Good morning, St. Augustine.

Buc-ee's in Daytona has 104 fueling positions and a 53,000 sqft travel center that drew 5.4 million visitors over the past year.

The Texas-based chain also has a location in St. Augustine and will add four more Florida sites starting with Fort Pierce in 2027.

Visitors rush to the massive Buc-ee's travel center on I-95 in Daytona Beach, which has 104 fueling positions and draws millions each year.

The Texas chain also operates in St. Augustine and will expand to Fort Pierce, Ocala, Tallahassee and Port Charlotte in 2027.

Florida native Ariana Madix, host of Love Island USA, was nominated for her first Emmy on July 8 for Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality Competition Program & now joins top industry figures in the competitive field.

Dancing Stars of St. Johns County will take place on Saturday, July 11 at Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College, with lobby doors opening at 5 p.m. and a dance competition set to raise funds for local arts and education programs, hosted by the Community School of the Performing Arts.

Florida residents are experiencing dangerous heat with heat indices reaching 110, according to the National Weather Service.

Intense temperatures coupled with Saharan dust will keep heat advisories in effect until mid-July & no tropical cyclones are expected in the near term.

AccuWeather and CSU updated hurricane forecasts on July 9 predicting fewer tropical cyclones, but Florida residents (including those in St. Augustine) should prepare for storms that may rapidly intensify due to warm Atlantic waters as the season runs until Nov.

30.

Forecasters say a strong El Niño, with an 81% chance of reaching very strong status later this year, is forming and likely reducing hurricane numbers while bringing stormier, wetter winter weather plus increased tornado risk to the area.

Meteorologists expect more turbulence as the pattern shifts.

Bridge of Lions 5K Run

7:30-10:00 a.m. — Castillo de San Marcos National Monument — $30-$45 — Participate in a scenic 5K run across St. Augustine’s iconic Bridge of Lions.

Sponsor Appreciation: Big Buoys vs. Sardines

5-8 p.m. — St. Joseph's Catholic Academy — Free entry — Experience the excitement as the Big Buoys face off against the St Augustine Sardines in a thrilling baseball match.

Stop Motion Filmmaking Workshop for Kids

July 14th – July 17th — Make Space Workshop & Classroom — Full workshop — Young artists learn stop motion filmmaking combining analog and digital techniques.

The Sound of Music

Thursday – Saturday at 7:30 p.m. & Sundays at 2 p.m. — Limelight Theatre, Inc. — $40 — Experience the beloved tale of the von Trapp family filled with music, love, and courage.

Men At Work & Toad The Wet Sprocket Concert

6:30-8 p.m. — Anfiteatro de San Agustín — Tickets available through Ticketmaster — Enjoy a night of classic hits from iconic bands in a beautiful outdoor venue.

Dierks Bentley Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — The St. Augustine Amphitheatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of country music with Dierks Bentley, Ricky Skaggs, and Cole Goodwin.

Lindsey Stirling Live Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — The St. Augustine Amphitheatre — $1 donation to charity — Experience an electrifying performance by Lindsey Stirling while supporting equitable healthcare and mental health access.

STOP MOTION Filmmaking Workshop

July 21-24 — Make Space Workshop & Classroom — Email for waitlist — Students explore stop motion filmmaking combining art and digital tech.

Captain Midnight Band Live

7-10 p.m. — Colonial Oak Music Park — Cost info N/A — Experience a vibrant fusion of jam, rock, R&B, jazz, punk, funk, and glam.

Kings Of The Coast Tour

6-9 p.m. — Colonial Oak Music Park — Click for tickets — Enjoy an evening of catchy surf rock blended with country and reggae from Twin Fin, a rising band from Honolulu.