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Longtime Clay County servants were honored by the North Florida Council for the Boy Scouts of America during its annual 12-Points Dinner on Thursday, April 25.

Scouts earn $37,967 while honoring Nancy Keating, Mike Cella

ORANGE PARK – The 12-Points Dinner for the North Florida Council for the Boys Scouts of America is one of the organization’s most important fundraisers of the year. But the ask for money came … more

Don Coble | 5/2/24

Deputies with the Clay County Sheriff's Office will be joined by the Green Cove Springs and Orange Park police departments, the Clay County Schools District Police Department and other agencies from Northeast Florida at the annual event.

Law enforcement, community to honor fallen from Clay on May 9

ORANGE PARK – Law enforcement agencies from Northeast Florida will be at Moosehaven on Thursday, May 9, for a single purpose – to never forget the 12 who died in the line of duty in Clay County. … more

Clay Today staff | 5/2/24

The three-day fundraiser involving law enforcement from the sheriff's office and Orange Park raised $13,492 for the county's Special Olympic team.

County Special Olympics Team cashes in during 'Tip-A-Cop'

ORANGE PARK – Although Special Olympics Unified Partner and coach Elizabeth Taylor said she’s never given a server a difficult time, she said she has more respect for their duties after … more

Don Coble | 5/2/24

Man charged with trafficking fentanyl, methamphetamine

MIDDLEBURG – A man driving erratically on Blanding Boulevard was arrested after deputies found drugs in his car during a traffic stop. Shawn Scott Lipscomb, 19, of Jacksonville, was charged with … more

5/2/24

Payton created her Kindness Rock Garden at the Extension Office at 2463 State Road 16 in Green Cove Springs for anyone who needs to find inspiration - or for anyone to leave their own inspirational rock.

4-H Blog: Kindness rocks in Clay County

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – I believe that one kid can make a difference. I think this is because I am a kid and have started to make a difference in my community. This year, I started a new community … more

By Payton for Clay Today | 5/2/24

Keystone Women’s Club, Kiwanis successfully outfit 98 girls

KEYSTONE HEIGHTS – In a tremendously successful community program, 98 girls said Yes! to the Dress last week ahead of the sixth-grade dance, prom, spring flings and graduation during a free … more

5/2/24

Ridgeview’s NJROTC Cadet Walker attends Basic Leadership Academy

ORANGE PARK – Raelynn Walker recently was one of only four girls chosen to be cadres at the U.S. Naval Academy’s Inspire Program. At the three-day program, Walker was handpicked to represent … more

5/2/24

Women’s Excursion Day at Silver Needle & Thread on May 9

ORANGE PARK – Everyone is invited to Women’s Excursion Day on May 9 from 2-7 p.m. at the Silver Needle and Thread at 1580 Wells Road, Suite 31. Photography work by Kakki Fant will be on display. … more

5/2/24

Fortis College to host open house for National Nurses Week

ORANGE PARK – In honor of National Nurses Week, Fortis College in Orange Park is celebrating its nursing students by hosting an open house on Tuesday, May 7, at 11 a.m. This event offers a … more

5/2/24

Garden Club of Orange Park invites public to open house tours

ORANGE PARK – The Garden Club invites the public to Open House tours held on Thursday afternoons throughout May at 4 p.m. at 1820 Smith St. The building will be open until 6 p.m. each day. Members … more

5/2/24

School District hosting Job Fair Monday at Fleming Island High

FLEMING ISLAND – If you’re looking for a career, update your resume and be at Fleming Island High on Monday between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. for the Clay County District Schools Job Fair. Principals … more

5/2/24

Always Loretta tribute show coming to Thrasher-Horne in January

ORANGE PARK – Always Loretta, the ultimate tribute show to Loretta Lynn that includes a special performance of Lynn’s longtime touring band, the Coalminers, and features Emily Portman, … more

5/2/24

Sen. Jennifer Bradley, Rep. Bobby Payne and Rep. Sam Garrison said the just-completed legislative session was both busy and successful, especially for Clay County residents.

Clay Legislative Roundup: Bradley, Garrison, Payne give highlights of legislative session

ORANGE PARK – Although there are 24 other counties with more people and larger legislative contingencies in Tallahassee, Reps. Sam Garrison, Bobby Payne, and Sen. Jennifer Bradley reminded a … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 5/2/24

St. Johns Classical Academy breaks ground on new gym

FLEMING ISLAND – While it may take a little imagination to picture somebody hitting a 3-pointer at the buzzer now, officials at St. Johns Classical Academy broke ground Tuesday morning on a new … more

5/2/24

Ascension St. Vincent's Clay County earns 'A' grade from watchdog group

MIDDLEBURG – St. Vincent’s Clay County earned an ‘A’ spring 2024 Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog organization that grades nearly 3,000 general … more

For Clay Today | 5/2/24

Payne to remain charged up about finding new energy sources in Florida

ORANGE PARK – Rep. Bobby Payne has served in the Florida House of Representatives since 2016, and his term limit will end in seven months. But don’t expect the Republican to disappear, especially … more

Don Coble | 5/2/24

Garrison: Clay County must start preparing for future projects now

ORANGE PARK – Much like the popular adage in NASCAR, Rep. Sam Garrison knows that if Clay County is caught up with its infrastructure projects, it will be behind in the future. Keeping pace isn’t … more

Don Coble | 5/2/24

Bradley’s persistence leads to passage of veterinary telehealth bill

ORANGE PARK – Florida Sen. Jennifer Bradley admitted during last week’s Legislative Roundup at the Thrasher-Horne Conference Center that her attempt to create telehealth for animal care was a … more

Don Coble | 5/2/24

Arrests and Bookings

Tuesday, April 30

Robin D. Kreski, 54, Green Cove Springs, domestic battery

Christopher R. Fox, 42, Orange Park, soliciting a child via computer, unlawful use of two-way communications device

Gregory K. Thomas, 35, Green Cove Springs, 35, Green Cove Springs, FTA hit and run involving property damage

Tabitha J. Starling, 46, Middleburg, shoplifting

Frank B. Jenkins, 55, Green Cove Springs, FTA battery

Aryell N. Williams, Green Cove Springs, petit theft

Charles R. Mitchell, 27, Green Cove Springs, resist/obstruct/oppose law enforcement, failure to obey law enforcement to stop, DWLSR, leaving scene of accident with property damage

Andrew R. Sepper, 43, Orange Park, domestic battery

Todd W. Powers, 37, Middleburg, commit armed first degree felony, possession methamphetamine with intent to sell, trafficking cocaine, possession marijuana, possession drug paraphernalia, possession firearm/ammo by convicted felon

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Compiled by Don Coble | 5/2/24

Clay Blue Line is the largest route and the central artery of Clay Community Transportation

Guide for Clay Community Transportation

CLAY COUNTY – It may not seem like it now, but public transportation was what brought Clay County to prominence in Northeast Florida. During the "hotel era" thousands of residents traveled by … more

Jack Randall,
jack@claytodayonline.com | 4/28/24

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