Good morning, St. Augustine.

The town of Hastings in St. Johns County is seeing a rapid change on Main Street as new businesses like Hastings Coffee Company and Hastings Nutrition Company boost occupancy from 20 percent to 90 percent in the last two years—efforts led by local business owners.

The Cabbage, Potato, and Bacon festival will return this weekend—inviting locals to celebrate the town's revival.

Vested Metals International will host the Southeast Coil Classic golf tournament on April 28 at Marsh Creek Country Club starting at noon; the event features an 18 hole, four person scramble with prizes, on course snacks and beverages and a post event reception with live music and a cigar roller at 5 p.m.—it honors former employee John Mark Leach and will benefit several local charities.

Mya Helhoski from St. Augustine wrote a tribute letter for Florida State University—honoring the victims after a gunman shot near the student union that killed two and injured five people.

The soon-to-be graduate said she felt called to write and share hope as fellow students lean on each other to regain normalcy—her letter reflecting a deep commitment to community healing.

A Florida House subcommittee halted its probe into Hope Florida—a foundation linked to First Lady Casey DeSantis—after key witnesses, including the foundation's lawyer, refused to testify.

Rep. Alex Andrade said he will seek more documents on Medicaid funds and grants while Gov. DeSantis defended the program at a news conference in St. Augustine.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Orange Open 4 Pickleball Tournament

May 9-11 — Treaty Park — Registration required — Engage in friendly competition and showcase your pickleball skills at this exciting local tournament.