Opinion | Clay Today

Virginia’s letter continues to evoke hope and happiness during Christmas time

In 1897, a coroner’s assistant, Philip O’Hanlon, was asked by his 8-year-old daughter if Santa Claus really existed. That question set off a chain of events that still pervade the hearts … more

12/21/22

Giving is the best present I’ve ever received at Christmas

It’s taken me more than 60 years to realize it really is the thought that matters when selecting and receiving gifts at Christmas time. For most of my childhood and adult life, I believed the … more

By Don Coble Managing Editor | 12/21/22

Letter to the Editor: Band parent applauds Clay Today’s coverage of high school bands

Editor: Thank you for your wonderful coverage of the state band competition and the awesome performance of our local high school bands. Each week when I see several pages covering high school … more

12/14/22

Toll reduction fast-tracked through Florida Senate

Some drivers could see a 50% credit on tolls in the 2023 calendar year – funded by Florida’s budget surplus – under a priority proposal of Gov. Ron DeSantis that is on a fast highway to the … more

By Christine Jordan Sexton For FloridaPolitics | 12/14/22

Give the gift of conversation for a perfect holiday present

CLAY COUNTY – It’s no secret that the holiday season can be stressful, exhausting and even depressing. For many people, the dissonance between Hallmark Channel expectations and personal reality … more

By Irene Toto CEO Clay Behavioral Health Center | 12/14/22

Garrison, Payne selected to serve on House Appropriations Committee

Florida House Speaker Paul Renner has released committee assignments for the 2023 Regular Session, including the selection of Sam Garrison (R-Fleming Island) and Bobby Payne (R-Palatka) to the … more

By Renzo Downey For FloridaPolitics | 12/7/22

Everyone will be unfairly impacted if new fees aren’t passed

LAKE ASBURY – Coppergate Elementary is located on Henley Road, about 150 yards from County Road 220. A block past CR 220 on Henley is RideOut Elementary. And around the corner from the end of … more

By Don Coble Managing Editor | 12/7/22

Time to clear out a cluttered desk, mind

I guess it’s too late to take advantage of the Labor Day sale for a new mattress. I suppose I can toss the Weird Al Yankovic concert ticket I bought for the concert two months ago at the … more

By Don Coble Managing Editor | 11/30/22

Hello Clay County! I’m your new reporter, Lee Wardlaw

CLAY COUNTY – As I start with Clay Today, I wanted to tell you a little about me. I’m a 26-year-old reporter from Columbia, South Carolina. I graduated from the University of South Carolina in … more

By Lee Wardlaw lee@claytodayonline.com | 11/23/22

Be thankful all the time, not just on Thanksgiving day

There are days when my knee replacement hurts so bad I can barely walk. My left hip pops in and out of the joint, which means another joint replacement is coming soon. The only thing that may delay … more

By Don Coble Managing Editor | 11/22/22

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor: In (Don Coble’s) column of Thursday, Nov. 17, you discussed “getting back to reality and stepping away from the national news cycle.” Your definition encompassed a number … more

11/22/22

Now back to regularly scheduled programming – and reality

Just when I thought it was safe to turn the television on again, there was Donald Trump, front and center on Tuesday, telling us we need to make America great again by electing him president. That … more

By Don Coble Managing Editor | 11/16/22

Lawsuit against Florida’s congressional map advances to Federal Court

Federal courts allowed a case against Florida’s congressional map to move forward, but without Gov. Ron DeSantis as a defendant. A three-judge panel ruled that plaintiffs challenging the … more

By Jacob Ogles For Florida Politics.com | 11/16/22

Local insurance expert: Expect changes in Social Security, Medicare in 2023

ORANGE PARK – Bill Green advises Medicare beneficiaries that two historic announcements for next year with Social Security and Medicare include an expected Social Security increase of approximately … more

By Bill Green Green Insurance Agency | 11/9/22

With election completed, where do we go from here?

It’s now safe to return to our regularly scheduled programs. Instead of watching political ads, we can now turn our disdain to Mike Lindell’s effort to sell pillows and sheets, accident injury … more

By Don Coble Managing Editor | 11/9/22

Gov. Ron DeSantis: antisemitism ‘has no place in Florida’

Gov. Ron DeSantis is denouncing antisemitism after a weekend that saw hateful displays across the Sunshine State. The statement, sent by DeSantis Press Secretary Bryan Griffin Monday afternoon, … more

By Renzo Downey For FloridaPolitics.com | 11/2/22

Be sure to study the true facts before you vote

I voted just a few hours after the early voting polls opened. I proudly showed my identification, got my instructions and performed one of the most important things a citizen of this country should … more

By Don Coble Managing Editor | 11/2/22

These tips will keep your pumpkin from rotting this Halloween

As Halloween creeps closer, you may find yourself craving to carve a pumpkin.But how do you keep the newly sliced pumpkin fresh? Gardening expert and … more

By Kelly Hayes For FloridaPolitics | 10/26/22

Tammy: A story of struggle, survival and hope

MIDDLEBURG – Unlike the other speakers announcing Clay County would be one of the pilot counties for the state’s Coordinated Opioid Recovery (CORE) program, Tammy Bugely didn’t have prepared … more

By Don Coble Managing Editor | 10/26/22

19 Clay schools to benefit from $200 million in School Recognition Awards

Gov. Ron DeSantis is awarding $200 million in School Recognition Awards to 1,400 public schools for their performance during the 2021-22 school year. Eligible schools received a school grade of … more

By Renzo Downey For Florida Politics | 10/19/22

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