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Kindred’s De Silveira Alves said compassion, dedication as effective as medicine

Clay Today Sales Manager Miranda Moore presented Thais Serafin De Silveira Alves with the IKO Clay Hill Hometown Heroes for Healthcare certificate on Friday, Oct. 30.
FLEMING ISLAND – Her co-workers said what makes Thais Serafin De Silveira Alves such a special nurse can’t be learned in a classroom. Putting people back together at Kindred Hospital North …

Community Calendar

JACKSONVILLE AGRICULTURE FAIR will be on Nov. 9 from 5-11 p.m. at the Jacksonville Festival and Fairgrounds, 13601 Normandy Blvd. A concert by Skillet with the Red Jumpsuit Apparatus will be at the …

Ron Riddle wrote a book , "Awesome Journey" that details his 37-year career at Clay High, including being hired as the first educator in Florida in 1966.

Legendary former Clay High Coach Ron Riddle dies on Thursday, Nov. 5

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – The social media post was brief, but pertinent: "Today we lost a true legend to Clay High School!!! "Sure going to miss you Coach Ron Riddle . "Once a Blue Devil always a Blue …

Clay County turns back blue wave by electing Republican governor, senator, representative

CLAY COUNTY – While the rest of the United States took a decided turn to the left Tuesday night, Clay County helped Florida stay red by electing Byron Donalds as its next governor, while …

Arrests and Bookings

Name, age, location of arrest, charges). Key: FTA-Failure to Appear; DWLSR-Driving Without a License-Suspended or Revoked; DUI-Driving Under the Influence; VOP-Violation of Probation; BAL-blood …
Align + Become is located at 408 Walnut St.

Live your life with color, outside the lines on Walnut Street

GREEN COVE SPRINGS — As long as you have a paint brush and canvas, opportunities to thrive are never few and far between. Especially when you're living in the moment and expressing your innermost …
Mother and daughter duo Janey Fox, right, and Jessica Hames took on the roles of Helen and Florence of the Qui-Si-Sana and Clarendon hotels.
GCS Preservation Society still fundraising to bring the Rivers House to life
GREEN COVE SPRINGS — They say that ghosts are dead serious and transparent about their intentions. Especially when it comes to telling stories of the past. A group of local women made that loud and …
Homeschoolers of Oakleaf welcomes dozens to Trunk-or-Treat
OAKLEAF — The Homeschoolers of Oakleaf hosted its annual Trunk-or-Treat event at the Oakleaf Community Park on Friday, Oct. 30. Dozens of children, dressed in creative costumes, enjoyed candy, …
U.S. Rep. Aaron Bean served bread to a table during Tip-A-Cop at Longhorn Steakhouse on Fleming Island. Law Enforcement served bread, water, tea and coffee, and they cleared tables to raise money for the county's Special Olympics team.
Sen. Moody, Rep. Bean join record-setting Tip-A-Cop event at Longhorn Steakhouse
FLEMING ISLAND – Buoyed by an all-star lineup that included U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody, U.S. Rep. Aaron Bean and Sheriff Michelle Cook, the Clay County Special Olympics team raised an astounding …
Clay Habitat CEO Carolina Morrow said the impact of Habitat Humanity reaches far beyond the front door.
Clay Habitat kicks off 50th anniversary, honors longtime volunteers
GREEN COVE SPRINGS —   Congressman Aaron Bean emphasized the importance of homeownership and its positive impact on communities during Clay County Habitat for Humanity’s anniversary …
Who wore it better?
ORANGE PARK - Patients were seeing not double but quadruple on Friday, Oct. 30, as Dr. William Sessions' office on Kingsley Avenue celebrated the Halloween season. Team members dressed up as the …
Clay County Sheriff’s Office deputy arrested following altercation with family
GREEN COVE SPRINGS – A Clay County Sheriff’s Office deputy was arrested on Sunday, Nov. 1, after other deputies responded to a family disturbance that “became physical.” Claude Hurley was …
One of the seven early voting precincts was at the Supervisor of Elections Office, 500 N. Orange Ave., Green Cove Springs.
Chambless: Early voting nearly ‘double’ of past mid-terms
CLAY COUNTY – While the number of voters usually drop significantly during the mid-term election cycle, Supervisor of Elections Chris Chambless said results from early voting have clearly defied …
From left, Exalted Ruler Kristine Watson; Signal 35 Fund Board Member Scotty Taylor; Paul Orvosh, PDD; Lodge Treasurer Ed Weston PDD; Joe Russell, PER; and Trustee Jennifer Parker, PER.
GCS Elks Lodge donates to Signal 35 Fund, supports first responders
GREEN COVE SPRINGS — The Green Cove Springs Elks Lodge #1892 donated a check for $1,000 to the Signal 35 Fund for the very first time on Oct. 27. The presentation took place at the Elks’ weekly …
The Board of County Commissioners grappled with the potential loss of critical county services on Tuesday, Oct. 27. Amendment III would need at least 60% of the vote to pass on Nov. 3.
County forewarns of impacted services with Amendment III
GREEN COVE SPRINGS– Reduced public safety and veterans' services   and saying goodbye to a library branch were some of the many topics the Board of County Commissioners grappled with on …
With the expansion to more than 82 acres, this year's fair will host even more rides.
Rodeos and fried Oreos: 71st annual Jax Fair to hit the Westside Nov. 5-15
JACKSONVILLE — Just like the last seven decades, there will be loads of fun and entertainment at this year's Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair. The funnel cakes will be hot and fresh. And so …
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What happened to Wendy's on Park Avenue?

ORANGE PARK - After filing for bankruptcy, Wendy's has decided to close several locations across the country. Including its longtime location at 753 Park Ave. According to Usearch.com, the restaurant …

What's the with the new market on Park Avenue?

ORANGE PARK — Following intense condemnation from local town residents, a permanent liquor store was scrapped from the future plans of 1345 Park Ave. But it looks like groceries have made the cut. …