Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 17th of June.
Good morning, St. Augustine.
Yum! Brands is selling Pizza Hut to private equity firm LongRange Capital for $1.5 billion while Yum China Holdings will acquire the chain in Mainland China; the transaction will close in the third quarter and Florida locations will operate normally (23 stores closed and 12 new ones opened recently).
Florida officials launched the Arrive Alive campaign on June 16 to keep drivers safe during the busy summer travel season.
The two‑month effort runs through July 31 and urges motorists to avoid texting and impaired driving, with increased patrols planned locally (including in St. Augustine).
Juneteenth falls on Friday, June 19 and federal offices, post offices and banks will close while state offices and the DMV remain open.
Most private businesses will operate at normal hours.
The National Weather Service has issued heat advisories as dangerous heat conditions with heat indices around 108°F are expected across Florida.
Residents should postpone outdoor activities and drink water regularly (stay tuned to local alerts for updates).
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.
Bad Dog Mama Live Performance
7-10 p.m. — Colonial Oak Music Park — Free entry — Enjoy captivating vocal harmonies and an eclectic blend of original music and reimagined favorites from a talented duo.
27th Annual Wildwood Fishing Tournament
5:15 AM – 4:00 PM — St. Augustine Boating Club — Registration $20-$35 — Experience fishing and fun while supporting the community.
Yankee Doodle Dandy Concert
5-6 p.m. — The Waterworks — Free for all ages — Celebrate America's musical heritage with a concert of early American music and an ice cream social.
Yael Zaza Flamenca: Art Walk at The Bart
3-7 p.m. — The Bart on Aviles — Free entry — Experience an enchanting evening of flamenco music with Yael Zaza's soulful performances.
The Bench Warmers Featuring Jasper Smitty
7-11 p.m. — Pierre's Pub — Cost not specified — Experience the soulful tunes of multi-instrumentalist Jasper Smitty as he brings Southern vibes to St. Augustine.
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