Sports & Leisure

Tires should be rotated every 6,000 miles.

Tires should be rotated every 6,000 miles.

Five tire tips for safe summer driving

News Staff
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
As temperatures rise during the summer months, the friction from your vehicle’s tires rolling, turning and braking, combined with higher pavement temperatures, could lead to potential trouble while on the road.

Beaches local features in 'Sister Act'

News Staff
Tuesday, July 18, 2023
It’s a milestone summer for Sofia Rodriguez. The Neptune Beach teen graduated last month from the Douglas Anderson School of the Arts.
Steve Piscitelli

Steve Piscitelli

Atlantic Beach Acoustic Nights and Songwriters' Concerts mark 20 years

News Staff
Saturday, July 15, 2023
There’s something sacred about an intimate musical setting free of the distractions as chatty patrons and clinking glasses. For the past 20 years, artists and audiences have shared that experience at Acoustic Night at Bull Park and Songwriters’ Concerts.
Bob’s in town from Ohio and got spoiled with a nice tarpon to kick off his new saltwater fishing addiction. He’s going to have some fish tales about prehistoric monsters and showering bait pods to bring back to the sweetwater. (photo submitted)

Bob’s in town from Ohio and got spoiled with a nice tarpon to kick off his new saltwater fishing addiction. He’s going to have some fish tales about prehistoric monsters and showering bait pods to bring back to the sweetwater. (photo submitted)

Fishing has gotten hotter

News Staff
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
The sweltering heat of our summer rainy season is upon us, but the fishing has only gotten hotter this week. From back creeks to the beach all the way out to the break, reports have been fantastic the last few days.
Ryan O'Connor, Brunswick; Kevin Seelig, co-owner of Freedom Boat Club of Northeast Florida; Harry Horgan, president of Shake-A-Leg Miami; and Erich Stevens, Seachoice. (photo submitted)

Ryan O'Connor, Brunswick; Kevin Seelig, co-owner of Freedom Boat Club of Northeast Florida; Harry Horgan, president of Shake-A-Leg Miami; and Erich Stevens, Seachoice. (photo submitted)

Freedom Boat Club of Northeast Florida donates pontoon boat to Shake-A-Leg Miami

News Staff
Thursday, July 6, 2023
Freedom Boat Club (FBC) Jacksonville recently donated a pontoon boat to Shake-A-Leg Miami (SALM), a nonprofit organization that FBC of Northeast Florida's co-owner Kevin Seelig has ties to. The boat club gave the organization a 2021 Sweetwater 2286 22-foot Tritoon boat with a Mercury 150 motor.

FWC to meet July 19 and 20 in St. Petersburg

News Staff
Thursday, July 6, 2023
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will meet in person July 19 and 20 at the Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront, 333 First St. SE, St. Petersburg. The meeting begins at 8:30 a.m. each day and is open to the public. The FWC will provide opportunities for public input.
Baseball is a sport which calls on coordination and balance.

Baseball is a sport which calls on coordination and balance.

Tips for parents to support their future all-stars

News Staff
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
Some of the fondest childhood memories for many people include practicing sports, game days and teammates turned friends.