Good morning, St. Augustine.

Today, several First Coast communities will mark the 9/11 anniversary with events to honor nearly 3,000 lives lost; in St. Augustine, the annual remembrance ceremony will feature a multi-agency honor guard and local leaders' remarks at (101 Malaga St.) at (8:30 a.m.).

Florida has been spared major hurricanes so far but experts say conditions will become more favorable later this month for tropical activity.

The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30—forecasters project up to 18 named storms during its peak period.

St. John's County Fire Rescue introduced a new medic unit in March that has already given blood transfusions to over 10 injured patients including one from a car wreck.

Captain Sean Brasiel said the unit saves lives by providing advanced care at the scene — it offers point-of-care transfusions before patients reach trauma centers.

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.

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.

THROWDOWN THURSDAYS: Wheel Throwing Workshop

6-8 p.m. — Make Space Workshop & Classroom — Class cost includes supplies — Learn the basics of wheel throwing while creating functional pottery from bowls to cups.