GREEN COVE SPRINGS – With public transit, the planning never stops. The Jacksonville Transportation Authority is continuing its push into Clay County. Charles Frazier, JTA’s new CEO, … more

MIDDLEBURG – Ryan Riley was a lost soul. His path seemed predetermined for prison or the graveyard. But something his mother said resonated with him. He was immune to the threats, violence and … more

ORANGE PARK – Emmy Award-winning comedienne Vicki Lawrence, best known for her roles on CBS’s “The Carol Burnett Show” and her comedy series, “Mama’s Family,” will be performing her Two … more

CLAY COUNTY – The officials recently arrested 20 people, including three from Clay County, in a fraudulent transportation scheme that caused more than $5 million in losses to the Florida Medicaid program. An investigation uncovered the defendants operated a nonemergency medical transportation service that billed Medicaid for thousands of trips never provided. more

 FLEMING ISLAND – Riley Broadhurst likely would have died if Vivian Primizic hadn’t left her son’s house early on Wednesday, Dec. 13, to drive home. Broadhurst probably wouldn’t … more

ORANGE PARK – Gary Park sloshed through soot-stained puddles Tuesday morning. He was careful to step over chunks of insulation, charred pieces of wood, broken glass, smoked-stained chunks of … more

DOCTORS INLET – Waffle House is coming to County Road 220, where Sonic Drive-In once stood near College Drive. The breakfast chain is known for being a cultural centerpiece for southern breakfast … more

CLAY COUNTY – The Clay County Library System is expanding its digital collection through a $50,000 State Aid to Libraries Grant approved by the Board of County Commissioners at the April 26 BCC … more

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – By any standard, this year’s Clay County Agricultural Fair was an enormous success. Here are some snapshots of the 11-day affair, which included exhilarating rides from … more

KEYSTONE HEIGHTS – The City of Keystone Heights plans to encourage support for small shops. Jennifer Ford, owner of the Learning Wheel, was chosen by City Manager Lynn Rutkowski to head Keystone … more

OAKLEAF – Hundreds of students, teachers, staff and parents joined the national Walk and Roll to School program last week to highlight the benefits of walking and bike riding. The event was one of … more

JACKSONVILLE – U.S. District Judge Maria M. Howard has sentenced Connor Lee Austin, 31, to 18 months in federal prison for theft of mail. His term of imprisonment will run consecutive to his current sentence of 36 months in Florida State Prison. Austin’s co-defendant, Maranda Ann Stewart, 26, also from Starke, was sentenced to six months in federal prison for theft of mail. The court ordered the pair to pay restitution to the victims in the case. more

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Northeast Florida Regional Council recently awarded the City of Green Cove Springs with a Regional Award for Excellence in Planning and Growth Management with the formation of … more

ORANGE PARK – St. Johns River State College student Rebekah Wilson was recently selected as a winner of the 2022 Scott Wright Student Essay Contest. Contestants were asked to describe how a member … more

(Name, age, location of arrest, charges). Key: FTA-Failure to Appear; DWLSR-Driving Without a License-Suspended or Revoked; DUI-Driving Under the Influence; VOP-Violation of Probation; BAL-blood … more

CLAY COUNTY – Florida may truly be the “Sunshine State,” but an upcoming astronomical event will turn us into the “Un-Sunshine State” – at least for a few hours. That sounds ominous. … more

KEYSTONE HEIGHTS – The long-awaited and highly anticipated cafetorium at Keystone Heights Elementary is completed. “We’re are so excited,” the school’s Principal, Beth Turbeville. “The … more

Tuesday, Dec. 19

Dalton E. Lary, 21, Green Cove Springs, VOP-reckless driving

Sidney N.J. Armster, 28, Green Cove Springs, driving without valid license

Johnny L. Thomas, 63, Orange Park, distributing cocaine, use of two-way communication device to facilitate felony, possession-cocaine, possession-drug paraphernalia

Harry E. Truesdell, 61, Green Cove Springs, violation of jail rules

Annie L. Richardson, 29, Fleming Island, trespassing

Alex L. Patnaude, 39, Green Cove Springs, FTA-DWLSR

Melissa M. Satayavinit, 32, Orange Park, DUI, attempting to flee/elude law enforcement with lights/siren active more

ORANGE PARK – Taylor Thigpen is not your average high school senior. The successful entrepreneur has a licensed small business, PlantKingUSA, where he ships aroids, foliage, succulents and … more

ORANGE PARK – County Mayors and the County Commission Chairman shared a common theme Wednesday at the annual Clay Chamber State of the County luncheon: the time to prepare for the future is right … more