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St. Augustine
Tuesday, April 28th, 2026
Good morning, St. Augustine. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 28th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, April 27, the ULA Atlas V rocket launched from Cape Canaveral and its bright boosters lit up skies across several states. SpaceX will attempt a Falcon Heavy launch on Wednesday, April 29 from Kennedy’s pad, sending a broadband satellite toward geosynchronous transfer orbit. The St. Augustine Record
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ St. Augustine’s historic district will welcome 17 King American Bistro (a full-service restaurant and wine market) on May 1. The new venue is set to offer locals a fresh taste of dining and wine selections. The St. Augustine Record
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Florida gas prices fell to $3.941 on April 27, remaining below $4 per gallon despite a national average above $4; some counties like Monroe and Franklin still report higher rates, following a decline that began in early March. The St. Augustine Record
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ St. Augustine now makes it easy to retire old flags by offering drop-off boxes in several public locations. The program partners with the First City Honor Guard and county rescue program to collect flags at (50 Bridge St), (151 King St), and (101 Malaga St). The St. Augustine Record
- ➤ The Florida DOT announced lane closures in St. Johns County through Friday, May 1 for road work—these include weekday and nighttime restrictions on CR 16A and I-95, seven-month bridge rehab on King Street, and detours for St. Johns Parkway and Hastings’ North Main Street during sewer installation. The St. Augustine Record
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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Iration Concert
5:15-8:15 p.m. — The St. Augustine Amphitheatre — Tickets available — Enjoy a vibrant evening of reggae-infused music with Iration.
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Sam Barber Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — The St. Augustine Amphitheatre — Ticketed event — Enjoy an evening with Sam Barber at this iconic venue.
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Terrance Simien Live at Cafe Eleven
8-10 p.m. — The Original Cafe Eleven — Tickets from $32.71 — Enjoy a vibrant live Zydeco music performance in St. Augustine's unique cafe setting.
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