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3A district track Shavers PBs-LJ, TJ; FIHS sprinters blitz field

BEACHSIDE - Fleming Island sophomore triple jumper Mikayla Shavers, intent on repeating her visit to the Class 3A championships with a one-step improvement, hit her best leap of the season while … more

Randy Lefko
Sports Editor | 5/2/24

MHS Mussante sets another school track record

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Florida Southern College women's track team opened up the East Coast Relays at the University of North Florida Friday evening as the Moccasins competed in both the 1,500m … more

Courtesy of Florida Southern Athletics | 5/2/24

OHS Turner signs with Temple hoops

PHILADELPHIA — Temple Women's Basketball Head Coach Diane Richardson announced that Alabama A&M guard Kaylah Turner has signed with Temple University ahead of the 2024-25 season. The rising … more

Courtesy of Temple/Alabama AM Athletics | 5/2/24

Auburn women's hoops adds SEC All-Freshman guard Taliah Scott

AUBURN, Ala. – One of the SEC's top scorers will be joining Auburn women's basketball for 2024-25 as Taliah Scott has signed with the Tigers, head coach Johnnie Harris announced Monday. Scott, a … more

Courtesy of Auburn Athletics | 5/2/24

Payton created her Kindness Rock Garden at the Extension Office at 2463 State Road 16 in Green Cove Springs for anyone who needs to find inspiration - or for anyone to leave their own inspirational rock.

4-H Blog: Kindness rocks in Clay County

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – I believe that one kid can make a difference. I think this is because I am a kid and have started to make a difference in my community. This year, I started a new community … more

By Payton for Clay Today | 5/2/24

Agurkis girls win; MHS next

ORANGE PARK - Ridgeview High softball coach Angela Agurkis, a region final finisher last year for the Panthers in her rookie season, finally got the game that she had been hoping that her team would … more

Randy Lefko
Sports Editor | 5/2/24

Back-to-back comebacks, Eagles advance in district thriller

FLEMING ISLAND - Down 3-0 and without head coach Mike Martino in the dugout, the Fleming Island High baseball team dug down in the dugout to find four late runs and defeat Fletcher in their district … more

By Ray Dimonda Correspondent | 5/2/24

Keystone Women’s Club, Kiwanis successfully outfit 98 girls

KEYSTONE HEIGHTS – In a tremendously successful community program, 98 girls said Yes! to the Dress last week ahead of the sixth-grade dance, prom, spring flings and graduation during a free … more

5/2/24

Ridgeview’s NJROTC Cadet Walker attends Basic Leadership Academy

ORANGE PARK – Raelynn Walker recently was one of only four girls chosen to be cadres at the U.S. Naval Academy’s Inspire Program. At the three-day program, Walker was handpicked to represent … more

5/2/24

Women’s Excursion Day at Silver Needle & Thread on May 9

ORANGE PARK – Everyone is invited to Women’s Excursion Day on May 9 from 2-7 p.m. at the Silver Needle and Thread at 1580 Wells Road, Suite 31. Photography work by Kakki Fant will be on display. … more

5/2/24

Fortis College to host open house for National Nurses Week

ORANGE PARK – In honor of National Nurses Week, Fortis College in Orange Park is celebrating its nursing students by hosting an open house on Tuesday, May 7, at 11 a.m. This event offers a … more

5/2/24

Garden Club of Orange Park invites public to open house tours

ORANGE PARK – The Garden Club invites the public to Open House tours held on Thursday afternoons throughout May at 4 p.m. at 1820 Smith St. The building will be open until 6 p.m. each day. Members … more

5/2/24

School District hosting Job Fair Monday at Fleming Island High

FLEMING ISLAND – If you’re looking for a career, update your resume and be at Fleming Island High on Monday between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. for the Clay County District Schools Job Fair. Principals … more

5/2/24

Always Loretta tribute show coming to Thrasher-Horne in January

ORANGE PARK – Always Loretta, the ultimate tribute show to Loretta Lynn that includes a special performance of Lynn’s longtime touring band, the Coalminers, and features Emily Portman, … more

5/2/24

Helpful downpayment tips for first-time homebuyers

If you think saving for a down payment is your No. 1 barrier to homeownership, it’s important to understand how down payments work, how much is necessary, and what programs can help you secure the … more

StatePoint Media, for Clay Today | 5/2/24

Sen. Jennifer Bradley, Rep. Bobby Payne and Rep. Sam Garrison said the just-completed legislative session was both busy and successful, especially for Clay County residents.

Clay Legislative Roundup: Bradley, Garrison, Payne give highlights of legislative session

ORANGE PARK – Although there are 24 other counties with more people and larger legislative contingencies in Tallahassee, Reps. Sam Garrison, Bobby Payne, and Sen. Jennifer Bradley reminded a … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 5/2/24

St. Johns Classical Academy breaks ground on new gym

FLEMING ISLAND – While it may take a little imagination to picture somebody hitting a 3-pointer at the buzzer now, officials at St. Johns Classical Academy broke ground Tuesday morning on a new … more

5/2/24

Time to face the facts: Recycling was a lot of trash talk

I was like the rest of you – albeit an increasingly shrinking number of you – who was disappointed to learn the county will likely do away with recycling plastics and metal cans at the end of … more

Don Coble, Managing Editor | 5/2/24

Ascension St. Vincent's Clay County earns 'A' grade from watchdog group

MIDDLEBURG – St. Vincent’s Clay County earned an ‘A’ spring 2024 Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog organization that grades nearly 3,000 general … more

For Clay Today | 5/2/24

Turbo Tuesday!! What a night for playoffs (and rain)

GREEN COVE SPRINGS - Clay High's girls flag football team stamped their ticket to the Class 1A Final Four with a rain-soaked and dramatic 13-0 win over ED White Tuesday night behind a sterling game … more

Randy Lefko
Sports Editor | 5/2/24

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