Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 3rd of September.
Good morning, St. Augustine.
🏘️ Community
Epic-Cure has rescued and redistributed over 36 million pounds of food since it started in 2018 — the organization now helps many people in need every day.
🚨 Crime
Investigators uncovered a scheme—using hidden phones placed in shirts to supply answers during DMV tests—in Jacksonville that allowed drivers who could not speak English to illegally obtain commercial licenses and contributed to a fatal truck crash that killed a teen, prompting his mother and officials to push for Connor’s Law.
📰 Economy
Florida will hold its last sales-tax holiday for 2025 on hunting, fishing and camping supplies—it starts Monday, Sept 8 and runs through Dec 31.
Residents can buy items like firearms, tackle and camping gear tax free, and online orders qualify if made during the holiday.
🏛️ Government
St. Johns County Commission approved $850,000 to help St. Augustine cover rising costs for Nights of Lights during the 2025-26 season—city leaders say the funding will support transportation and cleanup needs after last year’s event led to lost business.
City officials met on August 27 to plan future improvements, and Mayor Sikes-Klein thanked the county for its partnership.
🏥 Health
EPIC Behavioral Healthcare & Brown and Brown Insurance are hosting the fifth annual Rally for Recovery Fair on Sept.
6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the St. Augustine Classic Car Museum. The fair will offer mental health and substance use resources along with food trucks, raffle prizes, free T-shirts and free admission for children 12 and under.
🎉 St. Augustine Events
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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.
Ancient City Con 2025
12 PM - 7 PM — World Golf Village Renaissance St. Augustine Resort — Prices Vary — Experience Northeast Florida's longest-running multi-day pop-culture convention.
Annual St. Augustine Book Festival
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Ximenez-Fatio House Museum — Free entry — Celebrate literature in the charming courtyard with local authors and interesting talks.
Thick & Thin String Band Performance
5-8 p.m. — Marina Munch — Free admission — Enjoy live music while sampling delicious food from local food trucks.
Get Buzzed for Buzztails 2025
6-9 p.m. — St. Augustine Alligator Farm — Ticket required — Enjoy craft breweries, local food, and support rattlesnake conservation at this exciting charity fundraiser.
FRIDAY CLAY CLUB Workshop
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Make Space Workshop & Classroom — Class cost includes clay and firing — Explore creative hand-building techniques in a relaxed setting.
🏠 St. Augustine Real Estate
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