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St. Augustine
Wednesday, January 14th, 2026
Good morning, St. Augustine. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ North Beach Park at Vilano Beach has reopened after a $2.1 million renovation that added a new restroom building, changing area, playground, extra parking, and an upgraded trail. The redesign improves traffic flow and safety – replacing a padlock hazard with a secure heart lock wall. The St. Augustine Record
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Grammy Award-winning guitarist James Taylor & his All-Star Band will perform at the St. Augustine Ampitheatre on Tuesday, Sept. 22 and Wednesday, Sept. 23, with tickets going live Friday, Jan. 16 at 10 a.m. First Coast News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Experts say Florida gas prices (still under $3 today) will remain seasonal since Venezuela's huge oil reserves face long-term challenges like aging equipment and billions in repair costs, so no quick drop in prices is expected. The St. Augustine Record
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The St. Johns County Career Center hosts a job fair on Jan.15 from 10 a.m. to noon at Westgate Plaza, 525 State Road 16 with St. Johns and Putnam Sheriff’s Offices, Ring Power, and Wounded Warrior Project; a second fair featuring Staffing with Bliss is planned for Jan.29. The St. Augustine Record
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ According to the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, wetting garden soil before a freeze helps retain heat. Residents should water in the morning and cover plants with bedsheets or towels (for insulation) as a strong cold front nears. 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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