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'Haunt Nights' returns to Adventure Landing

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Saturday, October 8, 2016

"Haunt Nights" is being held on select dates through Oct. 31 at Adventure Landing, 1944 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville Beach. "Haunt Nights" features Northeast Florida’s only 3d haunted house, Apocalypse 3d: Clown Takeover. Haunt Nights also features Containment, Pinehurst Asylum and Descent.

Fletcher wins Gateway Conference Golf Tournament in playoff round

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Saturday, October 8, 2016

Fletcher boys took the Gateway conference title, winning a sudden death playoff hole over Stanton Prep. The Senators shot a 19 on Hole 1 at Blue Sky Golf Club, thanks to birdies by Kyle Horton and Brayden James, good for one shot better than the 20 Stanton penciled in.

Ponte Vedra defensive back Noah Solaun returns an interception during the Sharks 53-16 win over Westside High. (photo by David Rosenblum)

Tronti tosses five TDs in lopsided Ponte Vedra victory

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Saturday, October 8, 2016

Ponte Vedra continued to pile on the points, handing district opponent Westside High a 53-16 loss.

Ponte Vedra golfer Spencer Slayden hits from a greenside bunker on the 18th hole at Atlantic Beach Country Club during a four-team meet. (photo by David Rosenblum)

Sharks come out on top in golf Tournament of Champions

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Friday, October 7, 2016

The Sharks traveled to Providence Golf Club in Davenport, Fla., recently to participate in the Qdoba Tournament of Champions, a tournament made up of teams that placed in the top three in their respective state tournaments in divisions 1A, 2A and 3A, plus a wildcard.

Fletcher linebacker Damien Anderson (21) leaps over First Coast wide receiver Marieo Thomas after intercepting a pass during the Senators 28-0 win over the Buccanners. (photo by Karl Schweinfurth)

Senators shut out First Coast in district win

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Friday, October 7, 2016

Fletcher put itself in a great spot in the race for the state playoffs Sept. 30, picking up its second District 2-7A victory of the season with a 28-0 win over visiting First Coast High.

Cirque du Soleil cancels two performances of OVO in Jacksonville

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Thursday, October 6, 2016

Due to weather forecast warnings on the expected path of Hurricane Matthew and in the interest of safety for its audience members and employees, Cirque du Soleil will cancel the performances of Ovo tonight and tomorrow, Oct. 6 and 7, at Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena.

Armada-Indy match postponed amid Hurricane Matthew concerns

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Thursday, October 6, 2016

The North American Soccer League (NASL) has postponed the Jacksonville Armada-Indy Eleven match that was scheduled to be played at Community First Park in Jacksonville on Saturday night because of the impending weather concerns caused by Hurricane Matthew, the league office announced Wednesday.

Charity Poker Run canceled

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Thursday, October 6, 2016

The 4th annual Charity Poker Run, originally scheduled to be held Saturday, Oct. 8., has been canceled. There are currently no plans to reschedule the run.

St. Johns County adult beach volleyball leagues forming

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Tuesday, October 4, 2016

St. Johns County Parks and Recreation will host 10-week men’s, women’s, and co-ed beach volleyball leagues beginning Oct. 10 at the St. Johns County Ocean and Fishing Pier volleyball courts, 350 A1A Beach Blvd.

Sculpture by Josh Price. (photo via facebook.com/HolidayArtShows)

Beaches Art Fest to showcase juried work

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Friday, September 30, 2016

The Beaches Museum and History Park, along with Driftwood Jacksonville Beach, will host the 3rd Annual Beaches Art Fest this weekend on Oct. 1 and 2. The festival, which is produced by Holiday Art Shows of St.