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The newly approved policy and procedure notably establishes a guideline of community standards, which would flag books as "mature" for containing profanity, horror, violence, drugs and gender theory, etc. Parents can select one of five options to control what books their children can access: unlimited access, general access, limited access, no access or daily email alerts.

'Book closed' on Clay County’s book debate

FLEMING ISLAND – The Clay County School Board voted 5-0 to adopt its newest media policy , discerning which students can access books in public school libraries, and 3-2 to adopt its latest … more

Jack Randall,
jack@claytodayonline.com | 5/9/24

Children 18 and younger can get free breakfast and lunch at nine schools during the summer and lunch at two libraries.

Clay County schools to serve free summer lunches at 11 locations

CLAY COUNTY – The county’s school district will again feed children during the summer break at 11 locations. The Summer Food Service Program will be available to children 18 and younger, Monday … more

Don Coble | 5/9/24

Women met Thursday, May 2, to discuss their impact on the local economy during the Women's Empowerment Council Luncheon hosted by the Clay County Chamber of Commerce.

Empowerment Council: Women business owners discuss their impact on economy

CLAY COUNTY – The Clay County Chamber of Commerce hosted the Women's Empowerment Council Luncheon on May 2. Annie Grogan, Director of the Jacksonville Women’s Business Center, shared the … more

For Clay Today | 5/9/24

Clay Fair's Hyder earns Certified Fair Executive Certification

SARASOTA – Five people, including Clay County Agricultural Fair Executive Director Tasha Hyder, associated with fairs across five states, received a Certified Fair Executive Certification at the … more

For Clay Today | 5/9/24

The Augusta Savage Arts & Community Center

Pickleball ready for its first serve at Augusta Savage Center

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – The Clay County Board of County Commissioners and the City of Green Cove Springs invite the public to join the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new pickleball … more

For Clay Today | 5/9/24

The Green Cove Springs Memorial Day Riverfest will feature a performance by '80s hairband BedRock.

BedRock '80s Hairband Rock' to play at Memorial Day Riverfest

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – BedRock "80's Hairband Rock" is gearing up for its performance at Springs Park to honor U.S. veterans and military personnel who died during service. "We are … more

For Clay Today | 5/9/24

Brian Johnson will take on the role of Dr. Joseph Applegate, a historical figure from Green Cove Springs, during the production of "PASSING THE BATON."

Clamour Theatre presenting 'PASSING THE BATON' on May 16

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Brian Johnson, previously seen in Clamour's "ZONA," "THE GHOST OF GREENBRIER" and "CABARET & CABERNET," will take on the role of Green Cove Spring's own Dr. Joseph … more

For Clay Today | 5/9/24

Mother Shannon Jacobsen, left, and daughter, Erin, both earned their Associate of Arts degrees at St. Johns River State College’s Orange Park campus.

Mother, daughter graduate together at SJR State College

ORANGE PARK – When 43-year-old Shannon Jacobsen applied to St. Johns River State College to earn her Associate in Arts degree, she was slightly apprehensive. She was returning to school 20 … more

For Clay Today | 5/9/24

Flagler College, located in St. Augustine

Thirteen from Clay County earn degrees from Flagler College

ST. AUGUSTINE – More than 500 students, including 13 from Clay County, celebrated their graduation from Flagler College on Sunday, May 5. F or many of these graduates, it will be their first time … more

For Clay Today | 5/9/24

Fleming Island’s Laird inducted into Phi Kappa Phi

BATON ROUGE, La. – N aomi Laird of Fleming Island was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. … more

For Clay Today | 5/9/24

Alert CCSO deputy makes significant drug bust at gas pumps

MIDDLEBURG – An alert Clay County Sheriff’s Office deputy who was answering another call wound up arresting a Middleburg man on several drug-related charges after realizing his tag had been … more

Compiled by Don Coble | 5/9/24

Gainesville man arrested in CCSO child porn internet sting

ORANGE PARK – A Gainesville man was arrested on May 1 after the Clay County Sheriff’s Office caught him in an undercover operation using his computer to solicit a child for sex. According to the … more

5/9/24

Obstructed tag leads to fentanyl charge for Jacksonville man

MIDDLEBURG – A Jacksonville man was stopped on Blanding Boulevard on April 30 with an obstructed license tag, and he wound up going to the Clay County Jail for trafficking 51.1 grams of fentanyl. … more

5/9/24

The community rallied around athlete and longtime volunteer Dianne McKittrick and gave her a washer, dryer and mattress to thank her for her years of tireless work for fellow Olympians. McKittrick recently moved into her first apartment.

Law Enforcement Torch Run sets pace for Special Olympics team

FLEMING ISLAND – Lawmen and firefighters traded their khaki uniforms for red T-shirts and compassion on Friday, May 3, for the rescheduled Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics. While the … more

Don Coble | 5/9/24

James Jetty went from living in the back of a tattoo shop and a car to graduating from Clay High with plans to earn a psychology degree from UCF.

Senior Spotlight: Clay High's James Jetty

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – For most of his young life, James Jetty’s only future was figuring out where he would sleep that night. Sometimes, he found a spot in the back of his mother’s tattoo … more

Don Coble | 5/9/24

Luke Rykalsky will go to the University of Florida with the Benacquisto Scholarship, but his attention will drift back to Orange Park after his father suffered two strokes.

Senior spotlight: Orange Park High’s Luke Rykalsky

ORANGE PARK – His father can’t physically tell him, but Luke Rykalsky knows he’s supposed to leave home for college next year. It won’t ease his worries, especially since his father counts on … more

Don Coble | 5/9/24

Ben Ulsch lost his parents in 2018, then he suffered a severe knee injury that forced him to miss most of his junior and all of his senior football seasons. He said throughout the challenges, he is a “stronger” person who plans to own his own construction company.

Senior spotlight: Keystone Heights’ Ben Ulsch

KEYSTONE HEIGHTS – The more Ben Ulsch talks, the more he tries to put football behind him. He tells you a third-place finish in the Class 1A 169-pound state weightlifting championship was a … more

Don Coble | 5/9/24

Shoppers find deals, 4-H raises money at Vintage Market Days

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Shoppers found plenty of deals on vintage merchandise, and Clay County 4-H enjoyed one of its biggest annual fundraisers during the three-day Vintage Market Day event at … more

STAFF PHOTOS BY DON COBLE | 5/9/24

Drummer Austin Girouard said he had a good time playing in front of the band's largest crowd.

Keystone High band rocks Spring Park during Food Truck Friday

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Dylan Miller was so focused on playing his guitar he didn’t notice how many people were in Spring Park last Friday for Food Truck Friday. It wasn’t until the band, Shopping … more

Don Coble | 5/9/24

NJROTC cadets from Fleming Island and Middleburg highs are briefed at NAS Pensacola.

Sunseekers fly Fleming Island, Middleburg NJROTC units NAS Pensacola

PENSACOLA – Fleming Island and Middleburg high Navy JROTC cadets were flown on training missions on a U.S. Navy transport aircraft, the C-40A, Clipper, operated by Fleet Logistics Support Squadron … more

By David Keller, Fleming Island High Senior Naval Science Instructor | 5/9/24

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