Sports & Leisure

Super Girl Surf Pro Festival comes to Jacksonville Beach

When the first Super Girl Surf Pro was held in 2007 in Mission Beach, Calif., a meager 200 people showed up to the event. Today, the female-centric sports and music festival draws thousands of participants to celebrate the top women making waves in surfing.

22nd Annual Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Sweater Drive returns

WJCT Public Media is partnering with VyStar Credit Union, Suddath and the Tom Bush Family of Dealerships to present the 22nd annual Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Sweater Drive.

Sea turtle nesting will be focus of Beaches Watch meeting

Beaches Watch will host a meeting to provide an update on the 2024 sea turtle nesting season Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m. at the Beaches Branch Public Library, 600 Third Street, Neptune Beach. This meeting is open to the public.

Fletcher Swim and Dive Team wins district championship

The Fletcher High School Swim and Dive Team is celebrating its win at the 2024 FHSAA 3A District 2 Championship, held last month in Gainesville. Fleming Island, Orange Park, Clay (Green Cove Springs), Columbia, Middleburg, Ridgeview and Gainesville High Schools also competed.

Recreational harvest of hogfish closes in waters of the Atlantic/Florida Keys

Hogfish recreational harvest has closed in state and federal waters off the East Coast of Florida and the Florida Keys, effective Nov. 1.

Holiday Activities

Thursday, Oct. 31 Haunted House: The Atlantic Beach Police Department's "Not-So-Spooky Haunted House" will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. at 850 Seminole Road, Atlantic Beach. The event is free. Call 904-247-5800 for information. Pumpkin Patch: Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 276 Roscoe Blvd. N.

BookMark hosting local author

The BookMark will host a book signing with local author Ron Whittington from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at 220 First Street in Neptune Beach. Whittington will sign copies of his new thriller “In Disguise of the Storm.

More than $200,000 raised in Flounder Pounder

The 15th Annual Flounder Pounder Fishing Tournament was held in Jacksonville Oct. 12. Winners were Andrew Virtuoso (15.11 pounds), Shelley Vail (women, 2.55 pounds) and Cale Smith (junior angler, 5 pounds). Visit www.flounderpounderjax.com for a complete list of winners.

Lord of Life's 'Great Pumpkin Patch' open through Halloween

Lord of Life Lutheran Church is holding its 25th Great Pumpkin Patch through Halloween. Located at 276 Roscoe Blvd. N., Ponte Vedra Beach, the church has hundreds of pumpkins in multiple colors and sizes, along with mini pumpkins, gourds, jams, pickles and baked goods, including pumpkin pies.

Holiday Happenings

Thursday, Oct. 24 Spooktacular: The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens 37th Annual Spooktacular is being held Oct. 24 through 31. Hours are 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. There are trick-or-treat stations, a scare zone, neon maze, storyteller, music, games and more. Visit JacksonvilleZoo.