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St. Augustine
Thursday, January 8th, 2026
Good morning, St. Augustine. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Fields Auto Group will celebrate the grand opening of its Mercedes-Benz and Porsche service centers tomorrow from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at 405 World Commerce Parkway & will feature short musical and theatrical performances by the Limelight Theatre cast with light refreshments served. The St. Augustine Record
- ➤ Florida Water Tours, celebrating its 10th anniversary, is offering buy one-get-one-free deals on public tours with discounts, daily prizes and a grand giveaway (hotel stay, dinner, private cruise) from Jan 16 to Feb 28 at 107 Yacht Club Drive while also supporting free marine science cruises for students. The St. Augustine Record
- ➤ Dunkin’ will open a 1,600 sqft shop in Hastings at 8800 W. Church St on Jan. 9 with 25 crew members, including a ribbon cutting at 9 a.m. and free coffee for the first 100 Dunkin’ Rewards members at 8 a.m., plus a $5,000 donation to Pie in the Sky. The St. Augustine Record
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ St. Augustine's Fort Mose Jazz & Blues Series runs Feb. 6-15 at Fort Mose Historic State Park, featuring Grammy winners Ledisi, Gary Clark Jr., the Robert Cray Band, Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble, and Samara Joy. Shows begin at 7 p.m. with gates opening at 6 p.m. The St. Augustine Record
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SIP & SKETCH: Figure Drawing at Spinster Abbott’s
7-10 p.m. — Spinster Abbott's Bodega and Tap Room — Price includes one drink — Enjoy a live model drawing session in a cozy atmosphere.
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Casa de Vino 57 Historical Lecture Series - Lecture 3
6-7 p.m. — Casa De Vino 57 — Ticket required — Experience the charm of St. Augustine through its historical wine narrative.
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Poetry Open Mic Night
2:30-4:30 p.m. — The Waterworks — Free entry — Experience the lyrical talents of local poets in a vibrant community setting.
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