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JFRD responds to ammonia leak at Safe Harbor Seafood Market

Read full article: JFRD responds to ammonia leak at Safe Harbor Seafood Market

Jacksonville Fire and Rescue crews had to respond Friday morning to an ammonia leak in Mayport.

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BEAM offers light of hope for families, single mothers, senior citizens in need in beaches communities

Read full article: BEAM offers light of hope for families, single mothers, senior citizens in need in beaches communities

Since 1985, Beaches Emergency Assistance Ministry, BEAM, has been serving members of the Beaches community who find themselves suddenly in crisis and unable to pay their rent, utility bill or feed their family.

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Want to bring your dog to the beaches? Here are the rules you need to know

Read full article: Want to bring your dog to the beaches? Here are the rules you need to know

If your dog loves to feel the sand in their paws, Duval County offers several pet-friendly beaches, but each has rules about when our fur friends can visit their shores.

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Motorcyclist killed in crash at Mayport Road intersection in Atlantic Beach: FHP

Read full article: Motorcyclist killed in crash at Mayport Road intersection in Atlantic Beach: FHP

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.

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Palm Valley Farmers Market

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Eden visited the Palm Valley Farmer’s Market.

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Jacksonville’s comedy scene thrives as Mayport emerges as a hotspot

Read full article: Jacksonville’s comedy scene thrives as Mayport emerges as a hotspot

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.

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Naval Hospital Jacksonville emergency room will continue operating 24/7

Read full article: Naval Hospital Jacksonville emergency room will continue operating 24/7

Naval Hospital Jacksonville announced on social media that its emergency room will no longer be open for 24 hours beginning Monday, March 10.

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Beginning Monday, Naval Hospital Jacksonville emergency room no longer open for 24 hours

Read full article: Beginning Monday, Naval Hospital Jacksonville emergency room no longer open for 24 hours

Naval Hospital Jacksonville announced on social media that its emergency room will no longer be open for 24 hours beginning Monday, March 10.

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Smiles, hugs, kisses greet sailors of USS St. Louis after 8-month deployment

Read full article: Smiles, hugs, kisses greet sailors of USS St. Louis after 8-month deployment

The sailors of the USS St. Louis returned to Mayport on Monday after an eight-month deployment.

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Jacksonville commuters say no major traffic disruptions experienced following Pres. Trump’s return to work order

Read full article: Jacksonville commuters say no major traffic disruptions experienced following Pres. Trump’s return to work order

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.

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Naval Station Mayport hosts 'polar plunge' with 'Mayport Mitch' in annual tradition

Read full article: Naval Station Mayport hosts 'polar plunge' with 'Mayport Mitch' in annual tradition

“Mayport Mitch” the famed base groundhog from Naval Station Mayport made his annual appearance at the beach Monday, leading the “polar plunge.”

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Luxurious lobster on a buttery bun from Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls

Read full article: Luxurious lobster on a buttery bun from Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls

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.

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A second ferry is coming to the St. Johns River by 2028. Pete Buttigieg talked about its importance

Read full article: A second ferry is coming to the St. Johns River by 2028. Pete Buttigieg talked about its importance

For the first time in 30 years, the St. Johns River Ferry will get a companion.

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Home Grown: Mayport students living in food desert learn how to grow their own food

Read full article: Home Grown: Mayport students living in food desert learn how to grow their own food

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.

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Earth’s 2nd-warmest November on record

Read full article: Earth’s 2nd-warmest November on record

The latest global climate statistics for November 2024, released earlier this week, reveal it was the second-warmest November on record, narrowly surpassed by November 2023.

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USS Indianapolis returns to Mayport just in time for Thanksgiving after 7-month deployment

Read full article: USS Indianapolis returns to Mayport just in time for Thanksgiving after 7-month deployment

The Freedom-variant Littoral Combat Ship USS Indianapolis will return to the Naval Station Mayport Tuesday after a seven-month deployment.

