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Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Dignity, equality and freedom flourish when everyone joins hands in service

Residents can get information and counseling on programs on mental and physical health, as well as addiction solutions at Impact Clay Train events.
CLAY COUNTY – Martin Luther King Jr. would have turned 96 on Wednesday, Jan. 15. As time continues to take us from when the Baptist minister, political philosopher, activist and one of the most …
The Orange Park Town Council approved an ordinance to rezone 211 Campbell Avenue to a planned unit development on Tuesday.
ORANGE PARK - At Tuesday's meeting, the council approved an ordinance rezoning 211 Campbell Ave. to a planned unit development. The decision to rezone the property, initially a residential, …
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FDOT to contribute over $1 million toward CR 220 project

GREEN COVE SPRINGS- The Board of County Commissioners announced that the Florida Department of Transportation will be contributing over $1 million towards the County Road 220 project on Tuesday, The …
Parents can enroll their children for VPK now if they turn four by Sept. 4 if they live in Florida and can prove residency.

VPK enrollment underway to give children a head start in school

CLAY COUNTY – January kicks off fall enrollment for Voluntary Prekindergarten. According to the U.S. Department of Education, six out of 10 children enter kindergarten unprepared. In 2005, Florida …
Training is ongoing at the Clay County Sheriff's Office.

Sheriff Cook to build on agency’s successes during next 4 years

CLAY COUNTY – Crime is down in Clay County compared to years past. For the first time in a decade, the Clay County Sheriff’s Office is getting more applications than it has openings, which allows …
From left, Pastor John Sanders, Teresa Scott, Katie Vineyard and Nancy Keating all surveyed where The Vineyard Transition Center is slowly taking shape in Green Cove Springs.

Vineyard Transition Center creating a foundation for success

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – When Teresa Scott isn’t at her job as the CEO and President of the Penney Farms Retirement Community, she’s busy working with a determined group of people, making The …

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Obituaries
Austin R. Ace (Aase)
Austin R. Ace (Aase)
Austin R. Ace (Aase), Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, and Great Friend to so many,  without any prior warning, passed away December 28, 2024, at his residence he …
David Cibula
DOB 11-11-1956 to 09-23-2024 David Cibula, a lifelong resident of Orange Park, Florida, passed away on 09-23-2024, at the age of 67. He was the son of the late Charles and Eleanor Cibula of …
Mildred Marie "Millie" Chenoweth
Mildred Marie "Millie" Chenoweth, age 90, passed away on December 30, 2024, at Haven Hospice in Orange Park, Florida. Born June 19, 1934, in Lyndhurst, New Jersey to …
Sylvia Fay Byrd Jameson
Mrs. Sylvia Fay Byrd Jameson of Orange Park, Florida, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away peacefully on December 19, 2024, at the age of 92 years. She was born …
Lesley (John) Wilford
Lesley (John) Wilford was born on April 25, 1966, and passed on December 3, 2024. He was preceded in death by his father, James C. Wilford, his sister, Wanda Jean Wilford, and his daughter, Dallas …

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Opinions & Viewpoints
Faith Walk

Faith: Obeying When I Can’t Figure It Out

Pastor Billy Register

Faith means moving forward, even when the path ahead makes no sense. Obedience is often the true test of faith, and Noah’s story reminds us of this. Imagine being told to prepare for something …

Don Coble

We have to pay more now because we didn’t pay then

I had my annual physical last week, and my doctor told me it’s good I’ve lost a significant amount of weight in the previous year because the rest of my numbers were outstanding. My cholesterol …
Ty B. Kerley

Is God Dead?

