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Dawn Mannion wrote "Love>Addiction: The Lies Addiction Told Me. The Love That Set Me Free" to tell her story of recovery.

ORANGE PARK — At one point in her life, Dawn Mannion was a girl under the bridge. Homeless and living on the streets, McGirts Creek was once her home. It was a place where she found refuge in … more

By Kyla Woodard
kyla@claytodayonline.com | 7/16/26

Remedy took to the porch as the first performers for the monthly PorchFest.

Rivers House new destination for music, history with PorchFest

GREEN COVE SPRINGS — You know what they say about a front porch. It's the space that fosters community and bridges the outside world to inside history. And the Rivers House … more

By Kyla Woodard
kyla@claytodayonline.com | 7/16/26

Marinela Rusu loves to get her hands dirty and work up a sweat every day at the Clay County Senior Services of Aging True on Walnut Street in Green Cove Springs.

Volunteer at senior center transforms drab spaces into colorful gardens

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Marinela Rusu sat in solitude, flanked by bags of potting soil and a wave of green. She maintained a steady conversation without earbuds or a cellphone, as her “babies” … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 7/16/26

Armed robbery suspect in custody after barricading inside Orange Park apartment

ORANGE PARK - An armed robbery suspect is in custody Wednesday afternoon after barricading inside of an apartment off Burwick Avenue, the Clay County Sheriff's Office said. In a ... more

Clay Today staff | 7/15/26

Be Pro Be Proud Mobile Learning Lab Director Antrinell Lamar gives advice to a student trying to maneuver heavy equipment through an obstacle course.

Boys and Girls Clubs explore human skill job opportunities by WareWorks

ORANGE PARK – When it was time for students to eat lunch at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida Summer Program at Orange Park High, several had to be told two or three times to … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 7/15/26

The liquor store proposed for 1345 Park Ave. was scrapped after the applicant withdrew their proposal.

Proposed Park Avenue liquor store scrapped; residents rejoice

ORANGE PARK — Many arrived at Thursday's Planning and Zoning meeting expecting to fight on what they believed was a dreaded business proposal for Park Avenue. S ituated within … more

By Kyla Woodard
kyla@claytodayonline.com | 7/14/26

Clay County’s everyday heroes to get their moment in the spotlight

CLAY COUNTY — Every day, extraordinary people make Clay County a better place to live — the volunteer who shows up before sunrise, the deputy who knows every family on the block and … more

7/13/26

Clay County Special Olympics hosting golf tournament at Top of the Tee

FLEMING ISLAND – The Special Olympics team from Clay County will host a unique golf tournament fundraiser that will include no golf carts, lost ball searches and plenty of shade with its Aug. 4 … more

Clay Today staff | 7/12/26

Department of Health warns of blue-green algae in Doctors Lake, Bayard Point

FLEMING ISLAND — The Florida Department of Health in Clay County has cautioned the public of the presence of blue-green algae in Doctors Lake-Pace Island Dock, Doctors Lake-Eagle Harbor Waterfront … more

For Clay Today | 7/10/26

The First Coast YMCA'S Summer Food Service Program takes place at Mission of the Dirt Road every Thursday from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

First Coast YMCA's anti-hunger initiative feeds thousands in need

KEYSTONE HEIGHTS — When First Coast YMCA staff members arrived to Mission of the Dirt Road on Thursday, July 9, there were already people waiting to meet with them. More than 200 … more

By Kyla Woodard
kyla@claytodayonline.com | 7/10/26

Man hospitalized after his plane flips at Haller Airpark

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – A Haller Airpark resident was injured Thursday shortly after noon when his private airplane crashed and flipped on a grassy runway between Airpark Loop East and West roads. The … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 7/9/26

Orange Park Mall hosting Hero Expo on Saturday

ORANGE PARK – The Orange Park Mall invites neighbors to its Hero Expo for a family-focused celebration on Saturday, July 11, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. where superhero fun meets real-life heroes who … more

For Clay Today | 7/9/26

July 4 party was the diversion from reality we needed most

America threw a big party on July 4 as we celebrated the nation’s 250 th birthday. In Keystone Heights, residents stood shoulder-to-shoulder, sometimes four- and five-deep to watch the Kiwanis … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 7/8/26

Superintendent David Broskie addressed educators during the Exceptional Student Education Summer Summit.

Clay’s school district earns its seventh ‘A’ in a row

CLAY COUNTY – While there was plenty of record information to glean from the newly released Florida Department of Education’s school grades, Superintendent David Broskie was already thinking … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 7/8/26

The restriction aims to prohibit the sale of 7-hydroxymitragynine, commonly known as 7-OH, a byproduct of kratom.

New kratom restrictions in Florida a step forward, but not enough for local mother

CLAY COUNTY - As she stood behind Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier on June 22, Patti Wheeler watched as he placed his pen on the paper. Although Uthmeier was signing an emergency rule to … more

By Kyla Woodard
kyla@claytodayonline.com | 7/8/26

Cabul Lodge 116 presented $528 to the Signal 35 Fund, a nonprofit dedicated to providing assistance to first responders in need.

Signal 35 Fund continues to serve first responders in need

GREEN COVE SPRINGS — It was a day of giving and generosity when 78 freemasons gathered at the Cabul Lodge 116 on Thursday, June 25. Although it was a rainy day, the spirits were up. Because … more

By Kyla Woodard
kyla@claytodayonline.com | 7/8/26

Clay County Clerk of Courts and Comptroller Tara Green at the state awards presentation.

Clerk of Court, staff shine at annual awards conference

TALLAHASSEE - Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers honored several Clerks and Clerk staff with awards for exceptional service, including Clay County's Tara Green. The awards were presented … more

For Clay Today | 7/8/26

Local businesses come together to celebrate community, friendship

FLEMING ISLAND — In the heart of Clay County, Island Hair, located inside Twisted Scissors Salon, is built on a simple belief: clients are more than customers—they're family. Owner Samantha … more

For Clay Today | 7/8/26

The Dodds relish the charm of volunteerism, community

PENNEY FARMS - As Penney Retirement Community celebrates its centennial year, Dick and Margaret Dodds are reminiscing about all the things that make the place they call home so special. Dick and … more

By Kyla Woodard
kyla@claytodayonline.com | 7/1/26

The LEGO robot is controlled by a computer during a STEM2Hub class at the Boys and Girls Club of Northeast Florida Summer Program at Clay High.

Boys and Girls Club treated to responsible, creative AI-based STEM

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – They sat in pairs, one typing on a computer, the other carefully placing a LEGO robot on a track. With a push of a button, the small robot ran along the line … and beyond, … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 7/1/26

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