Good morning, St. Augustine.

SAFE Pet Rescue in St. Augustine recently took in two groups of rescued puppies, one found under a shed and another left on a doorstep, and now is asking local residents for help + donations to care for the animals.

Aldi will open new stores in Florida this December with revised dates for grand openings; Saint Johns and Sarasota will open on Dec.

18 while Port Orange is delayed to Jan. 8. Openings from Dec. 4 and upcoming events on Dec. 11 offer gift bags & $500 gift card sweepstakes.

St. Augustine's one-of-a-kind Christmas parade blends colonials and pirates with classic holiday imagery.

The event will showcase festive floats and local performers downtown later this month.

St. Johns County public schools will begin winter break on Monday, Dec.

22, and students will return on Jan. 4. The schedule follows most Florida school calendars (details vary by county).

Today, upper class high school students, college students and recent graduates may shadow courtroom proceedings, observe cases and review administrative operations in Scholars in Service: The Clerk Experience — a program by the St. Johns County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller’s Office to explore public service careers.

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.

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.

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.

St. Augustine Bird Expo

9 AM – 3 PM — Renaissance World Golf Village Convention Center — Entry fee likely required — Discover a wide array of supplies, birds, and fun for bird enthusiasts.

Performances of The Nutcracker

2-5 p.m. — Lewis Auditorium, Flagler College — $35.00-$50.00 — Experience the holiday classic with local dancers and guest artists in a festive performance.

Night Under the Stars

5-7 p.m. — St. Johns County Equestrian Center — Free entry — Explore the night sky and learn about constellations with the Ancient City Astronomy Club.

Light Up the NIGHT! Fireworks Show 2025

8:30-10:00 p.m. — St. Johns County Ocean Pier & Courts Park — Free entry — Ring in the New Year early with a spectacular seaside fireworks celebration.

Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy: Chapter Two

6-10 p.m. — Odd Birds Cocktail Lounge and Kitchen — $ — Experience a chilling night of storytelling with cocktails inspired by Edgar Allan Poe's haunting tales.