Sports & Leisure

Whether you're into walking, biking, boating or geocaching, the district has a property tailored to your interests. (photo submitted)

Whether you're into walking, biking, boating or geocaching, the district has a property tailored to your interests. (photo submitted)

Embrace 'cooler' temperatures, hit the trails

News Staff
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
As the summer’s stifling heat gives way to the cooler temperatures of a Florida fall, the St. Johns River Water Management District encourages the community to enjoy the weather by exploring its extensive network of properties.

Flounder recreational harvest season closes Oct. 15

News Staff
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
The recreational harvest of flounder in all Florida state and federal waters will close Oct. 15 and remain closed through Nov. 30, reopening Dec. 1. This closed season provides protection to flounder during pre-spawning aggregations, which ensures more fish can reproduce each year.

Kate Kombo Golf and Pickleball Tournament set for Oct. 20

News Staff
Sunday, October 8, 2023
Registration is underway for the inaugural Kate Kombo Golf and Pickleball Tournament to be held from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 20 at The Yards in Sawgrass. All net proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit The Kate Amato Foundation to help fund innovative, nontoxic treatments for childhood cancer.

Duval Tides recruiting rugby players

News Staff
Saturday, October 7, 2023
Duval Tides Girls High School Rugby recently announced the launch of the 2023 fall season and is actively recruiting new players across Northeast Florida. Now in its second season, the pioneering girls’ high school rugby team practices start Nov. 7; no experience is necessary.
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FWC approves stone crab regulation changes

News Staff
Friday, October 6, 2023
At its October meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved changes to recreational and commercial stone crab regulations for escape ring requirements.
The Fletcher High School Senators take the field against Terry Parker. (photo by Jeanell Wilson)

The Fletcher High School Senators take the field against Terry Parker. (photo by Jeanell Wilson)

Fletcher shuts out Terry Parker, prepares for Ed White

News Staff
Thursday, October 5, 2023
The Fletcher High School football team defeated Terry Parker Sept. 29, 41-0, in an away district game. The team will take on Ed White at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 6 at home in a non-district game.
Participants will shoot sporting clay targets to raise money for local charities. The event raised more than $100,000 for local charities in 2022. (photo submitted)

Participants will shoot sporting clay targets to raise money for local charities. The event raised more than $100,000 for local charities in 2022. (photo submitted)

Davidson Realty hosting Clay Day fundraiser

News Staff
Thursday, October 5, 2023
Davidson Cares is hosting its eighth annual clay day fundraiser, which has been renamed this year from "Davidson Cares Clay Day" to "Jim Davidson’s Annual Clay Day," after the recent passing of the patriarch of the Davidson family, Jim Davidson.
Capt. Roland Bell put Bill on this light tackle bull redfish fishing the St. Johns River near Mayport this week.

Capt. Roland Bell put Bill on this light tackle bull redfish fishing the St. Johns River near Mayport this week.

Next week looking nice for offshore

News Staff
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
The weather has made fishing difficult for the last week with blustery winds, seven-foot tides and scattered storms.
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PLAYERS seeks auditions for next year's National Anthem

News Staff
Tuesday, October 3, 2023
As THE PLAYERS Championship makes preparations to celebrate its 50th anniversary next year, the tournament is inviting the talent of Northeast Florida to audition to perform the National Anthem during its annual military appreciation ceremony and concert Tuesday, March 12, 2024.