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Thursday, December 18th, 2025
Good morning, St. Augustine. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 18th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ St. Augustine will host a festive lineup this weekend with events including Nights of Lights plus holiday markets and live shows, giving families many ways to celebrate the season. The St. Augustine Record
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Flagler College graduate Julianne DiBlasi, inspired by 30 years exploring St. Augustine, created a 220-page illustrated journal that blends sketches, trivia, puzzles and ghost stories (featuring historic landmarks) to capture the city’s unique culture. The St. Augustine Record
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ St. Johns County offers free recycling for trimmed Christmas trees from Dec.26 to Jan.6 at several local sites (Ron Parker, Mills Field, Davis Park, Tillman and Stratton Road Transfer Stations) and advises residents to recycle cardboard boxes and wrapping paper curbside while soaking unused fireworks for safe disposal. The St. Augustine Record
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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