Sports & Leisure

Fishing Report

Capt. Jonathan Moss caught his first red snapper on the fly while he and Capt. Chris Shultz filmed an episode of Captain's Log TV out of Mayport. See the complete fishing report in the e-Edition.

Adventure Landing staying open through 2025 season

Adventure Landing in Jacksonville Beach was recently granted its eighth lease extension, keeping the park open through the 2025 season. Owner Hank Woodburn confirmed Sept. 18 that the park will remain open through next September.

Fletcher falls to Nease

The Duncan U. Fletcher High School Senators football team traveled to Allen D. Nease High School Sept. 13 to take on the undefeated Panthers. Nease received the ball first, with their possession leading to a field goal.

St. Johns County Parks and Recreation offering extensions for pier pass memberships while Ocean and Fishing Pier remains landlocked

The St. Johns County Parks and Recreation Department will offer extensions to anyone with an annual fishing pass for the St. Johns County Ocean and Fishing Pier for every month the pier remains landlocked. The pier became landlocked due to crucial beach renourishment efforts by the U.S.

Florida’s 2024-2025 Fish Art Contest begins

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), in partnership with Wildlife Forever, is hosting the 2024-2025 Art of Conservation Fish Art Contest.

Local animal charity raises funds with silent auction, calendars featuring local pets

The St. Augustine Humane Society is celebrating the release of its 2025 Pin Up Paws Calendar with an evening of dinner and music Thursday, Oct. 24, at The White Room at 1 King St. in downtown St. Augustine.

First tarpon

Brian got on his first tarpon while fishing recently with Capt. Chris Shultz. See the complete fishing report in the e-Edition.

Edward Honey pays tribute to community roots

The sun is rising and already Ed Malin’s Palm Valley home is humming with life. More than 80,000 honey bees are busy storing pollen and making the honey that literally flew off the shelves at Angie’s Subs after being stocked just 48 hours before. Malin always thought he was born to be a farmer.

Florida Fin Fest is Friday and Saturday at Seawalk Pavilion

The Florida Fin Fest presented by Natural Life will be held from 3 to 10 p.m. Friday, and noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, at the Seawalk Pavilion in Jacksonville Beach. The free two-day event features panel discussions with ocean conservation experts and educators, along with live music on two stages.

Kids Free November will mark 10 years

Celebrating the 10th year of Kids Free November, Visit Jacksonville invites families to discover all the family fun the city has to offer at its top attractions throughout November. The best part?