Sports & Leisure

Allen Andone and his grandson, Roman, celebrate a cobia caught on Roman's first trip offshore. (photo submitted)

Conditions for weekend look favorable

News Staff

Thursday, July 15, 2021

It’s been a somber week for the North Florida fishing community. Our collective thoughts and prayers are all with the family and friends of Timmy Obi who disappeared while spear fishing last Saturday.

Corn Muffin Hot Dog Sliders combine a summertime favorite with a comfort food classic.

Corn muffin hot dog sliders offer a summer meal solution

News Staff

Tuesday, July 13, 2021

Sunshine and summer evenings often elicit a certain craving for warm-weather favorites, but many families don’t always have time to light a grill or wait for the charcoal to heat up.

Guille VanCruysen with a healthy North Florida red snapper. (photo submitted)

Red snapper in season this weekend

News Staff

Thursday, July 8, 2021

I hope everyone got through our brush with Elsa safely. At time of writing it’s shaping up to be past us and back to decent conditions to fish by the weekend. Everyone who fishes knows what this weekend means, Red Snapper. The most common fish caught within 30 miles of the inlet is finally open.

Justin Quintal with the pending IGFA World Record Yellowmouth Grouper caught June 25 out of Mayport on the Southern Cross 3. (photo submitted)

Bite offshore has been fantastic

News Staff

Thursday, July 1, 2021

I’m sure some of y’all will remember the end of last week for the sheer novelty of a 15kt nor’easter in June.

Skateboarding world championship coming to Jacksonville

News Staff

Thursday, July 1, 2021

As the home of the nation’s oldest skate park, Jacksonville has been selected as host of the inaugural Street League Skateboarding (SLS) World Championship the weekend of Nov. 13, transforming Riverfront Plaza into the ultimate skateboard playground for a weekend.

The Salvation Army’s 2nd Annual Kettle Krush 5K takes place July 24. (photo submitted)

2nd Annual Kettle Krush 5K to benefit The Salvation Army of Northeast Florida

News Staff

Tuesday, June 29, 2021

Celebrate Christmas in July at The Salvation Army’s 2nd Annual Kettle Krush 5K taking place July 24 at 7:30 a.m., starting and finishing at the Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing Park located at 120 Lee St., Jacksonville.

artwork submitted

Watch the 2021 Snook Symposium online June 30

News Staff

Tuesday, June 29, 2021

Watch the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) seventh Snook Symposium online at TheFloridaChannel.org June 30 at 8:30 a.m. Participate during the event by submitting your questions or comments, which will be checked in real time, online at MyFWC.

Angler Dalton Blackburn with a healthy Gag Grouper caught fishing off the Reel Dream out of St. Augustine last week. (photo submitted)

Be ready for crowds at local ramps

News Staff

Wednesday, June 23, 2021

Summer is finally here on the First Coast. Bait is on our on the beaches with predators in chase. The nearshore and offshore fishing are both wide open, and of course the ramps are slammed every weekend.

DONNA Marathon taking place in Jacksonville Beach in 2022

News Staff

Thursday, June 17, 2021

The 15th anniversary of the DONNA Marathon will take place in the heart of Jacksonville Beach. City officials June 14 pledged to move forward in support of the recent request to host the annual fundraising event for breast cancer the weekend of Feb. 12-13, 2022.

Summer camps include surfing

News Staff

Sunday, June 13, 2021

• East Coast Boarding School is a surf school located in Ponte Vedra Beach offering surfing lessons to all ages. Visit www.eastcoastboardingschool.com for information on pricing and camp options.