Good morning, St. Augustine.

A new Ashley furniture showroom opened at 1762 Tree Blvd + marking the company’s first location in town and offering locals a fresh spot to browse modern furniture designs.

The St. Johns School District is accepting applications for controlled open enrollment until Feb.

20. The program — which allows Florida families to choose from 16 schools based on availability — offers extra educational options.

New federal SNAP rules took effect on Feb.

1, raising work requirements and reducing benefits for noncitizens — changes that will affect many Florida families and shift more costs to the state. Local households now face tighter eligibility as these adjustments begin to roll out.

Team USA named Ocala's speedskater Erin Jackson as the flag bearer for the 2026 Winter Olympics on Tuesday ahead of Friday's opening ceremony in Milan - Jackson became the first Black woman to win Winter Games gold in the 500-meter race.

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.

Styx with Cheap Trick Live

7-10 p.m. — The St. Augustine Amphitheatre — Tickets from $92 — Experience Styx performing their classic album Pieces of Eight in an electrifying rock show.