Ten years after JaxPort proposed bringing cruise ships to the once bustling commercial fishing hub in Mayport Village, the city of Jacksonville might buy back the property to spur economic development. JaxPort’s board of directors voted unanimously at a special meeting April 30 to declare the 6.72 acres along Ocean Street and the St. Johns River as surplus property, agreeing to sell it back to the city for $1. “At this time, JaxPort has no further business for the Mayport property,” JaxPort Chief Operating Officer Frederick Wong told the board. The agreement requires the city to split revenue generated from a sale or private development of the land for the next 20 years with JaxPort. Plans for a cruise ship terminal and other projects faded as residents mounted opposition and attempts failed in reaching terms with operators and private developers. JaxPort recently agreed to a multiyear berthing and terminal use agreement with Carnival Corp. to keep ships docked at the … [Read more...] about City has plans for Mayport property near ferry stop
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NAVAL STATION MAYPORT FLORIDA REALTOR® PAUL ELLSWORTH EARNS HIS MILITARY RELOCATION PROFESSIONAL (MRP) CERTIFICATION
Paul EllsworthOur Veterans and Active Duty members have protected and continue to protect my freedom, putting their lives on the line every minute of every day.”— Paul EllsworthJACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA , USA, May 14, 2018 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Paul Ellsworth is a dynamic, charismatic and very productive Real Estate Agent at Florida Homes Realty & Mortgage in Jacksonville, Florida. Paul was born at Womack Army Hospital at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. From there, he moved to Hawaii where his father was stationed at Hickham Air Force Base before transferring to Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma. “It was wonderful.” He says, “The Bases offered me a plethora of experiences and opportunities that I cherish to this day. I was able to tour the submarines on family day in Hawaii, and at Tinker, I got to observe the Native American Indian culture and history, including seeing E-3 Sentry (AWACS) and the B-52 Bombers.” Paul subsequently moved to Fort Myers and … [Read more...] about NAVAL STATION MAYPORT FLORIDA REALTOR® PAUL ELLSWORTH EARNS HIS MILITARY RELOCATION PROFESSIONAL (MRP) CERTIFICATION
Sailors aboard USS Zephyr returning to Mayport
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - About 30 sailors aboard the USS Zephyr are coming home Monday after 4 months at sea patrolling the waters of the Pacific. The Zephyr is 174-foot long and can go up to 40 mph. The crew is made up of four officers and 24 enlisted sailors. The ship, based out of Naval Station Mayport, played a big role last month intercepting a suspected drug smuggling boat with 1,080-pounds of cocaine on board. Photos from the Navy show the USS Zephyr during the mission. The boat where the crew found the cocaine caught on fire while speeding through the Pacific. The USS Zephyr was chasing it down at the time, according to the Navy. It took the crew about 90 minutes to put the fire out. The Navy says the people on board jumped in the water and the Coast Guard recovered the cocaine.Copyright 2018 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved. … [Read more...] about Sailors aboard USS Zephyr returning to Mayport
Navy sailors hailed as heroes after saving 2 teens at Mayport
Four Navy sailors are being hailed heroes after they saved two teenage girls at Naval Station Mayport Beach in Jacksonville, Florida, according to the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD).The sailors -- identified as Chief Petty Officer Aniahau Desha, Seaman Gaston Yescas, Petty Officer First Class Sheldon Lucius and Petty Officer Third Class Joshua Essick who are not stationed at the base -- said they heard cries for help coming from the beach. The sailors said they noticed the two teens off the shore and quickly entered the water and swam toward them."We'd just sat down, and some ladies came up the beach were yelling for help, seeing that the girls were out in the waves, needing help," Desha said in an article published by the DOD. "They were in trouble, so we just ran into the water and got them."The sailors brought the two girls back to the shore safely, but one of the girls was unresponsive."When we got on shore, as soon as I picked her up, I noticed that she wasn't breathing," … [Read more...] about Navy sailors hailed as heroes after saving 2 teens at Mayport
4 Navy sailors hailed as heroes after saving 2 teens at Mayport
Four Navy sailors are being hailed heroes after they saved two teenage girls at Naval Station Mayport Beach in Jacksonville, Florida, according to the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD).The sailors -- identified as Chief Petty Officer Aniahau Desha, Seaman Gaston Yescas, Petty Officer First Class Sheldon Lucius and Petty Officer Third Class Joshua Essick who are not stationed at the base -- said they heard cries for help coming from the beach. The sailors said they noticed the two teens off the shore and quickly entered the water and swam toward them."We'd just sat down, and some ladies came up the beach were yelling for help, seeing that the girls were out in the waves, needing help," Desha said in an article published by the DOD. "They were in trouble, so we just ran into the water and got them."The sailors brought the two girls back to the shore safely, but one of the girls was unresponsive."When we got on shore, as soon as I picked her up, I noticed that she wasn't breathing," … [Read more...] about 4 Navy sailors hailed as heroes after saving 2 teens at Mayport
