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Artwork by 11th-grader Zelin Wang. (photo submitted)

FWC to host Florida State Fish Art Contest

News Staff

Monday, November 8, 2021

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), in partnership with Wildlife Forever, will host the Florida State Fish Art Contest again this year. Students in kindergarten through 12th grade can compete in this free contest for a chance to win state and national honors, and prizes.

Shown are, from left, Lajae Jones, Alexandra Hennessey, Haftu Pace, Skye Lemoine, Aaron Hester (homecoming king), Keyniah Riddick (homecoming queen), Perry Grose, Rori Smith, Holly Lofton and Marcus Metcalf.

FHS announces Homecoming Court

News Staff

Monday, November 8, 2021

Fletcher High School's Homecoming Court was announced at the school's homecoming game against First Coast High School.

Incredible Edibles will feature holiday food sale, crafts and more

News Staff

Monday, November 8, 2021

On Saturday, Nov. 20, St. Paul’s by the Sea Episcopal Church will have its the 25th Annual Incredible Edibles sale. This event features homemade frozen entrees, side dishes, casseroles, soups, deserts and more. “This is not a typical bake sale.

Ponte Vedra girls swim team wins 3A District 3 meet

News Staff

Saturday, November 6, 2021

The Ponte Vedra Girls’ swim team dominated their opponents at districts, scoring 608 points and clenching its 10th straight district title. Freshman Penny Zarczynski broke her own school record in the 50 free, dropping to 24.38 seconds.

The Fletcher Middle School football team completes. (photo submitted)

Fletcher Middle School remains undefeated in football

News Staff

Friday, November 5, 2021

The Fletcher Middle School football team is 6-0 after defeating Mathew Gilbert Middle School (20-18) in week one, Mandarin Middle School (34-14) in week two, Fort Caroline Middle School (52-0) in week three, Kernan Middle School (42-18) in week four, Landmark Middle (50-14) in week five and Mayport...

Frank Vining showing his son, Riley, what a healthy First Coast mutton snapper looks like. (photo submitted)

Fishing forecast is bleak the next few days

News Staff

Friday, November 5, 2021

The first weekend of November looks set to be our first strong nor’easter of the season. The forecast is bleak for anglers the next few days. With winds gusting over 30 and a building swell, there won’t be many pleasant or productive options to wet a line. Off shore is a hard pass this weekend.

Red Bull Night Riders competition returns

News Staff

Friday, November 5, 2021

The Red Bull Night Riders will return to the pier from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday in Jacksonville Beach. Last year’s winner, Cody Thompson of Jacksonville Beach, is defending his title in the annual event that has quickly become one of the premier surfing contests on the East Coast.

Kurtis Loftus surfed 638 waves in 33 hours to raise funds for Deck the Chairs. (photo by Roxanne DeSousa)

Kurtis Loftus reaches surfing goal of more than 600 consecutive waves

News Staff

Saturday, October 30, 2021

Under clear blue skies, Kurtis Loftus reclaimed the world record Oct. 26, catching more than 600 consecutive waves to raise money for Deck the Chairs in Jacksonville Beach. Loftus, 60, embarked on his quest at 7 a.m. Oct. 25, officially breaking the world record at 3 a.m.

Fason to enter Hall of Fame

News Staff

Friday, October 29, 2021

From the halls of Fletcher to the Hall of Fame. Ciatrick Fason, a Fletcher High School graduate and the school's current head football coach, will be inducted into the Florida-Georgia Hall of Fame today inside the East Club at TIAA Bank Field. “It feels great.

This week has good bottom bite

News Staff

Friday, October 29, 2021

With the first significant front of the season, it’s starting to really feel like fall on the First Coast this week. A brisk north wind and nights in the 50s has cooled off the area and started bringing water temperatures down toward the 60s.