Good morning, St. Augustine.

United Way has opened applications for its Shop Local, Support Local Families campaign, running Nov.

16-22. Local businesses in St. Johns and Putnam counties can choose from various promotions (such as retail givebacks or signature product campaigns) to help families offset rising costs.

Wild turkeys followed an alligator across the fairway at St. Johns Golf Club in a viral video captured on Sept.

17 (1:17 p.m.), surprising golfers with an unusual wildlife encounter.

Trees in northern Florida, including nearby areas like the Ormond Scenic Loop and Trail, may change hues as early as late October with peak colors expected in early November.

Daylight saving time ends on Nov. 1 (2 a.m. clocks fall back) as the season shifts.

Florida Health officials report 22 Vibrio vulnificus infections and four deaths from the rare bacteria spread through brackish water and raw seafood, and they advise residents to keep open wounds out of such water and cook seafood thoroughly to prevent infection.

Evans at St. Augustine — a No. 8 Class 4A game — is part of Week 5 high school football contests in Northeast Florida.

Local teams aim to boost their standings for the open division as they vie in several marquee matchups.

Lily Wachter of St. Augustine clinched her spot at the Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals by winning the girls division for ages 14 and 15 at TPC Sawgrass on Sept.

12. She will compete at Augusta National for her third trip on April 4.