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Grumpy’s finally serving 'Bad Mood Food' on Fleming Island

Former Florida Sen. Rob Bradley and current Florida Sen. Jennifer Bradley were one of the first customers during the soft opening of Grumpy's on East-West Parkway.

FLEMING ISLAND – Claude and Marie Hamel were the first to arrive at Grumpy’s Restaurant at the former Dick’s Wings and Grill on Monday, Oct. 12. In fact, they got there at 5 a.m. – nearly a …

Palms Medical Group to open Middleburg office in late October

MIDDLEBURG – Palms Medical Group will be opening a new primary care office in Middleburg on Thursday, Oct. 29. The office will be located at 2620 Blanding Blvd., and its hours of operation will be …

Kight champions support, education as new interim CEO of Quigley House

GREEN COVE SPRINGS — Since stepping into her new role, Katie Kight has plans to take the county's only certified domestic violence center to grand heights. That means continuing to break the …

Voting information, ballot amendments explained

CLAY COUNTY – Mail-in ballots have been sent, the last day to request a mail-in ballot is on Oct. 22, followed the next day with early voting, Oct 23-31, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. While the Nov. 3 …

Waters Car Wash is located at 1785 Wells Road.

Waters Car Wash to offer free car washes for military, first responders on Nov. 9-11

CLAY COUNTY– In recognition of Veterans Day, Waters Car Wash is showing its appreciation for those who serve and protect our communities and country by offering complimentary car washes to …

Jaguars living on a prayer after last week’s lucky victory

On the positive side, Jacksonville’s 19-17 victory against Philadelphia on Sunday, Oct. 11, was the Jaguars’ 12 th in their last 13 regular season games dating back to Nov. 16, 2025. On the …

These five dancers from All-Starz Dance Studio in Orange Park will participate in the Nutcracker in December.

Young dancers to take the stage, achieve their dreams in the Nutcracker

ORANGE PARK — Nutcracker season is almost here. And for weeks, performers have been working hard on rehearsals and practices before they go on stage the weekend of Dec. 18 at the Times Union …

Northeast Florida housing sales slide again in September

While closed home sales fell in Northeast Florida, the median price for a single-family dwelling went up in most counties. September home sales saw a notable drop along the First Coast for the third …

Meet Your Candidates for District 2 County Commissioner

Editor's Note: All candidates in this race were invited to respond to each prompt in 175 words or less. The responses in this candidate forum are presented exactly as submitted by each candidate. …

Meet Your Candidates for Florida's 4th Congressional District

Editor's Note: All candidates in this race were invited to respond to each prompt in 175 words or less. The responses in this candidate forum are presented exactly as submitted by each candidate. …

Orange Park Elementary is the oldest school in Clay County, founded in 1927.

Fun-packed Fall Festival remains a staple at Orange Park Elementary

ORANGE PARK — Orange Park Elementary welcomed the first of many guests to their Fall Festival in 1939. There were a few booths, games and prizes. And they made a profit of $21.11. Yet, the …

There are several stages at the Orange Park Fall Festival, so the entertainment will continue from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

44th Orange Park Fall Festival set for Saturday, Sunday at Town Hall

ORANGE PARK – The Fall Festival, Clay County’s oldest and largest arts and crafts festival, will return to Town Hall Park this weekend. With more than 200 artists and vendors, and more than 30 …

The Middleburg High football team took the field in its rivalry game against Orange Park last Friday. The Broncos won 15-13 on Senior Night.

Weather, blowouts highlight Clay County football in Week 8

Week 8 of the high school football season featured as much lightning and rain as running and tackling. Three games – Oakleaf at Ocala Forest, Orange Park at Middleburg and Clay at Fleming …

Owner Dell Hoard Jr. checks with hungry customers to make sure everything all right during Grumpy's soft opening Friday on Fleming Island.

Grumpy's now open on Fleming Island

FLEMING ISLAND – Finally! The "Bad Mood Dude" is now serving its famous breakfast and lunch items at Grumpy's Restaurant. The long-awaited and highly anticipated restaurant at the former …

Foundation Forward's Charter of Freedom now are on permanent display at the Historic Triangle in Green Cove Springs.

