Jaguars linebacker Ventrell Miller hosts a back-to-school event for local kids
Read full article: Jaguars linebacker Ventrell Miller hosts a back-to-school event for local kidsJacksonville Jaguars linebacker Ventrell Miller is teaming up with Universal Property & Casualty Insurance to host a back-to-school event with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida.
Kids Bike Rodeo teaches bicycle safety at Clay County Fairgrounds
Read full article: Kids Bike Rodeo teaches bicycle safety at Clay County FairgroundsChildren wheeled through obstacle courses and received free safety helmets during Clay Countyโs Kids Bike Rodeo Friday at the Clay County Fairgrounds.
Jacksonville Spring Boat Show offers family-friendly fun at Metropolitan Park
Read full article: Jacksonville Spring Boat Show offers family-friendly fun at Metropolitan ParkThe North Florida Marine Association announces the Jacksonville Spring Boat Show, which is a family-friendly outdoor event at Metropolitan Park on the St. Johns River.
Tell Us: Should St. Augustine reduce Nights of Lights by 20 days to alleviate traffic concerns?
Read full article: Tell Us: Should St. Augustine reduce Nights of Lights by 20 days to alleviate traffic concerns?The Nights of Lights event that brings thousands to St. Augustine during the holiday season could be shortened for the upcoming year to address overwhelming traffic issues.
Does your kid (or inner child) love fire trucks & construction vehicles? Check out this event in Fleming Island
Read full article: Does your kid (or inner child) love fire trucks & construction vehicles? Check out this event in Fleming IslandWould you consider yourself a truck enthusiast? Have you ever wished you could sound the siren on a police car?
A rare planetary lineup is set for Friday, just donโt expect much twinkling
Read full article: A rare planetary lineup is set for Friday, just donโt expect much twinklingPlanetary alignment is a fascinating astronomical event where planets appear to line up in the sky from the perspective of Earth.
Broadway in Jacksonville: Les Misรฉrables to make Jacksonville stop during 2025 U.S. tour
Read full article: Broadway in Jacksonville: Les Misรฉrables to make Jacksonville stop during 2025 U.S. tourBroadway sensation Les Misรฉrables is coming to the Jacksonville Center of the Performing Arts April 2025.
A Crustacean Celebration! Fernandina Beachโs Shrimp Drop nominated for best New Yearโs Eve celebration
Read full article: A Crustacean Celebration! Fernandina Beachโs Shrimp Drop nominated for best New Yearโs Eve celebrationUSA Today has nominated the Fernandina Beach Shrimp Drop for the best New yearโs Eve celebration.
AARP to host free โArts and Brain Healthโ event on mental wellness Thursday at the Ritz Theatre & Museum
Read full article: AARP to host free โArts and Brain Healthโ event on mental wellness Thursday at the Ritz Theatre & MuseumOn Thursday, Nov. 7, AARP is hosting a โAARPโs Cultural Expressions: The Arts & Brain Healthโ event. The event will focus on healthcare and how the arts help people living with Alzheimerโs and Dementia.
New and expectant parents to receive free baby items during Jacksonville event Friday
Read full article: New and expectant parents to receive free baby items during Jacksonville event FridaySeveral outside organizations will also be participating, including Wolfson Childrenโs Hospitals, UF Health, American Heart Association, Poison Control and more.
UNF School of Communication to host Social Media Expo Jax
Read full article: UNF School of Communication to host Social Media Expo JaxThe event will allow digital media professionals to network and learn/share information, ideas, insights, and innovations in areas such as social media, digital marketing, communication, and others.
38th Annual Caring Chefs returns
Read full article: 38th Annual Caring Chefs returnsThe 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
PGA Tour Championship charity event takes place in Jacksonville all week
Read full article: PGA Tour Championship charity event takes place in Jacksonville all weekItโs time to break out the golf clubs and party shoes, because the The Constellation Furyk & Friends is returning for a second year at the Timuquana Country Club, and itโs one of the best parties of the year.
Celebrate Arlington all week long with amazing events
Read full article: Celebrate Arlington all week long with amazing eventsCelebrate Arlington is a week long event to foster Arlingtonโs Pride, build business, civic connections and showcase Arlington as Jacksonvilleโs next great historic neighborhood.
Kicks for the Kids: Hundreds of local kids to receive new shoes; donations still needed
Read full article: Kicks for the Kids: Hundreds of local kids to receive new shoes; donations still neededThe long-awaited giveaway event will begin at 9 a.m. on Thursday at The Bethel Church and will go through Saturday, Aug 6. 1,400 kids are expected to receive new shoes.
