Sports & Leisure

2020 Bold City Showcase postponed

The 2020 Bold City Showcase, originally scheduled for Aug. 22, is being postponed due to the uncertainties of the high school football season and the COVID-19 pandemic. The announcement was jointly made by Airstream Ventures and News4Jax (Channel 4) July 23.
Team Vamoose with another win. The team includes Zach Crabtree, Ross Crabtree, Chase Crabtree, Chip Crabtree and Thomas Boney. (photo submitted)

Team Vamoose with another win. The team includes Zach Crabtree, Ross Crabtree, Chase Crabtree, Chip Crabtree and Thomas Boney. (photo submitted)

Weather may not permit much fishing

Looking ahead towards the weekend, it may be a better one for surfing than fishing. Inshore should be a safe bet, but unless the forecast changes some the next day or so it appears we will have our first brush with tropical activity of the season.

Fletcher names All-First Coast Prep athletes

Fletcher High School announced the All-First Coast Prep selections for the 2019-2020 school year. Those selected were recently honored during a virtual awards ceremony. These athletes are considered to have excelled in their sports.
Chayton got to keep his first red snapper caught with Captain Chris Shultz.

Chayton got to keep his first red snapper caught with Captain Chris Shultz.

Ramps will be crowded between snapper fishing and tournament

One more day. Tomorrow, Friday the 17th, is the last day of the Atlantic Red Snapper season for 2020. If you’re planning on fishing from Jacksonville, remember tomorrow is also the last day of the Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament.

UNF basketball coach to speak in Neptune Beach

University of North Florida's head basketball coach, Matthew Driscoll, and UNF player Carter Hendricksen, will speak at Beaches Chapel, 610 Florida Blvd. in Neptune Beach, on Wednesday, July 22, at 7 p.m. All in the community are welcome to attend.

Atlantic red snapper season to begin

Researchers with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are looking for anglers’ help to capture information about the Atlantic red snapper fishery.
Ryman Koester with a healthy red snapper.

Ryman Koester with a healthy red snapper.

Atlantic red snapper days are here, with some additional requirements

They're here – the much anticipated and long awaited Atlantic red snapper days are upon us. For four – yes, four – entire days, we get to bring one fish home per person, and you better be ready to battle it out at the ramp and spot to get yours.
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WW Ranch National season postponed

The 2020 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship has postponed the start of its season. This includes the second annual WW Ranch National, orginally scheduled for July 25 at WW Motocross Park in Jacksonville. For information, visit the Florida National Web site.