Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 22nd of August.
Good morning, St. Augustine.
Labor Day will fall on Monday, Sept.
7, giving residents a three-day weekend as public schools and most government offices close (marking the unofficial end of summer).
The FDA upgraded its recall of 1.6 million dozen eggs to Class I on Aug.
21 after a salmonella outbreak sickened 98 people nationwide, and Florida is not affected since the recalled eggs were sold mainly in Texas & Louisiana.
St. Augustine residents can follow a fall home safety checklist recommending upgrades such as video doorbells, smart locks, emergency kits, power stations plus flashlights to better prepare for storms, holiday travel and colder weather.
St. Augustine beat Palatka 49 to 0 in its Week 1 high school football game (after a storm delay) while Creekside edged Nease 21 to 14 with a touchdown in the final minutes.
Beachside took a 58 to 0 win over KIPP Bold City in its season opener.
Chloe Schiavone won the 14th FSGA Mid-Am in New Smyrna Beach and pro Stephanie Connelly-Eiswerth will play in the PGA Cup starting Sept.
3. Beachside High boys claimed the Back to School Tournament at Ponte Vedra Inn and Elize Nograbat was runner-up at the Sandridge Open.
At EverBank Stadium on Aug.
21, the Jaguars unveiled a new Fan First Favorites menu with $4.99 hot dogs, nachos, popcorn and pretzels — a plan set to give fans better value throughout the season. The low-priced offerings will continue at all preseason and regular-season games.
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