ORANGE PARK – Fortis College in Orange Park , part of a network of schools managed by Education Affiliates, Inc., has re-appointed Wyman Dickey as its new campus president. Dickey formerly served … more

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Community and county officials gathered at the corner of Feed Mill Road and County Road 215 last week for the historic groundbreaking ceremony for Cathedral Oak Parkway. … more

OAKLEAF – An investigation by the Clay County District Schools Police Department and Clay County Sheriff’s Office led to the arrest of a former teacher and weightlifting coach at Oakleaf High. … more

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – A convicted car theft was back in jail after she was caught returning another car reported stolen two hours earlier. Christen Renee Modlin, 35, was charged with grand theft … more

FLEMING ISLAND – According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a 34-year-old driver from Orange Park was killed when a woman entered County Road 220 from a side street and ran into him. The accident happened at 3:47 p.m. on Sunday. According to the accident report, a 20-year-old girl turned right from Lakeshore Drive in front of a pickup truck traveling west on C.R. 220. The front of her car struck the rear of the truck. FHP didn’t disclose the gender of the victim. The woman wasn’t injured, but FHP said charges are pending. more

MIDDLEBURG – A man was arrested after a security officer at Walmart said she saw him leave the store without paying for three bags of grass seed and a box of Cinnamon French Toast Strips cereal. Anthony Jerome Griffin, 42, of Orange Park, was charged with shoplifting, resisting law enforcement and resisting retail theft recovery on Aug. 16 after a loss prevention officer tried to stop him from leaving the store without paying for the items. more

The funeral for Anthony “Tony” Reno will be on Saturday, Aug. 26, at the First Baptist Church, 2645 Blanding Blvd., in Middleburg. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m., followed by a Celebration of … more

LAKE ASBURY – In a bold move, residents formed the Solite Task Force for County Citizens in response to the former aggregate kiln company they feel ran a reckless operation off County Road 209A that’s linked to severe health, environmental and quality of life concerns for three generations. more

OAKLEAF – Over the course of 10 years, the agriculture beds at Oakleaf High became worn and rickety. Time, sun and rain turned once-sturdy beams into crumbled heaps that turned agriscience classes … more

BCC Assistant Attorney Kelli Lueckert and  Jacksonville Women Lawyers Association representatives prepare to open the nursing lounge. GREEN COVE SPRINGS – In a … more

KEYSTONE HEIGHTS – U.S. Rep. Aaron Bean hosted his Beans and Rice dinner last Friday night at Keystone Beach. more

ORANGE PARK – Clay County Comptroller and Clerk of the Courts Tara Green presented an insight on how her office functions to the Clay Chamber’s Finally Friday meeting on Aug. 18. more

CLAY COUNTY – Extremely hot weather seems more common each year, and the heat is causing stress for our wildlife, particularly our birds, bees and butterflies. Here are some suggestions on how … more

Tuesday, Aug. 22

Justin D. Thomas, 29, Green Cove Springs, DUI with injury to another

Shilo Northham, 32, Orange Park, domestic battery

Timmie L. Richardson, 52, Orange Park, shoplifting at multiple locations, shoplifting, grand theft, two counts FTA-grand theft

Gregory P. Weiler, 61, Middleburg, grand theft of firearm, fraud/false ownership to pawn shop, dealing in stolen property

Juan A.A. Lopez, 37, Green Cove Springs, VOP-burglary, VOP-criminal mischief

Brandon D. Murray, 26, VOP-domestic battery by strangulation

Emory L. Bell, 57, Green Cove Springs, FTA

Reynaldo T. Holmes, 38, Green Cove Springs, VOP-battery

Syler K. Knight, 24, Middleburg, vandalism

Daniel G. Canon, 40, Fleming Island, DUI

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GREEN COVE SPRINGS – CareerSource Northeast Florida hosted its first Employer Informational Session at the Clay County Jail. Inmates were educated about various jobs, the skills needed and how to … more

CLAY COUNTY – The Board of County Commissioners is looking for a few good people – make that a lot of good people. more

JACKSONVILLE – The Jacksonville Symphony announces its annual Community Concerts, presented by Haskell. A Symphony tradition, these concerts welcome all of Jacksonville to Jacoby Symphony Hall for a preview of the season’s musical offerings. Performances will be on Friday, Sept. 15, and Saturday, Sept. 16 at 7:30 p.m. in Jacoby Symphony Hall. more

FLEMING ISLAND – Quigley House will host the Monte Carlo Night on Sept. 30 at Sullivan Hall of Sacred Heart Catholic Church on U.S. Highway. 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 – Fleming Island at 1895 Town Center Blvd., Keystone Heights at 175 Oriole St., Middleburg-Clay at 2245 Aster Ave. in Middleburg and Orange Park at 2054 Plainfield Ave. more

ST. AUGUSTINE – Part of Lynyrd Skynyrd’s 50th-anniversary tour will include a show on Oct. 5 and 6 at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre. The Curt Towne Band will join the legendary band. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the show will start at 7:30 p.m. Only a few tickets remain for the Oct. 6 show, prompting the promoter and bands to add a second one on Oct. 5. Tickets are available at the venue at 1340C A1A South or ticketmaster.com and vary between $65 and $170.50. more