Good morning, St. Augustine.

St. Johns County Parks and Recreation has rescheduled the Yappy Hour at Treaty Park from Oct.

3 to Oct. 13 — heavy rain and a coastal flood advisory prompted the change as the Howl-o-Ween pet costume contest will run from 5 to 7 p.m.

On October 3, Krispy Kreme offered a limited-edition doughnut lineup themed after Taylor Swift’s album The Life of a Showgirl.

The dozen featured nine orange-glazed doughnuts and three swirl doughnuts — a nod to Swift’s celebration of the number 12 — and were limited to two orders per customer at Florida locations.

St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office is investigating complaints against Jeanetta Cebollero, owner of Chez L’Amour, after her venue abruptly closed last month and brides are still waiting for refunds—Cebollero said the shutdown was due to repairs while her landlord claims she was behind on rent.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is accepting online applications until Oct.15 for 2026 goliath grouper permits that will allow a limited harvest of 200 fish during a season that will run from March 1 to May 31.

Anglers will be required to follow size restrictions with a 24 to 36 inch slot—catch-and-release rules apply as residents pay $150 and non-residents $500 if awarded a permit.

Creekside won 30–27 when Jaxon Earle scored the winning touchdown with 16 seconds left and Beachside beat Tocoa Creek 45–14 with Vincent Galella scoring four touchdowns while St. Joseph won 49–12 when Cody Ott threw five touchdowns—marking an exciting Week 7 in high school football.

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.

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.

The Dave Matthews Tribute Band

6-7:30 p.m. — Colonial Oak Music Park — Ticketed Event — Enjoy an evening filled with the sounds of the Dave Matthews Tribute Band in a scenic outdoor setting.

Polyrhythmics Live

12-3 AM — Colonial Oak Music Park — $28.41 — Celebrate 15 years of genre-blending sound with Seattle’s Polyrhythmics and their dynamic performance.

HAPPY LANDING Festival

5 PM – 10 PM — St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches Visitors & Convention Bureau — $27-$129.50 — Celebrate creativity with 20 top regional jam bands, rock, and funk across three stages.

Ben Sollee Concert

6:30-10:30 p.m. — Limelight Theatre, Inc. — $34.50-$44.50 — Enjoy two intimate performances by acclaimed cellist Ben Sollee in a unique concert series.

Matanzas River Party Boat Tour

Daytime — 250 Vilano Rd, St. Augustine, FL — BYOB — Experience a lively cruise with drinks, dancing, and stunning river views in St. Augustine.

Jailbreak 5K

8-10 a.m. — Old Jail Museum — Registration $25-$45 — Escape St. Augustine with a scenic 5K running route benefiting local education.

Pete Frampton Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — The St. Augustine Amphitheatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the legendary sounds of Pete Frampton live in concert.

Southern Fried Chicken Night

4-7 p.m. — St. Augustine Shriners Club — Enjoy a delicious Southern Fried Chicken meal with friends and family.