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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

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

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

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