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Mayport Naval Station welcomes its newest ship, USS John Basilone

Read full article: Mayport Naval Station welcomes its newest ship, USS John Basilone

A new Navy destroyer commissioned in New York City will call Naval Station Mayport home on Sunday.

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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 Saturday

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!

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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 Mayport

Naval Station Mayport celebrated the retirement of military working service dog Oosage after nine years of service with a heartfelt sendoff.

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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 says

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.

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Beaches Habitat for Humanity raises $130K at Atlantic Beach fundraiser

Read full article: Beaches Habitat for Humanity raises $130K at Atlantic Beach fundraiser

Beaches Habitat for Humanity helps military veterans, senior citizens and others who qualify get needed repairs done to their homes.

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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 veterans

Beaches Habitat for Humanity helps military veterans, senior citizens and others who qualify get needed repairs done to their homes.

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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 sex

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.

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Sailors welcomed home at Naval Air Station after 6-month deployment

Read full article: Sailors welcomed home at Naval Air Station after 6-month deployment

“The World Famous Pelicans” are returning home to Naval Air Station Wednesday after a 6-month deployment in Italy.

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Hundreds of sailors at Mayport depart for sea ahead of Helene

Read full article: Hundreds of sailors at Mayport depart for sea ahead of Helene

All ships departed from the Naval Station Mayport Tuesday to prep for Tropical Storm Helene.

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Eggboy Breakfast...showcasing love of Jacksonville

Read full article: Eggboy Breakfast...showcasing love of Jacksonville

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

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‘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 Mayport

The U.S. Coast Guard stationed at Mayport got out to sea fast to rescue five people from a capsized boat on Sunday morning.

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Fishing trip turns into survival rescue story miles off Mayport

Read full article: Fishing trip turns into survival rescue story miles off Mayport

It was supposed to be a normal day of fishing on the water for five men on Sunday morning.

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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 Mayport

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.

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Coast Guard rescues 5 people from capsized vessel 11 miles off Mayport

Read full article: Coast Guard rescues 5 people from capsized vessel 11 miles off Mayport

The incident happened off the coast of Mayport Sunday morning.

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Welcome Home! USS Mason families reunite after nearly 9 months apart

Read full article: Welcome Home! USS Mason families reunite after nearly 9 months apart

It was a joyous reunion Tuesday at Naval Station Mayport for hundreds of sailors aboard the USS Mason.

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‘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 East

The USS Carney returned to Naval Station Mayport on Sunday morning after a dangerous and historic seven-month deployment in the Middle East.

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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 deployment

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.

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Mayport-based USS Mason shoots down Houthi missile in Red Sea

Read full article: Mayport-based USS Mason shoots down Houthi missile in Red Sea

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.

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Aircraft carrier USS George Washington visits Mayport

Read full article: Aircraft carrier USS George Washington visits Mayport

The aircraft carrier, USS George Washington, kicked off its Southern Seas 2024 route with a stop at Naval Station Mayport Tuesday.

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Sailor assigned to Mayport-based USS Mason dies in non-combat related incident

Read full article: Sailor assigned to Mayport-based USS Mason dies in non-combat related incident

The Department of Defense announced the death of a sailor who was supporting operations in the Red Sea on the USS Mason.

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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 Live

Two teams from the Oasis Galley at Naval Station Mayport face off in the River City kitchen!

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St. Johns River Ferry service resumes after three-week outage

Read full article: St. Johns River Ferry service resumes after three-week outage

After being shut down for three weeks, the St Johns Ferry is set to resume service on Tuesday, February 27.

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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 military

From the Revolutionary War to serving in the Middle East: Looking at the history of Black women in the military

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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 weekend

Local servicemembers are increasingly in the line of fire.

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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 prediction

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.

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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 Sea

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.

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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 overseas

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.

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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 deployment

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.

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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 Sea

Jacksonville-based sailors are now stepping up security in the Middle East to protect commercial shipping vessels threatened by Houthi rebels.

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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 overseas

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.

