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There was something for the whole family to enjoy at the fall festival.

Jumbo Shrimp host fall festival

The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp hosted their Fall Festival at VyStar Ballpark on Friday, Oct. 16. The fall festival was presented by Fun 4 First Coast Kids. This was the second year the Jumbo …
Nease had a strong offensive performance against the Bears.

Nease, Ponte Vedra prepare for rivalry game

As high school football playoffs inch closer, the Ponte Vedra Sharks defeated the Fletcher Senators 40-31 on Friday, Oct. 16. This was a must-win game for the Sharks to keep their playoff hopes …
Participants gather on the course during the Borland Groover Foundation’s inaugural Fore! To Get Screened golf tournament at King & Bear Golf Course.

Golf tournament helps prevent colon cancer

The Borland Groover Foundation’s inaugural Fore! To Get Screened golf tournament drew a strong turnout Friday, Oct. 2, at King & Bear Golf Course in St. Augustine, bringing golfers, sponsors …

Family Color Run 5K set for Nov. 14

At 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, the St. Johns County Parks and Recreation Department will host its third annual Family Color Run 5K at the St. Johns County Fairgrounds (5840 S.R. 207 E., Elkton). …

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Bartram Trail Bears The Bartram Trail Bears are off to a good start this season with a current record of 2-0. On Aug. 21, the Bears won their home opener against the Tocoi Creek Toros 37-3. …

The Super Girl Surf Festival presented by Jersey Mike’s will return to Jacksonville Beach Nov. 7-8 for the final stop of its milestone 20th season, bringing two days of women’s surf, sports, live …
THE PLAYERS

Comcast Business supports community at THE PLAYERS

Comcast Business, a division of Comcast Cable that provides high-performance network services, supported the Jacksonville and military communities during THE PLAYERS Championship at TPC Sawgrass. …