‘Bar Rescue’ offers up extreme makeover for Mayport area business
An Atlantic Beach hangout spot on Mayport Road was in need of a major makeover and reality series Bar Rescue recently delivered on a powerful transition.Cap'n Odies Lounge, 2206 Mayport Road, was struggling to operate after the death of its original owner. Bar Rescue and bar expert Jon Taffer featured the venue during last week's episode and completely reworked the business. Along with adjusting the management style and redesigning the bar, Taffer and his crew trained the staff and created new signature drinks with the help of Captain Morgan. [email protected] was joined by a special guest to create a fiery signature drink that will bring the fun back to the bar! #BarRescue pic.twitter.com/osI1tk4VNB— Bar Rescue (@BarRescue) May 1, 2018Cap'n Odies has a customer base that is heavily populated by military veterans and current servicemen and women. The bar's late original owner, who was also a veteran, was honored with a special tribute within the newly redesigned space. The … [Read more...] about ‘Bar Rescue’ offers up extreme makeover for Mayport area business
Naval Contractor arrested at Mayport entrance for arrest warrant for child molestation
A naval contractor was arrested at Naval Station Mayport's main gate when he attempted to get into the base for his shift. John Dean, 35, had a warrant out for his arrest which was flagged when the base ran his name to allow him onto the property. He is being charged with lewd and lascivious molestation of a victim older than 12 but younger than 16. © 2018 WTLV … [Read more...] about Naval Contractor arrested at Mayport entrance for arrest warrant for child molestation
Senators send letter to Trump asking to bring aircraft carrier to Mayport
The uphill battle to bring a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to Mayport Naval Station continued Thursday when U.S. Sens. Bill Nelson and Marco Rubio sent a letter to President Donald Trump asking for funding in 2019 to help make the dream a reality. The Navy promised to bring a nuclear carrier to Mayport in 2009 after decommissioning the USS John F. Kennedy two years earlier. The conventionally powered Kennedy was the last carrier to call Mayport home. But the project came to a halt in 2012 when President Barack Obama released a budget that didn’t include the funds necessary to continue modifications to the Mayport basin. The latest request from Nelson, D-Fla., and Rubio, R-Fla., comes after the state’s entire congressional delegation sent a letter to the Department of Defense in March asking to include funding for the project in the 2018 budget. The money was not included in this year’s budget, so Nelson and Rubio are trying again. “Strategic dispersal of our … [Read more...] about Senators send letter to Trump asking to bring aircraft carrier to Mayport
Senators send letter to President Trump asking to bring aircraft carrier to Mayport
The uphill battle to bring a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to Mayport Naval Station continued Thursday when U.S. senators Bill Nelson and Marco Rubio sent a letter to President Donald Trump asking for funding in 2019 to help make the dream a reality. The Navy promised to bring a nuclear carrier to Mayport in 2009 after decommissioning the USS John F. Kennedy two years earlier. The conventionally-powered Kennedy was the last carrier to call Mayport home. But the project came to a halt in 2012 when President Barack Obama released a budget that didn’t include the funds necessary to continue modifications to the Mayport basin. The latest request from Nelson and Rubio comes after Florida’s entire congressional delegation sent a letter to the Department of Defense in March asking to include funding for the project in the 2018 budget. The money was not included in this year’s budget, so Nelson and Rubio are trying again. “Strategic dispersal of our capital ships is … [Read more...] about Senators send letter to President Trump asking to bring aircraft carrier to Mayport
Mayport’s newest ship stuck in Canada until at least middle of March
The next few months will be much colder than expected for the crew of the USS Little Rock as they ride out frigid temperatures in Montreal, Canada instead of acclimating to the warmer climate of Northeast Florida. The littoral combat ship was scheduled to arrive at its home port of Mayport Naval Station this month after it was commissioned Dec. 16 in Buffalo, N.Y. But weather delays have now set back the arrival date until at least mid-March, according to the Navy. “Keeping the ship in Montreal until waterways are clear ensures the safety of the ship and crew and will have limited impact on the ship’s operational schedule,” said Lt. Cmdr. Courtney Hilson, a spokeswoman for Naval Surface Force Atlantic. She said the crew will continue to train on shore just like they would have while docked at Mayport, but they will have to reschedule any planned training exercises that would have taken place on the ship in open water. The crew will focus on training, readiness and … [Read more...] about Mayport’s newest ship stuck in Canada until at least middle of March