Sports & Leisure

FWC approves proposed redfish rule changes for state waters

At its May meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved proposed management regions and regulation changes for redfish in state waters.  The proposed rule changes would:  Modify the redfish management regions.

FWC approves cobia rule changes for state waters 

At its May meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved regulation changes for cobia in state waters.  Changes effective July 1 include:  Increasing the minimum size limit from 33 inches to 36 inches fork length for all state waters.

FWC modifies 2022 blueline tilefish recreational season for Atlantic state waters

At its May meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved a temporary modification to the 2022 recreational blueline tilefish season in Atlantic state waters.

Fleet Landing residents displaying art at Adele Grage

Fleet Landing Residents will be the featured artists for the month of May at the city of Atlantic Beach’s Adele Grage Cultural Center in Bull Park. The Artists Reception will take place on Thursday, May 19, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Adele Grage, located at 716 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach.

'Mahi mahi mania' hits the First Coast

Short and sweet this week. It’s magi magi mania on the First Coast right now; the fish are here in both size and quantity. Vilano and Mayport both had similar reports – didn’t seem to matter if you fished north or south. Everyone that I talked to that trolled was on the fish the last few trips.

2022 Lionfish Festival will be held May 14-15 in Destin

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) recently announced the eighth annual Lionfish Removal and Awareness Festival May 14 and 15 at HarborWalk Village in Destin. Come out and celebrate the fight against invasive lionfish with the FWC and Destin–Fort Walton Beach.

New dolphinfish recreational regulations start May 1 in Atlantic state waters 

Starting May 1, the following regulations will go into effect for recreational harvest of dolphinfish in Atlantic state waters:  Five fish per person daily recreational bag limit. 30 fish per vessel private recreational daily vessel limit.

Local gymnasts advance to regionals

Two Atlantic Beach girls won the USA Gymnastics All-Around State Championships and the right to represent the state of Florida at the USA Gymnastics Regionals to be held in Myrtle Beach. Emma Heaton, daughter of Stephanie and Tom Heaton, will compete on Team Florida at Level 8.

Events and Activities

Thursday, April 28 Jax River Jam: Jax River Jam will be held at Riverfront Plaza, 2 Independent Dr., Jacksonville. Gates open at 5 p.m. Openers perform at 5:30 and 7 p.m., with the headliner at 8:30 p.m. The free concert will feature Manchester Orchestra. Visit downtownjacksonville.

St. Johns County celebrates first playground designed for children of all abilities

St. Johns County Parks and Recreation recently announced the addition of its first-ever all-inclusive playground, made possible thanks to a community partnership.