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GCS RiverFest 2023: This year’s event sets records for attendance, fun, remembrance

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – The parking lot at Wells Fargo Bank was empty shortly after noon in the early hours of Green Cove Springs’ RiverFest. Two hours later, were 25 cars there on a day when the …

School district to distribute 1,500 free meals to children this summer

CLAY COUNTY – Clay County District Schools, led by Food and Nutrition Services Director Susie Glover, plans to connect children throughout the county with hundreds of free meals this summer. The …

Green Cove Springs RiverFest

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – While some will be making a splash in the city pool, feasting on watermelon, perusing through a maze of 100 food and craft vendors, or finding a comfortable place to watch …

Van at Clothes Closet and Food Pantry running on a prayer

ORANGE PARK – Anita Aultman cringes every time the 12-year-old refrigerated van makes a run to pick up frozen food for the Clothes Closet and Food Pantry of Orange Park. It’s in bad shape, held …

AMVETS hand out 13 scholarships to graduating Keystone seniors

KEYSTONE HEIGHTS – Since 2008, AMVETS Post 86 and its support organizations, the AMVETS Riders, the Sons of AMVETS,and Ladies Auxiliary, have provided graduating high school seniors scholarships …

Happy campers

CLAY COUNTY – When the final bell for classes soon rings for the County School District on May 26, the next chapter of learning for Clay students will be summer camp in the next few weeks. The …

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Obituaries 6/1/23
Rose “Nan” Nanette Weeks Rose “Nan” Nanette Weeks, 76, of Green Cove Springs, went home to be with her Lord on May 14, 2023, after a brief stay at Community Hospice McGraw …
Obituaries 5/25/23
Michele Miller September 26, 1967- May 18, 2023 Michele Lynn Miller, was born in Mishawaka, Indiana on September 26, 1967. She is survived by her parents, Patricia and Joseph Roskowinski. She is …
Obituaries 5/18/23
Bruner “Gerald” Barksdale Mr. Bruner “Gerald” Barksdale age 87 a longtime resident of Green Cove Springs, passed away at his home Thursday, May 11, 2023, with his family by his side. He …
Obituaries 5/11/23
Louis Ed ‘Rain Bird’ Anderson Louis Ed “Rain Bird” Anderson, a loving father and cherished individual, passed away on February 18, 2023. Born on August 27, 1954, Louis was …
Obituaries 5/4/23
Opal M. LeFever Opal M. LeFever, 88, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away April 25, 2023Please sign the family’s online guestbook at www.broadusraines.com. Arrangements are under the care of …
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St. Johns RIVERKEEPER to issue Doctors Lake report this month

FLEMING ISLAND – The St. Johns RIVERKEEPER launched a multi-day expedition to investigate the lost grasses of the St. Johns River, raise awareness about the fragile state of the river, and …

Hurricane season: Advance preparation essential to surviving the storm

Hurricanes pose significant challenges. Such challenges are considerably less difficult when business owners and families prepare for hurricane season in advance. A proactive approach to hurricane …

Orange Park Memorial Day: Freedom isn’t free

ORANGE PARK – U.S. Rep. Aaron Bean offered a solemn reminder of why the county observes Memorial Day by talking about the thousands of men and women who died establishing and preserving …

Pasco Sheriff: Middleburg man arrested for orchestrating human trafficking

Pasco Sheriff’s Office announced the arrests of four individuals in a human trafficking case that extended beyond Pasco County. Pasco Sheriff Chris Nocco and Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody …

Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist to celebrate 70-year music history of Ethel Lee Wright

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate the 70-year music ministry of its First Lady, Ethel Lee Wright, with a three-day Music Institute from June 21-23. Dr. …
Sports

Raiders’ Jackson near-miss caps solid spring effort

ORANGE PARK - In an exciting, thrilling, action-packed, and sometimes sloppy contest, Orange High School battled Ocoee High School (Orlando) to a 12-12 tie in a Spring Jamboree game under the lights …

Clay Today's top female performers of the year

GREEN COVE SPRINGS - Athletes travel through an ebb and flow of emotions and physical challenges in their normal window of athleticism; injuries, family situations, coach changes, etc., that can …

Florida Striders Memorial Day 5K

ORANGE PARK - A split second let up in his finishing surge was costly to Matthew Taddeo who was leading the Florida Striders Memorial Day 5K as he and Jordon Garman were sprinting to the finish …

