Santa arrived early, bringing joy to children this Christmas. The 43rd annual Christmas event, hosted by J.P. Hall Children Charities, provided thousands of toys and bikes to families in Clay County, creating an unforgettable holiday experience.

Forget the open-air sleigh overloaded with gifts and powered by a tuckered herd of flying reindeer.

Pro Football Hall of Famer Champ Bailey and his family hosted a Christmas party and toy giveaway for 125 kids in the Charlton County community.

2020 Oh Say Can You Sing champion Karim Zibaneh dropped by to sing his new original song “Santa’s Sleigh Flies On”.

Santa is traveling throughout Clay County this weekend! If you are a resident or visiting Clay County, please be aware that many events are taking place on Saturday, Dec. 14, which may lead to traffic delays.

The griping Vatican-based movie thriller “Conclave” about picking a new pope and Stephanie Hsu starring in the dark comedy series “Laid” as a woman whose former lovers keep unexpectedly dying are some of this week’s new streaming entertainment releases.

If you missed Black Friday you're in luck! The JBL Flip 6 speaker is just $74.99. Get your favorite color while supplies last.

With Thanksgiving in the rearview mirror, hundreds of people in Fernandina Beach kicked off Christmas with a Black Friday Pajama Party event.

The historic event resulted when arctic air pushed temperatures below freezing through Florida with ice accumulating down to Miami.

North American military assets are keeping a sharp eye on Santa's travels.

Holiday travel is expected to hit its peak right around now.

We use an infrared satellite to sense the heat given off from Rudolph’s red nose, to give us an initial idea of where Santa and his sleigh are.

The Bank of England has kept borrowing rates unchanged despite mounting worries over the state of the British economy.

Jill Biden has chosen a White House holiday décor that she hopes will inspire guests to feel like kids again.

While most kids are beginning to draft their wish lists for Santa, there are children like Isabella who are critically ill during the holiday season.

Cher is obviously a superstar but even a superstar is happy to be the opening act when it comes to Santa.

It's the ultimate guide for weekend events around town!

Oscar winner Jamie Lee Curtis also has a busy career as a children’s author.

Thousands of travelers were stranded at U.S. airports due to an hours-long computer outage.

Thousands of travelers have been stranded at airports or stuck on hold trying to rebook flights this week as a massive storm snarled travel in the U.S. and Canada.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has declared a state of emergency as wintry weather moves through the state.

Flagler Hospital had a special visitor last week!

This Christmas, breathe in the peppermint and immerse yourself in the spirit of the season aboard the all-new candy cane Express at Wild Adventures’ biggest and brightest holiday celebration ever. Journey among over a million brilliant lights, and wonder the glittering light trail in a wilderness of wonder like no other. Get your photo with Santa and marvel at a 5-story animated Christmas Tree!

Let's get the Elf on the Shelf to work for us this year (and hopefully every year moving forward).

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Yelp Jacksonville and the Jacksonville Public Library Foundation is throwing their third annual (not virtual this time...hooray) family friendly Storytime, Snacks, and Stroll with Santa event!

On Monday, patients at Wolfson Children’s Hospital got a personal visit from Jolly Old St. Nick himself.

We want to show off some of our News4Jax Insiders holiday decorations!

121 Financial and the Sulzbacher Center are bringing smiles to hundreds of disadvantaged families this Christmas with their annual Christmas toy drive.

Santa and his Elves will distribute the toys and gifts to families attending the Holiday Toy Distribution event.

Target has recalled the Bullseye Playground Letters to Santa metal mailbox.

A man who loves to decorate for the holidays has taken the Christmas spirit to a whole new level.

We’re used to seeing Santa at the mall, or better yet, on his sleigh delivering toys to children around the world, but you don’t see Santa (let alone hundreds of him) skiing or snowboarding down a mountain.

Do you need some stocking stuffer or secret santa gift ideas? We’ve got you covered. Anne Roy is here with a great selection...

Nearly two years into a global health crisis that has killed more than 5 million people, infections are again sweeping across parts of Western Europe.

St. Johns Town Center is kicking off the holiday season on Saturday, November 13 at the 15th Annual Holiday Spectacular! The event is locally sponsored by Toyota USA, OneBlood, and PRI Productions.

Santa is back and he’s bringing joy to children in northeast Florida.

Did Santa bring you a new air fryer for Christmas this year?

We’re under a Weather Authority Alert through 8 p.m. because of a line of strong, possibly severe storms that may produce damaging wind gusts as they move quickly across our area. The showers and thunderstorms began to move into our inland areas, from Waycross to Lake City around 4 p.m. Just before 5 p.m., Severe Thunderstorm Warnings were up for Clinch and Columbia counties. The greatest threat for damaging wind gusts lies within the initial line of storms, the showers that follow will be less intense. On Christmas Eve, the showers and strong storms at best will be disruptive to your Christmas Eve plans, at worst you could see damaging winds. Christmas Eve StormsGood news: The storms will not affect Santa’s rounds.

(AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea has added 1,092 new coronavirus cases in a resurgence that is erasing hard-won epidemiological gains and eroding public confidence in the government’s ability to handle the outbreak. It would deliver long-sought cash to businesses and individuals and resources to vaccinate a nation confronting a frightening surge in COVID-19 cases and deaths. Preliminary data on U.S. deaths show the coronavirus pandemic contributing to a 15% or more increase in deaths over last year. ___MEXICO CITY — Mexican officials have reported a new daily high in confirmed coronavirus cases as the country awaits its first shipment of vaccine. ___WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — The Navajo Nation is reporting 151 new coronavirus cases and seven more deaths related to COVID-19.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – As Florida reported its third consecutive day of more than 10,000 newly confirmed coronavirus cases, large crowds gathered for events across Jacksonville. Organizers asked parade-goers to socially distance and encouraged them to wear masks. News4Jax saw groups both wearing masks and not wearing masks and most tried to keep their distance from one another, but some spots along the parade route did get more congested. “We are still going to try and have some fun but yes, definitely going to maintain some distance from everyone,” Taylor Self said. The Florida Department of Health reported 10,431 new cases of COVID-19 in the state on Saturday with 494 new cases in Duval County.

’Tis the season to give, and we have a feeling this might be one of the best ways yet to do exactly that.

That is until you see the Christmas magic when all lit up. At Pine Castle, the students aged 22 and up receive hands-on life skills and work training so they can get a job and live independently to the best of their abilities. “When they’re here at Pine Castle, they learn interpersonal skills,” Whittington said. “We put a card in each kit with a picture of who packed that kit for you,” Whittington said. You see the joy in their eyes with the work that they’re doing.”Lighting up Christmas, one box at a time.

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – Has your child been a good boy or girl this year? If so, they could receive a call from Jolly Old Saint Nicholas! The St. Johns County Parks and Recreation Department is hosting “Phone Calls from Santa” this holiday season for children ages eight or younger that live in St. Johns County. Santa will make his phone calls to those who still believe on Dec. 8, 9, and 10 between 6:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Registration ends Dec. 4.

If you’ve ever been to a holiday cookie swap, then you know just how intense and daunting they can be.

If you’re looking for some holiday cheer, the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA)The Holiday Bus is back and will be driven by Santa! The bus will feature a custom bus wrap and decorations, Christmas music, candy canes and more. The Holiday Bus will run on a different JTA bus route every weekday until Dec. 24., so be on the lookout for it on your trip! Schedules for JTA bus routes and other transportation services can be found at www.jtafla.com or by calling JTA Customer Service at (904) 631-3100. JTA Customer can call us at (904) 630-3100 if they want to find out where the bus is that day.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - It might only be November, but it's beginning to look at lot like Christmas at the St. Johns Town Center. On Saturday, the outdoor shopping center is holding its 14th annual Holiday Spectacular. The all-day event features holiday-themed activities from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.Activities include a silent DJ, holiday photo booth, games, giveaways, an interactive hot chocolate station and an ornament decorating station. The Kid's Zone features letters to Santa, jugglers, caricature artists and costumed characters. At 8 p.m., the crowd can expect a visit from Santa Claus, who is scheduled to arrive and light the tree.

Mariah Carey woke up Friday and sang that song, so you know it's the beginning of Christmas season. The diva posted a video of herself waking up on Nov. 1 and answering a call from Santa, and so begins the seemingly nonstop advertising for holiday spending deals. If you're in New York City, you can treat yourself to the newly opened, seven-floor monolith that is Nordstrom's cathedral to consumerism near Columbus Circle. The high-end department store offers tailoring while you wait, personal shoppers, four restaurants, a beauty salon and two bars. RELATED STORIESSuspect Arrested Nearly 40 Years After Teen's Brutal Murder While Christmas ShoppingHere's How to Save Time and Money During Last-Minute Christmas ShoppingA Toddler Found a Bag of Crystal Meth While Christmas Shopping With Mom at Walmart

Netflix is getting ready to ring in the holiday season! Watch the video below for an overview of what Netflix has in store this holiday season, and keep reading for everything you need to know about each new title. Holiday!, Season 2NetflixStarring: Nicole Byer and Jacques TorresPremieres: Friday, Nov. 22The messes are aplenty as St. Nicole and Jacques Frost deliver the best of the worst baking fails this season. The McKellans are back to spread Christmas joy in this holiday special about the importance of family, forgiveness and empathy. OTHER HOLIDAY TITLESNov. 1Christmas Break-InChristmas SurvivalElliot the Littlest ReindeerHolly StarSanta GirlThe Christmas CandleChristmas in the HeartlandNov. 4A Holiday EngagementChristmas CrushDear SantaDec. 1A Cinderella Story: Christmas WishYou can find all of the Netflix holiday titles here.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Santa made a stop in Jacksonville slightly ahead of schedule Thursday and handed out toys to the kids at Wolfson Children's Hospital. The hospital's annual toy drive included a visit from Jolly Old St. Nick in his red velvet suit with his sleigh of toys in tow. He went door-to-door at Wolfson Childrens Hospital, handing out toys to unsuspecting kids. During the final push Thursday morning, community members dropped off 2,598 toys outside Wolfson Childrens. You can still donate monetarily to the toy drive through the end of the month at christmasjuly.com, and you can give toys year-round on the Wolfson Childrens Hospital Amazon registry.

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