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The runners at last Thursday's Group Fun Run.

FLEMING ISLAND – Noel Reforma is a Boston Marathon finisher, but another cherished accomplishment is a little closer to home – he's run every road on Fleming Island... more

Jack Randall,
jack@claytodayonline.com | 2/29/24

Magnolia Point residents challenge amenity fees imposed by Community Association

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Magnolia Point Golf and Country Club is quietly nestled behind guarded gates, surrounded by a matrix of moss-draped oaks and magnolia trees. The community is a sanctuary of … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 2/29/24

An abandoned home in High Ridge Estates, which squatters have recently used for shelter.

Down a dirt road through High Ridge Estates

KEYSTONE HEIGHTS – There is an abandoned home down a dirt road through High Ridge Estates. Trash festers along the front yard. Plywood boards the windows shut. I knocked at the front door… more

Jack Randall,
jack@claytodayonline.com | 2/29/24

This Scot first tries to gain control of the 200-pound, 16-foot camber before tossing it for distance.

Scots, many in kilts, converged to Northeast Florida Scottish Games

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – More than 1,000 revelers, many in kilts, attended Saturday’s Northeast Florida Scottish Games and Festival at the Clay County Fairgrounds. Even t hose not sporting kilts or … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 2/29/24

Green Cove Springs man charged with having child porn on phone

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Acting on a tip, investigators with the Clay County Sheriff’s Office and Homeland Security Investigations charged a 19-year-old man with five child pornography files on his … more

2/29/24

Palatka man arrested for driving with permanently revoked license

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – A man driving with a license tag not assigned to his SUV went to jail for driving with a permanently revoked license. Jeffrey Dean Rife, 61, of Palatka, was charged with … more

2/29/24

Oakleaf woman charged after woman brutally attacked

OAKLEAF – A 38-year-old woman was arrested after another woman was savagely beaten at The Villages at Oakleaf apartment complex. A Clay County Sheriff’s Office deputy responded to a battery in … more

2/29/24

Naomi Dorsey stands next to her creation with her family, school and district officials.

Argyle Elementary’s Naomi Dorsey wins FDOT contest

ARGYLE FOREST – Five-grade student Naomi Dorsey of Argyle Elementary won the Florida Department of Transportation’s Mobility Week Partnership for Elementary School Kids Contest with her colorful … more

For Clay Today | 2/29/24

Jenn Hawk and Heather Kile were serving champagne instead of styling hair to celebrate Beach Please Salon's expansion, which doubled the size of their business.

Bleach Please Salon moves into new stylish location

ORANGE PARK – There was a good reason patrons and owners Jenn Hawk and Heather Kile were serving champagne instead of styling hair. A 40-foot move to an open shop next door in the … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 2/29/24

Dr. Cathy Powers shared her story of meeting Augusta Savage, which she said was a formative moment in her childhood.

Sitting still for Augusta Savage's sculpture

FLEMING ISLAND – The Augusta Savage 132nd Birthday Gala featured a special guest. Dr. Cathy Powers shared her fond memory of when the acclaimed artist, Augusta Savage, was commissioned to create her sculpture... more

Jack Randall,
jack@claytodayonline.com | 2/29/24

Upcoming Events in Clay County

'SEARCHING FOR AUGUSTA SAVAGE' DOCUMENTARY AVAILABLE NOW: A 22-minute film that tells the story of an inspiring and enterprising artist is available now on the American Masters YouTube channel, pbs.org/americanmasters and the PBS App.

FALL PREVENTION PRESENTATION: a free informative presentation to share how caregivers can reduce their loved one's risk of falling. The presentation will be Feb. 29 from 10-11 a.m. at Baptist Wellness Center at, 2310 Village Square Pkwy Suite 101, Fleming Island.

LAUREN DAIGLE’S KALEIDOSCOPE TOUR: with Blessing Offor will be at the VyStar Veteran’s Memorial Arena, 300 A. Philip Randolph Blvd., Jacksonville, on Feb. 29 at 7:30 p.m. For tickets, visit ticketmaster.com.

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2/29/24

Ellianos Coffee coming soon to Doctors Inlet

DOCTORS INLET – Ellianos Coffee, a southeast-based drive-thru specialty coffee brand, is thrilled to announce its newest location coming soon. This store will be located at 2578 County … more

For Clay Today | 2/29/24

YMCA After School program is adding a site in Clay County

ORANGE PARK – The YMCA After School program is adding a site in Clay County for the Florida Department of Health’s Child Care Food Program. Nutritious snacks and meals are available at no … more

2/29/24

Georgia man back in Clay facing shoplifting robbery charges at Home Depots, Targets

NASSAU COUNTY – Following a two-year investigation, a man suspected of participating in a three-state robbery spree, including stores in Clay County, was arrested on Feb. 22 after being returned … more

2/29/24

Word of the Week 02/29/24

Opprobrium : (uh-PROH-bree-um) a noun meaning harsh criticism or disapproval of a person or thing, especially by a large number of people. "The new curbside waste contract in Clay … more

2/29/24

This Week in History 02/29/24

Five years ago, 2019 • A 4-1 vote from the Clay County School Board hired Kenneth Wagner to be the first Chief of Police for the school district's new police department. Currently, Clay … more

2/29/24

Instead of ignoring the problem, Freddie Mac reminds homeowners there are a variety of options when you can't pay your mortgage.

Keeping a roof over your head

If financial hardship has put you at risk of missing a mortgage payment, you should familiarize yourself with the relief options available and be prepared to act quickly. According to Freddie Mac, … more

StatePoint Media. For Clay Today | 2/29/24

Here's a vote of confidence for our local elections

It shouldn’t matter what side of the aisle you’re from. We can all laugh at a Facebook post featuring a mail truck among headstones, with the caption reading: “I saw a mail truck in the … more

Don Coble, Managing Editor | 2/29/24

Sanderson man charged with brawling with CCSO deputies

MIDDLEBURG – A man already in custody following an altercation on Feb. 23, went into a rage and racked up five additional charges for fighting five Clay County Sheriff’s Office deputies and … more

2/29/24

Superheroes Descend on Kingsley Avenue

ORANGE PARK - Nearly 500 energetically costumed runners; Spiderman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Ghostbusters and a lot of firefighters and police, descended up Grace Episcopal Day School for the annual … more

Randy Lefko
Sports Editor | 2/29/24

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