Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of April.
Good morning, St. Augustine.
Lauren Book's 'Kids Walk in My Shoes' takes place tomorrow in St. Augustine (gather at 9 a.m. at Canopy Shores Park for registration and start at 10:30 a.m.) as walkers head to Betty Griffin Center via Francis Field to raise awareness and support survivors.
Jacksonville will install 14 baby boxes at fire stations across its city council districts (the most for any county) to offer parents a safe drop-off for newborns, and St. Johns County is set to add boxes in remodeled stations later this summer.
Teacher Appreciation Week runs from May 4-8 and National Teacher Appreciation Day falls on May 5 in our community.
The event honors local educators who spend personal funds for classroom supplies (average $482) and invites residents to show their support.
Scientists from the University of South Florida report a record sargassum bloom is growing in the Atlantic and may bring seaweed build-ups to east coast beaches this summer.
Beach conditions will depend on winds and currents — already causing moderate accumulations in some regions.
Foreigner Concert with Lou Gramm
7-10:30 p.m. — The St. Augustine Amphitheatre — Ticket prices from $76.60 to $224.01 — Experience the iconic rock hits of Foreigner and Lou Gramm live on stage.
Tru Phonic Live in St. Augustine
7 PM — Colonial Oak Music Park — Book tickets on UNATION — Experience the eclectic sounds of Tru Phonic in a vibrant outdoor setting.
Dennis Fermin Live Music Event
12-3 p.m. — Marina Munch — Free entry — Enjoy a vibrant live music experience while indulging in delicious eats at the waterside food truck park.
Earth Day Waterway Cleanup
1-4 p.m. — Doug Crane Boat Ramp — Free — Help keep Moultrie Creek clean and protect local wildlife during this community effort.
Jazz Poetry Cafe
3-7 p.m. — Willie Galimore Recreation Center — Ticketed event — Experience an evening of jazz-infused poetry in the heart of St. Augustine.
GTM Monthly Beach Cleanup
9-11 a.m. — Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve — Free entry — Gather supplies and help keep the beach clean while enjoying the great outdoors.
EMMA Concert Series 2025-2026
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Flagler Auditorium — Tickets required — Experience a night of local and international musical talent in St. Augustine.
Fit Street Market
8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. — Francis Field — Free entry — Explore local wellness vendors, fitness classes, and healthy food options at this vibrant market.
The Saltworks Supper
6-9 p.m. — Michael's St. Augustine — $ — Start your St. Augustine Food + Wine Festival with a coastal multicourse dinner featuring bold flavors inspired by maritime heritage.
George Thorogood & The Destroyers Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — The St. Augustine Amphitheatre — Ticket prices $66.40 to $157.11 — Experience the legendary blues-rock sound of George Thorogood and his iconic band, The Destroyers.
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