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Challange Enterprises CEO Katie Vineyard holds the scissors for the ribbon cutting ceremony.

Club Challenge ribbon cutting brings new kitchen, opportunities

ORANGE PARK—Last Tuesday, the community eagerly gathered around the entrance of Club Challenge, toward the back of Challenge Enterprises, for the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Challenge Enterprises … more

Jack Randall,
jack@claytodayonline.com | 4/17/24

Fair Hero of the Day CCSO Deputy Don Sutherland

GREEN COVE SPRINGS - Longtime Clay County Sheriff's Office Deputy Don Sutherland was recognized as the Clay County Agricultural Hero of the Day on Saturday, April 13. more

4/15/24

A rendition for what Ajax envisions the new Fire Station 20 to look like.

New Fire Station 20 coming to Green Cove Springs in 2025

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved an agreement with Ajax Building Company last Tuesday to construct the new Fire Station 20. The completion is … more

Jack Randall,
jack@claytodayonline.com | 4/13/24

Upcoming Events in Clay County

CLAY COUNTY AGRICULTURAL FAIR continues until April 14. Don't miss the "world's greatest county fair" while it's in town. The Development Review Committee will meet on Thursday, … more

4/12/24

Kenneth Vogel wins seat on Orange Park Town Council

ORANGE PARK – According to the preliminary results published by the Clay County Supervisor of Elections Office, Kenneth Vogel garnered 394 votes out of 530 to win the election for Seat 4 … more

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

Keystone Heights Airport (42J) is located on the county line between Clay and Bradford counties.

Proposal to convert Keystone Heights Airport from septic to sewer

KEYSTONE HEIGHTS – The Airport Utility Feasibility study, which estimates the cost of converting the Keystone Heights Airport from a septic to sewer system to be $22 million, was … more

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

Sen. Rick Scott stops by the County Fair on opening day

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – If you were at the Clay County Agricultural Fair on opening day, you might have seen a man in sunglasses and cap being escorted by a police officer from the Clay County … more

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

Former Challenge Enterprise CEO Nancy Keating explained a year ago how the kitchen area would be transformed into a classroom for people in the Club Challenge program to develop and nurture social engagement skills while accomplishing personal and professional kitchen skills.

Club Challenge ready to show off new kitchen on April 16

ORANGE PARK – Challenge Enterprises is so eager to show how much work was completed to expand and improve its Club Challenge program it’s opening its doors and inviting the public to “show … more

Don Coble | 4/11/24

Vietnam Veterans encouraging seniors to apply for $1,500 scholarships

CLAY COUNTY – VVA Chapter 1059 to award scholarships Vietnam Veterans of America Col. William G. Byrns Clay County Chapter 1059 is offering two $1,500 scholarships to graduating seniors from Clay … more

For Clay Today | 4/11/24

This PET was made by volunteers at the shop at Penney Farms.

Rotarys provide PET Florida grant to powder coat trikes

PENNEY FARMS – PET Florida, a non-profit enterprise producing hand-powered trikes for those who can’t walk, has been gifted a major upgrade to its metal painting capabilities through a grant from … more

For Clay Today | 4/11/24

St. Johns River State College invited students and the community at all three of its campuses to witness Monday's solar eclipse. While the college offered treats and gifts, the real prize was a cosmic phenomenon that mesmerized both young and old.

SJR State College hosts out-of-this-world eclipse party

ORANGE PARK – More than 200 students and community members gathered for the Solar Eclipse Watch Party at the St. Johns River College’s Orange Park, Palatka and St. Augustine campuses. Although … more

For Clay Today | 4/11/24

Tim Devin takes over as Director of Emergency Management

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Tim Devin was selected as the Emergency Management Director on Wednesday, April 3, replacing Mike Ladd, who retired to spend more time with his family. Devin started with … more

For Clay Today | 4/10/24

Clay County Fair Association Office Manager Karen Brown, left. presents Clay County Sheriff's Office Crime Scene Tech Tiffany Thibideau while they were joined by Fair Vice Chair Bill Elrod.

Fair Hero of the Day CCSO Crime Scene Tech Tiffany Thibideau

GREEN COVE SPRINGS—After serving Clay County for more than 11 years and processing 1,945 crime scenes for the Clay County Sheriff's Office, Tiffany Thibideau was recognized Tuesday by the Clay … more

4/9/24

One family stopped in the Early Florida Village to keep track of the progress of the rare solar eclipse Monday.

Sights from the Clay County Agricultural Fair Day 5

GREEN COVE SPRINGS - Bonnie Tyler's "Total Eclipse of the Heart" played on a loop almost unnoticed as guests wandered through the Midway, games, agricultural areas, Early Florida Village, the … more

4/8/24

Orange Park Police Officer Doug Faircloth received the Hero of the Day honor from Clay County Agricultural Fair Office Manager Karen Brown on Thursday, April 4. Officer Faircloth saved a child from drowning in the St. Johns River.

Fair Hero of the Day OPPD Doug Faircloth

4/8/24

Hero of the Day USAF Haley Parks

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Haley Parks developed an app for the U.S. Air Force to assist trauma medics on the battlefield in monitoring multiple patients’ vital signs in the field to allow seamless … more

4/8/24

Fair Hero of the Day CCSO Sgt. Ben Wase

GREEN COVE SPRINGS - Clay County Sheriff's Office deputy Sgt. Ben Wase was honored as the Hero of the Day at the Clay County Agricultural Fair on Saturday, April 6, for years of distinguished service … more

4/8/24

Fair Hero of the Day CCSO Sgt. Darren Bland

GREEN COVE SPRINGS - Clay County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Darren Bland was honored Monday as the Clay County Agricultural Fair's Hero of the Day. He was selected for his military service and … more

4/8/24

Attendance for the Clay County Agricultural Fair picked up significantly Saturday, and with it, so did appetites along the food court midway.

Sights from Clay County Agricultural fair Day 3

Perfect weather and the first weekend day were the perfect combination for a busy day of excitement, entertainment, agriculture education and fun at the Clay County Agricultural Fair. It was … more

4/7/24

Chapel Hart brought energy, talent and a sassy setlist to the Cattleman's Arena Friday night.

Sights from the Clay County Agricultural Fair Day 2

GREEN COVE SPRINGS - Friday was a Chamber of Commerce-like day for the Clay County Agricultural Fair. It was a perfect day to stroll through the exhibits in the Early Florida Village, before heading … more

4/6/24

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