Good morning, St. Augustine.

Publix teases dot cakes—a viral TikTok treat with sponge cake, frosting + nonpareil sprinkles—that will be on sale Tuesday, June 16 at select stores.

The grocery chain’s Instagram post has already stirred excitement among local customers.

Lisa Wetteland has turned Fifi’s Fine Resale Apparel into a well-known store in St. Augustine that blends designer finds with community kindness - the shop offers quality consignment pieces to local shoppers.

A 6.1-magnitude earthquake off Cuba on June 8 was felt from the Florida Panhandle through St. Augustine.

The tremor ranks as one of the strongest in the Gulf in over 70 years and has prompted residents to remain alert.

A 6.1 earthquake off Cuba shook Florida on June 8 and was felt from the peninsula to the Panhandle.

The USGS has forecast possible aftershocks and urged residents to drop, cover and hold on if shaking restarts.

Florida officials are on high alert today after New World screwworm cases emerged in Texas and New Mexico.

The flesh-eating pest threatens livestock and may further lower herd counts if current efforts to produce sterile flies (capped at 100 million each week) remain insufficient.

The Florida Department of Health reported six cases of Vibrio vulnificus this year, with a new case in Marion County doubling last year’s count.

Health officials advise those with open wounds or compromised immunity to avoid warm coastal waters and raw oysters (often called the flesh-eating bacteria).

The popular Old School Kingfish Shootout returns this Saturday at Vilano Beach—organizers hope the family-friendly race starting at 7 a.m. will attract local anglers despite high fuel costs.

The tournament offers a $130k prize package and pre-tournament and post-event meetings at Ancient City Farmstead.

The FHSAA has revised high school basketball rules to require a 35-sec shot clock only during state semifinals & championships, easing cost concerns for hiring operators.

Schools with shot clocks may use them in regional playoffs, and the change will take effect in the 2026-27 postseason.

The Florida High School Athletic Association approved an eight-team Open Division for high school sports starting this fall; teams selected solely by MaxPreps rankings + placed into two pools will compete in round-robin play for state finals.

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.

Claypool Gold: Primus and More

7:00-8:30 PM — The St. Augustine Amphitheatre — Ticket information available — Experience an electrifying night with Primus, Les Claypool's Frog Brigade, and The Claypool Lennon Delirium.

Given to Fly - The Pearl Jam Experience

8-10 p.m. — Café Eleven Restaurant & Catering — $25.67-$44.74 — Experience a live tribute performance to Pearl Jam in a vibrant beachside setting.

Camp Night: Gnarlies vs Sardines Baseball Game

5-8 p.m. — St. Joseph Catholic Academy — Free entry — Experience an exciting baseball showdown between the Gnarlies and St. Augustine Sardines.

Jaws of the Sea Beach Walk

9:00-11:30 a.m. — Mussallem Beachfront Park — Free entry — Explore shark biology and find shark teeth on this interactive beach walk.