Sports & Leisure

Tyler Smith with a huge 50-pound early season beach king. (photo submitted)

Tyler Smith with a huge 50-pound early season beach king. (photo submitted)

This weekend looks better for fishing

News Staff
Thursday, May 20, 2021
After what feels like a month of steady wind this coming weekend is finally looking like a better window for fishing instead of sailing.

Shark interactions while fishing the focus of FWC discussion

News Staff
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
At its May meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) hosted a roundtable discussion focused on the issue of shark interactions when fishing, such as sharks taking anglers’ catch before getting it to the boat.
Richard Murray got his first Gag Grouper of the year last weekend on what turned into a beautiful day on the water despite the forecast. (photo submitted)

Richard Murray got his first Gag Grouper of the year last weekend on what turned into a beautiful day on the water despite the forecast. (photo submitted)

Inshore fishing is the safe best this weekend

News Staff
Friday, May 14, 2021
I hope everyone got the chance to sneak out and fish over the last week. Tuesday was one of the nicest days offshore since December. Unfortunately the forecast is calling another windy weekend for the First Coast this week.
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Fletcher Middle School wins Eastern Division swimming titles

News Staff
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Fletcher Middle School boys’ and girls’ swim teams won the Eastern Division titles May 6 at Sandalwood High School's pool. Teams faced competition from five Duval County Public School middle schools.

St. Johns Golf Club hosting patriots fund-raiser

News Staff
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
The St. Johns Golf Club is hosting Patriots Golf Day fund-raiser lessons Friday, May 28, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 4900 Cypress Links Blvd. Patrons who make a minimum donation of $20 will receive a 10-minute lesson with a PGA professional.
Nick Grassia with a scamp grouper.. (photo submitted)

Nick Grassia with a scamp grouper.. (photo submitted)

Fishing heating up alongside temperatures

News Staff
Thursday, May 6, 2021
The start of May has been a scorcher, after a mild spring it’s quickly feeling like summer on the First Coast, especially on the water this week. May 1 is always an exciting day for Florida anglers with Grouper reopening in our waters.

Summer Camps

News Staff
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
• Registration is open for students 7 to 14 for Theatre Jacksonville’s Make Believe summer theater arts camp. Hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Session A runs June 7 through 25, and Session B will run July 12 through 30.
Sami Lowinger was one of the students at Ponte Vedra High School named All American US Lacrosse. (photo submitted)

Sami Lowinger was one of the students at Ponte Vedra High School named All American US Lacrosse. (photo submitted)

US Lacrosses announces awards to Ponte Vedra players

News Staff
Monday, May 3, 2021
As the 2021 Ponte Vedra Girls Lacrosse team enters the State Regional Finals, US Lacrosse announced their High School All American girls lacrosse players. Ponte Vedra was honored with four award winners.
Shown are the “over the fence” FHS softball home run girls, Dacie Watterson, Emily Perry, Megan Batten and Summer DiStefano. (photo submitted)

Shown are the “over the fence” FHS softball home run girls, Dacie Watterson, Emily Perry, Megan Batten and Summer DiStefano. (photo submitted)

FHS softball finishes regular season with two wins against Mandarin

News Staff
Sunday, May 2, 2021
The Fletcher High School Lady Senators softball team had two wins against the Mandarin team. They ended their regular season 13-8, with a team batting average of .346. Presley Harrell took all 13 wins as junior pitcher. They start district playoffs as the second seed with a bye.