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The community rallied around athlete and longtime volunteer Dianne McKittrick and gave her a washer, dryer and mattress to thank her for her years of tireless work for fellow Olympians. McKittrick recently moved into her first apartment.

Law Enforcement Torch Run sets pace for Special Olympics team

FLEMING ISLAND – Lawmen and firefighters traded their khaki uniforms for red T-shirts and compassion on Friday, May 3, for the rescheduled Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics. While the … more

Don Coble | 5/9/24

James Jetty went from living in the back of a tattoo shop and a car to graduating from Clay High with plans to earn a psychology degree from UCF.

Senior Spotlight: Clay High's James Jetty

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – For most of his young life, James Jetty’s only future was figuring out where he would sleep that night. Sometimes, he found a spot in the back of his mother’s tattoo … more

Don Coble | 5/9/24

Luke Rykalsky will go to the University of Florida with the Benacquisto Scholarship, but his attention will drift back to Orange Park after his father suffered two strokes.

Senior spotlight: Orange Park High’s Luke Rykalsky

ORANGE PARK – His father can’t physically tell him, but Luke Rykalsky knows he’s supposed to leave home for college next year. It won’t ease his worries, especially since his father counts on … more

Don Coble | 5/9/24

Ben Ulsch lost his parents in 2018, then he suffered a severe knee injury that forced him to miss most of his junior and all of his senior football seasons. He said throughout the challenges, he is a “stronger” person who plans to own his own construction company.

Senior spotlight: Keystone Heights’ Ben Ulsch

KEYSTONE HEIGHTS – The more Ben Ulsch talks, the more he tries to put football behind him. He tells you a third-place finish in the Class 1A 169-pound state weightlifting championship was a … more

Don Coble | 5/9/24

Shoppers find deals, 4-H raises money at Vintage Market Days

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Shoppers found plenty of deals on vintage merchandise, and Clay County 4-H enjoyed one of its biggest annual fundraisers during the three-day Vintage Market Day event at … more

STAFF PHOTOS BY DON COBLE | 5/9/24

Drummer Austin Girouard said he had a good time playing in front of the band's largest crowd.

Keystone High band rocks Spring Park during Food Truck Friday

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Dylan Miller was so focused on playing his guitar he didn’t notice how many people were in Spring Park last Friday for Food Truck Friday. It wasn’t until the band, Shopping … more

Don Coble | 5/9/24

NJROTC cadets from Fleming Island and Middleburg highs are briefed at NAS Pensacola.

Sunseekers fly Fleming Island, Middleburg NJROTC units NAS Pensacola

PENSACOLA – Fleming Island and Middleburg high Navy JROTC cadets were flown on training missions on a U.S. Navy transport aircraft, the C-40A, Clipper, operated by Fleet Logistics Support Squadron … more

By David Keller, Fleming Island High Senior Naval Science Instructor | 5/9/24

Ridgeview High graduate Samantha Collins accepts her commission as an Ensign in the U.S. Navy.

Ridgeview grad commissioned as Ensign in U.S. Navy

CLAY COUNTY – Samantha Collins, a 2020 graduate of Ridgeview High, was commissioned as an Ensign in the United States Navy as a Surface Warfare Officer. Ensign Collins was a member of our Navy … more

5/9/24

A child gets a close-up look at the baby hawk before it was returned to its nest.

CCFR crews return injured baby hawk back to its nest

FLEMING ISLAND – Clay County Fire Rescue got a call from a resident in Eagle Harbor with a request they said, "honestly we've never had before." Recently, a storm blew a baby hawk out of its … more

For Clay Today | 5/9/24

Spotlighting resilient seniors ahead of May 24 graduation

CLAY COUNTY – They lost their parents, suffered gruesome injuries and broke away from likely futures of crime and substance abuse. Some battled self-doubt, unfair expectations and adolescence. … more

5/9/24

Celia E. Ochoa (wearing the blue lanyard) with Tanya Lea (in the pink hat) reunited on March 15, 2024.

