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From left, daugher Micheal Griffin, husband David White and Heidi White arrived two hours early for opening ceremonies of the Clay County Agricultural Fair. Heidi White was honored as the Greatest Fair Fan.

Heidi White doesn’t waste time enjoying first day of Fair

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – As the Greatest Fair Fan, Heidi White was already guaranteed to be in front of the line when the Clay County Agricultural Fair opened on Day 1 Thursday. But that didn’t … more

Don Coble | 4/5/24

The ribbon cutting ceremony to open the Clay County Agricultural Fair.

Clay County Agricultural Fair is open for fun

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – The first day of the fair had a tremendous turnout. From noon to dusk, fairgoers were in festive spirits. Director of Tourism Kimberly Morgan says the Clay County … more

Jack Randall,
jack@claytodayonline.com | 4/5/24

Overnight parking fines may force Kings Tacos to close or leave town

ORANGE PARK – The town council denied a lien reduction request made by the Kings Tacos food truck regarding $14,235 in overnight parking fines. The business owner appeared devastated Tuesday … more

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

Rep. Sam Garrison represents northern Clay County. He serves as the Healthcare Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman in the Florida House.

Rep. Sam Garrison returns home from Tallahassee

FLEMING ISLAND – When the 2024 Florida Legislative Session wrapped up in March, Rep. Sam Garrison (R-Fleming Island) reflected and recapped the time at the Capitol in an interview with Clay … more

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

Bob Byrnes pointing to the display board in front of the Moon Tree.

Around the Moon and back: The Moon Tree

KEYSTONE HEIGHTS – On Jan. 31, 1971, Apollo 14 launched into outer space, and two astronauts rode Command Module " Kitty Hawk" down onto the rocky lunar service. Astronaut … more

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

Keystone Heights City Councilman Steve Hart receives a plaque as a token of appreciation on his last day April 1 after serving on the city council for a decade.

Councilmember Steve Hart surprised with plaque after decade of public service

KEYSTONE HEIGHTS – Monday, April 1, was Councilmember Steve Hart's last day as an elected official for the city council. The city staff had a surprise – and it wasn't an April Fool's … more

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

Easter proved to be unusually difficult day for local law enforcement

CLAY COUNTY – While many residents were celebrating Easter by attending church or hunting Easter eggs on Sunday, members of law enforcement were having an unusually difficult day. According to … more

4/4/24

Law enforcement members who make up NEFL INTERCEPT released the results of their first-year effort to battle human trafficking and child exploitation.

INTERCEPT task force winning the fight against human trafficking

The seven law enforcement agencies and the U.S. Attorney’s Office that make up the Northeast Florida INTERCEPT Task Force reunited last week to report the first-year success of their program to … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 4/4/24

JSO deputy charged with sexual activity with 17-year-old

CLAY COUNTY – According to the Clay County Sheriff’s Office, a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office deputy was arrested Wednesday, March 27, for having unlawful sexual activity with a 17-year-old … more

4/4/24

Clay County to celebrate Earth Day on April 20

CLAY COUNTY – Two county events planned on April 20 will celebrate the one Earth we call home. Black Creek EcoFest will occur at Camp Chowenwaw Park starting at 10 a.m. The public … more

For Clay Today | 4/4/24

Salvation Army's Empty Bowls returns April 23

MIDDLEBURG – Give a meal, get a meal – that's the idea behind the annual18th Annual Empty Bowls charity drive. The $20 ticket grants you entry to the luncheon on April 23 from 11 … more

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

Charlie Van Zant Jr. stands with his family.

First 100 days in office: Charlie Van Zant reflects on new job

KEYSTONE HEIGHTS – Charlie Van Zant Jr. was hired as the new city manager in January . More than 100 days into his new job, he said time flies when you're having fun. "I'm loving it and … more

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

Jamaican fugitive sentenced for identity theft in Clay County

JACKSONVILLE – Senior U.S. District Judge Brian J. Davis sentenced Rohan Conrad Campbell, 50, of Jamaica, to four years and six months in federal prison for wire fraud and aggravated identity … more

4/4/24

DGPerry CPAs + Advisors at its location on 100 Old Orange Park Road.

DGPerry CPAs + Advisors eager for celebratory breakfast on April 16

ORANGE PARK —DGPerry CPAs + Advisors are in the middle of tax season, so they don't have time for anything else, including celebrating their Best of Clay award. "This is the busiest time of the … more

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

You can view the solar eclipse by making a pinhole viewer and keeping the Sun at your back.

SJR State College, OP Mall getting ready for eclipse

ORANGE PARK – Northeast Florida rarely gets to see a solar eclipse – albeit with protected glasses – so St. Johns River College and the Orange Park Mall are making the most of the occasion. The … more

Clay Today Staff | 4/4/24

A record offering of $5,466 was donated to Lake Area Ministries from last Sunday morning's Easter Sunrise Service at the Pavilion. It was a beautiful, love-filled time with our community. Many thanks to the Kiwanians who made this possible and the sun-splashed daybreak that created a glorious background during the service.

Eastern Sunrise Service celebrated at Keystone Heights

4/4/24

The Jacksonville Ace Group raised more than $400,000 for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals last April.

'Round up' your purchase at Hagan Ace during April

JACKSONVILLE – Hagan Ace Hardware will proudly celebrate 30 years of partnership with Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. Come in during April to "round up" your purchase to benefit … more

For Clay Today | 4/4/24

Law enforcement will utilize bicycles as another tool to fight crime.

Pedal to the metal: OPPD bike training course

ORANGE PARK —Last week, Orange Park Police Department instructors held a four-day bike patrol training course following the Law Enforcement Bicycle Association's curriculum. During the … more

For Clay Today | 4/4/24

Thomas Webber is an expert on eclipses, and he's talked about them a few dozen times with Clay County Schools and Outreach Programs in the past few years.

Look up, look forward to Eclipse 2024

CLAY COUNTY – As the old saying goes, “The third time’s the charm.” For the third time since 2017, the “Sunshine State” will become, at least for a moment, the “Where’s all the … more

Thomas Webber, For Clay Today | 4/4/24

Broncos, Eagles set to clash at region weightlifting

YULEE - With district boys weightlifting titles won by Fleming Island and Middleburg in two separate districts last week, the clash of Region 1-2A 2024 at Choctawhatchee High School on Thurs., April … more

Randy Lefko
Sports Editor | 4/4/24

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