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Nease NJROTC cadets roll to second drill championship

News Staff
Thursday, February 11, 2021
The Navy’s JROTC drill program at Nease traveled to North Georgia and captured the Stockbridge Drill Meet overall championship against 10 Georgia schools Feb. 6. The team had never previously competed at the competition hosted by Stockbridge NJROTC.
A rendering of the anticipated Beach Bowl project. (photo submitted)

A rendering of the anticipated Beach Bowl project. (photo submitted)

Beach Bowl coming back with a new look

News Staff
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
A new multi-million plan will transform the empty Beach Bowl location into an entertainment complex with rooftop dining in Jacksonville Beach. The iconic bowling alley located at 818 Beach Blvd. closed in November 2019 after 50 years in operation. Agent Randall Whitfield with H&H Enterprises, Inc.
Lawrence Tan of Ponte Vedra was selected as one of 25 to participate in IOC Young Leadership Programme. (photo by Augusto Bizzi)

Lawrence Tan of Ponte Vedra was selected as one of 25 to participate in IOC Young Leadership Programme. (photo by Augusto Bizzi)

Local athlete chosen for IOC program

News Staff
Monday, February 8, 2021
The International Olympic Committee announced Lawrence (Lance) Tan, a resident of Ponte Vedra, as one of the next generation of 25 IOC Young Leaders who have been selected for the 2021-2024 IYL programme supported by Worldwide Olympic Partner Panasonic Corporation.
Volunteers for the Go Green Winter Beaches Run hold up the reusable water bottles that were this year's giveaway to participants at the end of the race. (photo submitted)

Volunteers for the Go Green Winter Beaches Run hold up the reusable water bottles that were this year's giveaway to participants at the end of the race. (photo submitted)

Go Green winter run made more environmentally friendly

News Staff
Sunday, February 7, 2021
The Go Green Winter Beaches Run 5-Mile partnered with Beaches Go Green for the second year in a row to make the event more environmentally friendly. The five-mile run took place Jan. 30 in Jacksonville Beach.
Racers from The DONNA 26.2 marathon take off from the starting line at last year's race. This year, the race will take place virtually. (photo submitted)

Racers from The DONNA 26.2 marathon take off from the starting line at last year's race. This year, the race will take place virtually. (photo submitted)

Mission for DONNA 26.2 marathon remains the same

News Staff
Saturday, February 6, 2021
The DONNA 26.2 marathon will look different this year, but the mission is still the same.
Fletcher wrestlers gather after winning Gateway Conference. (photo submitted)

Fletcher wrestlers gather after winning Gateway Conference. (photo submitted)

Fletcher wrestling wins Gateway Conference

News Staff
Friday, February 5, 2021
Fletcher Wrestling successfully defended their Gateway Championship title this past Saturday, Jan. 30. They won 1st place with a score of 222.5 points. Mandarin placed 2nd with 160.5 points.
Mainstays on game day, hot dogs and bratwursts can be easily topped and customized. (photo courtesy of Getty Images)

Mainstays on game day, hot dogs and bratwursts can be easily topped and customized. (photo courtesy of Getty Images)

Great game day grub

News Staff
Friday, February 5, 2021
While you may not be able to enjoy game day with thousands of your closest friends at the stadium this year, that doesn't mean you can't still enjoy tailgate-worthy grub at home with a smaller group of friends and loved ones.

Atlantic Beach baseball registration opens

News Staff
Thursday, February 4, 2021
Atlantic Beach Baseball is for boys and girls age 3-years-old  to 12-years-old. Registration is open until Feb. 13 at www.abbaseball.com. Player evaluations are Feb. 13 with walk-up registrations accepted that day. The cost is $150 and  includes a full uniform.  Start of season is March 6.

Lady Sharks defeat Golden Eagles

News Staff
Friday, January 29, 2021
The Lady Sharks of Ponte Vedra (14-5) traveled to the Golden Eagles of Fleming Island High School (8-5) for a Tuesday night game. They say defensive wins big games and that was true during this contest. The Lady Sharks of Ponte Vedra battled the athletic and sharp shooting Eagles in the first half.
Elana Espenship displays the ball she used to reach the 1,000-point mark in her high school basketball career. (photo submitted)

Elana Espenship displays the ball she used to reach the 1,000-point mark in her high school basketball career. (photo submitted)

Fletcher's Espenship reaches 1,000-point mark

News Staff
Friday, January 29, 2021
The Fletcher High School girls basketball team has reached another milestone this season in addition to a dominating record of 17-2. Senior shooting guard Elana Espenship has surpassed the feat of a high school career of scoring 1,000 points.