This Week in History
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Five years ago, 2019 • Don Fann, Executive Director of The Way Free Medical Clinic, worked to develop a plan to expand the clinic from its then location at Green Cove Springs, a building which it …
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1/25/24
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Five years ago, 2019
• The Clay Soil and Water Conservation District held its first-ever swearing-in ceremony for its four newly elected members. Today, the Clay Soil and …
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1/18/24
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Five years ago, 2019
• Keystone Heights joined the passport program of the Florida Trail Association. Hikers passing through could show their passport booklet at the …
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1/4/24
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Five years ago, 2018
• Clay County District Schools achieved a graduation rate greater than 90% for the first time in the county’s history, according to the …
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12/28/23
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Five years ago, 2018
• “Tad’s Toys” made its inaugural premiere at Orange Park Elementary School. Kathy Lawrence, project manager of Network for Students with Emotional/
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12/21/23
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Five years ago, 2018
• The Jacksonville Transportation Authority took over as the transportation coordinator for disadvantaged residents who relied on the Clay County Council on …
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12/14/23
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Five years ago, 2018
• The county was engrossed in months of deliberations regarding funding for the Clay Council on Aging (CCA) and its ability to provide senior citizens transportation, …
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12/7/23
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Word of the Week is a feature that aims to help readers boost their vocabulary in a meaningful way that has practical application. Each week, our editorial staff presents a word, its definition and …
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11/22/23
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Five years ago, 2018
• Bridge Eight Press’ anthology “15 Views of Jacksonville” features a short story from author Tiffany Melanson, who shares her experiences growing up …
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11/16/23
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Five years ago, 2018
• A total of 93,997 of Clay County’s 153,119 voters cast ballots in the 2018 election. Clay County voters said “no” to three proposed county charter …
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11/9/23
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Five years ago, 2018
• The Jacksonville Transportation Authority’s St. Johns River Ferry was reopened after repairs and maintenance.
• The Streetscape project in Keystone …
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11/2/23
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Five years ago, 2018
• More than 730 pounds of salad were recalled in Green Cove Springs due to fears of salmonella contamination, according to the United States Department of Agriculture.
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10/26/23
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Five years ago, 2018
• As the Council on Aging of Clay County searched for ways to reduce financial losses, the board announced the firing of Executor Director Al Rizer.
• Mayor …
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10/19/23
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Five years ago, 2018
• A new medical marijuana center opened in Orange Park on Blanding Boulevard. …
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10/5/23
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Five years ago, 2018
• Mary Bolla pulled a $28,900 pay supplement request for Superintendent Addison Davis from the agenda after Davis helped advance the school district’s state grade …
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9/14/23
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Five years ago, 2018
• School district students enjoy an option for lunch after the school board approves a $162,000 plan called “The Filling Station” to bring food trucks to …
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9/7/23
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Five years ago, 2018
• Three Clay County golfers – Mike Woods, Danielle Catlett and Jayson Keeton – qualify for the Florida Special Olympics championship Walt Disney World. …
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9/6/23
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Five years ago, 2018
• Clay County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Ben Zirbel died three days after a truck turned into his path on Blanding Boulevard while on motorcycle patrol. • Days …
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8/24/23
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• The Clay County Utility Authority offers to buy Orange Park’s water and wast ewater system for $20 million. • The BCC accepts a payment of $81,500 to resolve $96,050 in county liens …
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8/17/23
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Five years ago, 2018
• An appeals judge denied Lucy Hoover’s challenge of a lower court’s ruling that she didn’t complete qualifying papers properly and on time to run …
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8/10/23
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