On Good Friday 1966, Time issued their magazine with the cover emblazoned with just three words: Is God Dead? What followed was a firestorm; Christians once again felt threatened by an ever more …
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Police briefs

Melrose federally licensed dealer pleads guilty to firearms trafficking

ORLANDO – U.S. Attorney Roger B. Handberg announced Matthew L. Stephen Easton, 35, of Melrose, pleaded guilty to firearms trafficking. Easton faces a maximum penalty …

Tuesday, Jan. 14

Tyrone E. Davis, 55, Orange Park, trespassing

Samuel E. Hartley, 21, Green Cove Springs, VOP community control

Vialis Y. Agamez, 44, Green Cove Springs, FTA driving without valid license

Dallas D. Robinson, 22, Green Cove Springs, VOP DWLSR, VOP DUI with property damage/injury

Carol L. Charleroy, 55, Middleburg, FTA DWLSR

Patricia M. Hart, 57, Orange Park, VOP breach of peace. VOP trespassing, VOP resisting law enforcement

Marcus L. Mattox, 62, Orange Park, vandalism

Ashlyn L. Brockwell, 28, Middleburg, possession methamphetamine, possession marijuana, possession drug paraphrenia

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Crawford 27 leads double overtime win for Eagles

Fleming Island sophomore center Carson Crawford throws down first of three monster dunks in Golden Eagles double overtime 69-63 win over Oakleaf on Friday. Eagles are scheduled to travel to Oakleaf on Friday, January 17 for a second game against the Knights. Crawford finished with 27 points.

FLEMING ISLAND - Fleming Island sophomore center Carson Crawford snagged a lofted cross court pass by Oakleaf with under a minute left in the first of two overtime period in their Friday night clash …

Eagles, Panthers, Broncos battle for weightlift jump start

Clay High three time state weightlifting champion Emma Heck readies to take on the Clay County Championships held Friday, January 10 at Oakleaf High with Middleburg's K.K. Hagan, a top challenger, left, waiting her turn.
OAKLEAF - In a raw display of team power and strength, Clay County High School girl's weightlifting championships showed off a wealth of athletic prowess that, according to coaches, shows that Clay …
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 …

This Week in History

Five years ago, 2020 • Dr. James Larson retired from Clay Behavioral Health Clinic after serving there for 45 years. • Delilah Rae Gilio was born at 12:43 a.m. at the Orange Park Medical Center …

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Word of the Week

Word of the Week

Word of the Week is a feature that aims to help readers boost their vocabulary in a meaningful way that has practical applications. Each week, our editorial staff presents a word, its definition and …

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Briefs

Mercy Support invites public to ‘A Night at the Oscars’

ORANGE PARK — Sponsors and the public are invited to “A Night at the Oscars” at the Thrasher-Horne Center on Oct. 24 to benefit Mercy Support Services. They exist to meet the needs of people …

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 Crews clearing land for new Walmart Supercenter in Oakleaf
Crews clearing land for Walmart Supercenter in Oakleaf   OAKLEAF – Walmart is clearing the way on a 63.6-acre site for a Supercenter with a liquor store and eight out parcels at 10000 Omni …
Tocoi Engineering
Green Cove’s Tocoi Engineering sold to Baxter & Woodman
GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Baxter & Woodman, Inc. announced the acquisition of Florida-based engineering firm Tocoi Engineering, expanding its presence in Florida to include four locations. …
Marissa and Phil Vetter.
Vetters complete purchase of Woody’s Bar-B-Q in Green Cove Springs
GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Longtime patrons Marissa and Phil Vetter were first introduced to Woody’s Bar-B-Q more than 30 years ago when they lived in Jacksonville. After moving to Green Cove Springs …
CarePlus Announces Medicare Advantage Plan offerings for 2025
CLAY COUNTY—CarePlus Health Plans, Inc., a Florida-based provider of Medicare Advantage plans, is proud to announce enhancements to its plans for 2025. The plans, benefits, and resources are …
VyStar hosting ‘Access to Capital Forum’ with Regional Minority Business Development Agency
JACKSONVILLE – C apital is crucial for the growth and success of any business, particularly for small, local, and diverse enterprises. To provide valuable insights into financial opportunities and …
Pizza Hut shuts down its Green Cove Springs store
GREEN COVE SPRINGS—Pizza Hut at Magnolia Layne served its last slice of pie Tuesday as the corporation continues to downsize its operation to only serve takeouts and deliveries. According to the …

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Is winter miserable for wildlife?
When you’re warm and cozy inside, it can be natural to wonder if the animals you see outside your window this winter are doing OK. Don’t worry – they’re doing better out there than you would.

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