Sports & Leisure

Lots of outdoor options this weekend

December is off to a warm start with hot weather and great fishing. The bite has been consistent both inshore and offshore this week. Looking ahead, the weekend shouldn’t be any different; with the forecast calling for more days in the 70s, it is still a perfect time of year to get on the water.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service extends comment periods on proposed actions for 11 Florida species

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced recently that it is extending the current comment periods on proposed actions for 11 Florida species. Due to the impacts of Hurricane Ian on Florida, the ongoing comment periods for each of these plants and reptiles will be extended until Jan. 12, 2023.

Time Served fishing team wins tournament

Phil Kelly and the Time Served fishing team represented the First Coast while bringing home the win in the Biloxi Kingfish Mayhem tournament for the second year in a row.

Caroline Marks wins Super Girl Surf Pro

The U.S. Air Force Super Girl Surf Pro, World Surf League Qualifying Series 3000, crowned Caroline Marks its 2022 victor after she won the final against Bella Kenworthy.

Flounder recreational harvest reopens Dec. 1

The recreational harvest of flounder in all Florida state and federal waters will reopen Dec. 1. The minimum size limit for flounder is 14 inches total length and the daily recreational bag limit is five fish per person. Learn more about flounder regulations at MyFWC.

FWC to meet Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 in Panama City Beach

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will meet in person Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 at Bluegreen’s Bayside Resort and Spa, 4144 Jan Cooley Dr., Panama City Beach. The meeting begins at 8:30 a.m. CST each day and is open to the public.

Trout fishing has been successful

Lawrence was put on five trout longer than 20 inches – including this 6.5-pounder – by Capt. Matt Chipperfield, who navigated the combination of prefrontal conditions and a full moon.

Martin Sexton coming to PV Concert Hall

Ponte Vedra Concert Hall will welcome singer/songwriter Martin Sexton on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. Tickets are on sale online at Ticketmaster.com and in person at The St. Augustine Amphitheatre Box Office.

Fletcher football finishes regular season 8-2

On Oct. 27, Fletcher High School's varsity football team defeated First Coast 30-18, and finished the regular season Nov. 4 with a 30-0 victory over Atlantic Coast.

It's the right time of year to pick the right days

It’s shaping up to be a nice subtropical feel for the first week of November on the First Coast.