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NFL Hall of Famer Kelly pushes for Krabbe’s Disease screenings

The Buffalo Bills QB lost a son to Krabbe’s Disease and survived cancer. Now, he wants hope for others. Quarterback Jim Kelly played in four Super Bowls, but his greatest challenges … more

By Jacob Ogles For FloridaPolitics.com | 11/9/23

I was fly on the wall when Shaquille O’Neal left the Magic

We’ve all wondered what it could be like to be a fly on the wall when something big breaks. I was that fly in July of 1996. I saw the negotiations between the agent for Shaquille O’Neal, the … more

By Don Coble Managing Editor | 6/22/22

Florida still ignoring pleas to test Solite property

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Environmental samples show toxic metals throughout the Russell Community, including cadmium, barium, lead, chromium, and arsenic. Residents of the community funded the tests … more

Bruce Reynoldsm, The Solite Task Force of Clay County Citizens | 11/9/23

Letters to the Editor 10/6/22

Reader believes student loan forgiveness is a good policyDear Editor:Don, I read with interest your (Sept. 15) piece on student debt forgiveness. To me, it is not a bad policy to benefit a segment of … more

10/5/22

Misinformation, disinformation is nothing more than a lie

People who knowingly spread misinformation and disinformation are liars. I’ve said it before, but my mother always said anyone who tells a half-truth is really telling a complete lie. Those … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 1/4/24

Eleven, eleven

When I was young, my mind was consumed with wishful thinking. Searching for four-leaf clovers in gardens and shooting stars in the night sky, finding shiny pennies and flipping them in Friendship … more

Jack Randall,
jack@claytodayonline.com | 11/9/23

DeSantis condemns Hamas, Iran for brutal Israel attacks

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis booked an interview on MSNBC’s “ Morning Joe ” before Hamas attacked Israel early Saturday, and the hostilities in the Middle East turned expected … more

By A.G. Gancarski For FloridaPolitics.com | 10/12/23

This Week in history [Photo gallery]

5 years ago, 2013 After deliberating six hours, a four-man, two-woman jury convicted a Jacksonville man of two counts of second-degree murder. Cornelius Walston, 30, of Jacksonville, had been on … more

5/2/18

Trump’s newest low blow calls Ron DeSantis a ‘groomer’

Ron DeSantis continues to be attacked by former President Donald Trump as indications increase the two are on a collision course next year. Trump took to his personal social media … more

By A.G. Gancarski For FloridaPolitics.com | 2/9/23

State emphasizes behavioral health services in $38 billion Medicaid plan

Florida is finally moving ahead with a mammoth series of contracts that will control the future of the state’s $38 billion Medicaid program and how care is delivered to the millions of poor or … more

By Christine Jordan Sexton For FloridaPolitics.com | 4/13/23

The joy is real. The playfulness is unscripted. That’s why fans happily stand through hours of rain showers for the opportunity to meet Lynyrd Skynyrd singer Johnny Van Zant and guitarist Rickey Medlocke.

Skynyrd proves you can’t teach humility, genuine sincerity

FLEMING ISLAND – Richard Petty never took a Dale Carnegie Professional Development Course, but racing has never had a better spokesman. Petty never refused an autograph or photo opportunity. … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 10/12/23

UCF fast-tracking nursing degrees to fill shortages

Proebe Ybañez was the cool chemistry high school teacher leading interactive lessons with her students. Sayid Yasin made his living working as an IT consultant. On paper, perhaps the pair … more

By Gabrielle Russon For FloridaPolitics.com | 8/24/22

Americans count on local newspapers to remain informed

Nearly 220 million American adults regularly turn to their local newspapers for news and information they need to stay informed, feel more connected to their neighbors, and improve their lives and … more

Benjy Hamm, Institute for Rural Journalism | 10/12/23

Letters to the Editor 9/8/22

Student Debt: Freeloaders or victims? Dear Editor: I also struggled to get through college in the late sixties and early seventies. I started with night school classes and after many years … more

9/7/22

Celebrating Grandparents Day – A plea for inter-generational connections

Please join me in celebrating Grandparent’s Day on Sept. 11 to honor the great contributions our elders make to our families and communities.As you know, children are remarkably perceptive. … more

By Jack Levine 4Generations Institute founder | 9/7/22

Trying to sort through official symbols of intrigue

Our state has such a sweet tooth we now have an official state dessert and a state pie. Strawberry shortcake became our dessert on July 1, joining key lime pie as the official pie, which earned its … more

By Don Coble Managing Editor | 6/29/23

I drink beer to be happy, not to be drawn into political issues

I stopped at my favorite watering hole a couple of days ago, and an old friend at the counter joined me. When our server asked if he wanted his usual – a Bud Light – he said no. We all know … more

By Don Coble Managing Editor | 4/27/23

Congress to chip away at PGA Tour’s tax-exempt status

Congress may count a merger with LIV Golf as a stroke against the league to chip away at the PGA Tour’s tax-exempt status. U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan said it’s time the country calls … more

By Jacob Ogles For FloridaPolitics.com | 12/28/23

My only resolution is to figure out odd things in 2024

I’ve said it many times, but I’m not fond of making resolutions. I don’t need a calendar to remind me to read more books, watch less television and stop considering the supersize option. … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 12/28/23

10 health resolutions doctors encourage you to make today

The New Year represents a fresh start and is the perfect time to invest in your health. However, you may be unsure what resolutions will have the biggest impact. Doctors say that the easy, tangible … more

By StatePoint Media For Clay Today | 1/4/23

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