Sports & Leisure

Dre Harold fights for yardage in the Sept. 8 game against Jackson. (photo by Jeanell Wilson)

Dre Harold fights for yardage in the Sept. 8 game against Jackson. (photo by Jeanell Wilson)

Fletcher defeats Jackson in football

News Staff
Saturday, September 16, 2023
Fletcher High School defeated Jackson 7-0 Sept. 8 at home. The lone touchdown came late in the third quarter from a run by Dre Harold, with the extra point kicked by Beau Keller.

St. Johns County hosting public comment meetings on World Golf Village

News Staff
Saturday, September 16, 2023
St. Johns County has announced that the public is invited to provide their input on the World Golf Village properties being vacated by the World Golf Foundation (WGF) at two public comment meetings scheduled for Sept. 27 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., and Sept. 28 from 9 to 11 a.m., at the St.
A mahi-mahi created by last year’s seventh through ninth grade first-place saltwater winner, Penelope Horwitz.

A mahi-mahi created by last year’s seventh through ninth grade first-place saltwater winner, Penelope Horwitz.

FWC hosting Florida State Fish Art Contest

News Staff
Saturday, September 16, 2023
The annual Fish Art Contest is now open. Students in kindergarten through 12th grade can create an original piece of artwork and compete in this free contest for a chance to win state and national honors and prizes.
Those attending Halloween Doors & More can visit with Jacksonville Jaguars cheerleaders. (photo submitted)

Those attending Halloween Doors & More can visit with Jacksonville Jaguars cheerleaders. (photo submitted)

19th Annual Halloween Doors & More will be held Oct. 14

News Staff
Saturday, September 16, 2023
On Saturday, Oct. 14, The Foundation of Community Hospice & Palliative Care will transform the Jacksonville Fairgrounds Exhibition Hall for the 19th annual Halloween Doors & More. Halloween Doors & More will begin at 2 p.m.
Jessica Ring and Tony Kantin (photo submitted)

Jessica Ring and Tony Kantin (photo submitted)

First Coast Dancing with the Stars set for Sept. 16

News Staff
Friday, September 15, 2023
The Beaches Fine Arts Series will host its annual fundraiser Sept. 16 at WJCT, 100 Festival Park Ave., Jacksonville, at 7:30 p.m. Local dignitaries will be paired with dancing professionals at The First Coast Dancing with the Stars Gala.

Fin Fest taking place in Jacksonville Beach

News Staff
Friday, September 15, 2023
The 3rd annual Florida Fin Fest is being presented Friday and Saturday at Latham Plaza in Jacksonville Beach. The festival features live music, environmental panel discussions and interactive learning experiences.

MorganStrong 5k is Saturday in Hanna Park

News Staff
Friday, September 15, 2023
The 2nd annual MorganStrong 5k will be held Saturday at Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park, 500 Wonderwood Dr. in Atlantic Beach. Entrance fees are $35, and registration is available until 11:59 a.m. Sept. 15. A one-mile fun run/walk will also be held at 8 a.m.
Owen Keyser with a nice sunrise surprise North Florida snook. (photo submitted)

Owen Keyser with a nice sunrise surprise North Florida snook. (photo submitted)

Weather looking great for inshore action

News Staff
Thursday, September 14, 2023
The tropics are active again this week, with major Hurricane Lee pumping out swell towards the entire East Coast. Locally, look for fun surf and maybe some coastal erosion, but no other impacts.

Fleet Landing residents are featured artists at Adele Grage

News Staff
Sunday, September 10, 2023
Fleet Landing Residents are the featured artists for September at Atlantic Beach’s Adele Grage Cultural Center in Bull Park. An artists reception will take place Thursday, Sept. 21, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the center, located at 716 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach.