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‘It felt great’: Thousands of students receive free backpacks, supplies, haircuts and more at Prime Osborn Center
Read full article: ‘It felt great’: Thousands of students receive free backpacks, supplies, haircuts and more at Prime Osborn CenterThousands of students are prepping to return to school soon, and there were several back-to-school events across Northeast Florida Saturday to get students the supplies they need.
From money and medical to water and fire safety, 2-day fest makes sure you’re Jax Ready
Read full article: From money and medical to water and fire safety, 2-day fest makes sure you’re Jax ReadyYou can learn all about hands-on CPR and water safety and so much more this Friday and Saturday at Jax Ready Fest.
Peaceful demonstrators take a stand outside Prime Osborn Center during vice president’s visit
Read full article: Peaceful demonstrators take a stand outside Prime Osborn Center during vice president’s visitWith Vice President Kamala Harris visiting Jacksonville Wednesday, it was expected there would be big crowds of protesters. While there weren’t necessarily big crowds, there were still people who gathered outside the Prime Osborn Convention Center to take a stand on more than just abortion.
Loved ones pay respects to JFRD engineer who ‘lost his life while serving this community’
Read full article: Loved ones pay respects to JFRD engineer who ‘lost his life while serving this community’Hundreds of firefighters, family members and friends gathered at the Prime Osborn Convention Center Monday to pay their final respects to Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department Engineer Heath O’Shea who died in the line of duty on April 13.
Jacksonville Boat Show floats into the River City
Read full article: Jacksonville Boat Show floats into the River CityThe North Florida Marine Association will host the 76th Annual Jacksonville Boat Show January 26 - 28 at the Prime Osborn Convention Center. This beloved North Florida event has been bringing together the boating community since 1947. This year’s Boat Show, sponsored by VyStar Credit Union, brings new dealers to the Convention Center, ensuring attendees will see even more boat brands than in prior shows. Showgoers will enjoy three days of water-related fun, family-friendly activities, and educational seminars—as well as amazing deals on hundreds of boats and thousands of accessories. Boat Show attendees will also be among the first to see and board brand-new models of all types of watercraft, including fishing boats, cruisers, ski boats, pontoons, inflatables, personal watercraft, and more.
Thousands attend Jacksonville’s Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Breakfast
Read full article: Thousands attend Jacksonville’s Martin Luther King Jr. Unity BreakfastThe 37th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Breakfast will be held Friday at the Prime Osborn Convention Center as city and local organizations unite their events for the first time since 2019.
First joint Martin Luther King Jr. breakfast with city, local organizations since 2019 takes place Friday
Read full article: First joint Martin Luther King Jr. breakfast with city, local organizations since 2019 takes place FridayOn Friday, after years of division between the city of Jacksonville and the local organizations, the Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Breakfast will be held at the Prime Osborn Convention Center.
‘This adds to the joy’: Thousands of kids receive toys during annual Children’s Christmas Party of Jacksonville
Read full article: ‘This adds to the joy’: Thousands of kids receive toys during annual Children’s Christmas Party of JacksonvilleSaturday was an exciting day at the Prime Osborn Convention Center as thousands of kids received toys for Christmas through the annual Children’s Christmas Party of Jacksonville.
Over 1,200 jobs up for grabs during Wednesday’s job fair event in Jacksonville
Read full article: Over 1,200 jobs up for grabs during Wednesday’s job fair event in JacksonvilleThe hiring event will occur at The Prime Osborn Convention Center in downtown Jacksonville on Thursday, July 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Woman claiming to be poll watcher accused of striking security guard at voting site, raising safety concerns: officials
Read full article: Woman claiming to be poll watcher accused of striking security guard at voting site, raising safety concerns: officialsAlmost 20% of registered voters in Duval County have already cast their ballots with the majority happening at early voting sites. But there is concern over what may be happening outside those sites.
Clay County leaders exploring huge waterfront shopping district, other projects to boost tourism
Read full article: Clay County leaders exploring huge waterfront shopping district, other projects to boost tourismClay County leaders are eyeing major improvements to their tourism industry that could bring everything from a huge waterfront shopping district in Green Cove Springs to a major convention center and outdoor parks.
Republican Party leaders thrill thousands at American Freedom tour stop in Jacksonville
Read full article: Republican Party leaders thrill thousands at American Freedom tour stop in JacksonvilleThousands of people flocked to the Prime Osborn Convention Center on Saturday for Day 2 of the American Freedom Tour in Jacksonville.
The Home + Patio Show Starts Today
Read full article: The Home + Patio Show Starts TodayThe Jacksonville Home + Patio Show returns to Prime Osborn Convention Center for its fall edition from September 30-October 3, 2021. The highly anticipated annual consumer show comes back to the market amid a continued home improvement boom as consumers are investing in upgrades and renovations.
What to know about the Jacksonville Int’l Auto Show
Read full article: What to know about the Jacksonville Int’l Auto ShowInside the Prime Osborn Convention Center you’ll see close to 300 cars on display. Below we’ve compiled everything you need to know about auto show hours, ticket prices and, of course, parking.
Final day for 2nd shots at Prime Osborn Convention Center
Read full article: Final day for 2nd shots at Prime Osborn Convention CenterJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Friday is the final day to receive a second-dose of a COVID-19 vaccine at the Prime Osborn Convention Center. The vaccine site opened less than two months ago. For more information about the Prime Osborn location, you can contact the county Health Department at its COVID-19 information number, 904-253-1850. AdThe Lane Wiley site opens this morning at 9 a.m. and runs until 5 p.m. The state-operated vaccination site at the Regency Square Mall is still offering both first and second doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Jacksonville seniors begin getting 2nd doses of COVID-19 this week
Read full article: Jacksonville seniors begin getting 2nd doses of COVID-19 this weekBetween the three sites, about 2,000 people are expected to receive their second doses each day for the next couple of weeks. AdFor example, if you received your first vaccine at a Jacksonville senior center on Jan. 11, you should return on Feb. 1. The Florida Department of Health in Duval County began administering second doses last week to Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department employees and those who work for the city of Jacksonville. Monica Sharp is among those who are set to get their second dose at the convention center on Monday. While 1,379,346 of those shots were first doses and328,346 were second doses, some days last week, as the supply of vaccine to the state has dwindled, the number of second doses began to exceed the number of initial shots.
Prime Osborn, 2 Jacksonville senior centers to begin administering 2nd doses of COVID-19 vaccine Monday
Read full article: Prime Osborn, 2 Jacksonville senior centers to begin administering 2nd doses of COVID-19 vaccine MondayJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The city of Jacksonville is set to begin giving second doses of the COVID-19 vaccine at two senior centers starting Monday morning as the first public recipients of vaccines at the state-run Prime Osborn Convention Center will begin returning for a second shot. Between the three sites, about 2,000 people are expected to receive their second doses each day this week. Second doses at senior centersMonday marks 21 days after the vaccination sites at the Lane Wiley Senior Center and Mandarin Senior Center began administering the Pfizer vaccine to people age 65 and older and health care workers. The city said the second doses will be administered at the two senior centers until Feb. 12. Prime Osborn Convention Center to begin giving 2nd doses to seniorsThe Florida Department of Health in Duval County on Jan. 25 began administering second doses for people who got their vaccine 28 days earlier at the vaccination site at the Prime Osborn Convention Center.
Prime Osborn Center begins administering 2nd doses
Read full article: Prime Osborn Center begins administering 2nd dosesJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Duval County Health Department begins administering second doses Monday for people who got their vaccine at the site 28 days earlier. The vaccine site the Prime Osborn Convention Center is no longer providing first doses of the vaccine, as all public COVID-19 vaccinations in Duval County have moved to Regency Mall. But anyone who received their first dose at the convention center is asked to return at the same time 28 days later to receive their second Moderna shot. Most who were vaccinated in the first few days were Jacksonville Fire-Rescue employees and those who work for the city of Jacksonville, so they will be returning this week. Florida residents 65 or older and front-line health care workers who have not had their first shot of the vaccine can call 866-200-3762 to make an appointment at Regency.
City vaccine sites at senior centers could close soon as supply dwindles
Read full article: City vaccine sites at senior centers could close soon as supply dwindlesJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The city of Jacksonville is into its second week of coronavirus vaccinations at two senior center sites. Now it looks like these senior sites have a limited supply and it is possible they may not be open for much longer. The city only received 11,000 doses of the vaccine designated for the two sites at the Mandarin Senior Center and at the Lane Wiley Senior Center site on the Westside. The city received the vaccine allotment for the senior sites from the Florida Department of Health. The city tells News4Jax it is still working to continue the senior sites in the future in some form.
Online signups open for Jacksonville COVID-19 vaccinations, quickly fill up
Read full article: Online signups open for Jacksonville COVID-19 vaccinations, quickly fill upJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Duval County Health Department began accepting online signups for COVID-19 vaccination appointments next week just after 5 p.m. on Thursday. The health department was swamped with calls Wednesday when it opened a special phone line to take appointments. DOCUMENT: Consent form for COVID-19 vaccineThe health department says patients don’t need to fill out the insurance information on the form, because the vaccine is free. RELATED: Clay County begins taking appointments for vaccinations | St. Johns County begins giving vaccinationsOur @CityofJax employees ages 65 and older will be provided the #COVID19 vaccine. Front-line workers at local hospitals first began receiving their shots two weeks ago at UF Health Jacksonville, followed by other medical centers.
Residents aren’t happy their neighborhood lost its early voting site
Read full article: Residents aren’t happy their neighborhood lost its early voting siteElections officials are setting up sites to prepare for the expected crowds Monday when early voting starts in Jacksonville and across most of Florida. It is expected that a new early voting site at the Prime Osborn Convention Center will be one of the most popular of the 20 sites in Duval County, but is causing a stir with a neighboring Northwest Jacksonville neighborhood. People like Schree Gray, who lives near EWC, said moving that site is a problem for voters in that area. It needs to be closer so we could vote, because some of us don’t have cars,” Gray said. Pastor Reginald Gundy has been voicing concern about removal of the site.
Prime Osborn COVID-19 testing site closing
Read full article: Prime Osborn COVID-19 testing site closingJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The city-sponsored COVID-19 testing site, in partnership with Telescope Health and Baptist Health, will be ending operations at the Prime Osborn Convention Center as testing availability expands throughout Duval County. Wednesday, May 20, is the last day the drive-through testing site will be open. The Prime Osborn site was the first public site to offer COVID-19 testing across Northeast Florida. “We’re pleased that our joint-operations at Prime Osborn have inspired so many public testing sites across Northeast Florida,” said Dr. Matthew Rill, CEO of Telescope Health. Baptist Health’s urgent care partner, CareSpot, will continue to provide COVID-19 testing at 15 locations, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., 7 days a week.
Who can get tested at Lot J & Prime Osborn? Other options?
Read full article: Who can get tested at Lot J & Prime Osborn? Other options?The Lot J site is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, or while supplies last. Prime OsbornThe city-run site near the Prime Osborn Convention Center is open to Jacksonville residents only. To complete the screening, just visit TelescopeHealth.com or download the Telescope Health app using either the App Store or Google Play. Those who get tested at Lot J can check LabCorp’s website for results, according to Fire Chief Keith Powers. Full detailsSt. Johns County residents can be tested at Flagler Health, Avecina Medical-Julington Creek and at the St. Johns County Health Department.
WATCH AGAIN: Celebration of Life for Mayor Jake Godbold
Read full article: WATCH AGAIN: Celebration of Life for Mayor Jake GodboldWATCH AGAIN: Celebration of Life for Mayor Jake GodboldPublished: February 20, 2020, 12:46 pmJacksonville says farewell to "The People's Mayor" with a public memorial service at the Prime Osborn Convention Center.
Southern Women's Show takes over Prime Osborn Convention Center
Read full article: Southern Women's Show takes over Prime Osborn Convention CenterJACKSONVILLE, Fla - People were already lining up before the doors opened Thursday at the Prime Osborn Convention Center for the first day of Southern Women's Show. Hundreds will check out all the show has to offer over the next four days. Local boutiques, services specifically for women, gourmet treats, health and beauty are just a few of the things participants will enjoy. Women veterans, active military, police, fire and rescue also get in for free with an ID. Visit the show's website for more information.
Go behind the scenes of the setup for the Jaguars Legends Community Gala
Read full article: Go behind the scenes of the setup for the Jaguars Legends Community GalaJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - All the stops are being pulled out for the Legends Community Gala to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Jacksonville Jaguars. The event will begin at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Prime Osborn Convention Center in downtown Jacksonville. It will kick off with a VIP cocktail reception with Jaguars owner Shad Khan. The gala will still be formal and fancy, with the bright lights, big stages and dance floors. "It seems only fitting that we benefit the guy who brought us all together and really changed our lives," Brunell said.
Job fair in Jacksonville set for Tuesday
Read full article: Job fair in Jacksonville set for TuesdayAndrew Burton/Getty ImagesJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - If you're looking for a job, you may want to get your resume ready and attend a job fair set for Tuesday at the Prime Osborn Convention Center. Hundreds of jobs are up for grabs with dozens of hiring managers representing some of the area's best businesses from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the convention center, at 1000 Water St. in downtown Jacksonville. Job seekers are encouraged to bring several copies of their resume, dress professionally and prepare to be interviewed, as some companies may hire on the spot. Parking and admission are free. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.
Job fair to be held at Prime Osborn today
Read full article: Job fair to be held at Prime Osborn todayJacksonville, Fla. – Looking for a job? Job News, Captain D's, and CareerSource Northeast Florida are hosting a job fair today at the Prime Osborn Convention Center. It will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Employers are looking to fill hundreds of jobs in accounting, finance, sales, and other areas. Job seekers should come dressed for success and bring plenty of resumes.