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Healthy 7-Layer Taco Dip (photo submitted)

Healthy 7-Layer Taco Dip (photo submitted)

Bring fans together with a big game dip

News Staff
Thursday, January 26, 2023
Gathering for the big game is a source of annual excitement for fans across the country, but the moment is as much about connecting with family and friends as it is the action on the field.
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THE PLAYERS will host pet adoption event

News Staff
Sunday, January 22, 2023
THE PLAYERS is teaming up with The Jacksonville Humane Society to host a free adoption event Feb. 10 through 12. Check THEPLAYERS.com for updates.
2023 JAGA First Coast Amateur winner Brock Healy (photo courtesy of JAGA)

2023 JAGA First Coast Amateur winner Brock Healy (photo courtesy of JAGA)

Brock Healy wins JAGA First Coast Amateur

News Staff
Saturday, January 21, 2023
Kennesaw State University graduate student Brock Healy birdied three of the last five holes to overtake Norway’s Mats Ege and claim the seventh edition of the JAGA First Coast Amateur by one shot at Hidden Hills Golf Club. The Norcross, Ga.
Congratulations to Team High Premium, representing the First Coast at the Key West Kingfish Mayhem. Last week, the team took home the win with 56.85- and 35.5-pound fish. Team High Premium placed first in the open, second in pro and, with some Calcutta bonuses, took home $129,500 in winnings. (photo submitted)

Congratulations to Team High Premium, representing the First Coast at the Key West Kingfish Mayhem. Last week, the team took home the win with 56.85- and 35.5-pound fish. Team High Premium placed first in the open, second in pro and, with some Calcutta bonuses, took home $129,500 in winnings. (photo submitted)

Creeks are hard to beat

News Staff
Friday, January 20, 2023
It’s looking like the nice weather we’re having will continue until some clouds Saturday, and a good chance of rain Sunday. We’ve had a couple of windows to get offshore the last week, and it’s looking good until Saturday; watch the forecast for the shift coming and swell building sometime Sunday.
The simpler the routine is, the more likely it is to become habit.

The simpler the routine is, the more likely it is to become habit.

Six ways to build lasting healthy habits

News Staff
Thursday, January 19, 2023
Starting on a path toward healthy habits is often easier than maintaining them long term. This year, you can avoid a major pitfall of healthy resolutions and build healthy habits that stick by working small, positive steps into your daily life.
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Fletcher boys' basketball wins tournament

News Staff
Sunday, January 15, 2023
The Fletcher High School Boys' Varsity Basketball Team won the Jarvis Williams Basketball Tournament in Orlando. Fletcher defeated Dr. Phillips High School from Orlando in the first round, 62-46.
Cooper Reber and Fisher Proffitt are shown with Jacksonville Jaguars safety Andre Cisco at Sneakers in Jacksonville Beach for Jags Report Live. (photo submitted)

Cooper Reber and Fisher Proffitt are shown with Jacksonville Jaguars safety Andre Cisco at Sneakers in Jacksonville Beach for Jags Report Live. (photo submitted)

Jaguars take down Chargers, fall to Kansas City

News Staff
Sunday, January 15, 2023
The Jacksonville Jaguars, AFC South champions, defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 31-30 at home in the NFL wild card round Jan. 14. The Jaguars' fell to the Kansas City Chiefs Jan. 21 in the divisional round; the final score was 27-20.
Leo Watterson, Christina Watterson, Dacie Watterson, Marc Watterson and Dallas Watterson (photo by Addison Abrams)

Leo Watterson, Christina Watterson, Dacie Watterson, Marc Watterson and Dallas Watterson (photo by Addison Abrams)

FHS girls' basketball honors 'Solitary Senior'

News Staff
Sunday, January 15, 2023
On Jan. 5, the Fletcher High School Girls’ Varsity Basketball Team honored its "Solitary Senior," Dacie Watterson. Watterson received flowers and gifts from her teammates and Coach Wanda Ware. Watterson has been on the varsity team for four years and is a defensive player.
Capt. Matt Chipperfield of Chips Coastal Charters made it out to Guana for a few hours and stuck a cobia on the nearshore wrecks. (photo submitted)

Capt. Matt Chipperfield of Chips Coastal Charters made it out to Guana for a few hours and stuck a cobia on the nearshore wrecks. (photo submitted)

Last few weeks have had incredible triggerfish bite

News Staff
Friday, January 13, 2023
It’s shaping up to be a cold weekend on the water, with our lows dipping back into the 30s for the nights and highs in the mid-50s all weekend. The wind forecast looks doable inshore. I’ll pass on offshore; anytime it’s blowing 15 out of the north is a no-thanks.