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A gaping hole in Apple Music's list of best albums of all time

As a Spotify user, I still have to give Apple Music props for attempting the impossible – objectively ranking the top 100 music albums of all time. After a 10-day countdown, Apple Music … more

Jack Randall,
jack@claytodayonline.com | 5/30/24

A letter to a Good Samaritan: THANK YOU SO MUCH!

I'm So Grateful to the person that found my wedding ring I dropped out of my exercise pants pocket on 5/21/24. It was found on the ground outside of Wawa 1563 Blanding Blvd. Middleburg FL 32068. Yes, … more

5/30/24

Court rules drivers can be ordered from cars during drug sweeps

Police officers can order a driver they’ve pulled over out of the vehicle to ensure their safety and that of a K-9 unit conducting a drug sweep, the Florida Supreme Court ruled. Such an order … more

Gray Rohrer, For FloridaPolitics, For Clay Today | 5/30/24

Florida Behavioral Health: Housing part of mental health treatment

Top Gov. Ron DeSantis administration officials tout the significant spending increases Florida has made for mental health funding . The administration also promoted its successes with … more

Christine Jordan Sexton, For FloridaPolitics.com | 5/23/24

Biden's Morehouse address was unbefitting of the White House

I try to avoid writing about politics. I admit I touch on political issues, but I try to avoid going over the top. I call this common sense. However, it will be on the editorial page if it's … more

Don Coble, Managing Editor | 5/23/24

Northern Lights over Clay County

FLEMING ISLAND – My gift for Mom this Mother’s Day weekend was manual labor. We had contractors scheduled to swing by soon to give our garage floor a colorful epoxy finish, the latest trend … more

Jack Randall,
jack@claytodayonline.com | 5/16/24

Must-have high-tech upgrades at your home

Want to simplify your life, boost your productivity and work smarter? Incorporating some of the latest tech developments into your routine may be the answer. According to Authority Hacker, 77% of … more

StatePoint Media, For Clay Today | 5/16/24

Throwback journalism at Darlington never goes out of style

DARLINGTON, S.C. – It was throwback weekend at the Darlington Raceway, a few days when stock-car racing remembered its past. Legendary drivers returned to the oldest speedway in NASCAR, where 75 … more

Don Coble, Managing Editor | 5/16/24

Elderly particularly vulnerable to romance scams

They say, “You can’t buy love,” but scammers have figured out a way to exploit it for profit. Romance scams are at an all-time high, and while victims cross all demographics, the Federal … more

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

Florida NFL teams among Bad Boys with law enforcement

Which NFL franchise’s players are the worst behaved? According to a review of arrest data since 2000, you don’t have to go far down the list to find teams from Florida. Online gaming site … more

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

Is bigger, faster, stronger really better in the long run?

During my senior year in high school in 1975, I was the biggest player on our football team at 5-foot-10, 234 pounds. That same year, the National Football League didn’t have a single player who … more

Don Coble, Managing Editor | 5/9/24

Helpful downpayment tips for first-time homebuyers

If you think saving for a down payment is your No. 1 barrier to homeownership, it’s important to understand how down payments work, how much is necessary, and what programs can help you secure the … more

StatePoint Media, for Clay Today | 5/2/24

Time to face the facts: Recycling was a lot of trash talk

I was like the rest of you – albeit an increasingly shrinking number of you – who was disappointed to learn the county will likely do away with recycling plastics and metal cans at the end of … more

Don Coble, Managing Editor | 5/2/24

Taylor Swift caught in the middle of Drake, Kendrick Lamar rap feud

Taylor Swift last Friday released her highly anticipated 11th studio album “Tortured Poets Department,” an album she announced at the 2024 Grammys while accepting the award for best pop … more

4/25/24

My dad, top/left, in Vietnam. His crew were highly decorated, and they knew how to play hard, too.

No hissy fits or owl snot here, just common sense speak

As we watched last week’s race at the Talladega Superspeedway, everyone knew a big wreck was coming. When the cars started shuffling for a position for another wild finish, racer-turned-broadcaster … more

Don Coble, Managing Editor | 4/25/24

Words don't do Augusta National Golf Club justice

Few places are hard for me to describe. Shoot, I’ve been known to talk about not being able to talk. The Augusta National Golf Club is one of them. I’ve been lucky, no make that privileged, to … more

Don Coble, Managing Editor | 4/18/24

The countdown clock to see Fritter again next year has already started.

I already miss the Fair, but I have smarter game plan for future

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – I already miss the steak tips, Amish doughnuts and fried dough. I can’t wait to pet baby goats again, or hear the squelching sounds from thrilling rides like Hang 10 or … more

Don Coble, Managing Editor | 4/18/24

Letter to Editor

Dear Editor, Some people say you are born into a profession, and I like to think that rings true for me. April is occupational therapy month, and April is my birth month. I am writing to raise … more

4/18/24

Cloud cover hid much of the total eclipse, but it won't affect my enthusiasm for the next one in 2044.

The foiled journey to the dark side of the Moon

BOERNE, Texas – Overcast skies stood between the total solar eclipse spectacle and millions of disappointed eclipse-chasers nationwide last Monday. You can count me in that … more

Jack Randall,
jack@claytodayonline.com | 4/11/24

There will be 97 youth Jaguars NFL FLAG Region Tournament on April 13 at the Clay County Regional Sports Complex.

Now that Sports Complex is done, let them come

MIDDLEBURG – Civic and elected leaders believed the sports teams would come if they built the Clay County Regional Sports Complex. And they will. The demand for the eight multipurpose fields on … more

Don Coble, Managing Editor | 4/11/24

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