The City of Jacksonville said it has been awarded about $12.5 million in federal and philanthropic grants to modernize its Mayport working waterfront, advance multimodal transportation projects downtown, expand emergency shelter services, and invest in urban trees and youth-led sustainability efforts.
Navy wife Jacqueline Martinez had been waiting months for this moment. She and her husband, Sailor Phillip Martinez, welcomed a baby girl, Juliette, on Feb. 22 — but Phillip had yet to meet her.
Gusty winds and a warm weekend are in store for Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia. News4JAX meteorologist Katie Garner details the latest weather trends, temperature outlook, and what to expect as hurricane season gets underway.
Naval Station Mayport paused Friday to remember 37 sailors killed nearly 40 years ago aboard the USS Stark, which was struck by two Iraqi missiles in the Persian Gulf in 1987.
Jacksonville is home to several major naval installations, with ships deployed or preparing to deploy. With the ceasefire now in effect, local families can expect a halt in active fighting — but not in military readiness.
Dense fog advisory for Jacksonville and Northeast Florida, with extreme drought and high fire danger. Meteorologist Katie Garner explains what to expect, including warming temperatures and a weekend cooldown.
The retired CEO of Jacksonville-based trucking company Landstar is planning a restaurant complex with pickleball courts, a stage and more in Mayport, according to our news partners at the Jacksonville Daily Record.
Mayor Donna Deegan honored her friendly bet with the Buffalo mayor by sending a truck-load of Mayport shrimp and a monetary donation to a local food bank.
Go for a light layer or jacket this morning. You’ll likely be able to peel it off by the afternoon, especially the closer you are to the water. It’s breezy, too, with wind gusts in the teens and 20s, so if you’re sensitive to wind chill, definitely bundle up a bit.
Meteorologist Katie Garner says Jacksonville faces one more cold morning and freeze warnings, but warmer weather and sunshine are forecast by midweek, with slight rain chances as drought conditions continue.
We’re seeing these below-average temps sticking around for another day. Normally, this time of year, our average high comes in around 71 degrees, but we’ll be running quite a bit cooler than that before the warm-up arrives.
Military families in the Jacksonville area will have a special opportunity this Saturday to connect with nature and each other through a free fishing clinic at Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park near Mayport.
Our News4JAX Insiders picked Safe Harbor Seafood in Mayport as the top spot in the Jacksonville area for seafood in our JAXBest 2025 contest.
Family members are mourning a 35-year-old woman who was hit and killed in a hit-and-run crash in Mayport earlier this month, as a kind, outgoing woman who loved her family deeply.
Jacksonville kicks off Monday with dry weather, but showers and pop-up storms are expected by afternoon. News4JAX's meteorologist shares what to expect and updates on Hurricane Gabrielle with no direct local threat, plus a look at the tropical outlook.
Most spots around our area are kicking things off in the 70s, with Jacksonville sitting at 71 degrees and Mayport a bit warmer at 78 degrees.
In honor of the lives lost in the September 11th terrorist attacks, volunteers and members of the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department came together to turn tragedy into service.
Naval Station Mayport said on Tuesday it was under “Black Flag” condition due to extreme heat. But what does “Black Flag” condition mean?
Friday marks the first day of the two-day red snapper season in the Atlantic. News4JAX spent the day on the water with members of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation and the American Sportfishing Association (ASA).
With $10,000 at stake and no boundaries along the Atlantic, anglers have a better shot at landing the biggest red snapper in Mayport's expanded tournament.
Jacksonville faces extreme heat and periods of heavy rain as The Weather Authority forecasts high temperatures and stormy conditions throughout the week.
Coast Guard Station Mayport is experiencing a notable increase in search and rescue operations this year. While not every call involves life-threatening situations, some do, and the crew remains vigilant as summer boating activity ramps up.
Currently the beach that is on the base has 14 sea turtle nests, with a chance of that number doubling before the season ends.
Jacksonville is bracing for a stretch of high temperatures and increasing rain chances as a summer pattern sets in.
News4JAX meteorologist Katie Garner forecasts mid-90s heat and the likelihood of afternoon storms across the Jacksonville area. Find out when storms are expected and how to stay safe during a hot, humid day.
Jacksonville area braces for another week of hot temps in the 90s along with scattered afternoon showers. News4JAX’s meteorologist provides the latest look at who’s getting rain and when, plus tips for staying safe at the beach and planning your week.
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.
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.
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.
