Saturday, September 6th, 2025
Good morning, St. Augustine. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 6th of September.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Diana Marcela Mejia, co-owner of Artessence Coffee Shop, remains hospitalized after a mental health crisis led to her ICE detention — her family now plans to sell the cafe due to her looming deportation. The shop will stay open through Sept. 10 as they seek legal options before her hearing on Sept. 11. First Coast News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Frozen peas and carrots and mixed vegetables sold under the Endico brand have been recalled after tests found Listeria bacteria—local distributors sold the recalled bags from July 18 to Aug. 4 in Florida and other states, and buyers are urged to return them for a refund. The St. Augustine Record
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Florida high school football teams completed week 3 games yesterday across the state—highlighted by a renewed matchup between St. Augustine and Bolles and key contests from Miami to Pensacola. The St. Augustine Record
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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.
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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.
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Thick & Thin String Band Performance
5-8 p.m. — Marina Munch — Free admission — Enjoy live music while sampling delicious food from local food trucks.
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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.
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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.
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Pink Up The Pace 5k
8-11 a.m. — Meehan's Irish Pub & Seafood House — Registration $25-$40 — Participate in the largest 5K race in St. Augustine with a scenic route downtown.
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