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Reinhold Foundation accepting Celebrate Clay Award applications

FLEMING ISLAND – The Paul E. and Klare N. Reinhold Foundation, Inc. is accepting applications for the 2025 “Celebrate Clay” awards, a community service awards program recognizing remarkable … more

For Clay Today | 1/9/25

Celebration Church will distribute bags of food for 150 families from Feeding Northeast Florida and United Way of Northeast Florida as they join Impact Clay Train to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Impact Clay Train to add tractor-trailer to kick off new year

KEYSTONE HEIGHTS – It’s called Impact Clay Train for a reason. It’s a collection of impactful services, much like a row of train cars, that rumbles into county areas needing the most help. And … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 1/9/25

State Sen. Jennifer Bradley, Reps. Judson Sapp and Sam Garrison sought to hear questions and ideas at the Legislative Delegation Meeting on Monday.

County holds Legislative Delegation Meeting; talks state funding, future expansion

GREEN COVE SPRINGS - Residents piled into the Board of County Commissioners chamber to express their concerns and ideas for the county on Monday. The annual Legislative Delegation public hearing … more

By Kyla Woodard
kyla@claytodayonline.com | 1/9/25

Orange Park general surgeon, Debbie Berlin, MD, debuted her first novel in December.

'The Third Estate: Secrets of the Manor'

ORANGE PARK – In between saving lives, general surgeon Debbie Berlin, MD, always finds time to pick up a pen and paper and write out a world of possibilities. It’s her favorite pastime and a peep … more

By Kyla Woodard
kyla@claytodayonline.com | 1/9/25

The land at 1330 N Orange Ave. will eventually become a drive-thru Taco Bell restaurant.

Is there really a Taco Bell coming to Green Cove Springs?

Yes, this is true. Green Cove residents will soon say hello to a brand new Taco Bell restaurant. Construction for the restaurant is approved and set to be built along U.S. HIGHWAY 17 at 1330 N Orange … more

By Kyla Woodard
kyla@claytodayonline.com | 1/9/25

Heavy equipment was unloaded Tuesday before the long-awaited road widening project on County Road 220.

Road construction project starts on County Road 220

MIDDLEBURG – The much-needed but widely dreaded reconstruction project slated for County Road 220 started on Tuesday, Jan. 7, as crews worked to cut trees and rework power lines to make room to … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 1/9/25

Scholarships offered by Clay County Farm Bureau

CLAY COUNTY – The Clay County Farm Bureau proudly announces that scholarship applications for our 2025 Scholarship Programs are now open. The Farm Bureau awards scholarships to graduating seniors … more

1/9/25

The new play yard at Safe Animal Shelter not only has three kennels, but they are considerably larger.

Petco Love awards Safe Animal Shelter $20,000 for new play yard

MIDDLEBURG – Safe Animal Shelter received a $20,000 grant investment from national nonprofit Petco Love to support their lifesaving work for pets in Clay County and Northeast Florida. Petco Love is … more

For Clay Today | 1/9/25

Amazing Grace recognized for honoring GCS’s 150th birthday

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – The City Council stepped beyond the city limits during Tuesday night’s meeting to recognize Justin and Kelly Mosley after they carved the city’s … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 1/9/25

The Orange Park Town Council approved an ordinance to rezone 211 Campbell Avenue to a planned unit development on Tuesday.

OP Town council approves rezoning of 211 Campbell Avenue

ORANGE PARK - At Tuesday's meeting, the council approved an ordinance rezoning 211 Campbell Ave. to a planned unit development. The decision to rezone the property, initially a residential, … more

By Kyla Woodard
kyla@claytodayonline.com | 1/9/25

Gov. DeSantis appoints Chereese Stewart to SJRSC Board

Gov. DeSantis appoints Chereese Stewart to SJRSC Board St. Johns River State College welcomes its newest District Board of Trustees members. Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointments of … more

For Clay Today | 1/9/25

CCFR offers hot safety tips during cold weather

CLAY COUNTY – In January, Clay County Fire Rescue responds to more emergencies related to the cold temps, including extension cable fires (from overloading outlets with devices like space) and … more

For Clay Today | 1/7/25

Diena Thompson now enjoys the tranquility and beauty of Somer's Gardens, a place transformed to serve the community following the 2009 murder of her 7-year-old daughter on the same site.

Here’s a recap of the Top Stories of the Year

CLAY COUNTY – By any measure, 2024 was a very good year in Clay County. From rescuing and reviving a baby from Black Creek to rebuilding a garden and restoring the purpose of a grieving mother, to … more

Clay Today staff | 1/2/25

The Garden Club of Fleming Island held its December meeting at Club Continental, and celebrated Christmas by donating 225 pounds of food and $275 to the Clothes Closet and Food Pantry of Orange Park.

Fleming Island Garden Club learns plight of Monarch Butterfly

FLEMING ISLAND – Members of the Garden Club of Fleming Island donated 225 pounds of food and $275 to the Clothes Closet and Food Bank of Orange Park to make the holiday season a little … more

By Rhonda Scoville, Garden Club of Fleming Island | 1/2/25

Fisherman's Dock Seafood Market had an expansive selection of fresh seafood on Christmas Eve.

Fisherman’s Dock meets demand for The Feast of the Seven Fishes

ORANGE PARK – The Fisherman’s Dock Seafood Market crew arrived hours before their opening on Christmas Eve to fill large call-in orders for people who observe the annual Feast of the Seven … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 1/2/25

The purchase was North Florida Land Management's most significant single acquisition it will own and manage in its 25-year history.

NFLT acquires 1,109 acres within O2O Corridor, Camp Blanding as buffer zone

CAMP BLANDING – North Florida Land Trust (NFLT) has expanded conservation land within the Ocala to Osceola (O2O) Wildlife Corridor by acquiring 1,109 acres in Clay and Bradford counties. This is … more

For Clay Today | 1/2/25

Debbie and Emma Johnson join Iggy and CCSO Dep. Andy McCrea and Iggy on Christmas Eve as the Johnson drop off a bag of indestructible dog toys for the agency's K-9s as K9s United helps support law enforcement agencies during the holidays.

‘Santa Paws’ fetches support for Clay County Sheriff's Office K-9s

MIDDLEBURG – For the eighth consecutive year, Emma “Santa Paws” Johnson stopped at the Clay County Sheriff’s Office’s Sub-Station to deliver a bag of indestructible dog toys for the K-9 … more

By Kyla Woodard
kyla@claytodayonline.com | 1/2/25

Clay Special Olympics collects record $31,261 in 2024

Clay Special Olympics collects record $31,261 in 2024 CLAY COUNTY – Thanks to the incredible generosity of everyone in our community, Clay County finished fourth out of 67 Florida counties … more

1/2/25

Middleburg apartment fireworks fire displaces six families

MIDDLEBURG – Officials are investigating a fire Friday at the Hunter's Run Apartments on Blanding Boulevard. The initial cause appears to be children setting off fireworks. Clay County Fire Rescue … more

For Clay Today | 1/2/25

This conceptual drawing of the Agricola Property is planned south of Green Cove Springs.

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