CLAY COUNTY – The officials recently arrested 20 people, including three from Clay County, in a fraudulent transportation scheme that caused more than $5 million in losses to the Florida Medicaid program. An investigation uncovered the defendants operated a nonemergency medical transportation service that billed Medicaid for thousands of trips never provided. more

JACKSONVILLE – U.S. District Judge Maria M. Howard has sentenced Connor Lee Austin, 31, to 18 months in federal prison for theft of mail. His term of imprisonment will run consecutive to his current sentence of 36 months in Florida State Prison. Austin’s co-defendant, Maranda Ann Stewart, 26, also from Starke, was sentenced to six months in federal prison for theft of mail. The court ordered the pair to pay restitution to the victims in the case. more

KEYSTONE HEIGHTS – The long-awaited and highly anticipated cafetorium at Keystone Heights Elementary is completed. “We’re are so excited,” the school’s Principal, Beth Turbeville. “The … more

KEYSTONE HEIGHTS – Construction for the new Gary Cooper Memorial is underway at the corner of Peach and Highland Street. This new and enhanced memorial will honor the memory and sacrifice of Gary … more

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – The long-awaited process to build a library and community center in Oakleaf Plantation began with a unanimous decision from the Board of County Commissioners (BCC). The … more

The temperatures are finally dropping, the air is crisper and the smell of pumpkin spice is everywhere. That means fall festivals and Halloween parties will fill the calendar. Another major … more

ORANGE PARK – It started out as just another Friday morning at the Waste Not Want Not headquarters in Orange Park. Dedicated volunteers were packing up 5,000 to 7,000 pounds of food from … more

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – The City Council proclaimed the week ending on Oct. 22 to be “Florida City Government Week,” intended to recognize all who work in local government and encourage community … more

ORANGE PARK – The Town Council unanimously voted to table the $53,000 purchase of an “adaptive kayak launch” for Rob Bradley Conservation Park at Nelson Point from the company BoardSafe Docks … more

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Five men left their homes in Jacksonville in August, believing they were meeting a child for sex. Instead, law enforcement agencies were waiting. “Operation … more

KEYSTONE HEIGHTS – Kevin and Robin Bannon recently completed restoring an 1899 log cabin they discovered during their drive through Carraway Florahome in Putnam County. “We found it in the … more

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – The library will be closed for a scheduled construction project from Aug. 21 to Nov. 1. Residents will be able to utilize the services at other branches – … more

FLEMING ISLAND – Oakleaf and Orange Park Highs have traditionally proven to be two of the best marching bands in Northeast Florida because they don’t just put on halftime shows. They exhibit … more

Tuesday, Oct. 17

Timothy L. Brown, 42, Orange Park, trespassing

David R. Demay, 64, Middleburg, DUI

Marcellas T.W. Farrell, 33, Orange Park, trespassing

Keijarah K.L. Nelson, 21, Green Cove Springs, FTA-DWLSR

Edward L. Smith, 63, Green Cove Springs, four counts burglary, grand theft, four counts petit theft

Ashley N. Lewandowski, 34, Middleburg, possession-methamphetamine, possession-THC/Vape, violation of concealed weapon (brass knuckles), possession-drug paraphernalia

Justin L. Griffin, 36, Middleburg, possession-methamphetamine, possession-drug paraphernalia

Kari S. Pittman, 48, Green Cove Springs, writ of bodily attachment

Antwan L. Smiley, 32, Green Cove Springs, DWLSR

Tyler R. Womble, 30, Middleburg, disorderly intoxication

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FLEMING ISLAND – The Paul E. and Klare N. Reinhold Foundation, Inc. is accepting applications for its 2024 Nonprofit Leadership Development and Capacity Building Training Programs. Through … more

JACKSONVILLE – The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra, led by Music Director Courtney Lewis, will take the stage Friday, Oct. 20. and Saturday, Oct. 21, at 7:30 p.m. at Jacoby Symphony … more

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – The Rotary Club of Northeast Florida will offer its Outdoor Adventure Vendor Show on Oct. 21 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Clay County Shrine Club, 2471 Russell Road. The … more

JACKSONVILLE – The Florida Forum Speaker Series, presented by The Women’s Board of Wolfson Children’s Hospital, will welcome Duke University’s “Coach K” – … more

ORANGE PARK – The Orange Park Chorale will perform its upcoming concert series “Meditations of the Heart” in two free concerts:  • Nov. 4, at 4 p.m. at the Penney … more

CLAY COUNTY – Residents living on or near Wells Road are encouraged to complete a survey to share ideas for the Gateway to Clay initiative. The project is a partnership between public … more