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VyStar Credit Union has a branch at Clay High.

VyStar donates $31,568 through its High School Debit Card Give Back Program

CLAY COUNTY – VyStar Credit Union is excited to celebrate the second year of its High School Debit Card Give Back Program and announce an overall donation of $31,568 to the 18 area high schools, … more

For Clay Today | 6/6/24

Volunteers in the background help spread sod for the 182nd and 183rd houses built by Clay County Habitat for Humanity.

Habitat for Humanity, Publix partnering to build affordable houses

MIDDLEBURG – Clay County Habitat for Humanity is partnering with Publix Super Markets Charities to help build Habitat Cove, a seven-home development located at West and Walnut streets in Green Cove … more

For Clay Today | 6/6/24

McDonald's accepting Golden Grants applications

CLAY COUNTY – Applications are now open for the 2024 McDonald’s Golden Grants program. To apply, eligible entities, including those from Clay County, can visit McDonald’s Golden Grants through … more

For Clay Today | 6/6/24

Young players practice their rallies during the Eagle Harbor Tennis Club Junior Summer Camp.

Enroll in golf, tennis summer camps to take advantage of summer

CLAY COUNTY – What better opportunity to learn a new sport than summer vacation? Eagle Harbor Golf Club, Magnolia Point Golf and Country Club, The Golf Club at Fleming Island and Eagle Landing Golf … more

Jack Randall,
jack@claytodayonline.com | 6/6/24

Sarah Crouch as Belle sitting beside Aaron Burdick as the Beast

'Beauty and the Beast' at The Island Theater until Sunday

FLEMING ISLAND – The Island Theater will perform Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" until Sunday, June 9. The auditorium seats were packed during last week's opening weekend. Dancing, … more

Jack Randall,
jack@claytodayonline.com | 6/6/24

Current and former members celebrated the 35th anniversary of the Lake Region Kiwanis Club.

Lake Region Kiwanis celebrates 35th anniversary

KEYSTONE HEIGHTS – Former and current Lake Region Kiwanis Club members met recently for the 35 th -anniversary celebration, and former Lt. Gov. Laura Dean and former Mayor Tony Brown attended. … more

For Clay Today | 6/6/24

Sadako Long, left, accepts the Garden Club of Orange Park's Outstanding Member's Hummingbird Award from club president Sue Miller.

Long honored at Garden Club of Orange Park's Outstanding Member

FLEMING ISLAND – The Hummingbird Circle finished the Garden Club of Orange Park year with a luncheon at Talons Restaurant by voting Sadako Long as the outstanding contributor to the Club, Circle … more

For Clay Today | 6/6/24

Curt Towne didn't rehearse with DCL, but their spontaneous, combined efforts were amazing.

Community rocks Spring Park to support Monica Arnold's fight

GREEN COVE – For Monica. Last Saturday, the Rock the Park for Monica was more than a fundraiser to offset medical bills. It was a revival of community spirit, where people united for a cause worth … more

Don Coble | 6/6/24

Making room for new Fire Station 20

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Demolition of the old Florida Department of Health Clay County is moving rapidly, and that’s good news for Clay County Fire Rescue. When the old building on Idlewild Avenue … more

6/6/24

The playground at Ronnie Van Zant Park located in Green Cove Springs.

Parks and Recreation looking to improve park system

CLAY COUNTY — Clay County residents can expect to see more significant changes and additions within the local park system. Currently, on the third leg of the park system’s Master Plan, the … more

Kyla Woodard | 6/6/24

Sheriff Michelle Cook led an informal presentation of the agency's new RapidHIT ID System DNA machine last Monday at the Clay County Jail.

Rapid DNA machine newest weapon for Sheriff's Office

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – The Clay County Sheriff’s Office’s newest weapon to stop crime only needs a little spit, not a gun or badge, to complete its job. The agency’s newest gadget, a RapidHIT … more

Don Coble | 6/6/24

Pace Center for Girls, Clay Graduation Class of 2024

Graduation just the beginning for 18 girls at Pace Center

ORANGE PARK – They came with 18 unique stories of life challenges, setbacks and redemption. But together, they all accepted their high school diplomas Friday – and a valued sense of … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 5/31/24

The rationale behind the 4-1 vote was to protect children and minimize littering in the town's parks, such as Clark House Park.

Smoking and vaping now prohibited in Orange Park parks

ORANGE PARK – The Town Council on May 21 voted 4-1, with Councilmember Glenn Taylor dissenting, to prohibit smoking, vaping and use of tobacco products in public parks throughout the … more

Jack Randall,
jack@claytodayonline.com | 5/30/24

Clay County Grants Department has garnered about $37 million in grants this year and $106 million since its inception.

BCC Grants Department reeled in $37 million this year, $106 million overall

CLAY COUNTY – The BCC reeled in $38.2 million from CARES and spent it all in six months to fund public health projects. Next, the BCC got $42.5 million from ARPA ... more

Jack Randall,
jack@claytodayonline.com | 5/30/24

The eight multi-purpose fields at the Clay County Regional Sports Complex were built largely with matching funds.

The never-ending search for money

CLAY COUNTY – Without grants, too many residents would never see a doctor, eat, or get new clothes. Without grants, Rob Bradley Conservation Park, a green space on Doctors Lake with picnic tables, … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 5/30/24

Hume Foundation donates $1 million to Mercy Support for future Village

MIDDLEBURG – Mercy Support Services announced the Warren and Augusta Hume Foundation donated $1 million toward building Mercy Village. Mercy Village will be able to provide more housing for our … more

For Clay Today | 5/30/24

The Kids Market, a farmers market run entirely by children, sold an assortment of snacks and crafts.

RiverFest saluted the fallen on Memorial Day, ushered the start of summer

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Known as the unofficial start of summer, Memorial Day is first and foremost a day of remembrance for fallen men and women who gave their lives to protect our nation. … more

Jack Randall,
jack@claytodayonline.com | 5/30/24

Who's who politically speaking in Clay County?

ORANGE PARK – Clay County was officially declared independent from Duval County on Dec. 31, 1858. By New Year's Day, the rural swath of land on the western bank of the St. Johns River had to organize and self-govern itself. more

Jack Randall,
jack@claytodayonline.com | 5/30/24

Military Luncheon Vice-Chairman David A. King tells the audience his father once explained "each of those metals was just the result of being in the wrong place at the wrong time."

Coast Guard Capt. Broadhurst: 'Whatever you need, we can do it'

ORANGE PARK – A grateful community gathered on Wednesday, May 22, to honor members of the U.S. Military at the annual Clay Chamber appreciation luncheon at the Thrasher-Horne Center. In addition to … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 5/30/24

Class of 2024: Celebrating Clay County graduates

Sports editor Randy Lefko attended three of Clay County's many graduations on Friday, May 24. Congratulations Class of 2024. more

By Randy Lefko | 5/30/24

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