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"Thanksgiving —when the people who are the most thankful are the ones who didn't have to cook." —Melanie White It's officially everyone's favorite time of the year. The weather is cooling down …
Last year in 9th grade, my daughter’s English teacher, Mrs. Thea Burke, had the class read "Romeo and Juliet." Many of us have read it or know of this “love story.” However, Mrs. Burke told me …
I’m sure the Big 12 will be sending notices to the UCF and Cincinnati football programs to dig into their piggybanks to pay for six-figure fines after their fans stormed the field following two …
As your elected Superintendent, but more importantly, as a fellow citizen, taxpayer and neighbor here in Clay County, I believe in the power of our community to make informed decisions. As we …
To the Editor, Over 180,000 Floridians will be diagnosed with cancer this year. As they undergo treatment, the support of family, friends and the whole community is crucial. So is access …
On the positive side, Jacksonville’s 19-17 victory against Philadelphia on Sunday, Oct. 11, was the Jaguars’ 12 th in their last 13 regular season games dating back to Nov. 16, 2025. On the …
“Courage is the quiet decision to stand between danger and the people you serve.” – Capt. James Carter When I walked into Grace Anglican Church on Thursday, Sept. 24, I didn’t know exactly …
To the Editor, Clay County has grown fast as Jacksonville pushes outward, and while a lot of that growth means HOA-governed subdivisions, there's still real acreage out in Middleburg, Keystone …
“Florida’s ‘cold’ is just a gentle reminder that the sun is still out — and that’s enough.” - Unknown It's official. The summer season has ended, and the brisk air and light …
DYERSVILLE, Iowa – We stood on the infield where “Field of Dreams” was filmed last Friday, when my son broke the silence with a question that made my eyes water. “Hey dad, you wanna have a …
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