Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 3rd of June.
Good morning, St. Augustine.
Publix introduces Smokehouse Marinated Pork Belly for Burnt Ends, now available to make summer barbecues easy at local stores, while new locations in Fort Lauderdale, Bradenton, and Winter Haven will open later this month (on June 4, June 11, and June 18).
AccuWeather forecasters expect a tropical depression to form in the eastern Pacific within the next two days — a low-pressure area is organizing southwest of California — and they note calm conditions in the Atlantic basin.
Residents in St. Augustine should monitor updates on the evolving tropical outlook.
Researchers from Susquehanna University and Arizona State University found that a thimble of fog water holds about 10 million bacteria, a result that helps explain how Florida’s humid air carries microbes in water vapor rather than in droplets (the study was conducted in Pennsylvania).
Florida lawmakers approved a tax package to offer breaks on outdoor supplies and a revised back-to-school exemption.
If signed by the governor, the outdoor supplies holiday will run Sept. 1-Dec. 31 while the back-to-school holiday will run July 20-Aug. 20, with changes beginning July 1.
St. Augustine native Sofia Rivera, a 16-year-old golfer, is set to compete in her first U.S. Women's Open running June 4-7 at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades.
Her experienced uncle (Russell Knox, a two-time PGA Tour winner) will serve as her caddie.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pedro Gonzalez Live Performance
8-10 p.m. — The Original Cafe Eleven — Tickets from $35.98 — Enjoy a night of live music at a popular local venue.
Preservation Hall Jazz Band Live
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Ponte Vedra Concert Hall — $56.03-$135.40 — Experience a lively brass-filled celebration of classic New Orleans jazz from a Grammy-nominated ensemble.
Senior Night Baseball Showdown: Gnarlies vs Sardines
5-8 p.m. — St. Joseph Catholic Academy — Admission details not specified — Witness an electrifying face-off as the Gnarlies battle the Sardines in a thrilling baseball contest.
Narrow Head & Turnover Concert
6-9 p.m. — Colonial Oak Music Park — Ticketed event — Experience the dynamic sounds of Narrow Head and Turnover as they explore modern melodies and deep emotions.
Tailgators vs. Sardines Baseball Showdown
5-8 p.m. — St. Joseph's Catholic Academy — Entry details not specified — Experience a thrilling baseball competition between local teams filled with high-energy plays and community spirit.
Chris Cain Live Performance
8-10 p.m. — Café Eleven Restaurant & Catering — $26.58-$38.81 — Experience the soulful blues and jazz sounds of Chris Cain in an intimate setting.
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