to everything they love about Jacksonville. While the title says Egg and Breakfast, the restaurant has a menu that expands beyond those two themes. www.eggboybreakfast.com
The U.S. Coast Guard stationed at Mayport got out to sea fast to rescue five people from a capsized boat on Sunday morning.
It is as scary of a situation as anyone can imagine. Five people were stranded on top of a capsized boat 10 or more miles off the shore of Mayport Sunday morning.
The USS Carney returned to Naval Station Mayport on Sunday morning after a dangerous and historic seven-month deployment in the Middle East.
More than 500 people went to Naval Station Mayport Sunday morning to welcome the heroes aboard the USS Carney who returned after a dangerous and historic seven-month deployment in the Middle East.
The Mayport-based ship, USS Mason, successfully destroyed a missile launched by Iranian-backed Houthis from Yemen over the Red Sea Monday, according to the U.S. Central Command.
Two teams from the Oasis Galley at Naval Station Mayport face off in the River City kitchen!
From the Revolutionary War to serving in the Middle East: Looking at the history of Black women in the military
Local servicemembers are increasingly in the line of fire.
Naval Station Mayport sailors and their families took a dip Friday morning in the frigid base beach waters for a “Polar Plunge” with “Mayport Mitch,” the famed base groundhog.
Rebels from Yemen overnight launched a barrage of missiles and drones toward passing ships in the Red Sea, and a Mayport-based guided-missile destroyer, the USS Mason, helped fend off the attacks.
The USS Thomas Hudner changed commanding officers on Friday after an eight-month deployment to the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa area of operations.
The USS Thomas Hudner of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12 returned to Mayport after an eight-month deployment to the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa area of operations on Thursday afternoon.
Jacksonville-based sailors are now stepping up security in the Middle East to protect commercial shipping vessels threatened by Houthi rebels.
After months away at sea, some crew members from the USS Indianapolis are back home at the Naval Station Mayport — just in time for Christmas.
Sailors aboard a Jacksonville-based warship are getting credited for fighting off rebel attacks on cargo ships in the Middle East.
Sailors — both active and finished with their service — sat down for an enjoyable meal to celebrate Thanksgiving and embrace connections.
An alarming report from the U.S. government shows toxic chemicals from military bases and government compounds have contaminated drinking water in nearby communities across the country.
Among the ships accompanying the USS Ford will be two ships from Naval Station Mayport: the USS Carney and the USS Thomas Hudner. Both are guided missile destroyers.
The USS Detroit and the USS Little Rock were decommissioned just six and seven years after they went into service. The USS Sioux City was decommissioned in August. The USS Milwaukee was decommissioned last month. There are now five Littoral Combat Ships at Mayport.
More than 900 sailors assigned to the British aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales arrived at Naval Station Mayport Wednesday morning.
Five people were taken to a hospital Monday after a fire broke out at Naval Station Mayport on the USS Winston S. Churchill — a guided missile destroyer, officials confirmed.
Sea turtle watchers have set up orange barriers across Mayport beach to protect 17 Loggerhead sea turtle nests -- an unexpectedly high number for the beach since several dunes were destroyed in recent hurricanes.
A crew of six good Samaritans saved three boaters after their boat sank Saturday about 17 miles offshore in the Mayport area.
As many of you have noticed, we have a new member of the Morning Show team. Meteorologist, Katie Garner, joined us in May. Since she is new to our area, we asked our viewers for some suggestions of places she should visit to get to know Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia better.
The State of Florida has designated $5 million in funding for Jacksonville University and its world-renowned ocean research partner OCEARCH for a marine science research facility in Mayport.
Loved ones of sailors on the USS Milwaukee will enjoy a long-awaited happy homecoming Monday when the ship returns to Naval Station Mayport after an eight-month deployment.
According to the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA), the ferry that has been out of service since January 25 is resuming service on May 3 following scheduled maintenance as required by the U.S. Coast Guard.
