Good morning, St. Augustine.

Romanza Festivale returns May 1-17 in St. Augustine, offering more than 40 free and low cost music and arts events at local venues.

The festival will feature music, dance, theater, and comedy performances that bring regional and international talent to the community.

Crews are battling a 4,400-acre wildfire in Clay and Putnam counties today, with voluntary evacuations still in effect near Varney Road and Woodard Lane (residents are advised to monitor air quality as firefighters work overnight to contain the blaze).

Lovebug season has begun in Florida, and sightings are down as experts point to habitat loss and weather changes rather than UF involvement (UF did not create lovebugs).

Residents are advised to wash off smudged cars quickly to avoid engine issues.

Flagler College will join the all Florida Sunshine State Conference in the academic year 2027 to 2028, ending 17 years in the Peach Belt Conference.

The move will shorten travel for athletic teams & boost regional sports competition.

The PGA Tour laid off 56 employees (4% of its workforce) and left 73 open positions on April 23.

CEO Brian Rolapp said the move was a difficult but important step in the transition to a for-profit model, with most staff based in Ponte Vedra Beach.

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.