Good morning, St. Augustine.

Late Saturday night near Old Moultrie Road in St. Augustine, a 37-year-old truck entered an intersection as a 52-year-old SUV turned, causing a crash that left the man dead and the woman injured—Florida Highway Patrol investigators continue to look into the incident.

Most Florida counties began the 2025‑2026 school year on Aug.11 with some starting between Aug.12 and Aug.14, and streets are busy with students and buses.

A new state law bans cell phone use during class time—while a sales tax holiday on school supplies runs through Aug.31.

The National Hurricane Center said Monday morning that Tropical Storm Erin formed in the Eastern Atlantic near the Cabo Verde Islands with winds of 45 mph and a low pressure of 1004 millibars.

The storm is expected to strengthen into a hurricane—potentially the first of 2025—and updates will be issued every three hours starting at 11 a.m. as it could affect Florida by Aug. 19.

The National Hurricane Center says Invest 97L has a 90% chance of developing into a tropical storm soon and may become a hurricane by August 14.

St. Augustine is set for very hot temperatures with heat indexes over 100 and a good chance of strong thunderstorms today and later this week—bringing rough surf along nearby beaches.

Three board members resigned from the St. Johns County Airport Authority Board after agreeing to pay $120 each so that dropped Sunshine Law violation charges allow the governor to soon fill the vacancies.

Barry Newman, a board-certified aviation attorney, said he was extremely relieved to have turned down the job due to concerns about the board's lack of transparency.

The USA Today Network’s list of Florida’s best bars in 2025 now includes Chez L’Amour in St. Augustine—this bar serves craft cocktails, global tapas, and live jazz in a renovated 1800s home.

Owners Alberto and Jeanetta Cebollero remodeled the building to create a stylish yet welcoming space.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Randall Bramblett Live Performance

8-10 p.m. — Café Eleven Restaurant & Catering — Tickets $25-$40 — Enjoy an evening of live music at this local favorite spot in St. Augustine.

THROWDOWN THURSDAYS — Wheel Throwing Workshop

6-8 p.m. — Make Space Workshop & Classroom — Class cost includes all supplies — Master the art of wheel throwing over this engaging 4-week course.

Sing Out Loud Festival 2025

Free shows every weekend from Sept 12 - 28 — Sing Out Loud Festival — Many concerts free — Celebrate live music with performances in R&B, bluegrass, country, hip-hop, and indie rock.

St. Augustine Home Show 2025

September 6-7 — World Golf Village Renaissance St. Augustine Resort — Admission details to be confirmed — Explore innovative home solutions with top contractors and designers.