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Opinions & Columns
Opinions & Columns
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 …
“Food is symbolic of love when words are inadequate.” – Alan D. Wolfelt   I found myself waiting in line early Tuesday morning   to try   Chick Fil A’s new   chicken and …
  I try to keep a positive outlook on things, but I find the older I get, the more some of the little things irk me. After all, I am turning 69 in two weeks, so maybe that’s why I sometimes …
RELIGION
At first glance, it can feel like we’re reading about two different Gods. In the Old Testament, God seems strict, full of wrath and judgment: commanding battles, enforcing laws and striking people …
As I sit down to write this week’s column, I’m reminded of something simply obvious yet deeply spiritual: “It’s a beautiful world.” It’s not beautiful because everything is easy, and …
This question has crossed every honest heart at some point. Am I really saved? What if I mess up too much? What if I didn’t say the right words or feel the right thing? Can I actually know I’m …
On September 11, 2001, our nation experienced a tragedy that reshaped the American soul. Nearly 3,000 lives were taken in those cowardice terrorist attacks carried out by Al-Qaeda. They are a violent …
You’ve seen it, and maybe you’ve lived it. One person seems to coast through life while another can’t catch a break. Illness. Loss. Injustice. Abuse. You start to wonder: If God is good and …
ASK KYLA
ORANGE PARK —   It looks like Parker's Kitchen may soon be coming to 492 Blanding Blvd., as the former Bojangles restaurant was recently demolished. According to building permits, the …
ORANGE PARK –  Sprouts Farmers Market will be the first tenant for the former Sears store at the Orange Park Mall. The demolition of the 189,796 square-foot  retail store, which …
"Rumor has it the new bridge at CR 220 has sunk over three inches and will not open as scheduled in October?" According to a progress report given by the Engineering Department on Sept. 8 during a …
ORANGE PARK —   Construction is currently underway for a new 7 Brew Coffee at 374 Blanding Blvd, according to building permits. An application for the 510-square-foot drive-thru-only building …
FLEMING ISLAND - The walls are painted, the signs are up and local diners can expect to enjoy Fleming Island's newest breakfast spot within the next several weeks. Grumpy's is officially set to open …