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Gene Frenette: Jacksonville's first Olympic medalist, Ned Gourdin, had long, hard road to glory
The Olympic connection to the Jacksonville area goes back longer than most people think, and that tradition is becoming more defined as time marches on. Among the 13 Olympic medalists who have brought home a combined 33 gold, silver or bronze medals, perhaps none should hold a greater place of reverence – despite the stunning anonymity in his own hometown – than the man who first accomplished the feat 100 years ago at the Summer Games in Paris.
Jaguars vs. Dolphins: Key Miami defender retires before Week 1 matchup
Dolphins edge rusher Shaquil Barrett announced his retirement Saturday, a surprise move fewer than two months before Miami’s Week 1 matchup with Jacksonville to kick off the 2024 season. Barrett, the NFL’s sack leader in 2019 and a nine-year pro, signed a one-year contract with Miami in March, following five seasons with Tampa Bay and four with Denver. Barrett cited a desire to shift his full focus to his family and acknowledged that he had considered retiring for some time. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shaquil Barrett (@moochman6) Barrett logged 400 total tackles with 73 for loss, 59 sacks, three interceptions,...
Colts vs. Jaguars Week 18 Tickets
Two AFC South foes battle on Sunday, January 5, 2025 at Lucas Oil Stadium when the Indianapolis Colts (0-0) and the Jacksonville Jaguars (0-0) meet. If you're looking to attend this game in person, head to StubHub to purchase your tickets. Colts vs. Jaguars Tickets & Game Info. Tickets: Get...
Lights, Camera, Sugar! Be seen on the sweetest show in town!
Do you want to take a look behind the scenes at something sweet? Join us for a taping of River City Live as we join our friends at the Sugar factory to create some memorable magic!. We will be setting up delicious shots, delectable takes, and mic drop moments for...
Coast Guard Cutter Valiant Returns after Deployment in Florida Straits, Windward Passage
Coast Guard Cutter Valiant (WMEC 621) and its crew returned to their homeport at Naval Station Mayport in Jacksonville, following a 49-day migrant interdiction operations patrol in the Florida Straits and Windward Passage. Valiant’s crew deployed in support of Homeland Security Task Force – Southeast (HSTF-SE) and Operation Vigilant Sentry...
Adam Waller makes it two in a row for San Jose in Jacksonville Amateur golf playoff win
Jason Duff was crushed but knew what Adam Waller was feeling in the aftermath of the 63rd Jacksonville Amateur Championship's final round on Saturday at the Jacksonville Golf and Country Club. "I've got one of these [the 2022 Amateur at Deerwood]," said Duff, a rising senior at the University of North Florida. "I...
Nick Luukko resigns from Jacksonville Icemen after three seasons as ECHL head coach
Nick Luukko resigned Saturday after three years at the helm of the Jacksonville Icemen to take a position in the American Hockey League, leaving the ECHL hockey club in search of the third coach in team history. Luukko, 32, left to take an assistant coach position in the AHL with...
NFL talking makes the case that Jaguars HC Doug Pederson is vastly overlooked
Talking head Emmanuel Acho of FS1 has previously shared several puzzling takes on the Jacksonville Jaguars and Trevor Lawrence. More recently, though, he said that head coach Doug Pederson is severely overlooked and deserves a higher spot among his peers in power rankings. Acho was part of a roundtable on...
Jaguars' Ronald Darby Named Under-the-Radar Player Who Could Shape 2024
How big of an impact could Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Ronald Darby have for the Jaguars in 2024?. After a busy offseason that saw the Jacksonville Jaguars add veteran players, high-upside rookies and new coaches, there are plenty of new faces surrounding the Jaguars in 2024. One of those new faces...
Jaguars Elite 15U flag football team falls to Steelers in NFL Championship quarterfinals
The Jaguars Elite 15 and under boys flag football team got off to a slow start on offense and never recovered on Saturday in Canton, Ohio, losing to the Loudon Legends 15-12 in the quarterfinals of the NFL Flag Championships. Quarterback Ty Keister, who will be a sophomore at Englewood, ran for one...
Florida Highway Patrol leads 'Best Looking Cruiser;' Voting still going
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (CBS12) — Florida state troopers want the whole country to know they patrol the roads in the most stylish cruisers around, and they need everyone’s help to do it. In the American Association of State Troopers’ poll of which state has the best-looking vehicles, Florida is...
Florida Lottery Celebrates Multiple Winners as Luck Strikes in Broward and Summerfield
The Florida Lottery has brought fortune to a few lucky ticket holders this summer, with significant winnings reported in Broward and Summerfield. A Fantasy 5 game ticket, purchased at a Coconut Creek Walmart, hit a jackpot worth a handsome $101,996 yesterday night. The winning digits were 5, 6, 12, 15, and 22, as The Miami Herald reported.
Gov. DeSantis to speak Monday at St. Petersburg College
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis is scheduled to be in St. Petersburg Monday morning. He will hold a news conference at 10:30 a.m. St. Petersburg College. Florida Department of Education Commissioner Manny Diaz Jr. will be in attendances as well. Spectrum News will have a crew at...
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