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Cuban refugee, U.S. Navy petty officer reunite 30 years after Guantanamo Bay Part 2: The Detention Center

Celia (far right in the pink) on May 15, 1995.
More than 30,000 refugees were sent to Guantanamo Bay, a “legal no man’s land,” University of Miami Professor Michael Bustamante said. It isn’t formally U.S. territory and hasn’t been since …
All of the Celebrate Clay winners.
ORANGE PARK – One of Paul Reinhold’s favorite stories nearly 100 years ago is about three men cutting stones. The first told a passer-by he was cutting one. The second told the passer-by he was …
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With the snip of a giant pair of scissors, U.S. Rep. Aaron Bean's new office was opened.

Rep. Aaron Bean opens flagship district office on Fleming Island

FLEMING ISLAND – U.S. Rep. Aaron Bean opened the doors for his  Florida’s Fourth Congressional District following a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by all five Clay County Commissioners and …

One of Paul Wane’s Rising Star bands to get 1st check at Food Truck Friday

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – When Duval County Line plays for Food Truck Friday on May 3, it will be more than another job for founder and lead guitarist Paul Wane. It will mark the first time some of …
The rescheduled Law Enforcement Special Olympics Torch Run will be on May 5 on Fleming Island.

Tip-A-Cop, Torch Run hitting stride for Special Olympics teams

CLAY COUNTY – Clay County law enforcement will run, wipe tables and offer refills during the next two weeks to support the county’s Special Olympics Teams. The annual Tip a Cop will return to the …

Taylor Swift caught in the middle of Drake, Kendrick Lamar rap feud

Taylor Swift last Friday released her highly anticipated 11th studio album “Tortured Poets Department,” an album she announced at the 2024 Grammys while accepting the award for best pop …
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Community served success for Salvation Army's Empty Bowls

ORANGE PARK – It wasn’t a gourmet meal, but everyone left the Orange Park United Methodist Church’s Family Life Center satisfied on Tuesday. The 19 th annual Empty Bowls luncheon benefits the …

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My dad, top/left, in Vietnam. His crew were highly decorated, and they knew how to play hard, too.
As we watched last week’s race at the Talladega Superspeedway, everyone knew a big wreck was coming. When the cars started shuffling for a position for another wild finish, racer-turned-broadcaster …
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Future Agricola development.

BCC closer to defining future recycling plans

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – While the Board of County Commission still hasn’t put the final lid on its final plan for recycling, it took another step toward determining its options for the next fiscal …
Last year's Best of Show winner.

County schools to showcase artists, mathematics this weekend

CLAY COUNTY – Students will display their creativity and calculative skills this weekend with the Clay County District School Student Art Show and Elementary Math Field Day. The art show will be on …
Naomi got an up-close education on bees during EcoFest at Camp Chowenwaw.

Clean and Green: EcoFest 2024

CLAY COUNTY - Although Earth Day was officially recognized on Monday, April 22, Clay County banded together to clean up 15 sites and provide ecology education programs two days earlier as part of the …
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Obituaries
Mickey Joan Allran Price
Mickey Joan Allran Price, 78, of Salisbury, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024. She was born January 4, 1946, in Rowan County, NC to the late Everette Hoyle Allran and Minnie Coley. She was a …
Kimberly A. Coggin
Kimberly A. Coggin
Kimberly A. “ Kim” Coggin, 61 of Green Cove Springs passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at her residence following an extended illness. Kim was born in Chicago, Illinois, and lived …
Shelley Jean Defibaugh
Shelley Jean Defibaugh passed away on April 2, 2024, in Orange Park, FL at the age of 57.    She was born to Barbara and Frank Turner on September 19, 1967, in Massillon, OH. Shelley …
Barbara Faulkner Davidson
Barbara Faulkner Davidson, 98, a long-time resident of Orange Park, Florida, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, April 11, 2024. She was born in Jacksonville, FL to the late James Hilton …
James Roy Studdard
JAMES ROY STUDDARD passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 10, 2024. James was born in Cherokee County, Alabama, on July 9, 1940, and grew up in Clanton, Alabama. After graduating …

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Arrests and Bookings 4/25/24

Tuesday, April 23

David Dorvilus, 23, Orange Park, shoplifting, VOP community control

Gracen B. Doan, 25, Middleburg, domestic battery

Melissa D. Sharp, 35, Green Cove Springs, domestic violence

Amanda N. Smith, 37, Middleburg, inhaling harmful chemicals

Sakena G. McCray, 40, Orange Park, shoplifting

Damon E. Bynam, 58, Middleburg, sexual battery of child 12 or younger, two counts molestation of child younger than 12, show/sell/rent/loan/give away/distribute/transmite or show obscene material

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Three champs from state weightlifting: Reyes, Jeffries, Shevchook: Gold

LAKELAND - In a competition that featured massively big numbers being thrust, three Clay County weightlifters came home with gold in one of the most competitive arenas; the FHSAA state weightlifting …

