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Orange Park felon indicted after being caught with handgun

JACKSONVILLE – U.S. Attorney Roger B. Handberg announced the return of an indictment charging Anthony Rodriguez Jr., 32, of Orange Park, with possession of a firearm by a … more

7/18/24

License plate reader camera leads CCSO to drug busts

ORANGE PARK – An alert from a license plate reader camera for a stolen car led Clay County Sheriff’s Office deputies to a Jacksonville man who was arrested for drugs and an illegal handgun and an … more

7/18/24

Middleburg Garden Club hosting Plant Sale July 26-27

MIDDLEBURG – The Garden Club of Middleburg will host its Social-Summer Plant Sale on July 26-27 at 3136 Longleaf Ranch Circle from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Viburnum, Azaleas, Coleus, Loquats, Hibiscus, … more

For Clay Today | 7/18/24

Elections Office launches new streamlined website

Elections Office launches new streamlined website GREEN COVE SPRINGS – The Clay County Supervisor of Elections Office introduced an updated look for ClayElections.gov. The new site launched … more

For Clay Today | 7/18/24

Clay Farm Bureau accepting school grant applications

MIDDLEBURG – The Clay County Farm Bureau will fund 10 mini-grants for Clay County teachers who wish to integrate agriculture education into their classroom curricula. These grants are designed to … more

For Clay Today | 7/18/24

Salvation Army’s annual Back To School Outreach on Aug. 2

MIDDLEBURG — The Salvation Army will partner with the Clay County District Schools to host its eighth annual Back to School Outreach on Aug. 2. The goal is to reach students experiencing … more

For Clay Today | 7/18/24

Junior American Citizens Club organizing on Aug. 3

ORANGE PARK – To learn how your children can participate in Junior American Citizens clubs and contests, join DAR Sophia Fleming Chapter’s Junior American Citizens Committee on Saturday, Aug. 3, … more

For Clay Today | 7/18/24

Children are invited to dress in their best formal attire and causal sneakers for this year's Youth Sneaker Ball.

Soul Food Festival to host first Youth Sneaker Ball

FLEMING ISLAND—This year’s first Youth Sneaker Ball event will be held on July 27 at R.M. Paterson Elementary. The dance is a fundraising event for the upcoming annual Soul Food … more

By Kyla Woodard
kyla@claytodayonline.com | 7/18/24

More than 200 U.S. flags to be displayed at Orange Park Town Hall

ORANGE PARK — The Rotary Club of Orange Park Sunrise proudly invites the community to join them in Honoring Our Heroes. As it commemorates the resilience, sacrifice and … more

For Clay Today | 7/18/24

Sgt. Steve Parker shows the proper way to proceed down a hallway to look for students and an active shooter at a school.

CCSO School Deputies busy with training sessions classes

GREEN COVE SPRINGS — Three at a time, newly hired Clay County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officers trained to clear a hallway as they looked for students and an active shooter. Step by … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 7/18/24

As long as the voter registration is received or has a postmarked by July 22, you can vote in the Aug. 20 Primary Election.

Registering to vote has never been easier, but hurry!

GREEN COVE SPRINGS — Florida’s Primary Election is approaching on Aug. 20, so the deadline to register or change political parties is coming up in a few days on July 22. So what does that … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 7/18/24

Mother of 4-year-old who shot herself arrested for child neglect

MIDDLEBURG – A 31-year-old woman was arrested Monday, July 15, and charged with aggravated child neglect after her 4-year-old child had access to a handgun and accidentally shot herself in the hand … more

7/18/24

Confidential informant helps CCSO arrest man for cocaine

ORANGE PARK – With the help of a confidential informant, the Clay County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man for possessing cocaine and two counts of sale and delivery of cocaine on July 12. … more

7/18/24

According to the newest edition of the Student Family Handbook 2024-2025, students can't use a wireless communication device during instructional time except when expressly directed by a teacher solely for educational purposes.

Students will have to put their phones 'on hold' during classes this year

CLAY COUNTY — The next school year begins on Aug. 13, and students throughout Clay County District Schools will be greeted with new rules regulating cellphone use. Students may continue to … more

Jack Randall,
jack@claytodayonline.com | 7/18/24

In addition to school supplies, students were able to bring clothes and shoes back home last year. The event also offered free physicals and haircuts.

Back to School Bash to hand out free school supplies for students on July 27

ORANGE PARK — Last year, Back to School Bash handed out new bookbags, clothes and other school supplies to a record high of over 1,700 students in Clay County District Schools. The … more

Jack Randall,
jack@claytodayonline.com | 7/18/24

Based on the Department of Education's FAST Assessment tests, Clay County District Schools remains one of the Top 10-performing districts in the state.

Department of Education: School district still making the grade

CLAY COUNTY – According to the Florida Department of Education, the Clay County District Schools continue to make the grade. According to figures released in the Florida Assessment of Student … more

By Don Coble | 7/18/24

Arrests and Bookings

Monday, July 15

Frankie Schreffler, 36, Green Cove Springs, VOP fraudulent use of credit cards

Darien Leigh Johns, 31, Middleburg, aggravated child neglect

Andrew A. Ables, 25, Keystone Heights, aggravated assault with intent to commit felony

Lyndon T. Johnson, 24, Middleburg, vandalism

Edwin V. Haire, 68, Orange Park, DUI

Joseph P. Kane, 41, Green Cove Springs, FTA petit theft

Racheal M. Shuman, 33, Middleburg, two counts forgery of bank bill/heck/draft/note

Jeanelle R. Dunn, 60, Keystone Heights, selling methamphetamine

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Compiled by Don Coble | 7/18/24

Fugitive Friday

7/18/24

U.S. Navy veteran Harry B. Senior celebrated turning 100 years old on Wednesday. For him, the milestone is a blessing, as not many live to see it.

'I just feel blessed': U.S. Navy veteran turns 100 years old

FLEMING ISLAND — U.S. Navy veteran Harry B. Senior celebrated his 100th birthday on Wednesday. "I just feel blessed," Senior said. At an open-house celebration, family, friends and neighbors … more

By Kyla Woodard
kyla@claytodayonline.com | 7/17/24

Tools 4 Clay Schools: A shop for teachers where everything is free

ORANGE PARK — During any school year, teachers spend an average of $600-$750 on classroom materials. To help ease that burden, the Clay Education Foundation founded Tools 4 Clay Schools to donate … more

Jack Randall,
jack@claytodayonline.com | 7/16/24

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