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Burnsed on Dean’s List at Palmer College

DAVENPORT, Iowa – Alan Burnsed of Orange Park made the fall Dean’s List at Palmer College of Chiropractic’s Florida Campus in Port Orange. Palmer College of Chiropractic … more

2/15/24

Keystone Heights culinary students (from left) Logan Neeld, Jacob Bacorn and Shelby Carroll

Ridgeview, Keystone Heights win Culinary Awards in Orlando

CLAY COUNTY – Culinary students from Ridgeview and Keystone Heights highs served some winning dishes at last week’s Universal Orlando Handheld Food Competition. After advancing to the … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 2/15/24

Nicole Danielle Devilbiss, 35, of Jacksonville, pleaded guilty to creating and distributing animal crush videos, specifically baby and adult monkeys.

CCSO helps U.S. Attorney get guilty plea from woman filming animal torture

JACKSONVILLE – U.S. Attorney Roger B. Handberg announced Nicole Danielle Devilbiss, 35, of Jacksonville, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to create and distribute animal crush … more

Compiled by Don Coble | 2/15/24

Director Richard Kodai filmed “Room 0” in Jacksonville.

Room 0: a sci-fi film self-contained in a single room

JACKSONVILLE – “Room 0” is the first full-length feature film directed by Richard Kodai. The sci-fi drama has an interesting premise – it is a self-contained story taking place entirely in a … more

Jack Randall,
jack@claytodayonline.com | 2/15/24

Officers from the Clay County Sheriff's Office pose for the camera after a drug bust.

So, you want to be a cop?

CLAY COUNTY – The biggest fear of any police officer is silence, especially after a physical confrontation with a suspect who’s considered violent. When Clay County Sheriff’s Office and … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 2/15/24

Deadline to register to vote in Presidential Primary is Feb. 20

CLAY COUNTY – Supervisor of Elections Chris H. Chambless reminds Clay County residents that Tuesday, Feb. 20, is the deadline to register to vote in the March 19 Presidential Preference Primary … more

For Clay Today | 2/15/24

Car Submerged near Pace Island

FLEMING ISLAND – Nobody was injured after a car ran into a retention pond at the entrance to Pace Island Monday night. The dive team from the Clay County Sheriff’s Office joined Fire Rescue in … more

For Clay Today | 2/15/24

Alison Sanders from Keystone Heights Elementary was selected as the Rookie Teacher of the Year during the Apple Awards on Feb. 8.

Meet the Rookie Teacher of the Year

KEYSTONE HEIGHTS – Allison Sanders never hesitated when asked about the significance of being selected as the Rookie Teacher of the Year during the Apple Awards presented by the Clay Education … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 2/15/24

Green Cove’s Carl Smith sentenced for sending child pornography

JACKSONVILLE – U.S. Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Carl Stephen Smith Jr., 33, of Green Cove Springs, pleaded guilty to distributing child sexual abuse materials using the internet. … more

Compiled by Don Coble | 2/15/24

SJR State College to offer accelerated manufacturing prep courses

ORANGE PARK – St. Johns River State College wants its students to be job-ready with the Manufacturing Prep Accelerated Program in four months. The short-term … more

2/15/24

Orange Park man jailed after young girl claims repeated sexual abuse

ORANGE PARK – A 61-year-old man was charged on Feb. 8 with capital sexual battery of a child younger than 12 after a girl said he had been abusing her “over the course of a few … more

Compiled by Don Coble | 2/15/24

Man, 51, charged with serving alcohol to underaged guests at house party

MIDDLEBURG – A man hosting a party on Feb. 11 wound up going to jail when Clay County Sheriff’s Office deputies determined as many as three dozen underaged guests were drinking alcohol. … more

Compiled by Don Coble | 2/15/24

Inmate returns to Clay County with hopes of earning trade skills certification

ORANGE PARK – An inmate at the Raiford Prison Work Camp returned to Clay County on Feb. 9 to face a 2020 marijuana, burglary and grand theft charges, a step necessary to remove restrictions to … more

Compiled by Don Coble | 2/15/24

Woman charged with hit and run after man was hit riding his bike on Old Jennings Road

MIDDLEBURG – A Middleburg woman was arrested on Feb. 9 for hit and run after a man riding his bicycle was struck by a car on Old Jennings Road. Amie Nicole Hiter, 42, was charged with … more

Compiled by Don Coble | 2/15/24

State Farm has supported Junior Achievement in Florida for the past eight years, with contributions to their programs totaling over $440,000 to fund financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurial-focused learning experiences for youths.

State Farm donates $70,000 to JA’s Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurial Experiences

CLAY COUNTY – The Junior Achievement of Florida Foundation has announced it has received a $70,000 grant from State Farm. The statewide initiative will support Junior Achievement learning … more

Compiled by Clay Today | 2/15/24

Ridgeview Drama Club to stage production of “Grease” for three nights

ORANGE PARK – The Ridgeview Drama Club will perform “Grease” on Thursday, Feb. 29-March 2, at the school’s cafetorium. The doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the show starts at … more

2/15/24

Green Cove police, Black Creek Lions, Mercy Support hosting charity golf tournaments

CLAY COUNTY – The Green Cove Springs Police Department is on the lookout for players and sponsors for the third annual Chief Derek S. Asdot Memorial Golf Tournament on March 24 at Magnolia … more

2/15/24

Orange Park Lions Club keeping tabs on plastic bags to help schools, food banks

ORANGE PARK – To help the environment and support schools and food banks, the Lions Club is collecting and weighing plastic grocery bags. Bags will be photographed, and the information will be … more

2/15/24

Fleming Island’s Marley Magee graduates from Tampa

TAMPA – Marley Magee, of Fleming Island, recently graduated from The University of Tampa. Magee received a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Environmental Science. The … more

2/15/24

Arrests & Bookings from 02/07/24 - 02/15/24

Tuesday, Feb. 13

Mitchell R. Callahan, 46, Middleburg, FTA

Reynaldo E. Grey, 25, Orange Park, battery, possession-cocaine, resist/obstruct/oppose law enforcement

Teresa L. Bland, 42, Orange Park, possession-methamphetamine, possession-drug paraphernalia

Jacob I. Wiard, 22, Fleming Island, two counts attempting to flee/elude law enforcement with lights/siren active

John R. Huffman, 27, Keystone Heights, aggravated battery with deadly weapon

Trayvone E. French, 26, Green Cove Springs, VOP-robbery

Sheron J. Banks, 29, Orange Park, grand theft auto

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Compiled by Don Coble | 2/15/24

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