The Knights have been strong on offense all season.
Creekside, Nease continue to win
A Sporting Jax player getting ready to take a shot.
Sporting Jax women’s team ties on the road
The Panthers offense turned in another good performance against Beachside.
Nease wins at home
Hoop Jacksonville is perfect for participants of all ages.
Hoop Jacksonville revives arcade-style basketball
Sole calling a play during a game.
Ponte Vedra QB continues to impress in his first season
Tennis for Tatas players gather for a photo in front of the Marsh Landing County Club clubhouse.
The 2026 Marsh Landing Country Club Pink Ribbon Trio event continued Oct. 1 with Tennis for Tatas. Forty players in 20 teams of two took to the Marsh Landing tennis courts for some friendly …
Tournament officials have announced that tickets for The PLAYERS Championship 2027 are now available at ThePlayers.com. The championship will be contested March 9-14 and bring together the …
Athletes age 50 and older are now eligible to register for the 2026 Florida Senior Games, to be held in Florida’s Sports Coast/Pasco County, on Dec. 5-13. Competition and registration …
Led by Lily Wachter’s 63 and Jaspreet Kondal’s 66, the Beachside High School girls’ and boys’ golf teams captured the 7th Jacksonville Beach High School Invitational on Sept. 19 in a battle …
Sporting Jax tried to mount a comeback against Brooklyn.
On Sunday, Sept. 13, the Sporting Jax women’s team lost on the road to Brooklyn FC 3-2. Brooklyn FC got on the board first, securing a 2-0 lead in the first 10 minutes of the match. …
The Sharks got their first win of the season against Beachside.
The Ponte Vedra Sharks earned their first win of the season over the Beachside Barracudas on Sept. 11. After a substantial lightning delay, the Sharks were able to get the 24-7 victory. …
For some, the excitement of football starting erases the summer doldrums of the lack of sports — except for maybe those who love golf. In fact, The PGA Tour purposely re-arranged their calendar so …
Sporting Jax players celebrating after a goal.
The Sporting Jax men’s team defeated Lexington SC 3-2 on Saturday, Sept. 5, at Hodges Stadium. Jacksonville got on the board first in the 19th minute of the match when defender Edgardo Rito …
As the PGA Tour enters a new competitive era in 2028, the league — one of the most impactful charitable organizations in professional sports — has announced a reimagined philanthropic strategy to …
Adam Vermut, winner of last year’s tournament.
St. Augustine Amateur registration opens
Registration opened on Wednesday, Aug. 26, for the 21st St. Augustine Amateur golf tournament, to be played Dec. 4-6 at the St. Johns Golf Club in southern St. Johns County. All proceeds for the …
Players on the field during a play.
Ponte Vedra falls to Bishop Kenny in overtime
The Ponte Vedra Sharks continued their season on Friday, Aug. 28, with a 28-21 overtime loss to the Bishop Kenny Crusaders. The Sharks got off to a good start when they forced a three and out on …
PGA Tour taps Uber, Uber Eats as official partners
The PGA Tour and Uber Technologies Inc. recently announced a new multi-year official marketing partnership that names Uber as the Official Rideshare Sponsor and Uber Eats as the Official On Demand …
PGA Tour announces season-ending structure for Championship Series
The PGA Tour has announced details for the season-ending structure of its new competitive model, which will be implemented in 2028. Building on the recommendations approved by the PGA Tour boards in …
Sports ticket auction to help Jacksonville Humane Society
The Jacksonville Humane Society (JHS) is giving sports fans an opportunity to experience two premier matches in London while making a lifesaving difference for homeless pets. JHS recently …
Sporting Jax has played strong defense all season.
Sporting Jax women’s team wins third in a row
The Sporting Jax women’s team extended their winning streak on Saturday, Aug. 29, with a 2-0 win over Dallas Trinity FC. They are now 3-0 on the season. Jacksonville’s leading scorer Baylee …
PVHS Sharks hold inaugural Kickoff Classic
The PVHS Sharks hosted their inaugural Kickoff Classic on Thursday, July 30, at The Yards to raise money for this season’s football program. The event included a golf and tennis tournament, raffle …
Gifted Boutique Sports Apparel is ready for action
Amy Novak started The Gifted Boutique more than 12 years ago. “I have always had a passion for unique gifts and apparel, so I started small, offering custom made gifts, and it’s just grown over …
The Knights and the Panthers getting set for a play.
St. Johns County high school football week one recap
Week one of high school football is officially in the books, and the matchups did not disappoint. The Creekside Knights opened their season at home on August 21 against the Nease Panthers and …
The women’s team is missing some players due to sickness.
Sporting Jax women’s team wins home opener
The Sporting Jax women’s team returned to Hodges Stadium for their home opener against Tampa Bay Sun FC on Saturday, August 22. Tampa Bay scored the only goal in the first half; however …
Raymond James named PGA Tour event
The PGA Tour, Piedmont Triad Charitable Foundation and Raymond James have announced that the PGA Tour’s Greensboro-area tournament will be contested as part of the PGA Tour Championship Series …
The men’s team played a tough game against Indy Eleven.
Sporting Jax men and women’s season in full swing
The Sporting Jax men’s and women’s teams were both in action on Saturday, Aug. 15. The men’s team took on Eastern Conference rival Indy Eleven at Hodges Stadium. This was their first home …
The Barracudas are ready for another great season.
High school football gets underway
High school football has officially returned to the First Coast with several exciting preseason matchups. The Nease Panthers took on the Ed White Commanders on Thursday, Aug. 13. The …
The players and the students at Walmart
Sporting Jax Foundation hosts Shop with a Player
The Sporting Jax women’s team is getting ready to kick off their second season in the Gainbridge Super League on Saturday, Aug. 15, against Fort Lauderdale United FC. The women’s team is …
Frank Streva, left, and Kevin R. Copeland
Copeland named PLAYERS 2027 tournament chair
THE PLAYERS Championship recently announced that Kevin R. Copeland has been named its 2027 tournament chairman. Copeland succeeds Marc Hassan in the role overseeing the more than 2,000 volunteers who …

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