Sports & Leisure

Young children should be active throughout the day, according to the CDC, for growth and development.

Young children should be active throughout the day, according to the CDC, for growth and development.

Move all summer long

News Staff
Thursday, June 15, 2023
Everybody, no matter their age, can benefit from daily physical activity. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), young children should be physically active throughout the day for growth and development.
Joe Reynolds and Juan Bruce (photo by Merle Watterson)

Joe Reynolds and Juan Bruce (photo by Merle Watterson)

Fletcher High School athletes recognized with Senior Awards

News Staff
Saturday, June 10, 2023
At the recently Fletcher High School Senior Awards night, Athletic Director Joe Reynolds awarded Athlete of the Year awards to three students. The recipients were recognized for ability, good sportsmanship, school spirit and dedication to their teams.
Luigi Lucioni (Italian American, 1900-88), "An American Landscape," 1930, oil on canvas, courtesy of the Thomas H. and Diane DeMell Jacobsen Ph.D. Foundation. (photo submitted)

Luigi Lucioni (Italian American, 1900-88), "An American Landscape," 1930, oil on canvas, courtesy of the Thomas H. and Diane DeMell Jacobsen Ph.D. Foundation. (photo submitted)

Cummer hosting exhibit from private collection of Ponte Vedra resident

News Staff
Thursday, June 8, 2023
Pieces from the private collection of Ponte Vedra resident and lifelong art enthusiast Dr. Diane DeMell Jacobsen will be on exhibit beginning tomorrow at the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens.
Visit a Fish Management Area to find a location to go fishing. (photo from myfwc.com)

Visit a Fish Management Area to find a location to go fishing. (photo from myfwc.com)

License-free fishing weekends offered in June

News Staff
Friday, June 2, 2023
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) invites Florida residents and visitors to go fishing during two license-free weekends: June 3 and 4 for saltwater, and June 10 and 11 for freshwater.
Ryan Flowers and Capt. Chris Shultz doubled on a great Memorial Day snapper. (photo submitted)

Ryan Flowers and Capt. Chris Shultz doubled on a great Memorial Day snapper. (photo submitted)

Don't miss out on inshore bite

News Staff
Thursday, June 1, 2023
I hope everyone snuck out and got on the hot Memorial Day bite Monday; what a perfect day for North Florida anglers. The bottom fishing was incredible, and the troll was very productive as well.
Congrats to local longboard legend Justin Quintal on winning his 11th Duct Tape Contest in Brazil and catching this big yellow eye snapper, a fish we don’t see very often in local waters. (photo submitted)

Congrats to local longboard legend Justin Quintal on winning his 11th Duct Tape Contest in Brazil and catching this big yellow eye snapper, a fish we don’t see very often in local waters. (photo submitted)

Red snapper season is coming

News Staff
Friday, May 26, 2023
It’s been a tough week of wind and rain for local anglers, with more inclement weather on the forecast through the holiday weekend. We’re looking at gusty winds and scattered storms likely lasting until Sunday, with a chance of nicer weather for Memorial Day Monday.

PGA TOUR announces host sites, coverage for final stage of Q-School

News Staff
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
With PGA TOUR cards at stake for the first time in more than a decade, GOLF Channel and Peacock will broadcast eight hours of live weekend coverage of the final stage of the 2023 PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry, officially scheduled for Dec.