Sports & Leisure

2020 Bold City Showcase set for Aug. 22

The 2020 high school football season is set to kickoff in a big way with the third annual Bold City Showcase on Aug. 22. Six teams from throughout Northeast Florida will open their seasons at Skinner-Barco Stadium, with the tripleheader starting at noon.

St. Johns County Ocean and Fishing Pier now open

The St. Johns County Ocean and Fishing Pier, Gift Shop and Visitor Information Center is open after a five-month rehabilitation project. The gift shop and visitor information center will remain open to the public from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., seven days a week, during the summer season.

FWC virtual meeting July 22-23 open to the public

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will meet virtually July 22 and 23 beginning at 9 a.m. each day. The meeting will be held virtually due to COVID-19 social distancing guidelines.

Weekend a good opportunity for offshore scouting

With the holiday weekend rapidly approaching, the weather is looking great and the fish are chewing. Pack some extra patience – with the ramps already over capacity every weekend, the 4th will be an absolute zoo.

Call for vendors and divers for the Lionfish Festival

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is announcing the sixth annual Lionfish Removal and Awareness Festival Sept.12 and 13 at AJ’s Seafood and Oyster Bar and HarborWalk Village in Destin.

Forecast looks good for the weekend

The forecast looks good for the weekend and there are plenty of options to bend a rod right now inshore, nearshore and offshore. It’s Kingfish Tournament season and this weekend Morningstar is hosting weigh-ins for the yearly Kingbuster SKA event.

Find FWC fishing regulations on your phone via Fish Rules App

Looking to keep up to date on Florida’s saltwater fishing regulations? Find them on Fish Rules App. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) recently announced it is partnering with Fish Rules App.

Big Bang 5K coming to Ponte Vedra Beach

The 11th Annual Big Bang 5K and one-mile fun run will be held on the flat and fast roads of Ponte Vedra Beach at 8 a.m. Saturday, June 27. This is the only 5K in Jacksonville of this weekend and has featured some of Jacksonville finest runners over the years.

St. Johns County park, recreational and beach facilities now open

St. Johns County’s park, recreational, and beach facilities are now available for private reservations and rentals.

WW Ranch National back on schedule for July 25 at WW Motocross Park

The 2020 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship will begin its delayed season in July and the second annual WW Ranch National will be part of the shortened season on July 25 at WW Motocross Park.