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Tuesday, April 29th, 2025
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Good morning, St. Augustine. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday, a car flipped onto its top on busy San Marco Avenue after hitting a parked car near Borillo’s Pizzeria — the driver and her dog escaped safely while first responders helped on scene. First Coast News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 44-year-old man broke into a home naked using a tree branch on April 15—when residents hid and called 911—and deputies later arrested him after finding drugs, firearms, and $85,000 at his nearby residence. First Coast News
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ An FBI report showed that Florida residents lost over $1 billion to online scams in 2024—seniors were hit hardest by investment and cryptocurrency fraud, and new laws let banks delay suspicious transactions to protect them. This data signals a growing threat as fraudsters use the internet to trick people out of their money. The St. Augustine Record
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On April 25, the Florida House approved a tax break package that would eliminate all 62 tourist development councils to cut property taxes, a move local tourism officials say will hurt the county’s main income source. St. Johns County leaders warned that shifting funds from the TDC to lower property taxes will bring a devastating trickle-down effect on local businesses and tourism — a change they believe will lead to serious economic challenges. The St. Augustine Record
- ➤ Governor Ron DeSantis ordered flags to be flown at half-staff on April 28 from sunrise to sunset to honor fallen law enforcement officers statewide—this order applied to all local and state buildings and included a memorial service at 10 a.m. ET in Tallahassee. The St. Augustine Record
SPORTS NEWS
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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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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.
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Romanza: Kaleidoscope of Dance X
7:30-9 p.m. — Lewis Auditorium, Flagler College — Free admission — Experience the vibrant local dance scene with performances from various regional dance troupes.
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Dylan Scott Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — The St. Augustine Amphitheatre — Tickets available — Experience the powerful vocals and heartfelt songwriting of Curb Records artist Dylan Scott.
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