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Clay High’s Bailey Allbritton and Ridgeview’s Dominick Ostrom, both 16, work as hosts at Dalton’s Sports Grill in Lake Asbury. Both are old enough to continue their schedules as long as their duties don’t hazardous responsibilities.

Labor Day ushers restrictions for teens working part-time jobs

CLAY COUNTY – Now that children and students are back in class, the rules change for those who want to keep earning extra money in their spare time. Young workers can still have a safe and … more

U.S. Department of Labor For Clay Today | 9/7/23

Jeff Taylor selected as HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital CEO

ORANGE PARK – HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital welcomed Jeff Taylor as the hospital’s new Chief Executive Officer on Friday, Sept. 1. Taylor has more than 17 years of healthcare … more

For Clay Today | 9/7/23

Couple renovate 98-year-old house into historic inn

KEYSTONE HEIGHTS – The Inn at Palmetto allows guests to enjoy the small-town experience with a careful blend of history and modern amenities. Originally built in 1925 as a winter home, Kerry … more

By Natalie Gilstrap For Clay Today | 9/7/23

Health department’s vital records to move to Bear Run Clinic

FLEMING ISLAND – The Florida Department of Health in Clay County’s Department of Vital Statistics, home to birth and death certificate services, has temporarily moved its location from the … more

For Clay Today | 9/7/23

PHOTOS PROVIDED BY CCSO, CCFR Clay County Sheriff Michelle Cook is one of nearly 50 who are part of the rescue and rebuilding process for those affected by Hurricane Idalia last week.

Clay County provides support for victims of Hurricane Idalia

Clay County Sheriff Michelle Cook is one of nearly 50 who are part of the rescue and rebuilding process for those affected by Hurricane Idalia last week. CCSO 911 dispatchers Sarah Lipe and … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 9/7/23

Christina Troope joins Rep. Aaron Veterans’ Affairs staff

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-District 4) announced Tuesday the appointment of Christina Troope as the new Field Representative responsible for veterans’ affairs. As a … more

For Clay Today | 9/7/23

Arrests & Bookings 9/6/2023

Tuesday, Sept. 5

David W. Bollinger, 56, Green Cove Springs, possession-methamphetamine, possession-drug paraphernalia, DUI, DWLSR

Denise L. Potter, 36, Middleburg, grand theft

Chrystal L. Stipp, 43, Orange Park, battery

Timmie L. Richardson, 52, Green Cove Springs, petit theft, FTA

Cesar A. Hiracheta, 33, Middleburg, driving without valid license

Michael L. Hilton, 39, Green Cove Springs, two counts DWLSR

Leslie W. Hunter, 39, Green Cove Springs, FTA-DWLSR

Lexie L. Moore, 22, Middleburg, fugitive from justice/FTA-DWLSR

Kathryn G. Boutros, 25, Middleburg, two counts burglary

Antonio G. Gonzalez, 32, Green Cove Springs, driving without valid license

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9/7/23

Cheerleading team founder charged with stealing squad funds

ORANGE PARK – A 36-year-old organizer of a nonprofit cheerleading squad was arrested after the Clay County Sheriff’s Office said she stiffened more than $20,000, but less than $100,000 of the … more

9/7/23

Four inmates charged with brutal jailhouse attack

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Four men were charged with beating a man who they believed molested a 6-year-old boy. Brandon Stepfon Wilson, 23, Deashuan Michael Green, 19, Kevin Charles Barrows, 23, and … more

9/7/23

Gustafson pleads guilty to distributing methamphetamine

JACKSONVILLE – U.S. Attorney Roger B. Handberg announced Edward Sherwood Gustafson, IV, 30, Green Cove Springs pleaded guilty to possessing with the intent to distribute five grams or more of … more

9/7/23

More than 100 companies, universities, military, and technical schools host career night

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Clay County juniors, seniors and their parents had the opportunity Tuesday night to visit more than 100 companies, universities, technical colleges, and the military to explore … more

9/7/23

Brad Satcher spends most of his waking moments creating patriotic artwork in an old horse barn behind his house. He focuses primarily on former and active military, first responders and law enforcement. He declined several national news outlet requests because he stays too busy and he’s “not making a statement.” In addition to creating more than 1,000 signs and flags in the past six years, he also taught himself to play classical music on the piano.

Lookin' out my back door

MIDDLEBURG – The faint sound of Creedence Clearwater Revival songs was interrupted by a whiny router and the screeching sounds of wood being trimmed on a typically hot Sunday afternoon last week. … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 9/7/23

Town Council unanimously approved a resolution to tentatively adopt a reduced millage rate

ORANGE PARK – After originally deciding on a millage rate of 5.8781 in July, the Town Council unanimously approved a resolution to tentatively adopt a reduced millage rate of 5.077 during Tuesday … more

By Lee Wardlaw lee@claytodayonline.com | 9/7/23

Orange Park High to open new stadium Friday night

ORANGE PARK – Orange Park and Clay Highs have met on the football field several times. But on Friday, the matchup will have a different feel, as the stage is set for a historic night at the … more

By Lee Wardlaw lee@claytodayonline.com | 9/7/23

Local musician Paul Wane and his back Duval County Line hit the road for a whirlwind tour that included 18 states. In addition to the band playing at Sturgis, Wane was invited to play with the house band at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio.

Paul Wane hits stage at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Paul Wane’s life took an incredible turn on Jan. 8 when he delivered a riveting Star Spangled Banner guitar solo before the Jacksonville Jaguars-Tennessee Titans regular-season finale. Not … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 9/7/23

Orange Park Tatoutes enroll at Georgia Southwestern

AMERICUS, Ga. – Delroy and Kenroy Tatoutes of Orange Park were two of more than 500 incoming freshmen who started classes at Georgia Southwestern University. GSW President Dr. Neal Weaver … more

9/7/23

Middleburg’s Crawley graduates from Lee University

CLEVELAND, Tenn. – Jeffrey Bruce Crawley, of Middleburg, graduated Summa Cum Laude with an Associate of Science in Christian Ministry from Lee University. He was among more than 160 … more

9/7/23

Orange Park’s Higdon makes Valdosta State’s Dean’s List

VALDOSTA, Ga. – Valdosta State University congratulated Julia Higdon, of Orange Park, for earning a spot on the Summer Dean’s List. Dean’s List honors are reserved for the … more

9/7/23

Two local Troy State students study abroad

TROY, Ala. – More than 200 Troy University students studied around the world during the 2022-23 school year. Students studied in various programs on five continents in nearly 20 different … more

9/7/23

Prelaunch party for Vineyard’s Boston Butt fundraiser on Sept. 16

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – The Vineyard Transitional Center will host its Boston Butt fundraising prelaunch party on Sept. 16 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the facility’s future home that’s … more

9/7/23

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