38th Annual Caring Chefs returns
The 38th Annual Caring Chefs event returns with a bit of a different vibe. After years of being inside the Avenues Mall, the event shifted to a restaurant week due to Covid. It returns to being a one stop eat experience, but in a more intimate setting inside the Glass Factory at the Railyards. While there will be less chefs, it will still be packed full of good eats, community connecting and more. The VIP area will be hosted by the recently opened Myrtle Ave. Brewing with small belly bites supplied by Route 90 BBQ. Feasting occurs Oct. 23rd from 6-9pm. www.chsfl.org
Paw-some day: DogFest Jacksonville event happening on Sunday
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. – Canine Companions is hosting a super cute DogFest where you can have a paw-some day with your fur baby on March 28. The event will take place at at the Seawalk Pavillion in Jacksonville Beach from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. When registering, be sure to indicate you are bringing a dog to get your free DogFest dog bandana. Then fundraise to qualify for some fun DogFest swag! The event will include a community walking event, doggie arts and crafts, games, and raffles to win various prizes.
Diamond D Ranch to hold ‘Diamonds in the Rust’ vintage market
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The “Diamonds in the Rust” semiannual vintage market will be held at Diamond D Ranch this weekend. VIP parking is also offered for $20. 13 passenger vehicles will be allowed in the VIP parking lot. Take a picture in front of the Diamond in the Rust photo booth, inside market on Friday, and show at the gate for FREE entry on Saturday and Sunday. ATM’s available at front gate and inside market.
Clay County Strawberry Festival offers family fun this weekend
(Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images for The Goodwood Estate)CLAY COUNTY, Fla. – The 5th Annual Strawberry Festival will be a sweet, family fun event this weekend at the Clay County Fairgrounds in Green Cove Springs! The event will feature Plant City strawberries, art and crafts, delicious food, free bounce houses, organic strawberries, live entertainment, pony rides, face painting, sack races, train rides and much more. The event will take place on March 6 & 7 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.General admission is $6. No pets are allowed at this event, only trained service animals. AdClay County Fairgrounds: 2497 SR 16 W, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
Hundreds of jobs available during upcoming Jacksonville job fair
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A new opportunity is available for people down on their luck and out of a job. Job News USA is holding a job fair with hundreds of opportunities at the Double Tree Hotel on Riverplace Boulevard in Jacksonville from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 18. More than 25 companies are registered for the event and will be recruiting for hundreds of positions in a variety of industries. When you attend the Job Fair you can:Meet one-on-one with recruiters and hiring managers you typically don’t have an opportunity to meet with everyday. Learn about upcoming job opportunities so new they haven’t been advertised yet.
St. Johns County records 3 highest days of COVID-19 cases this week
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – Including Friday, the last three days have marked the three highest single-day increases of COVID-19 cases reported in St. Johns County. The Nation’s Oldest City is keeping the tradition alive despite the rising COVID-19 cases in the county. On Wednesday, the county set a new record of 155 new reported cases. Then Thursday set a new record -- hitting 171 newly reported cases. On Friday, the state Department of Health reported 157 new cases in the county.
Free health screenings, food offered during community event on Saturday
Free health screenings, food and music will be offered tomorrow thanks to a community come together hosted by Jacksonville Health and Educational Resource Center. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Free health screenings, food and music will be offered tomorrow thanks to a community come together hosted by Jacksonville Health and Educational Resource Center. The event will be held tomorrow from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at 1024 Edgewood Avenue West in Jacksonville. Feeding Northeast Florida, APEL Health Services, Hope Across the Globe are also lending their support to for the event. The Jacksonville Health and Education Resource Center (JH-ERC) is a new neighborhood-based organization being developed to address racial disparities in health in northwest Jacksonville through a community-centered approach.
FCSO employees donate $10,000 for ‘Christmas with a Deputy’ event
FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. – Flagler County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) employees raised $10,420.00 for this year’s Christmas with a Deputy event. 165 Flagler children were selected to participate in the event. The event focuses on providing gifts for Flagler County children who otherwise might not receive any. In addition to FCSO deputies, officers from the Florida Highway Patrol, the Bunnell Police Department, the Flagler Beach Police Department, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will participate and ensure that all gifts arrive before Christmas. “I am proud of our employees who donate their time and money to make this event possible for the children of Flagler County.”The program is made possible by donations received from the community and the members of the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.
COVID-19 cancels Christmas traditions in Green Cove Springs
GREEN COVE SPRINGS, Fla. – Green Cove Springs is canceling its' traditional fall and winter events. The city of Green Cove Springs says this decision to cancel wasn’t made lightly. We couldn’t do fundraisers because those things weren’t open,” says Kimberly Thomas, Green Cove Springs Event Coordinator. The City of Green Cove Springs posted an announcement to its Facebook Tuesday, stating the annual Trunk or Treat, Christmas on Walnut Street, and Christmas Parade are officially canceled. Fundraising, planning complications, and COVID-19 led the city to make what they feel is the best decision for the city and its residents.
The coolest way to spend this Friday night
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – On Friday night, you could catch a drive in movie, followed by a SpaceX launch at the Kennedy Space Center. The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is offering guests another opportunity to catch a drive-in movie with an out-of-this-world launch viewing experience. Parking opens at 6:45 p.m. and “Journey to Space” narrated by Sir Patrick Stewart will begin at approximately 8:30 p.m. Launch and a Movie entry is $50 per vehicle, (RVs are welcome) and can be booked via the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex website or by calling 855-737-5235. *While the launch date is currently scheduled for October 2, in the event of a delay or scrub, tickets will be valid for the next launch attempt.
WATCH LIVE: Mayor Curry coronavirus news conference
The next scheduled live event will be Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s 5 p.m. news conference with the White House Coronavirus Task Fore update currently scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Note these news conferences often don’t start on time, so please be patient if you have to watch the animation for a while.
Free pet adoptions during ’Leap into Love’ event this weekend
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Get ready to fall in love with a furry friend this Leap Day! The Jacksonville Humane Society (JHS) and Animal Care and Protective Services (ACPS) are hosting an adoption event to celebrate Leap Day on Saturday, Feb. 29 and Sunday, March 1. The event will be held at Petsmart’s Regency location between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Both shelters will be offering free adoptions on site as well and will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.“A leap year gives us one extra day to save more lives,” Denise Deisler, JHS CEO, said. “We are very thankful to PetSmart Charities for allowing us to host this event and for all their life-saving support.”All animals will be spayed/neutered, microchipped, and up-to-date on vaccines.