On Thursday, the Coastal Conservation Association Florida along with the Duke Energy Mariculture Center and Mud Hole Custom Tackle released 8,000 hatchery-reared, juvenile redfish in the water at Mayport.
Naval Station Mayport is taking new steps to offer sexual assault and misconduct survivors support.
At a special ceremony Wednesday, fellow service members saluted “Hero,” a military working dog who was retiring from Naval Station Mayport after 47 "dog years" of service.
A man who was accused of robbing an internet cafe in Mayport before carjacking an elderly man who later died pleaded guilty to first-degree murder last month.
Hundreds of sailors are back at Naval Station Mayport with their families after USS The Sullivans most recent four-month deployment. Missions included seizing illegal weapons while visiting 21 different countries.
Naval Station Mayport held its own new tradition for Groundhog Day called “the Mayport Dunk.” Dozens of individuals were seen diving into the chilly water of the Atlantic Ocean on Thursday morning.
News4JAX Meteorologist Richard Nunn has shown us everything from rescue operations to maintenance while going onboard with the Coast Guard. Now, he's giving us a closer look at how Coast Guard Station Mayport can stop a potential threat.
Two people and a cat were rescued Thursday morning when their sailboat became stranded at the mouth of the jetties near the entrance of Mayport.
Tropical Storm Nicole is expected to arrive along our coast in a matter of days, and members of the United States Coast Guard in Mayport are not taking any chances. They spent Tuesday morning preparing their boats, and urged local boaters to do the same.
So many people going to the Georgia-Florida game tailgate by boat. Coast Guard members say they want people to have fun, but they’re urging them to stay safe
Naval Station Mayport on Thursday demonstrated how it’s giving back to those who have spent their lives serving our nation.
Hundreds of military service members, veterans and their families had the chance to pursue new careers Wednesday at a free job fair at the University of North Florida.
Military service members will have an opportunity to land a new job this week.Naval Station Mayport is hosting a job fair this Wednesday.
There was no arrest made after a school threat incident Monday at Mayport Coastal Sciences Elementary, according to an incident report obtained Wednesday by News4JAX.
A parent was placed in custody Monday after allegedly making threats against Mayport Coastal Sciences Elementary School, according to the principal.
Mayport will be the USS Mason’s new home port. The stop is a scheduled homeport shift from Norfolk, Virginia. The sailors are expected to arrive around 8 a.m.
The Naval Station Mayport reports that Sea Turtle Patrol volunteers discovered nest 52 at NAVSTA Mayport Friday morning.
From the Mayport area to Moncrief to the southside, Jacksonville saw five shootings in 10 hours over the weekend that left two dead and five injured.
On Sunday morning, 330 sailors returned to Naval Station Mayport Sunday when the USS Jason Dunham docked following a nearly seven-month-long deployment.
The Jacksonville Waterways Commission wants to put an end to coal ash shipments but for now, it has some more immediate changes in mind to prevent -- and respond -- to another spill.
Three crew members of the cargo vessel Simba jumped off the outbound ship into the St. Johns River in the Mayport area on Wednesday morning, according to Customs and Border Protection.
Navy veterans—and the nation—marked 80 years Saturday since the Battle of Midway, the decisive victory at sea that was the turning point in the fight for the Pacific during World War II.
A 27-year-old Mayport sailor pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges of second-degree murder and aggravated child abuse in the death of a child in Nassau County.
Tuesday, May 17, marks 35 years since two Iraqi missiles struck the USS Stark in the Persian Gulf, killing 37 sailors aboard. Naval Station Mayport held its annual remembrance ceremony to honor those who lost their lives that day.
A federal grand jury has indicted a Naval Station Mayport sailor, who is accused of possessing and distributing child sexual abuse videos.
Two teenagers got a bull shark from a stranger who caught it in Mayport last week and then they gutted it and stored the dead fish with ice overnight at a friend’s house before hoisting it from the rafters at Ponte Vedra High School as a senior prank, according to an incident report from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission obtained Wednesday by News4JAX.
