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The chill has arrived! 40-degree lows remain in the forecast through Saturday
Read full article: The chill has arrived! 40-degree lows remain in the forecast through SaturdayLows 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!
Military working dog Oosage honored in retirement ceremony at Naval Station Mayport
Read full article: Military working dog Oosage honored in retirement ceremony at Naval Station MayportNaval Station Mayport celebrated the retirement of military working service dog Oosage after nine years of service with a heartfelt sendoff.
1 person in critical condition after dredge vessel catches fire near Mayport, JFRD says
Read full article: 1 person in critical condition after dredge vessel catches fire near Mayport, JFRD saysOne 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.
Local father gets new home through Beaches Habitat for Humanity program that helps military veterans
Read full article: Local father gets new home through Beaches Habitat for Humanity program that helps military veteransBeaches Habitat for Humanity helps military veterans, senior citizens and others who qualify get needed repairs done to their homes.
Navy sailor sentenced to 10 years in prison for trying to meet 13-year-old for sex
Read full article: Navy sailor sentenced to 10 years in prison for trying to meet 13-year-old for sexU.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.
Eggboy Breakfast...showcasing love of Jacksonville
Read full article: Eggboy Breakfast...showcasing love of JacksonvilleThe 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
‘It is our job’: Coast Guard crew describes rescue of 5 on capsized boat 11 miles off Mayport
Read full article: ‘It is our job’: Coast Guard crew describes rescue of 5 on capsized boat 11 miles off MayportThe U.S. Coast Guard stationed at Mayport got out to sea fast to rescue five people from a capsized boat on Sunday morning.
Fishermen say by ‘grace of God’ they found 5 people stranded on capsized boat near Mayport
Read full article: Fishermen say by ‘grace of God’ they found 5 people stranded on capsized boat near MayportIt 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.
‘Above and beyond the call of duty’: USS Carney returns to Mayport after historic deployment in Middle East
Read full article: ‘Above and beyond the call of duty’: USS Carney returns to Mayport after historic deployment in Middle EastThe USS Carney returned to Naval Station Mayport on Sunday morning after a dangerous and historic seven-month deployment in the Middle East.
Gallery: USS Carney heroes return to Mayport after historic 7-month deployment
Read full article: Gallery: USS Carney heroes return to Mayport after historic 7-month deploymentMore 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.
Mayport-based USS Mason shoots down Houthi missile in Red Sea
Read full article: Mayport-based USS Mason shoots down Houthi missile in Red SeaThe 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.
2 teams from Naval Station Mayport’s Oasis Galley put their best dishes to the test on River City Live
Read full article: 2 teams from Naval Station Mayport’s Oasis Galley put their best dishes to the test on River City LiveTwo teams from the Oasis Galley at Naval Station Mayport face off in the River City kitchen!
Moved to serve: These Black women in Jacksonville are continuing to push history forward in the military
Read full article: Moved to serve: These Black women in Jacksonville are continuing to push history forward in the militaryFrom the Revolutionary War to serving in the Middle East: Looking at the history of Black women in the military
Mayport-based warship continues missile-attack defense in Middle East; US offensive expected to ramp up this weekend
Read full article: Mayport-based warship continues missile-attack defense in Middle East; US offensive expected to ramp up this weekendLocal servicemembers are increasingly in the line of fire.
Mayport Mitch predicts 6 more weeks of winter; contradicting Punxsutawney Phil’s early spring prediction
Read full article: Mayport Mitch predicts 6 more weeks of winter; contradicting Punxsutawney Phil’s early spring predictionNaval 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.
Mayport-based USS Mason among ships fending off attacks from Houthi rebels in Red Sea
Read full article: Mayport-based USS Mason among ships fending off attacks from Houthi rebels in Red SeaRebels 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.
USS Thomas Hudner names new commanding officer after 8-month deployment overseas
Read full article: USS Thomas Hudner names new commanding officer after 8-month deployment overseasThe USS Thomas Hudner changed commanding officers on Friday after an eight-month deployment to the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa area of operations.
Welcome home! USS Thomas Hudner returns to Mayport after eight-month-long deployment
Read full article: Welcome home! USS Thomas Hudner returns to Mayport after eight-month-long deploymentThe 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.
Sailors from Jacksonville among those protecting commercial shipping routes through Red Sea
Read full article: Sailors from Jacksonville among those protecting commercial shipping routes through Red SeaJacksonville-based sailors are now stepping up security in the Middle East to protect commercial shipping vessels threatened by Houthi rebels.
Nearly 60 crew members of USS Indianapolis return to Mayport after historic months-long deployment overseas
Read full article: Nearly 60 crew members of USS Indianapolis return to Mayport after historic months-long deployment overseasAfter months away at sea, some crew members from the USS Indianapolis are back home at the Naval Station Mayport — just in time for Christmas.
