MIDDLEBURG – Not so long ago, in a galaxy not far away ... A strong pull from the Force led visitors to see if these less-loud-equally-hairy-much-tinier-Wookiee-like-creatures are the pets … more

Backyarding is the practice of taking everyday activities – think entertaining, eating, working, and working out to name a few – into the green space around us. Even those living in an urban … more

A community event to celebrate the opening of Baptist MD Anderson at Baptist Clay will be held Saturday, May 20, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. The open-house includes tours of the new facility, a look at the … more

Donut Get Caught 5K at mall to benefit Police Athletic LeagueORANGE PARK – There’s always been a link between law enforcement and doughnuts, so the Police Athletic League of Clay County … more

Billy Ocean to make waves at Thrasher-Horne in October ORANGE PARK – Billy Ocean, the award-winning recording artist best known for a string of pop and soul anthems in the 1970s and 1980s, … more

ORANGE PARK – The Art Guild of Orange Park was honored with a wonderful $6,460 donation from the Jacksonville Society of Mixed Media Artists (SMMA) at the AGOP April meeting. AGOP President, … more

Five years ago, 2018 • The county commission agrees to pay $2.1 million to place a resource officer in all 44 district-owned schools after the school board struggles to fund the expense. • … more

Autism Carnival coming to Orange Park Mall on SaturdayORANGE PARK – The second annual Autism Carnival will be on Saturday, April 29, at the Orange Park Mall.The event, which will be held at The … more

Vietnam Veterans to award two scholarshipsCLAY COUNTY – Vietnam Veterans of America Col. William G. Byrns Clay County Chapter 1059 is offering two $1,500 scholarships to graduating seniors from … more

Five years ago, 2018 • Former Clay County Commissioner and 39-year educator Larry Lancaster dies at age 70. • The Clay County Chamber of Commerce releases its Quality of Life Progress Report which shows 51% of county residents are very satisfied and 42% said they are somewhat satisfied with the quality of life here. • The Green Cove Springs City Council agrees to pay $1.6 million to replace its Public Works Facilty after mold created by Hurricane Irma is found behind wall panels. more

Claystock 2 hitting stage for St. Michael’s Soldiers, The Homegrown KindnessMIDDLEBURG – The East Coast Warriors Foundation will host its day-long Claystock music fest on Saturday, April … more

Orange Park Hospital recognizes Donate Life CelebrationORANGE PARK – April is National Donate Life Month in honor of organ donation.Local families of past patients of HCA Florida Orange Park … more

Melissa Etheridge’s tour to make stop on May 9ORANGE PARK – Melissa Etheridge stormed onto the American rock scene in 1988 with the release of her critically acclaimed self-titled … more

Vietnam Veterans to award two scholarships CLAY COUNTY – Vietnam Veterans of America Col. William G. Byrns Clay County Chapter 1059 is offering two $1,500 scholarships to graduating seniors from … more

Attic Resale stores raise $1.8 Million for hospice patients, families ORANGE PARK – Last year, Haven Hospice’s combined five Attic Resale Stores, including one at 821 Blanding Blvd., … more

Challenge Enterprises part of National Disabilities Awareness MonthCLAY COUNTY – Challenge Enterprises spent March participating in National Disabilities Awareness Month programs.Funded by the … more

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

The event, benefitting Wolfson Children’s patients, returns May 18-20, 2023, at the City Docks in Palatka, Fla. This year’s highlights: · More than $48,000 in cash prizes will be awarded … more

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

ORANGE PARK – HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital announced board-certified family medicine physician, Dr. Tiffany Hill, is its newest care provider and education leader for the health system's … more