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(Name, age, location of arrest, charges). Key: FTA-Failure to Appear; DWLSR-Driving Without a License-Suspended or Revoked; DUI-Driving Under the Influence; VOP-Violation of Probation; BAL-blood … more

Clay County Sheriff's Office | 9/14/22

County commission moves closer to new fire station in Green Cove

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Southern Green Cove Springs is a step closer to the construction of a new fire station following a land sale approved by the Board of County Commissioners Tuesday … more

By Nick Blank nick@claytodayonline.com | 9/14/22

County wants to streamline how it gives nonprofits money

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – The county is looking to streamline and clarify how it distributes funds to nonprofits. Volunteer Coordinator Victoria Hapner said she reached out to the county’s … more

By Nick Blank nick@claytodayonline.com | 9/14/22

Jurors hear from ex-mistress as former sheriff Darryl Daniels’ trial opens

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Former Clay County Sheriff Darryl Daniels showed no emotion when his former ex-lover Cierra Smith told the jury about her affair and subsequent arrest for stalking during the … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 9/14/22

‘Where were you when the world stopped turnin’

(A song by Alan Jackson)Where were you when the world stopped turnin'That September day?Were you in the yard with your wife and childrenOr workin' on some stage in L.A.?Did you stand there in shock … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 9/9/22

District gets feedback on progress, challenges it faces

FLEMING ISLAND – The issues a school district faces have increased in recent times whether it’s reportedly inappropriate materials, a school bus driver shortage or teacher pay. At last … more

By Nick Blank nick@claytodayonline.com | 9/8/22

Thrasher Horne Briefs 9/8/22

Malpass Brothers to play at Thrasher-Horne Center on SaturdayORANGE PARK – As young boys, Christopher and Taylor Malpass soaked up the music of their granddad’s phonograph records. … more

For Clay Today | 9/7/22

Team Combat Athletix emphasizes jiu-jitsu growth

ORANGE PARK – James Smiley’s jiu-jitsu gym has many different types of training and techniques, balancing discipline and fun for a variety of students. This month marks about four years of … more

By Nick Blank nick@claytodayonline.com | 9/7/22

Keystone Heights Jr./Sr. highs allies with UCF, Community Partnership Schools

FLEMING ISLAND – Keystone Heights Junior-Senior High is the latest school to join forces with a notable University of Central Florida program that will assist students with medical needs, … more

By Nick Blank nick@claytodayonline.com | 9/7/22

Team Combat Athletix emphasizes jiu-jitsu growth

ORANGE PARK – James Smiley’s jiu-jitsu gym has many different types of training and techniques, balancing discipline and fun for a variety of students. This month marks about four years of … more

By Nick Blank nick@claytodayonline.com | 9/7/22

First nail finally driven in Grumpy’s rebuild in Middleburg

MIDDLEBURG – There’s still a faint smell of smoke inside the skeletal remains of Grumpy’s. There were bins of charred vents and ducks in one corner and two men working to rebuild the popular … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 9/7/22

Rock the Dock double-downs to support Trunk or Treat

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – The Green Cove Springs Police Department hosted its Rock the Dock Casino Night on Sept. 3 to support next month’s Trunk or Treat. Officers joined with patrons of the Elks … more

PHOTOS COURTESY OF GCSPD | 9/7/22

Calendar 9/8/22

CHALLENGE ENTERPRISES: will host its Food for Clay Free Distribution on Sept. 9 at Challenge Enterprise, 3530 Enterprise Way in Green Cove Springs. Food is available for all Clay County residents … more

9/7/22

Police Briefs 9/8/22

CCSO: Man threatens to kill woman in a text messageMIDDLEBURG – A 43-year-old man was arrested on Sept. 1 after the Clay County Sheriff’s Office said he sent a text message to a woman … more

9/7/22

‘I got to go on an adventure’

MIDDLEBURG – When Abbi Bell’s riding day was done, she approached a tent-like home in the middle of Mongolia and asked if she and her horse could spend the night. She used a translation device … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 9/7/22

OP Council members discuss Bradley Park; reviews contracts

ORANGE PARK – Town council members endured a marathon three-and-a-half hour meeting Tuesday night, again talking about Bradley Park and rejecting a contract. The town announced it received a … more

By Nick Blank nick@claytodayonline.com | 9/7/22

Council advances plan to raise Green Cove Springs’ millage rate by 32.12%

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Despite getting a smattering of complaints, the Green Cove Springs City Council pushed its plan to increase the millage rate by 32.12% to increase salaries for city … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 9/7/22

Town of Orange Park approves tentative budget

ORANGE PARK – The Town of Orange Park began the final steps of its budget process at Tuesday night’s council meeting. With a 5.8781 millage rate and an estimated 96% collection rate, the town … more

By Nick Blank nick@claytodayonline.com | 9/7/22

Arrests & Bookings 9/8/22

(Name, age, location of arrest, charges). Key: FTA-Failure to Appear; DWLSR-Driving Without a License-Suspended or Revoked; DUI-Driving Under the Influence; VOP-Violation of Probation; BAL-blood … more

9/7/22

Law enforcement agencies hope playing cards will help them pick up 52 criminals

CLAY COUNTY – Jillian Berrios and a friend spent most of the night dancing at clubs on Oct. 19, 2013, while celebrating a friend’s birthday. As they arrived at the friend’s house on Loring … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 9/7/22

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