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Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament

Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament

Kingfish Tournament celebrating 40th anniversary

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Sunday, January 5, 2020
The Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a bash event on Monday, July 13. The high roller tournament is limited to the first 40 entries, with the exception of past champions.

Lady Sharks compete in SunCoast Classic

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Saturday, January 4, 2020
The Ponte Vedra Lady Sharks (4-7) traveled to Tampa to compete in the Keswick SunCoast Classic basketball tournament recently. They opened up against the Warhawks of Seminole High School (3-7) Dec. 27, 2019.
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National Signing Day

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Sunday, December 22, 2019
Fletcher High School hosted its National Signing Day event for student athletes Dec. 18. Seven students signed letters of intent. Left to right, front row: Cherokee Nichols (NWFSC), Blake Pound (UNF) and Grant Shepherd (Univ. of Kansas). Back row: Coach Matt Reitz and Coach Mike Grillo.
The Ponte Vedra High School boys soccer team celebrates after a win against Creekside. (photo submitted)

The Ponte Vedra High School boys soccer team celebrates after a win against Creekside. (photo submitted)

Ponte Vedra boys soccer team adds awards

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Saturday, December 21, 2019
Ponte Vedra High school boys soccer went 2-0 recently.   On Dec. 9, the boys varsity beat Nease High School 7 to 0 with goals scored by Jack Impey (2), David Morales (2), Stefan Madafarri, Noel Voegeli and Liam Burchell.   On Dec. 12, PVHS beat Creekside 3 to 1.

JBGA offers free kids golf

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Sunday, December 15, 2019
The Jacksonville Beach Golf Association (JBGA) has launched its Kids Play Free program at Jax Beach Golf Club. The program is a free junior golf initiative and a first for the area.

Lady Sharks battle on the basketball court

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Saturday, December 14, 2019
The Lady Sharks (2-4) hosted Fleming Island High School (4-1) Dec. 6. The Fleming Island team won the contest 50 to 36. The Ponte Vedra Lady Sharks basketball team (2-3) hosted the Mustangs of Mandarin High School (4-2) on Dec. 5.

Wolfson freshman has football season to remember

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Friday, December 13, 2019
Neptune Beach resident and Wolfson High School student Michael Weidle emerged from his football season with some statewide victories, countywide recognition and a team of new friends who weathered the ups and downs in a hard-fought football season.
2019 Lionfish Challenge winners Commercial Champion Joshua Livingston and Recreational Lionfish King Ken Ayers, who were honored by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at a meeting in Panama City Dec. 11. (photo by Avery Bristol/FWC)

2019 Lionfish Challenge winners Commercial Champion Joshua Livingston and Recreational Lionfish King Ken Ayers, who were honored by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at a meeting in Panama City Dec. 11. (photo by Avery Bristol/FWC)

FWC honors 2019 Lionfish Challenge winners

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Wednesday, December 11, 2019
At its December meeting in Panama City Beach, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) presented trophies to the first-place winners of the 2019 Lionfish Challenge. The Lionfish Challenge awards participants for their efforts in removing lionfish from Florida waters.
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Big catch!

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Monday, December 9, 2019
Adam Porter holds a huge mutton snapper.

Mother and daughter honor father's memory

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Sunday, December 8, 2019
As a young couple, crazy in love and raising a beautiful little girl, Brett and Kathy Austin were living a life full of family, waves and friends in a tight-knit Beaches community. The fairytale took a tragic turn when Brett was diagnosed at 21 with an aggressive form of brain cancer.