Devils off to rocky start

WILLISTON - The Clay Blue Devils got off to a rocky start Thursday night as the team traveled across the state through cow country to Williston, taking on the Red Devils who last season won 10 games …

The Murph

US Navy SEAL Lt. Michael Patrick Murphy was a United States Navy SEAL officer who was awarded the U.S. military’s highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions during the War in …

100 least popular jobs in America

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PORT ORANGE - Traveling down to Port Orange on a Friday night the day after most schools are allowing their sun-chasing student populations only added to the drama of Oakleaf High Schools’ football …
Note: Due to deadline constraints, Clay’s region final baseball game was unable to be published last week. GREEN COVE SPRINGS - Clay High’s Aidan Hampton’s inside-the-park home run …
SANTA FE - With some sized up players attacking the line of scrimmage on both sides, the Ridgeview High Panthers’ football squad displayed a bit of size advantage at key positions in two spring …
The Clay County YMCA – For A Better Community

First Coast YMCA-Our DayStar Program

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Good Deeds, Memories and Briefs
College Briefs 6/1/23
Isaac Lawrence graduates from Grove City College GROVE CITY, Pa. – Fleming Island’s Isaac Lawrence earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Grove City College. …
This Week In History 6/1/23
Five years ago, 2018 • R.M. Paterson Elementary students learn entrepreneurial skills by opening Kid Market. • County history is incorporated into the eighth-grade curriculum at all Clay …
College Briefs 5/25/23
Local students recognized at LaGrange College commencement LAGRANGE, Georgia—The following Orange Park-area students graduated at LaGrange College’s 192nd Commencement: Jared Patrick …
Community Briefs 5/25/23
Jacksonville Jazz Festival hits stage this weekend JACKSONVILLE – Downtown streets and the Thrasher-Horne Center will be filled with drinks, food and, of course, music during this …
Deadline nears for ordering Veteran’s Memorial pavers
ORANGE PARK – The Historical Society of Orange Park would like to remind the community the order deadline for new laser engraved pavers for installation at the Veterans Memorial of Orange Park is …
This Week In History 5/25/23
Five years ago, 2018 • Orange Park Elementary celebrates its 90th birthday. • The Vineyard Transitional Center holds a fundraising project at Texas Roadhouse in Orange Park to temporarily …
Crime, health & safety

Police Briefs 5/25/23

GCSPD needs help identifying Military Memorial vandals GREEN COVE SPRINGS – The police department needs help identifying three people seen on surveillance cameras wanted in connection with the …

Lifestyle, religion and calendar

Community Calendar 6/1/23

DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS: will be performed from June 1-24 at the Spotlight Center, 1809 East West Pkwy. on Fleming Island. Doors at 5 p.m. and dinner will be served nightly at 5:30 p.m. Showtime is …

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Summer is Here! Make it Count!

Most of us always look forward to summer. Warm weather, vacations, and time off from work. Especially here in Northeast Florida where we are close to beaches, lakes, and rivers. What’s not to love …

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Will Clay County Ever Embrace Ice Hockey?

Ice hockey is incredibly popular in the US, but it is undoubtedly a regional sport and some states love it more than others. Florida is not particularly known for its ice hockey prowess and many …

Opinion
The AARP had its eye on Florida lawmakers this Session. The senior advocacy group released its annual report on how legislators voted on issues important to the organization. “AARP is …
I heard something Monday that made me stop and think. Two men talking on the radio told their listeners to “Have a happy Memorial Day.” Obviously, they don’t have a clue what the holiday …
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his candidacy for the presidency Wednesday on Twitter with Elon Musk. This will lead the Governor into a head-on rivalry with former President Trump competing for …
Millions of Americans celebrate Memorial Day, honoring the memory of those service members who have been lost. It is also vital to recognize the millions of veterans who made it home and struggle …
Former President Donald Trump is deriding Florida’s new abortion restrictions. In an interview with The Messenger, Trump said that even “pro-lifers” think the new six-week abortion ban is …
Five years ago, 2018 • Connie Butler is selected by fellow Green Cove Springs City Council as its next mayor. • Clay Humane donate pet masks to fire department to help animals recover from …
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A Brunch Surprise for Mom
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