Good morning, St. Augustine.

St. Augustine honored 9/11's 25th anniversary with two local ceremonies on Friday, Sept.

11. A remembrance gathering occurred at 8:30 a.m. at the Plaza de la Constitucio­n and the National Guard hosted a retreat at 3 p.m. at Emmett R. Titshaw Parade Field to honor the victims.

On Friday, Sept. 11, diesel fuel prices topped $6 a gallon in Florida for the first time, a move that is expected to raise grocery and goods prices in the coming months.

Truckers feel the pinch as refueling a 300-gallon semi now costs over $1,800 — a marked increase from last year.

Local officials will install new flood protection in a neighborhood that has suffered years of standing water and road damage.

The project will begin soon to help prevent future flooding and improve road safety.

St. Johns County drivers face delays this week as the Florida Department of Transportation conducts road construction on several roads (Sept.

14 to 18). County Road 16A, I-95, King Street, St. Johns Parkway, and State Roads 16 and A1A are affected, with some closures lasting longer.

The CDC reported a 17% rise in rabies inquiries this summer — in Florida, Brevard County issued an alert following a raccoon case near Melbourne while St. Johns County issued a similar alert after one case in St. Augustine South.

Residents should avoid sick wildlife and seek care if exposed.

D'Aleo Italian Deli remains a local favorite for hearty sandwiches made with specialty Italian meats and cheeses.

The family-run deli upholds traditional recipes that keep residents returning for a genuine taste of local Italian flair.

Today, high school football in St. Augustine and St. Johns County saw district wins for St. Augustine, Creekside, and Mandarin while Ponte Vedra defeated Beachside and City of Life Christian beat Florida Deaf in closely contested matchups.

Fletcher's team dominated Bartram Trail by a score of 30 to 7 on Sept.

11 — senior running back Jah'myri Jennings rushed for 211 yards during the game at Jack Taylor Stadium in Jacksonville Beach.

Local golfers including Andrew McLauchlan and Sam Nicholson will compete in PGA Tour pre-qualifiers starting Sept.

16 at Kinderlou Forest Golf Club (in Valdosta), while other events such as the Jax Beach Invitational on Sept. 19 and several JAGA tournaments enrich the local golf schedule.