Scary events were afoot near Matanzas Inlet on Oct. 31, 1725. ... This area was then called "Las Rosas de Ayamón" and the name appeared on several 17th- and 18th-century maps.

The Matanzas River's razor-edged oysters also easily can slice wayward feet. Probably the best wade or bank fishing is found around the Florida A1A bridge at Matanzas Inlet, and it's unnecessary ...

So much sand has built up by the inlet, Jerry Dixon with the St. Augustine Port, Waterway, and Beach District said, "The inlet has deteriorated drastically over the last 5 years." ...

But the Matanzas River is a shining jewel among Northeast Florida's environmental jewels ... From there, it flows 16 miles to the Matanzas Inlet and seven miles farther south before it ends.

Matanzas Inlet, the favorite spot for surf fishermen east of Gainesville, is under dispute these days - this time over vehicular access. There might be harsh language involved, but it's a mild ...