USA Today has nominated the Fernandina Beach Shrimp Drop for the best New year’s Eve celebration.

On Thursday, Nov. 7, AARP is hosting a “AARP’s Cultural Expressions: The Arts & Brain Health” event. The event will focus on healthcare and how the arts help people living with Alzheimer’s and Dementia.

Over 7000 pets are looking for homes this holiday season.

Several outside organizations will also be participating, including Wolfson Children’s Hospitals, UF Health, American Heart Association, Poison Control and more.

Thousand of locals gather for a Nemours Health Run & Walk at Everbank Stadium

Good Thursday Morning!! Oh my GOSH there are some fabulous events happening this weekend!

This year's Cowford Ball event will be supporting the Jacksonville Hope Lodge.

The 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.

Bridgerton Meets Jacksonville is an Extraordinary event for Extraordinary people.

The exhibit brings a groundbreaking immersive exhibition to Jacksonville and highlights a story 3,300 years in the making.

The Bethel Baptist Church hosted the first “Body and Soul” event of the year Sunday afternoon.

It’s 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 it’s one of the best parties of the year.

Celebrate Arlington is a week long event to foster Arlington’s Pride, build business, civic connections and showcase Arlington as Jacksonville’s next great historic neighborhood.

Warning: Event may be too intense for children under 12.

Parents, caregivers, and families are invited to a special Parent Academy school safety event.

The 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.

This event will be hosted in more than 275 shelters in 40 states, including the Jacksonville Humane Society (JHS).

Hundreds of Jacksonville police officers will gather for the annual “Tribute to Fallen Officers” event at Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena.

Local 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.

The dino-mite event is dubbed the largest mobile dinosaur exhibit in North America.

Volunteers 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.

The event is free to attend and will feature live music, vendors, a BBQ cookoff, a skateboard clinic, and food trucks.

Those who survive will be treated to Hot & Crispy Fries and Frostys.

Lowe’s announced the dates for its “Hal-LOWE-en Trick-or-Treat Tryouts” event from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. on Oct. 21.

“Jacksonville is back!” said Mayor Lenny Curry.

The fashion show awards cash prizes for the winners.

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.

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.

(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

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. 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 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.

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.

There is a great, FREE event happening this weekend...and it is perfect for these stressful times we live in. It’s called Vive Tu Vida and Yaya from iHeart Media is here to give us all the details along with Alejandra the event organizer.

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.

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.

The annual Positively Jax Kicks for the Kids event wrapped up another successful year Saturday morning. If you need help with WJXT’s or WCWJ's FCC public inspection file, call (904) 393-9801.

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.

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.