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 To sum up the week, it was windy, then it wasn’t, then the wind returned into the weekend. In between the winds were several days with beautiful weather and you could feel Spring in the air. Mid-week when water temperatures climbed above 70 degrees, fishing heated up across inshore ...

This year’s Bobby Holloway Jr. Fishing Tournament will be held Saturday, April 5, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Jug Creek Marina. The captain’s meeting will be the Friday night just before the tournament where captains will receive their bags and rulers and hear the official tournament rules. ...

Baz getting into gear for Rays

Before the Tampa Bay Rays found pitching phenom Shane Baz in a trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates back when he was a minor league prospect who had been drafted in the first round, they had another phenom named Blake Snell. Like Baz now, Snell was entering his sophomore season in the big leagues ...

The Tommy Bohanon Foundation is committed to helping area youth achieve their fullest potential, both on and off the playing field. To do this, they need funding which is why the organization holds its one true fundraiser throughout the year. It’s the Playmakers Tailgate Party, which will ...

Mariner High School this week announced the appointment of Tyran Jones as the new head football coach for the school’s varsity team. Jones brings a wealth of experience and a strong educational background to the position, making him an excellent fit for leading the Mariner football ...

FWC license-free fishing weekend April 5-6

Mark your calendars for an opportunity to go freshwater fishing during the upcoming Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s license-free freshwater fishing weekend. This spring’s license-free fishing weekend is on April 5 and 6 and invites residents and visitors to explore the ...