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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 Sea

Sailors aboard a Jacksonville-based warship are getting credited for fighting off rebel attacks on cargo ships in the Middle East.

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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 feast

Sailors — both active and finished with their service — sat down for an enjoyable meal to celebrate Thanksgiving and embrace connections.

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Mayport Naval Station to welcome Navy’s newest combat ship, USS Marinette on Monday

Read full article: Mayport Naval Station to welcome Navy’s newest combat ship, USS Marinette on Monday

On Monday, the Mayport Naval Station will welcome a new ship called the USS Marinette.

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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 contamination

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.

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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 Mediterranean

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.

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2 Littoral Combat Ships decommissioned at Mayport

Read full article: 2 Littoral Combat Ships decommissioned at Mayport

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.

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Naval Station Mayport welcomes British aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales

Read full article: Naval Station Mayport welcomes British aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales

More than 900 sailors assigned to the British aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales arrived at Naval Station Mayport Wednesday morning.

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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 base

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.

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Sea turtle watchers standing guard for nests at Naval Station Mayport

Read full article: Sea turtle watchers standing guard for nests at Naval Station Mayport

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.

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‘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 arrive

A crew of six good Samaritans saved three boaters after their boat sank Saturday about 17 miles offshore in the Mayport area.

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The Morning Show welcomes its newest member to the team

Read full article: The Morning Show welcomes its newest member to the team

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.

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Jacksonville University gets $5M for marine science research facility in Mayport

Read full article: Jacksonville University gets $5M for marine science research facility in Mayport

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.

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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 deployment

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.

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USS Stark: Remembering 37 lives lost 36 years ago

Read full article: USS Stark: Remembering 37 lives lost 36 years ago

Emotional personal accounts, shared memories, 37 names read and 37 bell tolls to remember those lost 36 years ago when two Iraqi missiles struck the USS Stark in the Persian Gulf.

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‘They make me strong’: Mayport Elem. teacher named Hyundai Hometown Hero

Read full article: ‘They make me strong’: Mayport Elem. teacher named Hyundai Hometown Hero

A second-grade English and Social Studies teacher won the Hyundai Hometown Heroes Educator award.

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St. Johns River Ferry returns to service May 3

Read full article: St. Johns River Ferry returns to service May 3

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.

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USS Delbert D. Black Returns to Mayport after nearly 9-month Deployment

Read full article: USS Delbert D. Black Returns to Mayport after nearly 9-month Deployment

More than 300 sailors returned to Mayport after a nearly nine-month deployment

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8,000 redfish released at Oak Harbor boat ramp at Mayport

Read full article: 8,000 redfish released at Oak Harbor boat ramp at Mayport

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.

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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 survivors

Naval Station Mayport is taking new steps to offer sexual assault and misconduct survivors support.

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True ‘Hero’: Military working dog retires from Naval Station Mayport

Read full article: True ‘Hero’: Military working dog retires from Naval Station Mayport

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.

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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 guilty

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.

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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 bond

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.

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Naval Station Mayport holds ‘Mayport Dunk’ event for Groundhog Day

Read full article: Naval Station Mayport holds ‘Mayport Dunk’ event for Groundhog Day

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.

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Jacksonville police arrest couple wanted in Alabama ‘Jane Doe’ murder

Read full article: Jacksonville police arrest couple wanted in Alabama ‘Jane Doe’ murder

A Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office task force arrested a husband and wife linked to the mysterious death of a young girl in central Alabama.

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Mayport sailor accused of video voyeurism

Read full article: Mayport sailor accused of video voyeurism

A Mayport sailor was arrested this week on one count of video voyeurism, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

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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 threats

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.

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USS Cooperstown joins the fleet at Naval Station Mayport

Read full article: USS Cooperstown joins the fleet at Naval Station Mayport

The pre-commissioned USS Cooperstown arrived Sunday morning ahead of possibly deploying early next year.

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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 jetties

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.

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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 arrives

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.

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JSO searching for missing teen

Read full article: JSO searching for missing teen

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing teen.

