Good morning, St. Augustine.

VyStar Foundation will launch its annual Military Grant Cycle on March 2 to fund nonprofits that support veterans and military families in North and Central Florida and Georgia.

The program will host virtual info sessions on March 11 and 18 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. with applications due by April 6 (5 p.m. EST).

ALDI opened a new store on County Road 210 in the Russell Sampson neighborhood on Thursday, replacing the former Winn-Dixie location.

The store held a ribbon-cutting ceremony and gifted exclusive bags to the first 200 customers and is open daily (9 a.m. to 8 p.m.).

Buc-ee's is set to open four new locations in Ocala, Fort Pierce, Tallahassee and Port Charlotte; the Fort Pierce site is scheduled for 2027 and the Ocala location for 2028 (dates for the others are pending), expanding the chain's reach alongside current sites in St. Augustine and Daytona Beach.

Rain is expected to fall tonight through Saturday across Florida—easing wildfire risks amid drought conditions and burn bans near St. Augustine.

Spotty thunderstorms may offer short-term relief before more steady rains are needed.

On Tuesday, March 3, at 6:38 a.m. ET, Florida residents can watch a full moon turn red as a total lunar eclipse begins at 3:44 a.m. ET (with totality around 6:33 a.m.).

With spring break coming next month, local pet owners can enjoy dog-friendly beaches like Crescent Beach and Matanzas Inlet Park.

Visitors should follow local rules — using leashes and packing pet supplies — to keep outings safe with their dogs.

Women on Postage Stamps Luncheon

11 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Peña-Peck House - Woman's Exchange — $45 — Celebrate Women’s History Month with a buffet lunch and stories of extraordinary women honored on U.S. postage stamps.

Intro to Stand-Up Community Comedy

10 AM – 12:30 PM — Third Space Improv — $225.00 – $250.00 — Explore the art of stand-up comedy while making new friends and boosting your confidence.

MercyMe - Wonder + Awe Tour

7-8:30 p.m. — The St. Augustine Amphitheatre — Ticket pricing varies — Experience an evening of powerful worship and music with MercyMe and friends.

Sip & Stitch Social

6-8 p.m. — Shanti Kava Bar — Pay what you can — Craft and connect with fellow fiber artists while enjoying drinks and a yarn swap.

St. Augustine Lions Seafood Festival

10 a.m. - 9 p.m. — Francis Field — Admission prices may vary — Indulge in seafood delights while enjoying live music and arts and crafts.

Godspell Musical Production

3:30 p.m. — Limelight Theatre, Inc. — $30-$35 — Experience a vibrant retelling of the Gospel of Matthew through beloved songs and dynamic storytelling.

Parker McCollum Concert

7-10 p.m. — The St. Augustine Amphitheatre — Prices Vary — Experience the authentic sound of country music superstar Parker McCollum live in concert.

Parker McCollum Concert

7-10 p.m. — The St. Augustine Amphitheatre — Prices Vary — Experience the authentic sound of country music superstar Parker McCollum performing live.