Clay County Crime Report
This week's crime report for Clay County Florida, provided by the Clay County Sheriff's Office.
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Pace Center for Girls getting ready for big changes
ORANGE PARK – Pace Center for Girls Executive Director Cristina Helbling and her team are in the process of shifting the center to a new facility on College Drive.
The groundbreaking was about …
In an instant …
CLAY COUNTY – It can take place at a school, a church, a grocery store, a nightclub, or anywhere that people are gathered. When it occurs, a community is forever changed. It is called an active …
Health alert issued for Swimming Pen Creek
Fleming Island -- The Florida Department of Health in Clay has issued a Health Alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algal toxins in Swimming Pen Creek – Whitey’s Fish Camp. …
Wilkinson joins elite UCF Community Partnership School certification
MIDDLEBURG – The challenge was daunting for officials at Wilkinson Junior High and the Children’s Home Society of Florida, but nothing as daunting as the challenges too many families in the …
Initiative in the midst of reinvigorating College Drive
ORANGE PARK – College Drive only spans about 2.5 miles, bridging key county arteries Blanding Boulevard and County Road 220, and it supports residents, businesses, St. Johns River State College, …
Schools host annual summer food services program
CLAY COUNTY – Pizza, popcorn chicken and chicken sandwiches are on the lunch menu this summer for children around Clay County.
Clay County kindergarten-through-12 public schools began their free …
WWII veteran, 96, shares compelling stories
ORANGE PARK – Primary sources of World War II – the oral history of those who fought, saw their comrades killed and came back to a changed nation – are rare now. Their stories can be …
Water safety stressed by law enforcement, community members
CLAY COUNTY – Departing Governor’s Creek marina Friday afternoon, Deputy Bill Maher had already seen about 200 boats in a few hours on the St. Johns River.He helms a Clay County …
Potential charter changes now in commissioners’ hands
GREEN COVE SPRINGS – The Charter Review Committee has forwarded three charter amendments to the Board of County Commissioners to possibly place on the ballot.
Last week, the committee approved a …
Clothes Closet and Food Pantry of Orange Park wins $25,000
ORANGE PARK – Volunteers huddled Tuesday morning to talk about their assignments moments before the doors opened at the Clothes Closet and Food Pantry of Orange Park.
Volunteer Anita Aultman was …
Two government officials honored as Home Rule Heroes
CLAY COUNTY – Local municipalities and state legislators contest home rule-related issues on numerous fronts whether it’s gardening, vacation rentals or how taxes can be collected.
Two local …
Health officials warn of blue-green algal toxins in Swimming Pen Creek
FLEMING ISLAND – The Florida Department of Health in Clay has issued a Health Alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algal toxins in Swimming Pen Creek at Whitey’s Fish …
Green Cove Springs to get $1.4 million for economic growth
GREEN COVE SPRINGS – The state announced Tuesday that Green Cove Springs would receive nearly $1.4 million in Community Development Block Grant money, and it’s been earmarked to address a variety …
SJR State student wins national student essay contest
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 …
Grocer commits to Military Monday match to enlist further support for Folds of Honor
CLAY COUNTY – Southeastern Grocers Inc., parent company and home of Winn-Dixie grocery stores, together with the SEG Gives Foundation, is doubling down with a Military Monday matching commitment. …
Penney Farms Navy Chaplain recalls journey and service in two branches
PENNEY FARMS – Dean Veltman, who served in the U.S. Army briefly during World War II and later as a 20-year chaplain in the Navy during conflicts in Korea and Vietnam, has been around the world …
Meet exotic animals at the Watermelon Festival
GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Cool Zoo, an interactive and educational wildlife travel exhibit, which features hands-on encounters with exotic animals, will be featured at the Watermelon Festival this …
Teens selected for Orange Park Hospital’s unique summer volunteer program
ORANGE PARK – HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital has welcomed 17 high school juniors and seniors into their summer teen volunteer program, the only program of its kind in the area.
The program, …
Powell takes reigns as Clay County Economic Development Corporation president
FLEMING ISLAND – The Board of Directors of the Clay County Economic Development Corporation selected Crawford Powell as the new president of the organization.In this role, Crawford will oversee …
Faith Walk: The Importance of Fathers
I am writing this on Father’s Day. When this is published it will be a few days after our celebration of Dad’s. But we should never forget the importance of Fathers.Fathers fulfill a …
Faith Walk: Is God Omniscient?
You may have heard before that God is “omniscient.” That’s an interesting word, but what does it mean? If God is omniscient, it means that He’s all-knowing. Being omniscient would mean …
Faith Walk: Does God Still Perform Miracles Today?