Clay County displays Charters of Freedom at Historic Triangle

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Clay County has become a permanent tribute to the documents and principles that helped shape the United States. Earlier this year, Clay County received a package from …

Orange Park Elementary’s Fall Festival pushed back to Oct. 23

ORANGE PARK – In an abundance of caution, the Orange Park Elementary Fall Festival was postponed from Friday, Oct. 9, to Friday, Oct. 23, from 4-7 p.m. The school decided to push back its annual …

One of many photo opportunities at Amazing Grace Family Farms.

All that’s good about fall: Crop mazes, corn cribs and pumpkins

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – As farmers, Justin and Kelly Mosley know one thing for certain: you can’t do anything about the weather. Despite a gloomy forecast and persistent drizzle, the 14 th Amazing …

The challenge on the Blockbuster hole on the pink course is to use two ropes on pullies to navigate a VHS tape with the golf ball attached to the cup at the top without letting it slip through a landmine of other holes.

Burlesons open two courses where they 'create memories'

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – There are no windmills, snapping alligator mouths, spinning barriers or volcanoes at Retro Putt Indoor Mini Golf. But you will find a zip line, pool table, drum set, basketball …

The event will be located at 2909 Barbara Lane.

Orange Park escape room, haunted trail to scare for a good cause

ORANGE PARK — The Halloween season has officially begun. And you know what that means: pumpkins, candy, costumes and ghostly company. Guess that means it's time to be prepared ... to be scared. In …

Bishop John Newman is celebrating 59 years as the pastor of Sunshine Holiness Church in Green Cove Springs.

Beloved Green Cove Springs pastor celebrates 59 years behind the pulpit

GREEN COVE SPRINGS — Ministry has always been a part of Bishop John Newman's life. For most of his adult years, he's always found a home behind the pulpit. It was a calling that he couldn't shake. …

Police Briefs

CCSO: Orange Park man arrested for shaking baby to death ORANGE PARK – A 23-year-old man was arrested on Friday, Oct. 2, after Clay County Sheriff’s Office detectives said he shook a baby to …

From left, Vice President Larry Richardson, Ken Francis, Janice Tucker, Paul Presha Sr., Barbara Alridge Martin, Doris Jordan and Debra Austin.

New nonprofit races against time to uncover, preserve local Black history

ORANGE PARK — It's been well over a year since a group of local residents banded together to start one of Clay County's newest historical societies. It was a vision that came from a blanketed …

Sheriff’s Office’s National Night Out postponed

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Due to concerns about a forecast for inclement weather, the Clay County Sheriff’s Office postponed their National Night Out event tonight at the Clay County Fairgrounds. …

Fall classes at Augusta Savage Mentoring Center now open for registration

GREEN COVE SPRINGS — Looking for fun and creative activities for your kids after school? The Augusta Savage Mentoring Center, in partnership with the Friends of Augusta Savage Arts and …

Soul Food Festival brings flavor, fun to Green Cove Springs

GREEN COVE SPRINGS — Although a rainy forecast was predicted for Saturday, Oct. 3, the crowd at Vera Francis Hall Park was not deterred. And still, they enjoyed a day full of sun and fun during …

Green Cove Springs father James Knowles is currently in the 2026 Super Dad competition. He said his 7-year-old twins Bryan and Juniper are the lights of his life.

Green Cove Springs man celebrates fatherhood, vies for $25K prize in nationwide competition

GREEN COVE SPRINGS — James Knowles was 44 years old when he and his wife welcomed their twins into the world. After years of wanting children, it was the right place and the right time. And Bryan …

CCSO Lt. Zach Cox hits a ball at the Top of the Tee at the Fleming Island Golf Club ahead of the Special Olympics tournament at the Top of the Tee on Oct. 20. Call Lt. Cox at (904) 445-0521 for more information.

Support Special Olympics with simulated round of Pinehurst No. 2 at Top of the Tee

FLEMING ISLAND – Here’s a chance to play iconic Pinehurst No. 2 and help Clay County Special Olympics, all without leaving town or worrying about the weather. From 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Oct. …

Virginia et Florida by Gerhard Marcator, 1607. This is what Spain believed their territory looked like in 1607.

Celebrating Clay County History: The Year 1607

CLAY COUNTY - In 1607, things were grim in St. Augustine, Florida, the city located east of what would become Clay County. The people were so hungry – starving really – that some ate cats and …

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