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Waste Not Want Not raises $80K in fight to end hunger

PONTE VEDRA —   The fight to end hunger was as vibrant as ever on Sept. 26 as Waste Not Want Not, an organization dedicated to reducing food waste and strengthening communities, raised more …

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BLACK CREEK METHODIST PUMPKIN PATCH will be through Oct. 31 at 3925 Main St., in Middleburg. Residents are encouraged to select their perfect pumpkin. Hours are 3:30-8 p.m., Monday through Friday; 10 …

Noise cancelling headphones help to reduce distracting or overwhelming classroom noise and give students a short opportunity to reset.

New initiative brings mental health tools to elementary classrooms

FLEMING ISLAND —  As mental health initiatives are on the rise around the United States, it's no different here in Clay County. Especially when it comes to young students. As they grow and …
A first responder or veteran can receive free revolutionary therapy to reduce anxiety, stress, depression, lack of sleep and opioid and alcohol cravings.

Funding to support mental wellness for first responders, veterans lands in Clay

ORANGE PARK – The people with scientific expertise used their empirical data to explain eTMS treatments with words like encoding speeds, hertz brain, prefrontal vortex, TMS magnet and qEEG. The …

CCSO Det. Aaron Belt’s ‘dream job’ is finding clues, solving cases

FLEMING ISLAND – Aaron Belt always wanted to be a cop. He started his career working as a detention officer at a prison “because at the time I was only 19. Most places won’t hire a 19-year-old …

Art Guild Gallery continues to hone in on diverse, local talents

ORANGE PARK —  It's been eight months since the Art Guild of Orange Park opened the doors to its gallery on McIntosh Avenue. And while the days have come and gone, the fire and excitement is …
County-wide construction is ongoing for the new fiber-powered network and expected to be completed by the end of the year.
Xfinity brings high-speed, reliable internet to more than 2,300 rural homes in Clay
CLAY COUNTY —   Although it's hard to imagine a world without being online, an estimated 24 million Americans still lack access to the internet, according to the Network Installers . But …
The classrooms are always full - and busy - at Fortis College in Orange Park.
Fortis beats the heat by adding HVACR training in November
ORANGE PARK – The plan to add heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration to the curriculum at Fortis College was initiated shortly after the trade school moved into its current …
The Soul Food Festival will be held on Oct. 3 from noon to 7 p.m. at Vera Francis Hall Park, 1503 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Annual Soul Food and Music Festival returns to Green Cove Springs on Oct. 3
GREEN COVE SPRINGS —Even after the Soul Food and Music Festival has wrapped, vendors have closed and the crowd has dwindled down, Felecia and Clarence Hampshire are always looking forward to …
Sagebrooke 55+ is the first neighborhood to debut within the Saratoga Springs community.
Saratoga Springs takes shape in Clay County
GREEN COVE SPRINGS –Saratoga Springs, Clay County’s premier “agrihood” community developed by Freehold Communities, is taking shape with the opening of model homes in Sagebrooke 55+, the …
Whitey's, Encore refresh their looks, menus
FLEMING ISLAND – What was old is now new again along Swimming Pen Creek. Whitey’s Fish Camp and Encore Fleming Island both recently refreshed their restaurants, menus and their futures with …
Grumpy's on Fleming Island is located at the former Dick's Wings at the corner of East-West Parkway and U.S. Highway 17.
The wait is over: Residents to feast on Grumpy’s iconic reputation on Fleming Island
FLEMING ISLAND – The father-son duo of Dell Hoard Sr. and Jr. knew they were creating something special when they changed the sign from Dick’s Wings to a Grumpy’s temporary banner on the corner …
Fire Station 22 to bring quicker response times, greater coverage to Fleming Island
FLEMING ISLAND— When it comes to Clay County Fire Rescue, efficient response times are always equivalent to better outcomes.    And the clock is always ticking.   “The faster we …
Michelle Smith creates wellness through aesthetics, skin care and weight loss.
Michelle Smith dedicated to a holistic treatment of mind, body
FLEMING ISLAND – After a successful career as a surgical assistant, Michelle Smith decided to branch out on a more holistic and natural approach to wellness. Glow Wellness and Rejuvenation was …
'Driving Hope Forward' to shed light on resources for addiction
ORANGE PARK – It’s billed as “a day of horsepower, hope and community,” but Saturday’s “Driving Hope Forward” is much more than that. The event at the Orange Park Mall will raise …
Sweet treats, delicacies live boldly at pop-up dessert cart
FLEMING ISLAND  –  It's   small,  blue,  colorful and  filled with special treats. Can you guess   what it may be? Salty Air Treats i s   open every weekend …
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What's replacing Bojangles on Blanding Boulevard?

ORANGE PARK —   It looks like Parker's Kitchen may soon be coming to 492 Blanding Blvd., as the former Bojangles restaurant was recently demolished. According to building permits, the …

What is replacing Sears at the Orange Park Mall?

ORANGE PARK –  Sprouts Farmers Market will be the first tenant for the former Sears store at the Orange Park Mall. The demolition of the 189,796 square-foot  retail store, which …