Sports & Leisure

Grouper, hogfish and blueline tilefish seasons reopen May 1 in Atlantic

News Staff

Tuesday, April 26, 2022

The following species will reopen to recreational harvest May 1 in Florida state and federal waters of the Atlantic: hogfish; blueline tilefish; gag, black, red, yellowmouth and yellowfin grouper; scamp; red hind; rock hind; coney; and graysby. Hogfish will remain open through Oct.

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Sunshine Playground reopens

News Staff

Monday, April 25, 2022

The Grand reopening of Sunshine Playground at South Beach Park took place April 15 after five months of renovations.

Ponte Vedra High School's District 2 champion girls' lacrosse team.

PVHS wins girls lacrosse district title

News Staff

Monday, April 25, 2022

The Ponte Vedra High School Girls’ Lacrosse team took on two District 2 opponents recently to successfully defend their District Title. On April 12, the Lady Sharks played at home in the Shark Tank against Sandalwood in the district semi-final game.

57-day 2022 Gulf red snapper recreational season announced

News Staff

Friday, April 22, 2022

On April 21, Fla. Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the 2022 Gulf red snapper recreational season which will total 57 days, the longest season since the state assumed management of red snapper and will include both a summer and fall season.

Joe and Stefani Pulido showing off a pair of magi they picked off a weedline last weekend. (photo submitted)

Seasonal changes are apparent inshore

News Staff

Thursday, April 21, 2022

It’s been a nice mild spring week so far on the First Coast – our local waters are warming up quickly, and the fishing is hot! The forecast is calling for a steady blow out of the southeast for the weekend, with our air temps hitting the 80s again by the start of next week.

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Simple tips to attract hummingbirds to your yard

News Staff

Tuesday, April 19, 2022

Throughout the warmer months, many backyards play host to a variety of birds, including hummingbirds. When you see flowers and trees begin to bud and bloom and other migrating birds, like warblers, that's nature's way of letting you know it's time to ready your yard for hummingbirds.

FWC to meet May 3 and 4 in Gainesville

News Staff

Tuesday, April 19, 2022

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will meet May 3 and 4 at the Hilton University of Florida Conference Center, 1714 SW 34th St., Gainesville. The meeting begins at 8:30 a.m. each day and is open to the public.

Local surf legend and fellow cobia fishing addict Justin Quintal shows off a great beach fish caught recently with Southern Cross Fishing Team. (photo submitted)

Pompano bite is going strong

News Staff

Thursday, April 14, 2022

What a welcome change in weather over this week; the wind backed off and finally gave us a window that lined up with the weekend. We’ve had great conditions to get out on the water a few days this week, and the fishing has been fantastic.

Kevin Brown recognized by Sierra Club

News Staff

Thursday, April 14, 2022

The Sierra Club Northeast Florida group recently presented Kevin Brown of Jacksonville Beach the Sierra Club Florida Cypress Award, recognizing an individual who has contributed greatly to public environmental awareness in their locale or Florida as a whole.

Ryan Yount with a cobia he caught while fishing the Space Coast. (photo submitted)

Inshore fishing best bet due to wind

News Staff

Thursday, April 7, 2022

Spring is feeling like it’s approaching full swing here in North Florida. The offshore bite is great, the beaches are showing signs of life, sheepshead and drum are chewing, and then, of course, the wind is blowing.