St. Augustine's Nights of Lights event is drawing record-breaking attendance, creating heavy traffic and a rise in minor traffic incidents, according to city officials and police reports. Despite the congestion, city staff, including increased police presence, are managing operations, and shuttle services are seeing increased use, with over 15,000 people shuttled and positive feedback from visitors.

The St. Augustine Nights of Lights kicks off Saturday night.

The extraordinary light display Nights of Lights is ready to kick off Saturday in downtown St. Augustine for the 2023 holiday season.

St. Augustine Nights of Lights returnsPublished: November 12, 2020, 11:13 pmIt takes the city months to get ready for the tradition and brings thousands of visitors to the nation’s oldest city.

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. - A man found guilty of DUI in a collision that forever changed the lives of a couple who was enjoying the St. Augustine Nights of Lights has been sentenced to prison, according to the St. Augustine Police Department. Police said he was sentenced to 7 1/2 years in prison, followed by three years of probation. PREVIOUS: Police: Drunk driver hits couple on sidewalk, smashes through wallAccording to police, a man and woman were struck by a truck on Jan. 29 while walking near the Tolomato Cemetery. According to his arrest report, Edwards was pulling out of the Tolomato Cemetery parking lot and lost control, burning out his tires. His truck careened into the couple on the sidewalk, pushing them through the concrete wall and fencing surrounding the cemetery, police said.