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North Horse Show rides into Clay County Fairgrounds Friday, Saturday

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – The Clay County Fairgrounds is used to hosting big events, and this weekend is no different. Cattleman’s Arena will host the University of Florida UF/FAS 4-H Youth … more

By Lee Wardlaw lee@claytodayonline.com | 5/11/23

Despite starting over several times, SJCA’s Hamad will graduate on time

FLEMING ISLAND – Sana Hamad’s life has been on do-over after another. Born in Iraq, she had to learn English when her family moved to Texas when she was 5. Then after moving to Florida two … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 5/4/23

Orange Park’s Green gets support to pass English ACT on sixth try

ORANGE PARK – The English portion of the American College Test (ACT) was particularly difficult for Orange Park High’s Copeland Green. The other parts of the standardized test – math, … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 5/4/23

Clay Virtual’s Bauer defies challenges to earn her degree early

KEYSTONE HEIGHTS – Jakayleia Bauer thought about giving many times in the last seven months. Nobody would blame her, either, since she was rearing twin daughters and trying to finish her senior … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 5/4/23

Thousands drawn to Thrasher-Horne for annual school art show

ORANGE PARK – Creative student works of art were on display at the 34th Clay County District Schools Student Art Show last Friday and Saturday, with the talent and hard work of the elementary, … more

By Lee Wardlaw lee@claytodayonline.com | 5/4/23

Etheridge making one-night stop at Thrasher-Horne

Novelist Thomas Wolfe once famously quipped that you can never go home. Clearly, he never met Melissa Etheridge, whose latest album, “One Way Out,” consists of seven songs she penned in the late … more

By Dave Gil de Rubio For Clay Today | 5/4/23

Clay County Fair Home and Art Photography Exhibit moves to courthouse

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – For the first time in this program’s two-year history, part of the annual exhibit rotation now includes artwork from winners of various categories from the Clay County … more

5/4/23

Sheriff Michelle Cook, Commissioner Kristen Burke file for re-election

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – With the stroke of a pen, Sheriff Michelle Cook added the role of a candidate to her duties Monday at the Supervisor of Elections Office. She became the seventh candidate to … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 5/4/23

GCS starts discussion on adding EV charging stations to infrastructure plans

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – The monthly update on the city’s electrical needs and costs morphed into a half-hour discussion about charging stations for electric vehicles. The city council already has … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 5/4/23

Farm Bureau goes to Washington to talk about farmers, ranchers

MIDDLEBURG – Members of the Clay County Farm Bureau visited with Florida’s Congressional delegation in Washington, D.C., recently to discuss various federal policies that affect farmers and … more

For Clay Today | 5/4/23

Law enforcement honors the memory of 12 fallen Clay officers

ORANGE PARK – Law enforcement agencies from Northeast Florida congregated at Moosehaven Tuesday morning for the Clay County Police Memorial Ceremony, and they all had a single purpose – to never … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 5/4/23

UF/IFAS Extension offers three agriculture entrepreneurship classes

CLAY COUNTY – This summer and fall, UF/IFAS Extension will host the Ag Entrepreneurship Series, a program designed to help to aspire and beginning farmers sow the seeds of success. “Extension … more

For Clay Today | 5/4/23

Timucuan Parks Foundation offers research grants to college students

JACKSONVILLE – Timucuan Parks Foundation and the National Park Service’s Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve will offer student research grants to college students. The $500 grants will … more

For Clay Today | 5/4/23

Mt. Zion AME Church studies its past to prepare for its future

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Having just concluded its 150th anniversary, Mt. Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church feels the best way to look ahead is to delve into its past. What started as a way to … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 5/4/23

Keystone’s Twin Lakes Park commemorates completion of 6 new pickleball courts

KEYSTONE HEIGHTS – In 2020, the Keystone Heights Pickleball Club asked County Commissioner Betsy Condon for pickleball courts at Twin Lakes Park. Three years later, their request became a … more

By Natalie Gilstrap For Clay Today | 5/4/23

Stormy weather doesn’t dampen mood at CalaVida Arts Festival

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Although the threat of severe weather washed out most of the shows and exhibits during the final day of the CalaVida Arts Festival, thousands still enjoyed the week-long … more

5/4/23

Clay Hill residents encouraged to sign up for internet on May 6

CLAY HILL – Clay County is partnering with Comcast to host an Xfinity Internet Community Sign-Up Event on Saturday, May 6, inside the cafeteria at Clay Hill Elementary at 6345 County Road 218 from … more

For Clay Today | 5/4/23

Vault Project moves from Clay County Fair to Clerk’s Office

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Those who enjoyed viewing the “vault project” at last month’s Clay County Agriculture Fair will be pleased to know the exhibit that focused on the names of roads, … more

For Clay Today | 5/4/23

Comedians hit the funny bone with stand-up performances on Fleming Island

FLEMING ISLAND – Celebrity comedian, actor and writer Danny Johnson has entertained thousands of guests at clubs, corporate events and churches for nearly 20 years. His repertoire of hilarious … more

By Lee Wardlaw lee@claytodayonline.com | 5/4/23

Sgts. Cox, Graham graduate from FDLE Leadership Academy

CLAY COUNTY – A pair of Clay County law enforcement sergeants completed the Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s Leadership Academy. Clay County Sheriff’s Office’s Zach Cox and Green … more

For Clay Today | 5/4/23

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