Hundreds of Mayport-based sailors credited with stopping rebel attacks in Red Sea
Read full article: Hundreds of Mayport-based sailors credited with stopping rebel attacks in Red SeaSailors aboard a Jacksonville-based warship are getting credited for fighting off rebel attacks on cargo ships in the Middle East.
Over 400 people sit down to foster connections at Naval Station Mayport Thanksgiving feast
Read full article: Over 400 people sit down to foster connections at Naval Station Mayport Thanksgiving feastSailors — both active and finished with their service — sat down for an enjoyable meal to celebrate Thanksgiving and embrace connections.
NAS JAX, Mayport, Camp Blanding, Kings Bay on list of bases with toxic chemical contamination
Read full article: NAS JAX, Mayport, Camp Blanding, Kings Bay on list of bases with toxic chemical contaminationAn 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.
2 Mayport-based ships part of carrier strike group sent to support Israel in Mediterranean
Read full article: 2 Mayport-based ships part of carrier strike group sent to support Israel in MediterraneanAmong 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.
2 Littoral Combat Ships decommissioned at Mayport
Read full article: 2 Littoral Combat Ships decommissioned at MayportThe 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.
Naval Station Mayport welcomes British aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales
Read full article: Naval Station Mayport welcomes British aircraft carrier HMS Prince of WalesMore than 900 sailors assigned to the British aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales arrived at Naval Station Mayport Wednesday morning.
5 taken to hospital after fire breaks out on ship at Mayport Navy base
Read full article: 5 taken to hospital after fire breaks out on ship at Mayport Navy baseFive 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 standing guard for nests at Naval Station Mayport
Read full article: Sea turtle watchers standing guard for nests at Naval Station MayportSea 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.
‘We had our eyes on them’: Crew rescues 3 distressed boaters before coast guard could arrive
Read full article: ‘We had our eyes on them’: Crew rescues 3 distressed boaters before coast guard could arriveA crew of six good Samaritans saved three boaters after their boat sank Saturday about 17 miles offshore in the Mayport area.
The Morning Show welcomes its newest member to the team
Read full article: The Morning Show welcomes its newest member to the teamAs 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.
Jacksonville University gets $5M for marine science research facility in Mayport
Read full article: Jacksonville University gets $5M for marine science research facility in MayportThe 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.
Emotions run high for families as USS Milwaukee returns to Naval Station Mayport after 8-month deployment
Read full article: Emotions run high for families as USS Milwaukee returns to Naval Station Mayport after 8-month deploymentLoved 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.
St. Johns River Ferry returns to service May 3
Read full article: St. Johns River Ferry returns to service May 3According 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.
8,000 redfish released at Oak Harbor boat ramp at Mayport
Read full article: 8,000 redfish released at Oak Harbor boat ramp at MayportOn 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 takes new steps to offer support to sexual assault, misconduct survivors
Read full article: Naval Station Mayport takes new steps to offer support to sexual assault, misconduct survivorsNaval Station Mayport is taking new steps to offer sexual assault and misconduct survivors support.
True ‘Hero’: Military working dog retires from Naval Station Mayport
Read full article: True ‘Hero’: Military working dog retires from Naval Station MayportAt 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.
Man accused in deadly Jacksonville crime spree that left officers injured pleads guilty
Read full article: Man accused in deadly Jacksonville crime spree that left officers injured pleads guiltyA 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.
While their husbands were gone on USS The Sullivans, these two wives formed a strong virtual bond
Read full article: While their husbands were gone on USS The Sullivans, these two wives formed a strong virtual bondHundreds 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 holds ‘Mayport Dunk’ event for Groundhog Day
Read full article: Naval Station Mayport holds ‘Mayport Dunk’ event for Groundhog DayNaval 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.
Onboard with the Coast Guard: Bringing out the big guns to stop potential threats
Read full article: Onboard with the Coast Guard: Bringing out the big guns to stop potential threatsNews4JAX 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.
2 people, cat taken to safety after ‘dramatic rescue’ from sailboat stranded at jetties
Read full article: 2 people, cat taken to safety after ‘dramatic rescue’ from sailboat stranded at jettiesTwo people and a cat were rescued Thursday morning when their sailboat became stranded at the mouth of the jetties near the entrance of Mayport.
Coast Guard secures boats at Naval Station Mayport before tropical storm Nicole arrives
Read full article: Coast Guard secures boats at Naval Station Mayport before tropical storm Nicole arrivesTropical 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.
Coast Guard members urge Georgia, Florida fans tailgating by boat to stay safe
Read full article: Coast Guard members urge Georgia, Florida fans tailgating by boat to stay safeSo 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
Group of Naval Station Mayport volunteers practice daily to perform funeral services
Read full article: Group of Naval Station Mayport volunteers practice daily to perform funeral servicesNaval Station Mayport on Thursday demonstrated how it’s giving back to those who have spent their lives serving our nation.
