Good morning, St. Augustine.

Publix is set to open a new, larger store at Elevation Pointe, 2875 State Road 16 on Jan.

15, 2026 in St. Augustine. The store will include upgrades+such as wider lanes and an expanded deli to improve your shopping experience.

New Year’s Eve on the First Coast will feature a barge fireworks show on the St. Johns River in Jacksonville and a shrimp drop on Amelia Island (5–8 p.m.).

St. Augustine Beach will host fireworks at the Ocean and Fishing Pier from 8:30 p.m.

The U.S. Energy Information Administration reported that Florida's average regular gas price rose from $2.74 last week to $2.79 on Monday, and the state's cost is 1.8% lower than the national average of $2.84.

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.

SIP & SKETCH: Figure Drawing at Spinster Abbott’s

7-10 p.m. — Spinster Abbott's Bodega and Tap Room — Price includes one drink — Enjoy a live model drawing session in a cozy atmosphere.

Casa de Vino 57 Historical Lecture Series - Lecture 3

6-7 p.m. — Casa De Vino 57 — Ticket required — Experience the charm of St. Augustine through its historical wine narrative.

Poetry Open Mic Night

2:30-4:30 p.m. — The Waterworks — Free entry — Experience the lyrical talents of local poets in a vibrant community setting.