Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 27th of January.
Good morning, St. Augustine.
Apple unveiled its next generation AirTags on Monday, Jan.
26 with a 50% longer range and louder speakers, available at the same price for personal tracking, while a new Florida law makes unauthorized tracking a felony — a measure that protects privacy.
OCEARCH’s massive great white shark, Contender — the largest male ever tagged at 13 ft 9 in and 1,653 lbs — pinged off St. Augustine’s coast on Jan.
26 at 3:05 p.m. as part of its seasonal migration toward warmer waters.
St. Johns County restored funding for its Land Acquisition Management Program to $2 million on Jan.
26; the one-time transfer from the Tree Bank Fund will help purchase conservation lands without raising taxes. County officials say the move supports environmental protection & fiscal responsibility.
Florida health officials reported three measles cases so far this year in Hillsborough, Manatee, and St. Johns counties, and vaccination rates for kindergarteners remain below the 95 percent needed for herd immunity; people with symptoms are urged to contact their local health department.
St. Augustine Spanish Food & Wine Festival
6 PM – 5 PM — St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches Visitors & Convention Bureau — Free entry — Celebrate St. Augustine's Spanish heritage with delicious food, wines, and cultural events.
Lighthouse 5K and Fun Run
8-11 a.m. — St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum — Registration fees apply — Participate in a scenic 5K and enjoy family-friendly activities.
Blues Beatles Concert
8-10 p.m. — Café Eleven Restaurant & Catering — Ticket info available — Experience the unique fusion of blues and Beatles classics at this local venue.
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