Easing civilian life transition, Naval Station Mayport hosts job fair for military members, families
Read full article: Easing civilian life transition, Naval Station Mayport hosts job fair for military members, familiesHundreds 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.
Naval Station Mayport hosts job fair at UNF for military members, families
Read full article: Naval Station Mayport hosts job fair at UNF for military members, familiesMilitary service members will have an opportunity to land a new job this week.Naval Station Mayport is hosting a job fair this Wednesday.
No arrest made after threat made at Duval County elementary school: incident report
Read full article: No arrest made after threat made at Duval County elementary school: incident reportThere was no arrest made after a school threat incident Monday at Mayport Coastal Sciences Elementary, according to an incident report obtained Wednesday by News4JAX.
Parent in custody after threats made against Duval County elementary school
Read full article: Parent in custody after threats made against Duval County elementary schoolA parent was placed in custody Monday after allegedly making threats against Mayport Coastal Sciences Elementary School, according to the principal.
Sailors onboard USS Mason arrive, dock at Naval Station Mayport
Read full article: Sailors onboard USS Mason arrive, dock at Naval Station MayportMayport 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.
Naval Station Mayport discovers sea turtle hatching, gives tips to keep them safe
Read full article: Naval Station Mayport discovers sea turtle hatching, gives tips to keep them safeThe Naval Station Mayport reports that Sea Turtle Patrol volunteers discovered nest 52 at NAVSTA Mayport Friday morning.
Jacksonville sheriff candidates address gun violence following 5 shootings over weekend
Read full article: Jacksonville sheriff candidates address gun violence following 5 shootings over weekendFrom 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.
330 sailors return home to Naval Station Mayport in emotional ceremony
Read full article: 330 sailors return home to Naval Station Mayport in emotional ceremonyOn Sunday morning, 330 sailors returned to Naval Station Mayport Sunday when the USS Jason Dunham docked following a nearly seven-month-long deployment.
Commission planning ahead to prevent, respond to next coal ash spill
Read full article: Commission planning ahead to prevent, respond to next coal ash spillThe 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.
3 jump off outbound cargo ship into St. Johns River
Read full article: 3 jump off outbound cargo ship into St. Johns RiverThree 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.
‘A very deep price’: Navy veterans honor ‘Battle of Midway,’ 80 years after historic fight
Read full article: ‘A very deep price’: Navy veterans honor ‘Battle of Midway,’ 80 years after historic fightNavy 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.
Mayport sailor pleads not guilty in murder of child in Nassau County
Read full article: Mayport sailor pleads not guilty in murder of child in Nassau CountyA 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.
USS Stark remembrance ceremony returns to Mayport for 1st time since pandemic
Read full article: USS Stark remembrance ceremony returns to Mayport for 1st time since pandemicTuesday, 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.
Mayport sailor accused of possessing & distributing child sexual abuse videos
Read full article: Mayport sailor accused of possessing & distributing child sexual abuse videosA federal grand jury has indicted a Naval Station Mayport sailor, who is accused of possessing and distributing child sexual abuse videos.
Teens got bull shark from stranger, gutted it & stored it at friend’s home before hoisting it from Ponte Vedra High: FWC
Read full article: Teens got bull shark from stranger, gutted it & stored it at friend’s home before hoisting it from Ponte Vedra High: FWCTwo 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.
NTSB releases final report on deadly plane crash off coast of Huguenot Park
Read full article: NTSB releases final report on deadly plane crash off coast of Huguenot ParkThe National Transportation Safety Board has released its final report on a 2018 plane crash off the Northeast Florida coast that left a father and son dead.
USS The Sullivans returns home after three-month deployment Monday
Read full article: USS The Sullivans returns home after three-month deployment MondayThe Arliegh Burk-class guided-missile destroyer USS The Sullivans (DDG 68) returned to Naval Station Mayport after a three-month deployment to the European theater of operations Monday morning.
Ex-JTA bus driver pleads guilty to manslaughter
Read full article: Ex-JTA bus driver pleads guilty to manslaughterA former Jacksonville Transportation Authority bus driver on Wednesday pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of manslaughter in the 2019 death of a woman who was run over, according to Duval County court records.
‘It just speaks volumes’: CEOs join forces to help Beaches Habitat for Humanity
Read full article: ‘It just speaks volumes’: CEOs join forces to help Beaches Habitat for HumanityCEOs, presidents and chief financial officers from 24 beaches businesses gathered Friday to work on four homes in the Mayport area in partnership with Beaches Habitat for Humanity.
Officials: Nearly 25% of Navy warship crew has COVID-19
Read full article: Officials: Nearly 25% of Navy warship crew has COVID-19A U.S. Navy warship remains in port at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay in Cuba, with about two dozen sailors — or nearly a quarter of its crew — testing positive for COVID-19, according to U.S. defense officials.