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St. Augustine
Friday, May 15th, 2026
Good morning, St. Augustine. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is offering free day-use access to most state parks for Memorial Day weekend, May 23–25—exclusions apply—and U.S. residents can visit national parks free on Memorial Day, May 25. The St. Augustine Record
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A SpaceX Falcon 9 launch today for the NASA CRS-34 mission is set at 6:05 p.m. from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station — the launch was delayed twice earlier this week. Other launches are scheduled through the weekend. The St. Augustine Record
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Michael, a Michael Jackson biopic starring Jaafar Jackson, is still playing in Florida theaters after its April 24 premiere and has grossed $577 million worldwide. It will stream on Amazon Prime Video + Starz in late summer or early fall, with a potential release as early as August. The St. Augustine Record
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Florida beaches allow driving only on designated sections with paid passes to protect wildlife; in St. Johns County, residents pay $50 and non-residents pay $100 with access limited from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. during nesting season. Check county guidelines before driving + observe safety protocols. The St. Augustine Record
- ➤ Scientists at the Climate Prediction Center forecast an 82% chance of El Niño forming next month and a 96% chance it will persist through February, which may lower Atlantic hurricanes during peak season for Florida (though its strength remains uncertain). The St. Augustine Record
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The St. Johns River Water Management District imposed a Phase III extreme water shortage order on May 13 that limits landscape irrigation to once a week and bans watering between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. The new measure affects residential, commercial (and) institutional properties amid worsening drought conditions. The St. Augustine Record
- ➤ The Shands Bridge along SR-16 is closing for routine maintenance from 9 p.m. today until 4 a.m. Sunday; drivers should use the Buckman or Memorial Bridges as alternate routes while work on a new bridge continues, with completion set for 2030 — officials advise extra travel time for weekend events. First Coast News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Talkable Communities, a suicide prevention initiative serving six counties (including St. Johns), is seeking $300,000 to continue life-saving mental health first aid training through partner organizations. The program lost state funding and is running its Hope Needs Help drive to secure training through 2026. The St. Augustine Record
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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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Bead Mercantile Show - St. Augustine, FL
10 AM – 4 PM — World Golf Village Renaissance St. Augustine Resort — Entry fee varies — Explore a vibrant marketplace showcasing beads, jewelry, and minerals from various exhibitors.
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Tell Me Lies - Fleetwood Mac Tribute
6-10 p.m. — Colonial Oak Music Park — Click for tickets — Experience the timeless hits of Fleetwood Mac through a dedicated tribute band.
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Chris Duarte Live Performance
8-10 p.m. — The Original Cafe Eleven — Tickets from $38.04 — Experience electrifying live music in a cozy café setting.
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Black Uhuru Live Performance
8-10 p.m. — The Original Cafe Eleven — $38.81 — Enjoy an exciting live performance by the reggae legends Black Uhuru.
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Bark in the Park: Big Buoys vs. Sardines Baseball Game
5-8 p.m. — St. Joseph Catholic Academy — No entry fee — Experience a thrilling baseball showdown between the St. Augustine Sardines and Big Buoys, showcasing community spirit and sportsmanship.
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Gnarlies vs. Sardines Baseball Showdown
5-8 p.m. — St. Joseph Catholic Academy — Ticket prices vary — Experience a thrilling baseball game between the fierce Gnarlies and Sardines.
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Tailgators vs. Sardines Baseball Game
5-8 p.m. — St. Joseph's Catholic Academy — Free entry — Experience an electrifying baseball showdown between the Tailgators and Sardines.
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