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Sheriff Michelle Cook, Commissioner Kristen Burke file for re-election

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – With the stroke of a pen, Sheriff Michelle Cook added the role of a candidate to her duties Monday at the Supervisor of Elections Office. She became the seventh candidate to … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 5/4/23

GCS starts discussion on adding EV charging stations to infrastructure plans

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – The monthly update on the city’s electrical needs and costs morphed into a half-hour discussion about charging stations for electric vehicles. The city council already has … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 5/4/23

Farm Bureau goes to Washington to talk about farmers, ranchers

MIDDLEBURG – Members of the Clay County Farm Bureau visited with Florida’s Congressional delegation in Washington, D.C., recently to discuss various federal policies that affect farmers and … more

For Clay Today | 5/4/23

Community Briefs 5/4/23

Donut Get Caught 5K at mall to benefit Police Athletic LeagueORANGE PARK – There’s always been a link between law enforcement and doughnuts, so the Police Athletic League of Clay County … more

5/4/23

Law enforcement honors the memory of 12 fallen Clay officers

ORANGE PARK – Law enforcement agencies from Northeast Florida congregated at Moosehaven Tuesday morning for the Clay County Police Memorial Ceremony, and they all had a single purpose – to never … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 5/4/23

Orange Park still talking trash about next garbage contract

ORANGE PARK – The trash talk continued on Tuesday among the town council, whose members are still seeking to draft a final garbage contract with Waste Management. At their last meeting on April … more

By Lee Wardlaw lee@claytodayonline.com | 5/4/23

UF/IFAS Extension offers three agriculture entrepreneurship classes

CLAY COUNTY – This summer and fall, UF/IFAS Extension will host the Ag Entrepreneurship Series, a program designed to help to aspire and beginning farmers sow the seeds of success. “Extension … more

For Clay Today | 5/4/23

Community Calendar 5/4/23

SARA EVANS: will perform on May 4 at 7:30 p.m. at the Thrasher-Horne Center, 283 College Dr. in Orange Park. Tickets, which start at $39, are available at thcenter.org. CLAY COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD: … more

5/4/23

Timucuan Parks Foundation offers research grants to college students

JACKSONVILLE – Timucuan Parks Foundation and the National Park Service’s Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve will offer student research grants to college students. The $500 grants will … more

For Clay Today | 5/4/23

Thrasher-Horne Happenings 5/4/23

Billy Ocean to make waves at Thrasher-Horne in October ORANGE PARK – Billy Ocean, the award-winning recording artist best known for a string of pop and soul anthems in the 1970s and 1980s, … more

5/4/23

Mt. Zion AME Church studies its past to prepare for its future

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Having just concluded its 150th anniversary, Mt. Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church feels the best way to look ahead is to delve into its past. What started as a way to … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 5/4/23

Mt. Zion AME Church studies its past to prepare for its future

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Having just concluded its 150th anniversary, Mt. Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church feels the best way to look ahead is to delve into its past. What started as a way to … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 5/4/23

Keystone’s Twin Lakes Park commemorates completion of 6 new pickleball courts

KEYSTONE HEIGHTS – In 2020, the Keystone Heights Pickleball Club asked County Commissioner Betsy Condon for pickleball courts at Twin Lakes Park. Three years later, their request became a … more

By Natalie Gilstrap For Clay Today | 5/4/23

Stormy weather doesn’t dampen mood at CalaVida Arts Festival

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Although the threat of severe weather washed out most of the shows and exhibits during the final day of the CalaVida Arts Festival, thousands still enjoyed the week-long … more

5/4/23

Clay Hill residents encouraged to sign up for internet on May 6

CLAY HILL – Clay County is partnering with Comcast to host an Xfinity Internet Community Sign-Up Event on Saturday, May 6, inside the cafeteria at Clay Hill Elementary at 6345 County Road 218 from … more

For Clay Today | 5/4/23

Vault Project moves from Clay County Fair to Clerk’s Office

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Those who enjoyed viewing the “vault project” at last month’s Clay County Agriculture Fair will be pleased to know the exhibit that focused on the names of roads, … more

For Clay Today | 5/4/23

Comedians hit the funny bone with stand-up performances on Fleming Island

FLEMING ISLAND – Celebrity comedian, actor and writer Danny Johnson has entertained thousands of guests at clubs, corporate events and churches for nearly 20 years. His repertoire of hilarious … more

By Lee Wardlaw lee@claytodayonline.com | 5/4/23

Sgts. Cox, Graham graduate from FDLE Leadership Academy

CLAY COUNTY – A pair of Clay County law enforcement sergeants completed the Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s Leadership Academy. Clay County Sheriff’s Office’s Zach Cox and Green … more

For Clay Today | 5/4/23

First Golden Rule Social coming to Penney Farms

PENNEY FARMS – The Golden Rule Picnic is held in Kemmerer, Wyoming, home of the Golden Rule Store, the first J.C. Penney Department Store. The Golden Rule based on Matthew 7:12 in the Bible was a … more

For Clay Today | 5/4/23

Cloud Busters hosts night-flying event at Keystone Heights Airport

KEYSTONE HEIGHTS – The Keystone Heights Cloud Busters RC Club recently held a night fly event at the Keystone Heights Airport. Every few months, the group hosts this event for the community to … more

By Natalie Gilstrap For Clay Today | 5/4/23

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