First Coast NewsLine TODAY – Monday, Aug. 31, 2026

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From garage grill to third location, Asado Life keeps expanding. The Argentinian-inspired restaurant chain has signed a lease for a third Northeast Florida location, taking over the former Dick’s Wings space at Nocatee Town Center. Read the full story →

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Palencia Elementary welcomes a new first mate. New Assistant Principal Carrie Mitten brings more than 30 years of experience to the school, most recently as an elementary principal in Maryland, before relocating to St. Augustine to be closer to family. Read the Q&A →
St. Augustine Wild Reserve welcomes rare clouded leopard. Sumatra, a 4-year-old male, joins the reserve’s roster of big cats on Farm Creek Road, in a habitat built to mimic his natural tree canopy. Read the full story →
September edition of First Coast NewsLine spotlights breast cancer warriors and survivors. This October, First Coast NewsLine is honoring survivors and remembering those lost to breast cancer. Share your story by emailing editor@floridanewsline.com by Monday, Sept. 14. Read the September edition →

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Community Calendar

SEP 1 Palm Valley Market

10 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Palm Valley Community Center, 148 Canal Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach. Details

SEP 1 Ribbon Cutting for Laurel Oak and Willow Oak

St. Johns County commissioners are invited to attend. 4 – 6 p.m. | Oak Bridge Campus, 690 A1A South, Ponte Vedra Beach.

SEP 4 Ponte Vedra Friday Farmers Market

10 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Palm Valley Outdoors, 377 S. Roscoe Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach. Details

SEP 4 – 20 Sing Out Loud Festival: Local Artist Showcases

Free performances by more than 160 local and regional acts across 17 venues, marking the festival’s 10th anniversary, over three weekends: Sept. 4-6, 11-13 and 18-20. | Multiple venues, St. Augustine and Ponte Vedra. Details

SEP 8 Bartram Trail Newcomers Club Luncheon

Kickoff luncheon for the club’s new year. 11 a.m. | St. Johns Golf and Country Club. Details

SEP 12 – 13 Jacksonville Orchid Society Fall Orchid & Plant Sale Preview

| Mandarin Garden Club, 2892 Loretto Road, Jacksonville. Details

Get Involved! Civic Meetings

Upcoming Local Meetings & Workshops

  • Tuesday, Sept. 1 (9 a.m.): Board of County Commissioners meeting, expected to include a vote on the Nocatee-area agricultural enclave (County Auditorium, 500 San Sebastian View, St. Augustine).
  • Tuesday, Sept. 1 (9 a.m.): School Board meeting and workshop (District Administrative Auditorium, 40 Orange St., St. Augustine; Webex available).
  • Wednesday, Sept. 3 (5:01 p.m.): Board of County Commissioners budget hearing, the first of two on the fiscal year 2026 millage rates and budget (County Auditorium, 500 San Sebastian View, St. Augustine).

Access full agendas at the St. Johns County Government Calendar.

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The First Coast NewsLine Team

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