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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 safe

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

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Mayport records historic number of sea turtle hatchings

Read full article: Mayport records historic number of sea turtle hatchings

It has been a historic sea turtle season in Mayport.

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USS Billings crew returns home to Naval Station Mayport

Read full article: USS Billings crew returns home to Naval Station Mayport

Crew members on the USS Billings made it home to their loved ones Friday after about a six-month deployment.

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Police close Ocean Street for ‘washout,’ reopen road Friday morning

Read full article: Police close Ocean Street for ‘washout,’ reopen road Friday morning

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office closed a road along A1A in the Mayport area late Thursday evening.

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Mayport begins moving ships ahead of Hurricane Ian impacts

Read full article: Mayport begins moving ships ahead of Hurricane Ian impacts

Mayport is in the process of relocating all ships and aircraft as Hurricane Ian approaches.

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Naval Station Mayport prepares ships, aircrafts for Hurricane Ian

Read full article: Naval Station Mayport prepares ships, aircrafts for Hurricane Ian

The U.S. 4th Fleet ordered all ships and aircraft Monday to make preparation for Hurricane Ian’s expected arrival in Florida later in the week.

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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 services

Naval Station Mayport on Thursday demonstrated how it’s giving back to those who have spent their lives serving our nation.

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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, families

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.

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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, families

Military service members will have an opportunity to land a new job this week.Naval Station Mayport is hosting a job fair this Wednesday.

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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 report

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.

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Parent in custody after threats made against Duval County elementary school

Read full article: Parent in custody after threats made against Duval County elementary school

A parent was placed in custody Monday after allegedly making threats against Mayport Coastal Sciences Elementary School, according to the principal.

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Sailors onboard USS Mason arrive, dock at Naval Station Mayport

Read full article: Sailors onboard USS Mason arrive, dock at Naval Station Mayport

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.

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Jacksonville’s best Mayport shrimp: Safe Harbor Seafood Market & Restaurant

Read full article: Jacksonville’s best Mayport shrimp: Safe Harbor Seafood Market & Restaurant

Taking the top honors for your favorite sport for Mayport Shrimp is Safe Harbor Seaford Market and Restaurant.

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Vote for Jacksonville’s best Mayport shrimp restaurant

Read full article: Vote for Jacksonville’s best Mayport shrimp restaurant

We're looking for the best restaurant that's serving up fresh Mayport shrimp!

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Electrical fire sparked aboard USS Milwaukee extinguished by firefighters

Read full article: Electrical fire sparked aboard USS Milwaukee extinguished by firefighters

An electrical fire was sparked onboard the USS Milwaukee on Friday afternoon, according to Naval Station Mayport.

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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 safe

The Naval Station Mayport reports that Sea Turtle Patrol volunteers discovered nest 52 at NAVSTA Mayport Friday morning.

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Jacksonville sheriff candidates address gun violence following 5 shootings over weekend

Read full article: Jacksonville sheriff candidates address gun violence following 5 shootings over weekend

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.

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House passes bill, moves to save 5 Navy littoral combat ships

Read full article: House passes bill, moves to save 5 Navy littoral combat ships

Naval Station Mayport might be on track to keep several ships threatened with decommissioning.

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330 sailors return home to Naval Station Mayport in emotional ceremony

Read full article: 330 sailors return home to Naval Station Mayport in emotional ceremony

On Sunday morning, 330 sailors returned to Naval Station Mayport Sunday when the USS Jason Dunham docked following a nearly seven-month-long deployment.

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Commission planning ahead to prevent, respond to next coal ash spill

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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.

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3 jump off outbound cargo ship into St. Johns River

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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.

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‘A very deep price’: Navy veterans honor ‘Battle of Midway,’ 80 years after historic fight

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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.

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Coast Guard attributes Bridgeport barge grounding to lack of training

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The Coast Guard has released an investigative brief on the grounding of the Bridgeport barge off Mayport last year.

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Mayport sailor pleads not guilty in murder of child in Nassau County

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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.

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