Thursday, April 24th, 2025

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Good morning, St. Augustine. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ In St. Augustine, a new public news and lifestyle network called Sunny St. Johns is launched by local figures Davey Hartzel and Meredith Masony. The network mounts live productions from The Lab STA — featuring a morning show today and an afternoon series beginning on May 5 — to share local news and community stories. Totally St. Augustine
- ➤ St. Augustine History Festival will take place May 7-11 and offers more than 40 events at historic sites throughout town — including free tours, lectures and live demonstrations at locations like Castillo de San Marcos and the Colonial Quarter. Organized by UF Historic St. Augustine and the Lastinger Family Foundation, the festival celebrates the city’s long past during National Historic Preservation Month. Totally St. Augustine
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A dozen St. Johns County schools are opening controlled enrollment from Monday, April 28 until May 15—parents from the county can join a lottery to add extra seats as some schools, like PVPV/Rawlings Elementary seeking to add over 260 students, participate. PVPV/Rawlings will host an informational session on Wednesday, April 30 at 2:30 p.m. while officials confirm that consolidation of under-capacity schools is not planned. First Coast News
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ William Evans, 52, of St. Augustine, won $1 million by playing the $1 million A Year For Life Spectacular scratch-off game when he bought a ticket at Publix on Palm Coast yesterday + he chose a lump sum payment of $640,000+. The St. Augustine Record
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ UF Health and United Healthcare reached a multiyear deal that will let thousands with United Healthcare coverage use UF Health hospitals and doctors starting May 5—ending months of out-of-network access issues. First Coast News
SPORTS NEWS
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Culinary Collaborative Dinner
6-9 p.m. — Michael's St. Augustine — Ticketed event — Savor a multi-course seated dinner with acclaimed chefs while supporting local history and community.
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Bead Mercantile Show
10 AM – 5 PM — World Golf Village Renaissance St. Augustine Resort — Admission details not specified — Explore a vibrant showcase of beads and jewelry-making supplies.
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Zoso - The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience
6-7:30 p.m. — Colonial Oak Music Park — Tickets required — Experience the most authentic Led Zeppelin tribute performance with Zoso, celebrated for their captivating live shows since 1995.
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Wilco Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — The St. Augustine Amphitheatre — $39.50-$72.50 — Experience the eclectic sounds of Wilco blending rock and folk in a captivating live performance.
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Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo Concert
6:30-9:30 p.m. — St. Augustine Amphitheatre — Cost Info — Experience rock legends Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo live with special guest The Vindys in an unforgettable spring tour performance.
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SUN District 2025 Spring Convention
12 PM – 10 PM — World Golf Village Renaissance St. Augustine Resort — Register now — Join the exciting Sunshine District Spring Convention for networking and community activities.
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Dinner and a Movie Event
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Solomon Calhoun Community Center — Free admission — Enjoy a catered dinner and a family-friendly movie in a cozy community setting.
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The Motet Live Performance
6-10 p.m. — Colonial Oak Music Park — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of eclectic funk, soul, and rock with The Motet and DIZGO.
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Vilano Causeway Shoreline Cleanup
1-3 p.m. — Vilano Landing — Free entry — Help protect the Matanzas River by participating in a community shoreline cleanup event.
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St. Augustine Food + Wine Festival 2025
6:34 PM — Renaissance Resort of World Golf Village — Tickets from $69 — Experience Florida's finest wines and culinary delights with celebrity chefs and live music.
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