Sports & Leisure

Molly Hatchet will perform May 26 at 9:05 p.m. (photo submitted)

Molly Hatchet will perform May 26 at 9:05 p.m. (photo submitted)

Iconic rappers, southern rock legends and more highlight Blue Crab Festival

News Staff
Saturday, May 20, 2023
The Palatka Blue Crab Festival has announced its full entertainment line-up and other details for the event at the Downtown Palatka riverfront. This year’s festival will kick off Friday, May 26, and run through Sunday, May 28.

Grouper fishing is incredible

News Staff
Friday, May 19, 2023
May in Mayport. Mahi, grouper, cobia, kingfish, tarpon, the waters around us are full of life, and the fishing is incredible. The grouper fishing the last few weeks has been as good as I’ve seen it in years, with the scamps and gags both chewing.
The Fletcher Middle School swim teams and coaches. (photo submitted)

The Fletcher Middle School swim teams and coaches. (photo submitted)

Fletcher Middle School wins city swimming championship

News Staff
Thursday, May 18, 2023
The Fletcher Middle School Senators won the Swimming and Diving City Championship for both boys and girls May 13 at the Cecil Aquatic Center. The girls swim team won with 461 points while the boys swim team won with 384 points. In addition, C.
Marijane Boyd and Jeri Roche (photo submitted)

Marijane Boyd and Jeri Roche (photo submitted)

Jax Beach Ladies Golf Association champions named

News Staff
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Jacksonville Beach Ladies Golf Association club champions are Marijane Boyd and Jeri Roche. In a recent two-day competition, Boyd took home the net win with a total net score of 132 while Roche brought home the gross win with a total gross score of 162.
The National Safe Boating Council recommends each person on a boat always wears a life jacket. (photo submitted)

The National Safe Boating Council recommends each person on a boat always wears a life jacket. (photo submitted)

Safe Boating Week announced

News Staff
Monday, May 15, 2023
The North Florida Marine Association reminds all boaters, fishermen and water enthusiasts that National Safe Boating Week will be held from May 20 through 26. The annual week-long event encourages all boaters to brush up on boating safety skills and to prepare for the upcoming boating season.
Capt. Chris Shultz with a gag grouper caught out of Mayport. (photo submitted)

Capt. Chris Shultz with a gag grouper caught out of Mayport. (photo submitted)

This is the best month of fishing

News Staff
Friday, May 12, 2023
Summertime and the fishing is easy. The days are growing longer, and the opportunities for local anglers are everywhere. From the creeks to the pier and the beach to the ledge, there’s something biting wherever you look this time of year.
From Left: Darnell Smith, emcee; Kirk Larsen, event chair; Eliora, CAP student speaker; Kimberly Hyatt, president and CEO; Amy and Gary Norcross; and Kristine Cherek, event chair. (photo submitted)

From Left: Darnell Smith, emcee; Kirk Larsen, event chair; Eliora, CAP student speaker; Kimberly Hyatt, president and CEO; Amy and Gary Norcross; and Kristine Cherek, event chair. (photo submitted)

18th Annual Spring for the Arts raises more than $800,000

News Staff
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
The Cathedral Arts Project (CAP) held its 18th annual Spring for the Arts  April 21 at Epping Forest Yacht & Country Club. The organization’s fundraiser raised $805,449 in support of arts education for children and youth in Northeast Florida.