Sports & Leisure

Joe Von Thron with a couple of stud grouper. Check out his YouTube for the video of the catch on his page JoeVT Fishing. (photo submitted)

Joe Von Thron with a couple of stud grouper. Check out his YouTube for the video of the catch on his page JoeVT Fishing. (photo submitted)

Patience is key to fishing for sheepshead

News Staff
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
It’s been a beautiful start to the week so far, warm fall days and hungry fish. The coming weekend, watch for a significant drop in night temperatures down into the 50s for parts of the First Coast.
The closure includes state waters south of Cape Sable and up the Atlantic Coast.

The closure includes state waters south of Cape Sable and up the Atlantic Coast.

Hogfish recreational season closes Nov. 1

News Staff
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Hogfish recreational harvest will close in state and federal waters off the East Coast of Florida and Florida Keys Nov. 1. This closure includes all state waters south of Cape Sable, which is on the Gulf side of Florida, and up the Atlantic Coast.

St. Johns Golf Club reinstates cart fee

News Staff
Friday, October 23, 2020
The state of Florida recently entered phase III of the reopening process, allowing multiple golfers to ride in the same cart again. On Oct. 19, the St. Johns Golf Club reinstated the $10 single rider cart.

Atlantic bluefish regulation change effective Oct. 26

News Staff
Thursday, October 22, 2020
Starting Oct. 26, the following change will be in effect for bluefish: • The recreational daily bag limit will be three fish per person along the Atlantic Coast from Nassau through Miami-Dade counties.
Captain Steve Crowder with a nice St. Johns River flounder he caught this week. (photo submitted)

Captain Steve Crowder with a nice St. Johns River flounder he caught this week. (photo submitted)

Fall fishing transition continues

News Staff
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
It’s been a breezy week so far on the water. A mixed up ocean has once again shut down the offshore fishery, inshore the fall fishing transition continues despite some warmer days and a little warmer water this week.
Fletcher football players run onto the field prior to the Gateway Conference game against Ribault. See more photos from the game in the e-Edition. (photo by Howard Muzik)

Fletcher football players run onto the field prior to the Gateway Conference game against Ribault. See more photos from the game in the e-Edition. (photo by Howard Muzik)

Friday night lights shine on Fletcher

News Staff
Friday, October 16, 2020
On Oct. 9, the Fletcher High School Senators football team returned home to Jack Taylor Stadium and defeated the Ribault Trojans 28-12 in a Gateway Conference game.

Flounder bite is still the name of the game inshore

News Staff
Friday, October 16, 2020
It’s been a gorgeous start to the week for anyone on the First Coast, and local offshore anglers have been making the most of the weather windows. Inshore, the flounder bite is still the name of the game and the bull reds are chewing in the St. Johns.
The Lady Senators. (photo submitted)

The Lady Senators. (photo submitted)

Lady Senators Gateway champs again

News Staff
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
The Fletcher High School Lady Senators won their sixth consecutive Gateway Conference crown under head coach Mark McGiveron. Fletcher defeated Mandarin 3-0 (25-21, 25-23, 25-18) in the Championship match. Fletcher stands at 16-2 overall, as they head into the Class 6A-4 District playoffs.