Good morning, St. Augustine.

St. Augustine Amphitheatre kicked off its 2026 music season with weekend shows by Styx, Cheap Trick, and Rod Stewart, and more concerts featuring Bret Michaels on March 8 and MercyMe on March 15 will follow through mid-April + the venue will also host free community events like the Farmers Market and Night Market.

iDigStAug is a new digital project that lets residents explore over one million artifacts from local archives today.

The online tool, funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities and led by local historians (including Kathleen Deagan), supports research and classroom learning about our colonial past.

St. Patrick's Day Parade (the oldest known parade honoring the saint) will take place March 14 in St. Augustine as part of a weekend of festivities that bring the community together.

On Thursday, Mar. 5, fuel prices rose for the third day in a row at gas stations in Port Orange, Ormond Beach, and Palm Coast, with the 7-Eleven in Port Orange raising its regular gas price from $3.29 to $3.49 a gallon (a 20-cent increase).

On Thursday morning, Florida saw regular gasoline rise by 5.1 cents to $3.241 a gallon and diesel reach $4.233 a gallon amid sharp increases earlier this week due to the Iran conflict disrupting oil shipments; economists expect prices may ease if the situation stabilizes.

On March 4, a SpaceX Falcon 9 launched 29 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral, leaving a rare glowing noctilucent cloud resembling a jellyfish before sunrise visible across the region (meteorologists called the display breathtaking).

Hummingbirds started their spring migration with ruby-throated birds already seen in local gardens on March 5.

Residents may attract more by planting brightly colored tubular flowers or setting up feeders now & using homemade nectar.

St. Johns County Sheriff Hardwick launched an aggressive e-bike enforcement campaign after five serious crashes hurt children last summer.

The effort includes dedicated enforcement codes, 250 stops since May 2025, mandatory safety classes for middle schoolers, and a planned town hall (near Patriot Oaks) to address community concerns.

As spring break nears, residents planning beach trips should review advisories from the Florida Dept of Health & Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to avoid risks from red tide, blue-green algae and bacteria in the water.

A year after Florida banned adding fluoride to public water, some communities still enjoy natural fluoride from the local aquifer — a local benefit for dental health.

Congresswoman Frankel is urging lawmakers to heed the CDC’s praise for fluoridation as experts predict changes in dental care needs.

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.

Silent Stars, Powerful Voices

6-8 p.m. — Peña-Peck House - Woman's Exchange — $60 — Discover the life of silent-film icon Theda Bara while enjoying an elegant evening buffet and wine bar.

Speed Dating for Singles Aged 50s/60s

7-9 p.m. — Murray Bros. Caddyshack — Ticket required — A chance to meet local singles in a fun and efficient dating environment.