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Fuel prices have climbed to a record high as Florida’s regular gas averaged $4.07 a gallon on Wednesday, Sept.

9, 2026—up 18 cents from Tuesday's prices near Port Orange. AAA Auto Club conducted the survey statewide across local stations.

Florida's kindergartners were reported at 88.9% vaccination by the CDC, with the state ranking near the bottom while proposing to drop some vaccine rules for public and private schools (comment period ends Sept.

14).

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch SES mPOWER satellites Sunday, Sept.

13 from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station with liftoff scheduled between 2:40 p.m. and 5:10 p.m. ET; residents along the coast may watch the event if weather permits.

St. Augustine is hosting the Sing Out Loud Festival this September with 160 free musical performances at 17 venues.

Aoife O’Donovan will perform at Spinster Abbott’s on Sept. 11 and local showcases, panels and after parties will run through Sept. 27.

With hurricane season peaking this week, local homeowners are urged to review their insurance policies carefully since standard coverage often excludes flooding, wear and tear, and sinkholes — leaving new residents at risk if they don’t secure additional policies.

Drivers in St. Johns County face lane closures from Sept.

8–11 as roadwork on County Road 16A, I-95, and other routes may cause delays plus King Street remains closed for bridge rehabilitation until late 2026.

Winn-Dixie and THE PLAYERS surprised local families battling childhood cancer with a $2,000 grocery spree that provided a welcome boost to residents facing health challenges.

The National Hurricane Center reported that the Atlantic Basin was calm on Sept.

6 as it tracked four tropical waves that did not threaten our area, and forecasters advised residents to stay prepared in case conditions change quickly.