JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — In September, an extremely heavy amount of rain over multiple days overloaded JEA's sewer system at the Jacksonville School for Autism, which caused it to be over capacity.
The school's wastewater system was impacted by the sewer system, which then overflowed back inside the school. The school had to close while the mess was cleaned up and that put serious stress on the students, teachers and families who rely on the school.
On Oct. 12, the 'Flounder Pounder fishing tournament' will once again raise money for the school. The 15th annual tournament will bring anglers from all over the First Coast to compete for cash prizes and trophies.
Flounder Pounder tournament director Chip Davis joined Good Morning Jacksonville on Saturday to describe how the school for autism benefited his son, Tyler, as well as other children and families at the school.
Editor's note: See the full interview with Davis in the above video player.
For more information like registration for the tournament and ways that Flounder Pounder benefits the Jacksonville School for Autism, visit their website here.
For more information about the Jacksonville School for Autism and the services it provides, visit their website here.
The 15th annual Flounder Pounder fishing tournament will be held at Palm Valley Outdoors Bar & Grill in Ponte Vedra Beach next Saturday, Oct. 12.