GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Nearly 200 riders in old-style western garb and a pair of holstered six-shooters competed for the title of Cowboy Mounted Shooting State Champion at the Cattleman’s Arena … more

MIDDLEBURG – Chief Petty Officer Andrew “Drew” Baker had to stop several times Tuesday when he talked about his father Andrew K. Baker. At one point, his emotions were so shaken, the … more

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Construction for the West Street Project is set to begin within the next 30 days following approval from the city council on Tuesday. A vital piece of a project that has been … more

With one in four U.S. adults currently job seeking, it’s a competitive market, but experts say that finding your dream job is within reach if you use smart strategies. “A well-executed job … more

  ORANGE PARK – The Class of 1973 from Orange Park High will celebrate its 50th reunion on Oct. 13 and 14, Orange Park High School Class of 1973 50th Reunion October 13 … more

KEYSTONE HEIGHTS – Adults can sign up for free showers on Tuesdays and Fridays at the Mission of the Dirt Road, 7790 State Road 100. Adults can utilize the services from 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays and from 9 a.m. to noon on Fridays. Families with children can get free showers on Tuesdays from 4-6 p.m. Showers are available on a first-come, first-served basis. more

  ORANGE PARK – The Class of 1973 from Orange Park High will celebrate its 50th Reunion on Oct. 13 and 14. For more information, call (904) 910-7575 or (904) 614-5659. Graduates also … more

MIDDLEBURG – A victory at the North Central Florida Blues Society competition elevated the status of the six people who make up Southern Junction and earned them a spot at the International Blues … more

(Name, age, location of arrest, charges). Key: FTA-Failure to Appear; DWLSR-Driving Without a License-Suspended or Revoked; DUI-Driving Under the Influence; VOP-Violation of Probation; BAL-blood … more

FLEMING ISLAND – Are you ready to bake? More important, are you ready to feast on cupcakes? Gateway Council Girl Scouts will host a cupcake competition on Aug. 20 from noon to 3 p.m. at the … more

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – A utility planning manager told Green Cove Springs it has two options to address its antiquated electrical distribution system – pay a little every year or face a huge bill … more

CLAY COUNTY – Clay County Teen Court, a branch of the Clay County Clerk of Court and Comptroller’s Office, sent two teams to this year’s recent statewide mock trial competition held at Florida … more

CLAY COUNTY – Students will display their creativity and calculative skills this weekend with the Clay County District School Student Art Show and Elementary Math Field Day. The art show will be on … more

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – City council members considered the site development plan for a project that would bring a mixed-use project that could bring much-needed retail and restaurant … more

Orange Park’s Clothes Closet and Food Pantry were closed last Monday. And that was a good thing. The nonprofit that’s committed to feeding needy families was busy sorting through nearly 9,500 … more

ORANGE PARK – A grandmother with three children walked slowly through the parking lot of the Thrasher-Horne Center last Saturday. The heat was already oppressive with an index surpassing 100 … more

ORANGE PARK –Signed posters, flyers and banners from recent acts at the Thrasher-Horne Center are on sale at the center’s box office at 483 College Dr. in Orange Park. The money will go to the Thrasher-Horne Center Annual Fund to provide financial assistance for future programs. more

ST. AUGUSTINE – Part of Lynyrd Skynyrd’s 50th-anniversary tour will include a show on Oct. 5 and 6 at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre. The Curt Towne Band will join the legendary … more

Tuesday, Oct. 24

Gregory R. Halcomb, 52, Middleburg, aggravated assault with deadly weapon, burglary

Jeremy D. Shannon, 38, Green Cove Springs, two counts trafficking-fentanyl, trafficking-heroin

Mitchell R. Callahan, 46, Orange Park. grand theft

Mary L. Barber, 70, Middleburg, DUI

Kayla T. Dixon, 29, Orange Park, possession-cocaine, possession-drug paraphernalia

Frederick J.W. Potts, 34, Orange Park, DWLSR

Edurado L. Valenzuela, 44, Fleming Island, shoplifting

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CLAY COUNTY – With so many events already on the schedule, you won’t have to go far to find the Christmas spirit this year. From tree lightings to parades to month-long festivals to … more