Three are still in flag playoffs

GREEN COVE SPRINGS - Fleming Island flag football continued their trek to a second straight Class 2A championship game, Clay High broke open a 6-0 halftime to a 33-0 win and Middleburg avenged a …
By Mike Zima Correspondent GREEN COVE SPRINGS - The relationship between a father and a teenage daughter is a delicate one. Be too harsh, and she may withdraw. Be too lenient, and she may never learn …
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Spring Football is almost here! New Districts, New Coaches

ORANGE PARK - High school football is almost upon us with the upcoming Spring Football about to begin on Mon., Apri. 29 as area athletes start the long journey to fall preparations. Among the ranks …

The Clay County YMCA – For A Better Community

First Coast YMCA-Our DayStar Program

At DayStar, we are committed to ensuring everyone reaches their full potential with dignity while providing individuals access to the unique support they need. Daystar is committed to providing …

Upcoming events in Clay County

WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA mobile education exhibit will be at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 7190 U.S. Highway 17., on Fleming Island on April 26 from 2-6 p.m.

 

CLAY COUNTY DISTRICT ELEMENTARY MATH FIELD DAY will be on April 27 from 830 a.m.-1 p.m. at Fleming Island High, 2233 Village Square Pkwy.

 

THE KITCHEN OF CLAY COUNTY will provide free meals on April 27 at the Orange Park Senior Center, 414 Stowe St., Sacred Heart Mission Church Branch, 207 Palmetto St. in Green Cove Springs and Black Creek Methodist Church, 3925 Main St. in Middleburg (drive-through), from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. All are welcome.

 

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Did You Know

Every week, Clay Today will test your knowledge on various topics. This week, women’s basketball. The Iowa-Louisana State women’s game in the Elite Eight shattered records as the most-watched …

Word of the Week

Purloin : (per-LOYN) a verb meaning to take something that belongs to someone else—that is, to steal it. Although more formal sounding  than "steal," it is sometimes  …

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Briefs
Ponte Vedra's Oliver Martin is the 2024 Wolfson Children’s Bass Tournament AmBASSador

Wolfson Children’s Hospital Bass Tournament celebrates 35 years of fishing, philanthropy

PALATKA – Wolfson Children’s Hospital Bass Tournament is accepting registrations for this year’s tournament. The popular event, which attracted 940 anglers and raised more than $436,000, …

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Opinions & Viewpoints
Faith Walk

Supplication

Pastor Billy Register

We continue our series on The Lord’s Prayer and today we look at “Supplication”. Supplication is the act of presenting our needs and desires to God. It's about acknowledging our …

This Week in History 04/18/24

Enoch Nadler absorbs the energy at the finish line of the Boston Marathon after finishing in 22nd place.

Five years ago, 2019 •   An early-morning fire destroyed a portable classroom at Wilkinson Elementary. Crews arrived and found one portable classroom fully involved, and three others were …

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Columnists

Letter to Editor

Dear Editor, Some people say you are born into a profession, and I like to think that rings true for me. April is occupational therapy month, and April is my birth month. I am writing to raise …
It was a mooooving experience to stroll through the livestock barns during the Fair.

I already miss the Fair, but I have smarter game plan for future

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – I already miss the steak tips, Amish doughnuts and fried dough. I can’t wait to pet baby goats again, or hear the squelching sounds from thrilling rides like Hang 10 or …

Words don't do Augusta National Golf Club justice

Few places are hard for me to describe. Shoot, I’ve been known to talk about not being able to talk. The Augusta National Golf Club is one of them. I’ve been lucky, no make that privileged, to …

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Special Sections

Tyler Brock, is joined by his Poultry Pal, Patrick, and another Buddy, Ryan, from Lake Asbury Junior High.

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New from local businesses
A fine china set that Orange Park Furniture picked up and donated to Safe Havens Ministries.

Orange Park Furniture celebrates 50 years in the homey business

ORANGE PARK – Pursuing  through the aisles of sectional couches, sofas, reclining chairs, dining tables  and bedrooms, you can tell the furniture puts its motto to practice: "Feels like …

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Web extra content
 20 hit songs you may not know were written by music icons
Stacker compiled 20 hit songs between 1960 and today that were written by someone other than the singer, using various sources.
Billions of cicadas are about to emerge from underground in a rare double-brood convergence
In the wake of North America’s recent solar eclipse, another historic natural event is on the horizon. From late April through June 2024, the largest brood of 13-year cicadas, known as Brood XIX, will co-emerge with a midwestern brood of 17-year cicadas, Brood XIII.
Removing PFAS from public water will cost billions and take time – here are ways to filter out some harmful ‘forever chemicals’ at home
Chemists invented PFAS in the 1930s to make life easier: Nonstick pans, waterproof clothing, grease-resistant food packaging and stain-resistant carpet were all made possible by PFAS. …
Gold vs. stocks: As both hit record highs, which is performing better for investors?
Money helps shed light on which is a better investment: gold or stocks.
Taylor Swift’s homage to Clara Bow
One track on Taylor Swift’s new album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” honors a long-celebrated, oft-miscast heroine of American feminism: actress Clara Bow. As historians of the 1920s, we’ve studied Bow’s fame and her cultural legacy.

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