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St. Augustine
Saturday, September 13th, 2025
Good morning, St. Augustine. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 13th of September.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Students at Flagler College in St. Augustine said that conservative activist Charlie Kirk was killed on Sept. 10 at Utah Valley University and that his death has weakened free speech—many worry that public debate may now be stifled. The St. Augustine Record
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Emerson Smiley of Oakleaf High School was selected to march in Macy's Great American Marching Band for the Thanksgiving Day Parade. She will rehearse with band members from 50 states and is raising funds for her trip — she hopes to have her family join her. First Coast News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ After a Sept. 10 court ruling declared Florida's open carry ban unconstitutional, the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office said on Sept. 12 that deputies will no longer arrest people for openly carrying firearms except in restricted settings — property owners can still ban them, and the decision will become official on Sept. 25 if no appeal is filed. The St. Augustine Record
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ LifeSouth Community Blood Centers in St. Augustine is asking donors to help local patients with sickle cell disease during September, recognized as Sickle Cell Awareness Month—donors of similar ethnic backgrounds provide the best matches for needed transfusions. The blood center at 292 State Route 312 is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The St. Augustine Record
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ High school football in St. Johns County ended with NEASE Panthers winning 22-6 over Fletcher — and St. Augustine Yellow Jackets edging Riverside 47-41. Other games had Beachside beating Ponte Vedra 33-20, Creekside defeating Bartram Trail 28-14, Tocoi Creek overcoming Clay 47-14, Menendez winning over Parker and St. Joseph holding a 10-0 win — completing Week 4 results. The St. Augustine Record
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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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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.
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Game On! St. Augustine Triathlon
7:25-11:25 a.m. — Vilano Beach Oceanfront Park — Registration $139-$259 — Compete in various distances including Olympic and Sprint Triathlons along the scenic coast.
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