Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of October.
Good morning, St. Augustine.
🏘️ Community
St. Johns County will host its sixth annual Israel Friendship Day on Nov.
3 at 8:00 a.m. at the Administration Building to honor the Jewish community and reinforce local ties with Israel. County officials coordinate with Jewish leaders (including Rabbi Sharfstein) to celebrate this enduring legacy.
💼 Business
Florida will see two new Buc-ee's travel centers planned for 2027—one in Tallahassee along I‑10 and another in Fort Pierce near I‑95—as part of the chain’s wider expansion to add 11 locations across seven states next year.
The move follows the existing stops in Daytona Beach and St. Augustine.
🎭 Culture
St. Augustine is in the spotlight as it hosts a full lineup of Halloween events — ghost tours, trick-or-treating, and family festivals — scheduled from today throughout October.
Locals can visit landmarks like the Lighthouse and Old Jail for spooky fun and local traditions.
🌲 Environment
Meteorologists warn heavy rain and strong winds will affect Florida’s east coast and South Florida beginning Saturday and lasting into early next week, as dangerous surf and rip currents persist.
Officials advise caution in the water for boaters and beachgoers.
🏥 Health
WellStead Mental Health opened a new clinic yesterday at 101 E.
Town Place (Suite 250) in St. Augustine to offer outpatient psychiatric care and therapy services. The facility is staffed by professionals providing evaluations, medication management and therapy for individuals and couples.
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