By Roo Fenwick ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — A local food truck is combining excellent brunch options with an exciting twist on the surfing and sailing culture of St. Augustine. Foodies, sailors, and surfers alike are flocking to Ragga Surf Cafe’s new location downtown by the…
By Chloe Smith Pope Francis’ fragile health following his Feb. 14 hospitalization has sparked global concern about the future of his papacy. Deacon Bryan Ott, Principal of the Cathedral Parish School in Saint Augustine, Florida, weighs in on the broader impact. “It has united not…
By Rachel Breakie Graphic design students, creative professionals, educators in creative, design, and technological areas: Artifical Intelligence (AI) is transforming graphic design and sparking debate over whether it empowers creativity or threatens the authenticity of human expression. As AI is abruptly transforming numerous industries overnight,…
By Olivia Lockett ST. AUGUSTINE, FL—Success in the restaurant industry isn’t just about great food—it’s about knowing when to change course. John Felico, former co-owner of Auggie’s Draft Room, and his daughter, Flagler alumna Rebecca Kernan, have spent decades opening, running and selling restaurants. Felico’s…
By Sarah Ellis Few things can bring people together, like music, and Carol Kramer and the organizers of the Lullaby of the Rivers Festival have embraced just this. The festival hosted its fifth annual event on Feb. 25, 2025, at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre. Lullaby…
By Clair Buri When Roo Fenwick moved from Scotland to the United States two years ago to play golf, he didn’t expect his favorite sport to feel so different. He was especially surprised by the strong focus on teamwork. “It definitely is a team environment…
By Zoey Nettles Over 41,000 sea turtle hatchlings were reported to have emerged across St. Johns County beaches this year. With sea turtle numbers rising, the conservation of these animals is a trending subject. St. Augustine’s Sea Turtle Hospital has been conducting research and raising…
By Laurel Plexico Traffic, parking and tourism are arguably the most annoying yet most relevant things in the city of Saint Augustine. The Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) St. Augustine Project aims to increase mobility in the city, specifically with regard to traffic congestion,…
By Myka Evenhouse Boat strikes injure and kill thousands of marine organisms every year. The most vulnerable are the larger well-known animals such as green sea turtles. Juvenile green sea turtles come to the Intracoastal of Saint Augustine in large numbers to feed. The increase…
By Grace Shanley Finals season for a college student is filled with stress, anxiety, and staying up all night to study for exams, but is staying up to cram actually helping? The importance of sleep during finals season is critical for students’ immune systems, memory…