Tuesday, November 18th, 2025
Good morning, St. Augustine. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 18th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The St. Johns County Public Library System is running a Food for Fines program until Dec. 21—each nonperishable food item reduces overdue book fines by $2—while helping stock the county's Food Pantry and support Firefighters for Families. The St. Augustine Record
- ➤ St. Augustine’s Rock the Pantries Food Drives collected 31,200 pounds of food at The St. Augustine Amphitheatre and Ponte Vedra Concert Hall to restock local pantries—community officials and volunteers distributed the donations to help residents facing high food demand. The St. Augustine Record
- ➤ Old Town Trolley Tours launched its 13th annual Light Up the Night Contest and invited businesses and residents in St. Johns County to show off their best holiday lighting displays. Running from Nov. 21 to Jan. 11, the contest offers nearly $8,000 in prizes and media packages—nominations must include a photo. The St. Augustine Record
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Fire Rescue responded swiftly to a golf cart garage fire on Lombard Way in Shearwater after a battery malfunction sparked flames in a garage where a smoke alarm led residents to evacuate—firefighters used special saws to cut through the door and no one was injured. First Coast News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ St. Johns County Sheriff Robert Hardwick donated his badge to the Old Jail Museum for a new exhibit that honors sheriffs' legacies. The St. Augustine Record
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Flu season is underway as CDC data shows low but rising activity—especially among children—and experts recommend everyone aged 6 months and older get a flu shot as soon as possible, even if the ideal window in September or October has passed. Local pharmacies and clinics are providing the vaccines to help protect residents during the early cold weather. The St. Augustine Record
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Jordan Tice Concert
7-10 p.m. — The Waterworks — $25 — Enjoy a night honoring Gamble Rogers with a performance by the talented Jordan Tice.
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Ashes And Arrows Live Performance
8-10 p.m. — Café Eleven Restaurant & Catering — Tickets from $44.38 — Enjoy a night of live music with Ashes And Arrows in a cozy beachside setting.
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Shut Up & Run 5K
8-10:30 a.m. — Treaty Park — $35 — Celebrate Thanksgiving morning with a community-run fundraising event benefiting local charities.
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Toronzo Cannon Live Performance
8-10 p.m. — Café Eleven Restaurant & Catering — Check venue for ticket info — Enjoy a live performance by Toronzo Cannon in a lively beachside atmosphere.
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St. Augustine Amateur Golf Event
7:00 – 8:30 a.m. — St. Johns Golf Club — Participate in friendly competition with fellow golf enthusiasts.
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Mistletoe Market 2025
8 PM – 12 AM — David Weekley Model Home — Free entry — Celebrate the season with local food trucks, vendors, and exciting prizes in a festive atmosphere.
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Dream Big! Foundation Golf Tournament
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. — St. Johns Golf & Country Club — Registration fee includes golf and lunch — Tee off for a great cause supporting families in need during cancer treatment.
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Coyote Island Concert
6-10 p.m. — Colonial Oak Music Park — $28.41 — Experience a vibrant blend of folk, reggae, and psychedelia by Maine's Coyote Island.
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Ax and the Hatchetmen Live Concert
6-7:30 p.m. — Colonial Oak Music Park — Tickets available via UNATION — Experience the energetic performance of Ax and the Hatchetmen in a charming outdoor venue.
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Family Seining Adventure
9-11 a.m. — Guana River Dam — $3 vehicle parking — Experience hands-on learning as you catch and discover local aquatic life at Guana Lake.
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