Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of June.
Good morning, St. Augustine.
Anastasia State Park in St. Augustine boasts 1,600 acres of white quartz sands, camping areas, and water activities—USA Today named it one of the Top 10 Beaches in Florida for its natural beauty and amenities.
Treaty Oaks Preparatory Academy, a new charter school in St. Augustine, will host Family Fun Day on June 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Treaty Park—showcasing its sports and after-school programs—and invite local families to learn about its unique village-model approach as it prepares to open this fall.
Local experts urge residents to top off gas tanks and keep electric vehicles at least 50% charged in case an evacuation is needed — guidance shared by USA Today Florida Network reporters.
Carfax reported that as of the start of 2025, Florida had 692,000 expired vehicle tags, ranking sixth among states.
Driving with an expired tag in Florida can lead to fines — and in more severe cases, jail time — as nearly 17 million vehicles nationwide face registration issues.
St. Johns County announced a widening project on County Road 210 that will cause traffic delays from June 9 through June 13.
The $15 million project will expand a 0.7-mile stretch between Trinity Way and Beachwalk Boulevard to six lanes—adding a new signalized intersection, sidewalks, and bike lanes to ease congestion.
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 582 in St. Augustine on May 23 to strengthen protections for historic buildings by allowing fines for unlawful demolition and alterations—fines will be capped at 20% of a building's pre-demolition market value if it is on the National Register or part of a historic district, and the law will take effect on July 1.
The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup will run from June 14th to July 13th in Florida and will feature 14 matches at Hard Rock Stadium, Inter&Co Stadium and Camping World Stadium with 32 teams including Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami, Real Madrid and Manchester City.
Fans can watch all games free on DAZN while select matches will air on TNT, Univision, TUDN and ViX.
CHEESE & CLAY CROSSOVER Workshop
6-9 p.m. — Make Space Workshop & Classroom — Cost varies — Create hand-built ceramic snack boards while enjoying a culinary cheese lesson.
National Outlet Shopping Day
4 days — St. Augustine Premium Outlets — Free tote bag with visits — Dive into major savings and fun activities at the biggest outlet event of the year.
Old School Kingfish Shootout
Friday to Sunday — Vilano Beach Fishing Pier — Registration $250-$400 — Participate in a kingfish tournament exclusively in Florida state waters.
Hildervat - Ultimate Viking Warrior 5K/10K OCR
12 PM – 6 PM — Ironwood Forest, St. Augustine, FL — Entry fees vary — Experience the thrill of obstacle course racing while conquering various challenges and building community spirit.
Summer Improv Camp for Middle Schoolers
2-5 p.m. — The Pioneer School — $275.00 — Explore improvisation in a supportive environment and build confidence through fun games and activities.
Dolphin Walk
7:30-8:30 p.m. — Vilano Beach Pavilion — Free entry — Learn about dolphins and enjoy a picturesque sunset stroll on the beach.
East Coast Convention of North America
June 20-22 — Flagler College — Registration required — Attend ECCNA 28 for enriching workshops and community activities.
Ringo Starr Live in Concert
7:30-11:30 p.m. — The St. Augustine Amphitheatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the legendary Beatle Ringo Starr perform songs from his upcoming country album and more.
Wheel Throwing Workshop
6-9 p.m. — Make Space Workshop & Classroom — Class cost includes supplies — Dive into the art of wheel throwing with hands-on guidance and plenty of practice time.
Billy Currington & Kip Moore Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — The St. Augustine Amphitheatre — Tickets from $39.75 — Enjoy a night of country hits from two acclaimed artists at this scenic venue.
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