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His life speaks

OAKLEAF - There is no linear path to grieving a loss.  For a loss as significant as Yolanda Osborne-Kohn’s, she is learning how to day by day.  On some days, Osborne-Kohn said she still …

Oakleaf Calendar

Fall Registration – Tennis Teams will begin this August, hosted by Eagle Landing. Call (904) 291-7200 to learn more.  Night Glow Golf is  scheduled this August, hosted by Eagle …
John Odom and Albert Walker are the owners of Tough Guys Cookies and Sweets, a bakery that reimagines what it means to be a baker.
'Tough Guys' can bake, too
OAKLEAF — In a society where women are predominantly the ones by the oven, two men are aiming to turn that stigma around one cookie at a time. John Odom and Albert Walker own Tough Guys Cookies and …
Clay Schools earn fifth 'A' in a row from Department of Education
CLAY COUNTY – After receiving a ‘B’ grade from the Florida Department of Education for the 2016 and 2017 school years, the long-range goal for the Clay County District Schools wasn’t for the …
Children were also able to help themselves to a multitude of free toys and items.
Metro Church sees over 300 people at back to school giveaway event
OAKLEAF — Metro Church Jax hosted their Back to School Giveaway on Saturday. Held at the Villages at Oakleaf Plantation, long lines of people waited as the church gave out 70 backpacks on a first …
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FHP: Oakleaf girls basketball player going 99 mph at time of crash

Kamiya Hope Jones

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – A Florida Highway Patrol investigation determined a former Oakleaf girls basketball player was driving 99 mph hours after scoring 12 points in a victory last year when she ran …

Oakleaf, OP could be a slugfest

ORANGE PARK - Two big questions come from Week One of Friday night football in Clay County with the Orange Park Raiders blasting Ridgeview 26-0 and Oakleaf taking down a tough Riverside team 35-7 as …

Oakleaf season starts tough, gets tougher

JACKSONVILLE - With nearly all the high schools represented at the Baker Sports High School Football Media Day at Everbank Fields, there were small nuggets of intel available from opposing coaches …

T-Minus 15 days to football!!

OAKLEAF - With August about to be here, area football teams will be ramping up their preparation for 2024 with Oakleaf High coach Chris Foy employing a little early start mentality with a Midnight …

Oakleaf wins summer swim title

PONTE VEDRA - In a close battle of Clay County area summer swim teams; Oakleaf, Pace Island and Eagle Harbor all put big points on the board at the First Coast Summer Swim League championships swim …
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New garbage cans being delivered ahead of service change
CLAY COUNTY — FCC Environmental will deliver garbage cans on Monday, starting with Keystone Heights and the unincorporated areas around the Lake Region. The new waste company will start collecting …
Early Voting Sites in Clay County
Voting early means skipping longer lines, stress on Election Day
CLAY COUNTY – Voting is so easy it can be impulsive. Imagine driving through the county and seeing an Early Voting Site sign. Then it hits you. Why not? You pull in, complete your civic duty and …
Commissioner Alexandra Compere answers the community survey for Veterans Park by placing a sticker on her top four favorite features she envisions. Residents are encouraged to answer the survey online.
Future of Veterans Park is in your hands
OAKLEAF — In  2000,  the Board of County Commissioners purchased a 641-acre timberland tract nearby Oakleaf Plantation and Jennings State Forest.  Now, the county government is …
The BCC discussed the new garbage services at Tuesday night's meeting. Residents can expect to see deliveries of the new containers beginning July 29.
BCC meeting provides updates on new garbage services
GREEN COVE SPRINGS - Tuesday night’s Board of County Commissioners meeting gave an update on implementing the county’s new curbside garbage services. Beginning on Oct. 1, FCC Environmental will …
Face painting was one of the many activities for the children in attendance.
Kid City USA hosts grand opening in Royal Pines
ORANGE PARK — Parents and children got a chance to tour the new Kid City USA Royal Pines location at their grand opening on Saturday.  The facility offers pre-school, daycare and before/after …
From camping to ‘glamping’
CLAY COUNTY — Luxury and camping. These two words don’t seemingly go together, yet they do in the best way — thanks to one local business. Under the Stars Glamping Adventures has been putting …