Good morning, St. Augustine.

Publix, Florida’s largest grocery chain, said its plan improves customer experience by building stores across the street in areas like St. Augustine to ease congestion and meet growing demand.

The employee-owned chain has added a dozen stores this year + is planning further openings in the coming months.

Murray Hidary’s MindTravel will feature a piano concert that blends music+mindfulness on the beach in St. Augustine, offering a calm and connected event for the community.

Organizers announced today that the Celtic Music & Heritage Festival and St. Patrick Parade will end after 15 years due to rising costs and reduced government support.

The two-day event celebrated heritage with music, games and family activities at Francis Field.

New state rules ban phone use for elementary and middle school students during school hours while high school students may only use wireless devices when teachers allow and districts set extra policies.

The Florida Department of Education will issue a report by the end of 2026 on a pilot program that tests a full ban for high schools.

The National Hurricane Center says a tropical depression may form later this week in the Atlantic, which could develop into Tropical Storm Cristobal if winds reach 39-mph.

Residents should stay alert to forecast updates as the system moves westward.

Almost all of Florida is under a heat advisory through at least Friday, as the National Weather Service warns that dangerous heat may push the heat index up to 112 in some areas; residents in St. Augustine should limit outdoor activity and stay hydrated.

Area golfers including Ludvig Åberg and J.T.

Poston have qualified for the FedEx Cup Playoffs that begin tomorrow at TPC Southwind in Memphis (top 50 will advance to the BMW Championship) as PGA Tour Studios premieres Tee Sheet for playoff previews.

Local 17-year-old golfer Miles Russell from Jacksonville Beach posted a 70 on Aug.

11 at the Philadelphia Country Club and secured his spot in the U.S. Amateur match play. He will begin match play on Aug. 13 (after finishing in the top 64 in the stroke-play qualifier).