27 “I am the Lord, the God of all mankind. Is anything too hard for me? Jeremiah 32:27 (NIV)Throughout the Bible, we see miraculous things happening by the power of God. The Red Sea …
Faith Walk: Act like a child
Jesus instructed us to receive the Kingdom of God like a child. In the Gospels, He stresses the importance of having a childlike faith. But what does this mean? How exactly does Jesus wish for us to …
Governor signs bill to bolster school crisis intervention, enhance safety
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an update to the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act Tuesday that will bolster school crisis intervention and include charter schools in some safety …
Raiders poised for offensive fireworks
ORANGE PARK - Orange Park High football coach Marcus Wimberly is a man of few words, but his eyes belie the confidence of a man bent on turning a football program around in dramatic …
Blue Devil gridders pounding iron
GREEN COVE SPRINGS - Clay High senior linebacker Dominic Martin kind of smiled when he looked around the Blue Devil weightroom as he watched his brethren taking their reps during a recent summer …
Clay County SC vs. Oceanway (UPSL action)
EAGLE HARBOR - The Clay County mens premiere mens soccer team; whose roster is dotted with numerous former Clay County high school standouts, took a 2-1 loss Saturday afternoon against Oceanway FC in …
Dressel goes 2-2 at Worlds
American swimmer Caeleb Dressel added two more gold medals to his immense pile of Olympic, World and NCAA championships with a win in the 50 butterfly and a leadoff leg in the gold medal mens 4 x 100 …
Broncos trade TDs with Rams
MIDDLEBURG – In a clash of marquis backfields; Middleburg High’s Mike Mitchell and Interlachen High’s Reginal Allen, touchdowns were the name of the game in a 7 v 7 passing …
Sports briefs 6/23/22
SJCDS Hodges second in Mr. Baseball countGAINESVILLE – St. Johns Country Day School senior pitcher/infielder Brad Hodges finished second in the Florida Dairy Farmers Mr. Baseball selection …
Nye wins with homemade kayak
GREEN COVE SPRINGS - Mark Nye surveyed his collection of handmade kayaks on Saturday morning and picked one out to compete in the 2022 Sunshine State Games, presented by Amazon, Canoe Kayak Sprint …
CORA Physical TherapyExpands to Orange ParkORANGE PARK – CORA Health Services, Inc., doing business as CORA Physical Therapy, a … Read More
Five years ago, 2017• The City of Green Cove Springs celebrates the opening of Spring Park Pool.• Orange Park High graduate … Read More
ORANGE PARK – Rick J. Cadena, general manager of Courtyard by Marriott presented a check to Nikki Sabol, Director of Children’s … Read More
ORANGE PARK – The Clay County Sheriff’s Office needs help in identifying who broke the bench on June 10 at the veterans’ … Read More
JACKSONVILLE – Andrew Davis and Jenna Roach, both from Fleming Island High, were among 15 golfers to earn a scholarship from the … Read More
CLAY COUNTY – Alexis Orr of Fleming Island High and Bryce Couey of Keystone Heights High were recipients of the Vietnam Veterans of … Read More
Orange Park’s Farley graduates from GracelandLAMONI, Iowa – Graceland University celebrated his Spring graduation, including … Read More
ORANGE PARK – Orange Park recently announced country music duo Crawford & Power will headline this year’s Freedom Fest event on … Read More
JACKSONVILLE – Fourteen Northeast Florida artists, including Clay County’s Perla Reyes, recently received grants of $3,500 each as … Read More
Police Briefs 6/23/22
CCSO: Man arrested after woman was assaulted, chokedORANGE PARK – A Kissimmee man was arrested on June 14 after a woman said he claimed to be a maintenance man before he choked and sexually …
Arrests & Bookings 6/23/22
(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 …
Arrests & Bookings 6/16/22
(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 …
Police Briefs 6/16/22
Man arrested following 12-hour standoff with CCSO, Marshals OfficeORANGE PARK – A man wanted for a hit and run death in Jacksonville was arrested after a 12-hour standoff with the Clay County …
Arrests & Bookings 6/9/22
(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 …
Police Briefs 6/9/22
Four arrested following alcohol-feuled argument at local barMIDDLEBURG – Four people were arrested on June 5 following a couple distrubances at the Southern Social Whiskey Bar and Lounge on …
Police Briefs 6/2/22
OPPD: No charges for man who killed attacker at gas stationORANGE PARK – A man who shot someone who was attacking his friend apparently won’t be charged with the double shooting that left …
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