Good morning, St. Augustine.

Residents in St. Augustine woke to smoky skies on April 22 from wildfires in Putnam County burning near the St. Johns River + the largest fire covered 4,112 acres and was 50% contained by 8:30 a.m.

Mandatory watering restrictions are in place as groundwater levels drop and the water management district limits home irrigation to once a week (odd addresses on Saturday, even addresses on Sunday, nonresidential on Tuesday).

The measure aims to conserve water amid little rain.

Wildfires burned thousands of acres in northeast Florida yesterday, prompting evacuations and nearly 50 homes destroyed, while fires in southeast Georgia scorched over 31 square miles.

Crews continue to fight active flames along major roads in affected areas.

An administrative hearing began Wednesday, April 22 for a Ponte Vedra dentist after a 2023 patient died following dental implant surgery.

The three-day hearing will consider claims that he fell below the standard of care while his license remains active.

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.

Ethel Cain Live Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — The St. Augustine Amphitheatre — $60.73-$100.42 — Experience the ethereal sounds of Ethel Cain with special guest 9Million.

Sunflower & Tomato Soirée

9 a.m.-4 p.m. — Wesley Wells Farms — $15 — Enjoy fresh produce picking, food trucks, live entertainment, and a family-friendly atmosphere at the Tomato Festival.

Iration Concert

5:15-8:15 p.m. — The St. Augustine Amphitheatre — Tickets available — Enjoy a vibrant evening of reggae-infused music with Iration.

Sam Barber Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — The St. Augustine Amphitheatre — Ticketed event — Enjoy an evening with Sam Barber at this iconic venue.