Five years ago, 2017
• The Town of Orange Park commissions a study of how to prevent future flood following Hurricane Irma.
• Former President Bill Clinton visits the Orange Park Medical Center to talk with a mother who lost her son to a fentanyl and heroin overdose.
• Amy Pope-Wells was selected to head the Clay County Charter Review Commission.

10 years ago, 2012
• Chief Warrant Office Michael S. Duskin of Middleburg was killed by small arms fire in the Chak District, Wardak Province, Afghanistan.
• The Clay County Sheriff’s Office arrest Shelly Diane Rose, 48, after she was accused of trying to kill her mother with a claw hammer.
• Superintendent Ben Wortham attended his final school board meeting before going into retirement.

20 years ago, 2002
• Supervisor of Elections Chris Chambless said 61% of registered voters in Clay County cast ballots in the General Election.
• The Green Cove Springs City Council voted 4-1 to delay buying an electrical distribution system.
• More than 300 enthusiasts attend a horse auction after 13 horses were rescued by the Clay County Sheriff’s Office after they were abused and neglected.

30 years ago, 1992
• The new elementary school on Old Jennings Road that will open in 1994 is named Tynes Elementary by the Clay County School Board.
• The red caboose and train station are scheduled to be delivered to the Historic Triangle in Green Cove Springs.
• The Green Cove Springs City Council votes 4-0 to eliminate the rule that city employees must live within the city limits.

40 years ago, 1982
• Democrat John Keene defeats Republican Gary McIntyre for the District 2 seat on the County Commission.
• The Clay County Fair Association invites community and organizational leaders to a membership meeting.
• Rosehill Avenue residents protest the dumping of used tires south of Green Cove Springs near their residencies.