Cuban refugee, U.S. Navy petty officer reunite 30 years after Guantanamo Bay

With it being nearly 30 years ago, Celia E. Ochoa can’t say if Tanya Lea dropped a scoop of rice for them. Or a scoop of beans. Or handed her and her family MREs (meals ready to eat). Tanya … more

Jack Randall,
jack@claytodayonline.com | 5/9/24

St. Johns Classical Academy’s Wedangelis Feliciano-Berrocales came to the United States 11 years ago from Puerto Rico. Her parents couldn’t speak English, and they didn’t have a job. She was self-taught English and will graduate on May 24 from St. Johns Classical Academy before becoming the first in her immediate family to attend college.

Senior Spotlight: Wedangelis Feliciano-Berrocales

FLEMING ISLAND – There was a recession in Puerto Rico 11 years ago, and Wedangelis Feliciano-Berrocales’ parents didn’t have college degrees or jobs. When the pandemic hit, the … more

Don Coble | 5/9/24

Vendors can join annual Touch a Truck at fairgrounds

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Touch a Truck is a free community event that brings together everyone and everything that moves Clay County, from departments and services to nonprofits, public safety, county … more

For Clay Today | 5/9/24

Oakleaf High’s Jacquelyn Beasy spent the last year putting her life back together after the sudden death of her mother. She will attend the University of Florida next year and study psychology to focus on the effects of mental health and substance abuse.

Senior Spotlight: Oakleaf High's Jacquelyn Beasy

OAKLEAF – Her mother probably told her how she came up with her name, Jacquelyn Beasy, but she can’t remember. Like most adults and adolescents, she remembers they had their differences but … more

Don Coble | 5/9/24

From left, Nathan Stanley and Chris Shee.

Nathan Stanley becomes new Executive Director at Seamark Ranch

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Seamark Ranch has provided a safe home to more than 150 children in need. Their mission is to provide a traditional home environment where children can heal through … more

For Clay Today | 5/9/24

Overnight detours of Blanding Boulevard, County Road 220 planned May 7-9 for First Coast Expressway work

Overnight detours of Blanding Boulevard, County Road 220 Planned May 7-9 for First Coast Expressway Work. If you have any questions about any of our county road projects, you can email … more

For Clay Today | 5/4/24

On average, Clay County District School students are getting an education that's rated more than 25% better than the national average.

Clay schools get high international accreditation marks from Cognia

CLAY COUNTY – The school district successfully concluded the rigorous accreditation process with Cognia, a globally recognized education accrediting organization, and finished with a final … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 5/2/24

Audrey Milligan's "UNBOTTLED" will be on display at the Jacksonville International Airport.

Clay High art winner to have winning art on display throughout NE Florida

JACKSONVILLE – Clay High senior Audrey Milligan will have her watercolors on display all around Northeast Florida after two of her pieces won awards last week. U.S. Rep. Aaron Bean (R-Fernandina … more

Clay Today staff | 5/2/24

In photo: From left, Michele Riley, Doug Fuzzell, Jack Scorby, Gi Teevan, President Joe Pickens, Dr. Iana Harris and Michelle Sjogren commemorate the collaboration between Rotary Club of Orange Park at St. Johns River State College Foundation’s Random Act of Kindness.

Orange Park Rotary kindly donates to SJR State College

PALATKA – Fulfilling its mission to serve the community, the Rotary Club of Orange Park presented a check to St. Johns River State College Foundation and President Joe Pickens to support college … more

For Clay Today | 5/2/24

This small cutout of Florida shows how much land was homesteaded.

Celebrate Clay History

The events of 1862 included the passing of a meaningful piece of legislation – the Homestead Act of 1862. This act was the catalyst for the expansion of not only the West but also of Florida. In an … more

Vishi Garig, Historical Archives Supervisor, A Service of Tara S. Green, Clerk of Court and Comptroller | 5/2/24

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