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Dan Hicken, Brent Martineau and Jamal Agnew discuss the Jacksonville Jaguars. (photo by Jeanell Wilson)

Dan Hicken, Brent Martineau and Jamal Agnew discuss the Jacksonville Jaguars. (photo by Jeanell Wilson)

Jags Report Live films in Jacksonville Beach

News Staff
Sunday, October 1, 2023
Despite a disappointing loss for the Jacksonville Jaguars Sept. 24, there was a crowd at Sneakers in Jacksonville Beach the following Monday night for the Jags Report Live. Jamal Agnew was the guest, along with hosts Dan Hicken and Brent Martineau. With this week’s game being played in London, Oct.
Capt. Andrew Mizell caught this healthy redfish in the flood grass last week. (photo submitted)

Capt. Andrew Mizell caught this healthy redfish in the flood grass last week. (photo submitted)

Plenty of fishing opportunities in shore

News Staff
Sunday, October 1, 2023
The winds are forecasted to blow steady from the north-northeast through the week. Don’t expect to get off shore anytime soon, but there are plenty of fishing opportunities in shore – you just have to dodge the storms.
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Hole-in-one scored

News Staff
Saturday, September 30, 2023
Jeri Roche of the Jacksonville Beach Ladies Golf Association scored a hole-in-one during the 60th Annual San Jose Golf Association Invitational Sept. 20. Hole #5 was playing 107 yards, and Roche used a nine iron to secure the hole-in-one.
Fletcher runs the ball against Sandalwood. (photo by Jeanell Wilson)

Fletcher runs the ball against Sandalwood. (photo by Jeanell Wilson)

Fletcher football defeats Sandalwood, Parker

News Staff
Saturday, September 30, 2023
Fletcher High School's football team defeated Sandalwood Sept. 22 at home, 15-7. On Sept. 29, the team shut out Parker 41-0 in an away district game. Fletcher will face Ed White in a non-district home game Oct. 6.
Roy Peak, left, and Mike Shackelford, right, who have managed the program, are shown with Karl Price, president of the Kiwanis Club. (photo submitted)

Roy Peak, left, and Mike Shackelford, right, who have managed the program, are shown with Karl Price, president of the Kiwanis Club. (photo submitted)

Acoustic/Songwriters Nights in Atlantic Beach celebrate 20 years

News Staff
Thursday, September 28, 2023
The team that produces the Atlantic Beach Acoustic and Songwriters Nights celebrated the events' 20th anniversary recently. The musicians have given charity concerts for the past 10 years and raised $20,000 for the Jacksonville Beaches Kiwanis Club and its projects supporting children in the area.
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Skyway Fishing Pier educational course and certificate now online

News Staff
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Planning to fish at Skyway Fishing Pier State Park soon? New regulations go into effect beginning Oct. 1, including a no-cost annual educational course requirement and gear restrictions that apply to all anglers fishing in the park. The Skyway Fishing Pier educational course is now available online.
Tai chi is offered at several locations in Jacksonville Beach and Neptune Beach.

Tai chi is offered at several locations in Jacksonville Beach and Neptune Beach.

Tai chi offered at the beaches

News Staff
Sunday, September 24, 2023
St. Paul's by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, 465 11th Ave. N., Jacksonville Beach, holds tai chi Thursdays at 6 p.m. and Zoom tai chi Tuesdays at 2 p.m. Visit www.stpaulsbythesea.com or call 904-249-4091 for information. St. Andrew's Lutheran Church By the Sea, 1801 Beach Blvd.
Joe had an incredible day on the water. He and another fisherman caught a great mixed bag of flounder, snook, reds and trout. (photo submitted)

Joe had an incredible day on the water. He and another fisherman caught a great mixed bag of flounder, snook, reds and trout. (photo submitted)

Next couple of months are most fun for inshore fishing

News Staff
Friday, September 22, 2023
It’s been raining mullet in the inlets this week as we move into the meat of the annual mullet run. From tarpon to sharks, jacks and bull reds, you never know what you might find fishing the mullet schools this time of year.
The Beaches Oktoberfest will be held Oct. 6 and 7 at the Seawalk Pavilion in Jacksonville Beach. (photo from www.beachesoktoberfest.com)

The Beaches Oktoberfest will be held Oct. 6 and 7 at the Seawalk Pavilion in Jacksonville Beach. (photo from www.beachesoktoberfest.com)

Beaches Oktoberfest returning to Jacksonville Beach

News Staff
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Beaches Oktoberfest is coming back to Jacksonville Beach this October. The seventh annual festival will happen Oct. 6 and 7 at the Seawalk Pavilion. The event will feature two stages of live music, with performers including Niko Moon, X-Ambassadors, American Authors and more.