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Football camp in Fernandina. Photo by Beth Jones/News-Leader

Football camp in Fernandina

Beth Jones

Friday, June 9, 2023

The Fernandina Beach Youth Football Association is hosting the first of three free football camps this summer. The first camp was held Monday through today at Buccaneer Field. Campers learn football fundamentals, run drills and meet the coaches and volunteers for the season.

Steve Pickett and his family and friends are pictured with a big catch of hard-fighting, colorful and delicious blue water dolphin. Submitted photo

Amelia’s big fish challenge

News Staff

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

“The weather is finally cooperating for blue water fishing, but every time we try to schedule our annual Amelia Island Blue Water Shootout, the winds blow and we must reschedule,” said tournament organizer Steve Pickett Jr.

10U Allstars host tourney. Photo by Beth Jones/News-Leader

In pictures: 10U ALLSTARS HOST TOURNEY

Beth Jones

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

The Fernandina Beach Babe Ruth Allstars hosted the 10U tournament over the weekend at Buccaneer Sports Complex. Fernandina Beach, which opened with a win over Atlantic Beach Thursday, faced Fort Caroline on Friday.

The 11U Allstars include, front row from left, Owen Rothenberg, Brooks Shively, Miles Miller, Davis Barone, Ozzie Avila, Cory Hall; middle row, Davis Ross, Jacoby Arnold, Crosby Kotopka, Jamison Dubin, Gideon Wood, Hudsan Wands; and back row, assistant coach Keith Wands and head coach Ryan Kotopka. Submitted photo

Allstars win district, head to state

Beth Jones

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

The 11U Allstars captured the District 1 crown over the weekend, and the team will represent Fernandina Beach Babe Ruth baseball during the state tournament June 29 through July 2 in St. Augustine. Davis Park in Ponte Vedra was the site of the 11U tournament.

Axemen in 18th season

Beth Jones

Thursday, June 1, 2023

Nearly 20 years ago, when Drew Slover started the Jacksonville Axemen with his business partner Daryl “Spinner” Howland, he couldn’t fathom the team would continue on for two decades.

79th annual Gator Bowl date, time set.

79th annual Gator Bowl date, time set

News Staff

Thursday, June 1, 2023

The 79th annual TaxSla-yer Gator Bowl will be played on Bill Gay Grounds at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville on Friday, Dec. 29, at noon and will be televised nationally on ESPN.

Yulee High School is hosting the first of two summer basketball camps. Photo by Beth Jones

In pictures: Hornet hoops camp

Beth Jones

Thursday, June 1, 2023

Yulee High School is hosting the first of two summer basketball camps. The first session runs through today, and the next camp is June 5-8 for students entering grades 4-8 this fall. For more information, text “camp” to 904-635-2612. It’s the first of several youth sports camps offered this summer.

The Birdie Bunch, the Stableford-winning team, includes, from left, Sue Riegler, Mindi McCann, Mia Fitzgerald, Emily Gordon, Sue Lansdell and Sue Burke. Submitted photo

Ladies cap season with low gross, net event

Beth Jones

Tuesday, May 30, 2023

The Golf Club of Amelia Island’s Ladies Golf Association held its closing day events on May 25. On a beautiful day, they started with a team one low gross on the front nine and one low net on the back nine competition.

Nassau Ballerz are washing cars and raising money. Photos by Beth Jones/News-Leader

In pictures: Washing cars, raising money

Beth Jones

Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Players from Nassau Ballerz held a car wash fundraiser on Sunday at Atlantic Hair Studio at 302 S. Eighth St. in Fernandina Beach. Nassau Ballerz will host boys and girls basketball tournaments — Summer Bash June 2-4 and Last Ride Bash July 7-9.

Nassau Ballerz summer camp. Submitted photo

Nassau Ballerz summer camp special appearance announced

News Staff

Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Jasmyne Roberts, a Nassau Ballerz alum and former Yulee Middle School basketball player, will make a special appearance during a summer camp June 5-9 at the Yulee Sports Complex. Roberts, who played high school hoops at Bishop Kenny, is currently a member or the University of Miami team.