Sports & Leisure

A guided hike will be held Jan. 7 at Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve. (photo submitted)

A guided hike will be held Jan. 7 at Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve. (photo submitted)

GTM Research Reserve offering guided exploration hike

News Staff
Sunday, January 1, 2023
A guided exploration hike will be held Saturday, Jan. 7, at Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve (GTM). Learn about the peninsula's natural biodiversity, expansive cultural history, estuarine resources and efforts to protect those resources.
Jalapeno Sweet Potato Chowder

Jalapeno Sweet Potato Chowder

Kick winter’s chill with hearty chowder

News Staff
Monday, December 26, 2022
Colder, shorter days call for a little comfort. Cozying up with a hearty meal on brisk winter evenings can help fight off the chill while savoring favorite flavors alongside the ones you love. Avoid venturing into the cold for a trip to the store by turning to a pantry staple like sweet potatoes.

Find the perfect gift for your angler

News Staff
Thursday, December 22, 2022
Heading into the Christmas weekend, it’s not looking like ideal weather for being out on the water. Between a bitter cold front pushing down across the country and a brisk wind, it’s probably a better weekend to focus on family time or boat prep for the next window of better weather.
photo submitted

photo submitted

JB Pop Warner team places second at nationals

News Staff
Friday, December 16, 2022
The Jax Beach Pop Warner Junior Varsity squad went to the Pop Warner Nationals Dec. 8, placing second. There are 28 members on the team, ranging in age from 10 to 13 years old. The team has 11 scholar-athletes with GPAs of 96 percent or better. The squad's head coach is Hollie West.
Participants competed in a clay shooting competition at the event. (photo by Greg Olech)

Participants competed in a clay shooting competition at the event. (photo by Greg Olech)

10th Annual Clays for a Cause raises $285,000 for local nonprofits

News Staff
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
The 10th Annual Clays for a Cause event, presented by St. Johns County homebuilder MasterCraft Builder Group, was held Dec. 8 at Saltwaters Shooting Club in St. Augustine.
photo from www.floridashistoriccoast.com/nights-lights

photo from www.floridashistoriccoast.com/nights-lights

Nights of Lights under way in St. Augustine

News Staff
Sunday, December 4, 2022
Nights of Lights is being held in St. Augustine through Jan. 31, 2023. Nights of Lights features the city decorated with millions of lights.

FWC approves rule to modify shortfin mako bag limit

News Staff
Saturday, December 3, 2022
At its Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 Commission Meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved a rule to set the Florida state waters recreational bag limit for Atlantic shortfin mako at zero.