A new restaurant concept is coming to St. Augustine from the culinary team behind Valley Smoke and Marker 32. Planned near SR-13 with indoor and outdoor dining, this project highlights continued growth in Northeast Florida’s food scene.

A new restaurant is coming to Julington Creek. Pecan Craft Kitchen opens December 20 with a farm-to-fire concept, pecan-fired cooking, local ingredients, and a unique self-serve tap experience.

St. Johns County has banned smoking and vaping at all county-owned parks, playgrounds, and beaches to help keep our outdoor spaces cleaner and more enjoyable. Here’s a friendly rundown of what’s changing and why it matters for our community.

St. Augustine’s Regatta of Lights brings our famous Nights of Lights out onto the Matanzas River with a festive boat parade on December 13, 2025. Enjoy the show from the seawall, local restaurants, or even the top of the Castillo during their Holiday Open House.

Jacksonville’s new Riversedge Park is officially open on the Southbank, bringing colorful landscaping, wide walkways, waterfront views, and a family-friendly playground to the Riverwalk. It’s a fresh, vibrant outdoor space that locals are already loving — and a big win for Jacksonville’s growing riverfront.

2026 St. Johns County Beach Driving Passes go on sale December 1st. Here’s everything locals need to know about pricing, rules, where to buy, and what’s changing for next year’s beach-driving season.