Hundreds of dogs up for adoption during event at Clay County Fair
Read full article: Hundreds of dogs up for adoption during event at Clay County FairLocal animal rescues and shelters are coming together for an event on April 2 at the Clay County Agricultural Fair where hundreds of dogs will be up for adoption.
Pop-up laundry service for those in need Saturday at the beaches
Read full article: Pop-up laundry service for those in need Saturday at the beachesVolunteers will be washing and drying hundreds of loads of laundry Saturday for those in need in the Jacksonville area with a pop-up laundry service on Mayport Road.
Unity in the Community: Saturdayโs event raises awareness about gun violence, murder in Jacksonville
Read full article: Unity in the Community: Saturdayโs event raises awareness about gun violence, murder in JacksonvilleThe event is free to attend and will feature live music, vendors, a BBQ cookoff, a skateboard clinic, and food trucks.
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Paw-some day: DogFest Jacksonville event happening on Sunday
Read full article: Paw-some day: DogFest Jacksonville event happening on SundayJACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. โ 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.
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Diamond D Ranch to hold โDiamonds in the Rustโ vintage market
Read full article: Diamond D Ranch to hold โDiamonds in the Rustโ vintage marketJACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ The โDiamonds in the Rustโ 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. ATMโs available at front gate and inside market.
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Clay County Strawberry Festival offers family fun this weekend
Read full article: Clay County Strawberry Festival offers family fun this weekend(Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images for The Goodwood Estate)CLAY COUNTY, Fla. โ 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
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Hundreds of jobs available during upcoming Jacksonville job fair
Read full article: Hundreds of jobs available during upcoming Jacksonville job fairJACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ 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 donโt have an opportunity to meet with everyday. Learn about upcoming job opportunities so new they havenโt been advertised yet.
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St. Johns County records 3 highest days of COVID-19 cases this week
Read full article: St. Johns County records 3 highest days of COVID-19 cases this weekST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. โ Including Friday, the last three days have marked the three highest single-day increases of COVID-19 cases reported in St. Johns County. The Nationโs 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.
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Free health screenings, food offered during community event on Saturday
Read full article: Free health screenings, food offered during community event on SaturdayFree 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. โ 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.
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FCSO employees donate $10,000 for โChristmas with a Deputyโ event
Read full article: FCSO employees donate $10,000 for โChristmas with a Deputyโ eventFLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. โ Flagler County Sheriffโs Office (FCSO) employees raised $10,420.00 for this yearโs 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. โI am proud of our employees who donate their time and money to make this event possible for the children of Flagler County.โThe program is made possible by donations received from the community and the members of the Flagler County Sheriffโs Office.
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Vive Tu Vida Live Free Event | River City Live
Read full article: Vive Tu Vida Live Free Event | River City LiveThere is a great, FREE event happening this weekend...and it is perfect for these stressful times we live in. Itโs called Vive Tu Vida and Yaya from iHeart Media is here to give us all the details along with Alejandra the event organizer.
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COVID-19 cancels Christmas traditions in Green Cove Springs
Read full article: COVID-19 cancels Christmas traditions in Green Cove SpringsGREEN COVE SPRINGS, Fla. โ Green Cove Springs is canceling its' traditional fall and winter events. The city of Green Cove Springs says this decision to cancel wasnโt made lightly. We couldnโt do fundraisers because those things werenโt open,โ 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.
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The coolest way to spend this Friday night
Read full article: The coolest way to spend this Friday nightJACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ 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 โJourney to Spaceโ 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.
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Hundreds of students take home new shoes at Kicks for the Kids event
Read full article: Hundreds of students take home new shoes at Kicks for the Kids eventThe annual Positively Jax Kicks for the Kids event wrapped up another successful year Saturday morning. If you need help with WJXTโs or WCWJ's FCC public inspection file, call (904) 393-9801.
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WATCH LIVE: Mayor Curry coronavirus news conference
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Mayor Curry coronavirus news conferenceThe next scheduled live event will be Georgia Gov. Brian Kempโs 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 donโt start on time, so please be patient if you have to watch the animation for a while.
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Free pet adoptions during โLeap into Loveโ event this weekend
Read full article: Free pet adoptions during โLeap into Loveโ event this weekendJACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ 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 Petsmartโs 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.โA leap year gives us one extra day to save more lives,โ Denise Deisler, JHS CEO, said. โWe are very thankful to PetSmart Charities for allowing us to host this event and for all their life-saving support.โAll animals will be spayed/neutered, microchipped, and up-to-date on vaccines.

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