Sports & Leisure

Fletcher fell to Andrew Jackson, 13-10, in overtime Sept. 9. (photo by Jeanell Wilson)

Fletcher fell to Andrew Jackson, 13-10, in overtime Sept. 9. (photo by Jeanell Wilson)

Fletcher evens record at 2-2

News Staff
Saturday, September 17, 2022
Fletcher High School hosted rival Andrew Jackson High Sept. 9. Jackson scored early in the game to lead 7-0. They never scored again in regulation time due to Fletcher's defense.

Douglas C. Crane Boat Ramp to temporarily close

News Staff
Saturday, September 10, 2022
St. Johns County Public Works will temporarily close the Douglas C. Crane Boat Ramp for improvements beginning Oct. 3. The boat ramp will reopen in spring 2023, weather permitting. Improvements include:     •    Widening and paving the existing entrance to accommodate two-way traffic.
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Jax Beach grants approval for two-day Florida Fin Fest

News Staff
Friday, September 9, 2022
The second annual Florida Fin Fest will return to Jacksonville Beach following the approval of a request for a special exception. On Sept. 6, the City Council granted the request for a two-day event Sept.
The Fletcher High School Senators take to the field to start their game against Chiles. (photo by Jeanell Wilson)

The Fletcher High School Senators take to the field to start their game against Chiles. (photo by Jeanell Wilson)

Fletcher takes down Chiles, falls to Jackson

News Staff
Friday, September 9, 2022
Fletcher High School defeated Tallahassee Chiles 30-28 in an exciting finish Sept. 2. The score was tied 14-14 at halftime, with Anthony Vaglienti scoring both touchdowns for the Senators. Both teams scored two touchdowns in the second half. Vaglienti scored again for Fletcher, as did Dre Harold.
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Join GTM Research Reserve for a conversation about resilience on rivers

News Staff
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
Join the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve (GTM) Wednesday, Sept. 14, for a conversation about the challenges facing rivers, plans for mitigating those challenges and what individuals can do to help. Panelists will include GTM Research Director Dr. Nikki Dix, city of St.
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Enjoy Family Seining at GTM Research Reserve

News Staff
Sunday, September 4, 2022
Join a guided family seining activity Saturday, Sept. 10, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve (GTM). Learn about the animals and their roles in Guana Lake by pulling a seine net and collecting species of fish, crabs and other marine life.
Anglers Fred Miles and Jon Herring caught an incredible 87-pound summertime Wahoo off St. Augustine. (photo submitted)

Anglers Fred Miles and Jon Herring caught an incredible 87-pound summertime Wahoo off St. Augustine. (photo submitted)

Now is a great time of year to enjoy the outdoors

News Staff
Thursday, September 1, 2022
While the heat and humidity haven’t seemed to notice yet, the first week of September heralds the shift towards fall on the First Coast. The Mullet run is on, inshore fishing is improving, and hunting season is rapidly approaching.
Fletcher takes the field against Mandarin. (photo by Jeanell Wilson)

Fletcher takes the field against Mandarin. (photo by Jeanell Wilson)

Fletcher falls in close game

News Staff
Thursday, September 1, 2022
Mandarin stunned Fletcher Aug. 26 when the Mustangs received the ball on the first kickoff of the game and ran it back 92 yards for a touchdown. Fletcher blocked the extra point, making the game 6-0. Fletcher struggled in the first half, trailing 27-7 at halftime.