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St. Johns RIVERKEEPER to issue Doctors Lake report this month

FLEMING ISLAND – The St. Johns RIVERKEEPER launched a multi-day expedition to investigate the lost grasses of the St. Johns River, raise awareness about the fragile state of the river, and … more

By Kylie Cordell For Clay Today | 6/1/23

‘Deacon’ goes from shelter to providing therapy, emotional support

ORANGE PARK – Despite being just 14 months old, an Australian Shepherd lived in five shelter homes. But everything changed when a resident took him up for adoption from SAFE Animal Shelter in … more

By Lee Wardlaw lee@claytodayonline.com | 5/25/23

More Than Ink moves into 10,000-square-foot building

ORANGE PARK – The woman and minority family-owned More Than Ink last week relocated its 18-year-old printing, sign and marketing business to a custom-built 10,000-square-foot eco-friendly facility … more

For Clay Today | 5/25/23

Orange Park Hospital welcomes back trauma survivors

ORANGE PARK – HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital held its annual tribute last week to trauma survivors. Patients, nurses, doctors, community leaders, family members and other care givers got to hear … more

For Clay Today | 5/25/23

District schools nurse wins statewide award

After nearly two and a half decades of hard work, a Fleming Island woman has taken home state honors for Clay County. Karen Natalie, a registered nurse who has worked for the County School … more

By Lee Wardlaw lee@claytodayonline.com | 5/25/23

Big Chief Tires replaces All-Starz on Blanding Boulevard

ORANGE PARK – When one family auto care business closed recently, another replaced it. After All-Starz Tire and Automotive, a family-operated shop that catered to off-road vehicle tires at 238 … more

By Lee Wardlaw lee@claytodayonline.com | 5/25/23

GCS VIA hosts charcuterie board party for Ugandan girls

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Food is known for bringing people together, and the Green Cove Springs Village Improvement Association, kept that feeling going with their charcuterie board event on Thursday, … more

By Kyla Woodard For Clay Today | 5/25/23

Residents asked to participate in Community Health Assessment survey

FLEMING ISLAND – The Florida Department of Health in Clay County and the Health Planning Council of Northeast Florida have partnered to conduct the 2023 Clay County Community Health Assessment, a … more

For Clay Today | 5/25/23

MD Anderson opens at Baptist Clay’s HealthPlace Center

FLEMING ISLAND – Baptist Medical Center Clay officials joined expert cancer physicians from the new MD Anderson Cancer Center and other community members at the HealthPlace Center on the … more

PHOTO BY CLAY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | 5/25/23

Two Sisters and a Deviled Crab to open inside Orange Park Mall

ORANGE PARK – Sisters Jo Johnson and Kiara Simons wanted to bring Tampa’s version of deviled crab to the Jacksonville area, and they did just that when they opened their food truck last year. … more

For Clay Today | 5/25/23

Garden Club of Orange Park

ORANGE PARK – As I have heard: “Plant it and they will come,” i.e., plant a butterfly’s host plant and they will come. This year I wanted to observe the life cycle of the Cloudless Sulphur … more

By Carolyn Warren Birds, Bees and Butterflies District Chairman | 5/25/23

Residents around Green Cove Springs, Lake Asbury address county’s future

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – District 5 residents had the opportunity to pitch their ideas to county officials to help them create their 20-year Strategic Plan Monday night at the county’s administration … more

By Lee Wardlaw lee@claytodayonline.com | 5/25/23

No argument here: Keystone Heights High’s debate team earns national honors

KEYSTONE HEIGHTS – After a five-year hiatus, the Keystone Heights Speech and Debate team inducted four members in the National Speech and Debate Association Honor Society – Mikayla Turner, Oliva … more

By Kylie Cordell For Clay Today | 5/25/23

Commissioners push back discussion for ER, medical building

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – The Board of County Commissioners reexamined a request to rezone three parcels totaling approximately 10 acres along County Road 220 and west of Claude Road for a stand-alone … more

By Lee Wardlaw lee@claytodayonline.com | 5/25/23

BCC amends 7.5 acres from rural residential to commercial

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a measure to amend the 2040 Future Land Use Map to rezone a 7.5-acre parcel from Rural Residential to Commercial to … more

By Lee Wardlaw lee@claytodayonline.com | 5/25/23

King Tut Experience coming to Jacksonville’s NoCo Center

JACKSONVILLE – A new immersive King Tut experience will open on June 9 at the NoCo Center. Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience is a one-hour tour through the life and history of Egyptian … more

By Kyla Woodard For Clay Today | 5/25/23

Property Appraiser: Property value increased by $1.9 billion

CLAY TODAY – Pursuant to Florida Statutes, Clay County Property Appraiser Tracy Scott Drake submitted the working taxable value estimates to the Clay County taxing authorities for budget planning … more

Clay Today | 5/25/23

St. Johns RIVERKEEPER studies loss of grasses at Doctors Lake

CLAY COUNTY – St. Johns RIVERKEEPER launched a multi-day expedition to investigate the lost grasses of the St. Johns River, raise awareness about the fragile state of the river and demonstrate the … more

For Clay Today | 5/18/23

River City Hunter/Jumper show, clinic rides into Fairgrounds

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – The season-opening Hunter/Jumpers show and clinic will be at the Clay County Fairgrounds from May 19-21. According to the organization, its mission is to provide the … more

PHOTO COURTESY OF RCHJA | 5/18/23

Murphy earns Art Guild of Orange Park scholarship

ORANGE PARK – The Art Guild of Orange Park awarded Orange Park High’s Shannah Murphy the $1,000 Courtenay Hunt Scholarship. Shannah’s art teacher, Carrie Keene, also received a $100 check to … more

5/18/23

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