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Good morning, St. Augustine. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of August.

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • On Sunday afternoon, a crash on State Road 9B near E-Town Parkway occurred when one SUV’s lane change sideswiped another, leaving a 29-year-old North Carolina woman dead and five others—including a 5-year-old girl, a 14-year-old boy, and a 15-year-old girl—seriously injured and taken to the hospital, with a St. Augustine driver also injured.  First Coast News

CRIME NEWS

  • Over the weekend, a deputy removed an alligator from a backyard pool in St. Augustine using a net and taping its mouth shut — the animal snapped and hissed before it was relocated to a nearby pond away from residential areas.  First Coast News

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • Since 2000, Florida has seen 53 tropical storms, 23 hurricanes and 24 major hurricanes threaten or impact its coast in August. Forecasters reported Tropical Storm Dexter formed on August 4 and NOAA predicts a 60% chance for an above-normal season while the busiest period runs from mid-August through mid-October—peaking on Sept. 10.  The St. Augustine Record

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Florida homeowners can now apply for free wind mitigation inspections and matching grants up to $10,000 through the My Safe Florida Home program — low-income seniors are prioritized and other groups will apply on Aug. 18, Sept. 1, and Sept. 15.  The St. Augustine Record

HEALTH NEWS

  • Publix recalled Cheddar & Herb Biscuits sold before August 1—due to undeclared soy allergens that may cause severe reactions, and customers with soy allergies should throw them away or return them for a refund.  The St. Augustine Record

EVENTS

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  • Cypress Hill & Atmosphere: Dank Daze of Summer Tour

    6:30-10 p.m. — The St. Augustine Amphitheatre — Tickets $41.80-$88 — Experience a night filled with hip-hop vibes as Cypress Hill and Atmosphere take the stage.

    Fri, 8/8/25

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  • Will Moseley Live Concert

    6-7:30 p.m. — Colonial Oak Music Park — Tickets $28.41 — Experience the authentic sound of Southern country artist Will Moseley, known for his powerful vocals and small-town charm.

    Sun, 8/10/25

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  • 34th Annual Concerts in the Plaza: Bad Dog Mama

    6-8 p.m. — Plaza de la Constitución — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of blues, pop/rock, and Americana at this lively concert in St. Augustine's historic plaza.

    Thu, 8/14/25

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  • Morrow Family Band Live Performance

    5-8 p.m. — Guy Harvey Resort St. Augustine Beach — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of local tunes with the Morrow Family Band at the beach.

    Sat, 8/16/25

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  • Zach Deputy Live Performance

    6-10 p.m. — Colonial Oak Music Park — $28.41 — Experience a soulful fusion of rhythm and innovation with Zach Deputy's live looping and synth guitar work.

    Sun, 8/17/25

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  • The Red Clay Strays Live Concert

    7-8:30 p.m. — The St. Augustine Amphitheatre — Tickets sold out — Experience the vibrant sounds of The Red Clay Strays at a popular local venue.

    Wed, 8/20/25

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  • 19th Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser

    7 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. — Slammer & Squire Golf Course — Fundraiser entry fee — Swing for a cause and enjoy a day of fun and friendly competition.

    Sat, 8/23/25

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  • Caamp Concert at The St. Augustine Amphitheatre

    6:30-9:30 p.m. — The St. Augustine Amphitheatre — Tickets from $38 — Experience a night of storytelling and melodies with folk band Caamp as they share their hits.

    Tue, 8/26/25

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