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2023 Jacksonville Premier Trout Tournament. Submitted photo

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Big-money kingfish

Guest Columnist

Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Both seasoned and beginning saltwater fishermen will have the opportunity to compete for a big payday in the many upcoming kingfish events held in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia kingfish destinations.

Pictured are, from left, Joyce Tonti, General Manager David DeMay and Shauna. Submitted photo

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Club champ crowned

Beth Jones

Tuesday, May 23, 2023

The Fernandina Beach Women’s Golf Association had its annual club championship and handicap tournament May 9 and May 16. The club championship is gross scores, and the handicap is net scores. The winner of the club championship was Shauna Snyder, with a gross 159.

Steve Swecker, MGA president, presents the Tarlow Cup trophy to this year’s winner, Todd McGohan. Submitted photo

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McGohan wins the Tarlow Cup

Beth Jones

Tuesday, May 23, 2023

In 2022, the Men’s Golf Association at the Golf Club of Amelia Island held its first-ever President’s Cup.

Amelia National Ladies Golf Association closed out its 2022-23 season with a scramble and luncheon. Submitted photo

It's a wrap

Beth Jones

Tuesday, May 23, 2023

On Tuesday, May 9, the Amelia National Ladies Golf Association closed out its 2022-23 season with a scramble and luncheon. There are currently 38 members in the LGA, above.

Yulee Hornets beat Wolfson, Tocoi Creek. Photo by Beth Jones/News-Leader

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Yulee Hornets beat Wolfson, Tocoi Creek

Beth Jones

Tuesday, May 23, 2023

The Hornets won both of its matchups Friday night. The Yulee High School beat Wolfson 14-0 and Tocoi Creek 5-0 in the spring out-ing. Teonte Artis-Croxton had 18 carries for 105 yards and a touchdown on the night for Yulee. Coen Brehmer had 13 carries for 55 yards and a score.

The Fernandina Beach High School football team traveled to Ribault Thursday night to play in its spring game. Photos by Penny Glackin/Special

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PIRATES FALL TO TROJANS IN SPRING MATCHUP

Beth Jones

Tuesday, May 23, 2023

The Fernandina Beach High School football team traveled to Ribault Thursday night to play in its spring game. The FBHS Pirates lost to the host Trojans. FBHS is back in action Aug. 18, when the Pirates host the Hilliard Flashes.

Gymnasts at state. Submitted photo

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Gymnasts at state

Beth Jones

Thursday, May 18, 2023

Fantastic Gymnastics had 35 girls qualify for the state championships in Lakeland and Wesley Chapel. The gymnasts are currently training for the next level. Summer camp dates are June 19-22 and July 17-20, from 9 a.m. to noon. Cost is $140 for registered gymnasts and $160 for non-registered.

FBMS Pirates compete at state. Submitted photo

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FBMS Pirates compete at state

Beth Jones

Thursday, May 18, 2023

The Fernandina Beach Middle School track and field team sent 14 athletes to the state track meet May 12 and 13 at IMG Academy in Bradenton, with some recording personal bests and setting new school records. Preston Le competed in the 100-meter hurdles, turning in a time of 15.

Signing day at Yulee High School. Photo by Penny Glackin/Special

Signing day at Yulee High School

Beth Jones

Thursday, May 18, 2023

Yulee High School had six student-athletes sign national letters of intent May 12 to compete on the collegiate level.

Photo by Beth Jones/News-Leader

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PIRATES TRAVEL THURSDAY; HORNETS HOST FRIDAY

Beth Jones

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

The Fernandina Beach High School football team practiced Monday afternoon as it prepares for its spring matchup. The FBHS Pirates play at Ribault Thursday. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. The Yulee High School football team is at home Friday, hosting Wolfson and Tocoi Creek beginning at 6 p.m.