Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 26th of August.
Good morning, St. Augustine.
🏘️ Community
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched Tuesday, Aug.
25 (5:33 a.m.) from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, deploying 29 Starlink satellites and creating a vivid 'space jellyfish' display reportedly seen in St. Augustine and other parts of Florida.
🎭 Culture
St. Augustine will mark its 1565 founding on Sept.
12 with reenactments, an outdoor mass, and a procession at Mission Nombre de Dios and the Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park — a free event celebrating the city's rich roots.
🎓 Education
Guana Tolomato Matanzas Reserve in the area is offering a six-week course on North Atlantic Right Whales and Bottlenose Dolphins that migrate along the coast starting soon.
Students will learn about these species and local conservation efforts — a unique educational opportunity.
🏛️ Government
The Florida Department of Health has proposed ending school vaccine mandates for four diseases, including Hepatitis B and chickenpox, for students entering public and private schools, with public comments open until Sept.
14. Other required vaccines like MMR and polio will remain unchanged.
Florida's next sales tax holiday on hunting & fishing & camping supplies will start Sept.
1 and run until Dec. 31, meaning shoppers can buy eligible items tax-free online or in stores. Residents should review guidelines at floridarevenue.com for details on qualifying gear like ammunition, tents, and camping stoves.
🏥 Health
Florida is facing a rising measles outbreak with 155 cases reported as of Aug.
8 & health officials warn that vaccination rates remain below the recommended 95% threshold, putting more residents at risk.
🏈 Sports
In the Super 25 Florida high school football poll, West Boca climbed to No. 5 after a dominating win over American Heritage — St. Thomas Aquinas remains at No. 1 ahead of its contest with DeSoto on Aug.
29. Several teams have Week 2 games scheduled across the state.
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