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Here are some tips to help students be better writers

No matter students’ career paths, writing and communication skills are essential to success. Whether a student identifies as a “math child,” a “sports child,” or even a “reading … more

By StatePoint Media, For Clay Today | 9/5/24

FSU ‘dogs’ fans with some of highest football prices in country

Last season, the Florida State Seminoles won 13 games and enjoyed their best campaign in years. This season, fans will pay for it. A report released by Oddspedia suggests that Florida State … more

By Cole Pepper, By FloridaPolitics.com | 9/5/24

Attention voters: Our future depends on getting to the polls

CLAY COUNTY – The 2024 Primary Election Day started with little fanfare and fizzled out with barely more than 18% turnout. In this election, slightly more than 28,000 Clay County voters (out of the … more

By Chris Chambless, Clay County Supervisor of Elections | 8/29/24

Wood Brothers Racing: 71 years, 100 NASCAR wins ... and counting

DAYTONA BEACH – David Pearson won the Firecracker 400 in 1978 at the Daytona International Speedway. It’s easy to remember because it was my first NASCAR assignment. Although the race was moved … more

By Don Coble, Managing Editor | 8/29/24

The ultimate décor guide to transforming a dorm room

With older children headed off to college when looking at the drab walls and bare windows of a college dorm room, students need to feel “blah.” Instead, dorm dwellers should embrace their new … more

By StatePoint Media, For Clay Today | 8/22/24

Middleburg's Thomas Hatcher was moved to Martin Truex Jr.'s team two months to help the 2017 NASCAR Cup Series Champion retire at the end of the year with another championship.

Thomas Hatcher joins Truex Jr.’s team for stretch drive

DAYTONA BEACH — With eight races in the regular season, Joe Gibbs Racing’s focus shifted in June to Martin Truex Jr. The former NASCAR Cup Series champion had already announced two weeks before … more

By Don Coble, Managing Editor | 8/22/24

Doctors Lake was Florida’s most toxic body of water

My fondest memories of growing up were along Doctors Lake , but never actually in the water. After hearing “brain-eating amoeba” stories my entire life, I was reluctant to kick off my … more

By Jack Randall | 8/15/24

Florida Attorney General Moody gets ACC’s agreement with ESPN

Attorney General Ashley Moody has access to more than 250 pages of documents from the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) due to Moody’s decision to investigate the ongoing tug-of-war between … more

By Christine Jordan Sexton, FloridaPolitics.com, For ClayToday | 8/8/24

There were no skid marks or damage to the victim's car, which added to the mystery of why the man's car ended up in the retention pond on State Road 21 in Melrose.

Three strangers unite for divine act of kindness

MELROSE – Three strangers. One divine moment in time. No time for words. No time to think. No consideration of the consequences. Thankless gestures without knowledge of the outcome. Clint Ripley, … more

By Don Coble, Managing Editor | 8/8/24

Scams every older American should know about

Amid technology advances enabling scammers to commit fraud, elders and their loved ones need to stay informed. Typically, elder scams involve transferring money to a stranger or imposter for a … more

By StatePoint Media, For Clay Today | 8/1/24

Clearing clutter: A little of this, a little of that

Clearing the clutter off my desk, off the floorboard of my car and out of my mind … The opening ceremonies for the Paris Games certainly attracted a lot of attention — good and bad. … more

By Don Coble, Managing Editor | 8/1/24

Me with my old, dearest friend Sweet Laura at the Marina Pool Bar at Simpson Bay Resort.

Yes, after many delays, I finally made it to Sint Maarten!

Yes, I finally made it to Sint Maarten! THE DUTCH SIDE – I wrote about the debacle of my vacation plans in our June 20 edition . This time, I made it. Of course, it was five weeks and a day … more

Don Coble, Managing Editor | 7/25/24

Avoid common obstacles to good nutrition, healthy aging

Proper nutrition is critical to older adults’ overall vitality. It provides energy, helps to control weight, and even prevents and manages some diseases. Unfortunately, 10% of older people don’t … more

By StatePoint Media, For Clay Today | 7/25/24

Harris’ de facto Democratic nomination real threat to democracy

There are 30,474 registered Democrats in Clay County. Do you know many who voted for Kamala Harris to be president? None. How many people in the United States have voted for her to be the president? … more

By Don Coble, Managing Editor | 7/25/24

Gather critical information before picking plastic surgeon

In the pursuit of beauty and self-enhancement, an increasing number of individuals are turning to plastic surgery. However, beneath the promise of transformation lies a darker reality: the alarming … more

By StatePoint Media, For Clay Today | 7/18/24

Only the misinformed rely on social media, emails for news

The electronic sign in front of Whitey’s Fish Camp last Sunday didn’t promote its customary food or drink specials. It simply read: “We Are Open.” A staple of the Clay County food scene since … more

By Don Coble, Managing Editor | 7/18/24

What you need to know about borrowing money for college

College-related costs are at an all-time high, and while many parents harbor concerns about the expense, they value the education their child is receiving. That’s according to the April 2024 … more

By StatePoint Media, For Clay Today | 7/11/24

Don’t touch that dial! The WNBA is on!

I sat down with a basket of wings, ready to watch the NASCAR race with my buddies last week, when Tommy asked the server to change the channel, just as we’ve done every weekend of the racing … more

By Don Coble, Managing Editor | 7/11/24

Retailers encourage Floridians to buy tax-free outdoor gear

July is one of the most patriotic months in the U.S., and the Florida Retail Federation encourages Floridians to take advantage of patriotic tax-free offerings on outdoor gear and event purchases at … more

By Rob Dixon, FloridaPolitics.com | 7/3/24

Biden’s team cleverly turns focus from debate debacle to Trump lies

We all saw it. We all shook our heads. How can these two men be our best options to run our country for the next four years? It was unsettling to see the debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump. … more

By Don Coble, Managing Editor | 7/3/24

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