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Black Creek Vacations provides relaxing getaways

MIDDLEBURG – For seven years, Justin Koch made his living as a full-time truck driver for the past seven years, crisscrossing the lower 48. With a strong passion for travel and an even stronger … more

By Lee Wardlaw lee@claytodayonline.com | 1/25/23

Dr. Daniel Ray – who recently earned his doctoral degree in philosophy and organizational leadership from Liberty University in September and master’s degree in data analytics from Western Governors University in May – teaches several courses at St. Johns River State College, including Customer Service, Human Resource Management, Legal and Ethics. Ray’s role also entails guiding students through non-credit and elective courses that teach them practical skills.

SJR State expands curriculum to include continuing, community education classes

ORANGE PARK – Just 10 months ago, Dr. Daniel Ray held a shiny corporate title as the Vice President and Senior Project Management Lead at Citi Bank in Jacksonville. However, he felt a persistent … more

By Lee Wardlaw lee@claytodayonline.com | 11/9/23

After working out of the old Florida Department of Health in Clay for 20 years, the free clinic will move to the new The Free Way Medical Clinic in Orange Park when it’s completed in July.

Free care, free smiles on Fridays

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – The receptionist met a mother and daughter with a smile when they entered the Clay County Dental Clinic on Friday, Jan. 19. The mother smiled back. The daughter … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 1/25/24

Bouyed by faith, Chamberlains hope to expand services at Salvation Army

MIDDLEBURG – Mike Chamberlain remembered being a child and spending six weeks in a campground. To him in was an adventure. In reality, his family was homeless. “I just enjoy the campground,” … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 7/13/22

University of Florida study to help crops during extreme heat

CLAY COUNTY – In a warming world, scientists at the University of Florida are looking for ways to help crops beat the heat. A new study identifies genes that may help plants cope with high … more

By Samantha Murray UF/IFAS Extension Office | 7/27/22

OPHS’s monthly food distribution provides nourishment without stigmas

ORANGE PARK – Providing food to hungry families hasn’t been a problem for Orange Park High’s monthly food distribution. The real challenge, said Community Partnership School Director Lauren … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 11/9/22

Big Daddy’s offers the ‘Ultimate” in fresh-made sandwiches, salads

ORANGE PARK – Big Daddy’s Sub Shop is a beach-themed sub sandwich shop that serves a wide-ranging menu of hot, fresh-to-order hoagies, along with hot dogs, salads and more. Patrons are greeted … more

By Lee Wardlaw lee@claytodayonline.com | 12/21/22

Black History Month events

MELANIN MARKET LIVE ART WALK: will be sponsored by VyStar Credit Union on Feb. 1 from 5-9 p.m. at the VyStar Breezeway at 100 W. Bay St. in Jacksonville. BLACK HISTORY MONTH CONCERT AND … more

1/26/23

The Blue Angels diamond formation performs a version of the groups fleur de lis maneuver at Naval Air Station Jacksonville during the base's annual air show.

2017 NAS Jacksonville Air Show 11/9/17 [Photo gallery]

JACKSONVILLE – Naval Air Station Jacksonville was a hub of excitement last week leading into the weekend. Planes packed the skies ranging from personal jets to the elite planes of today’s … more

Kile Brewer | 11/8/17

BCC approves process to eliminate postal confusion

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Residents of Clay Hill have been frustrated and confused by the U.S. Post Office for many years. A seemingly slight detail has led to significant inconvenience for the … more

By Lee Wardlaw lee@claytodayonline.com | 10/19/23

Employees Heather Roberts and Daniel Petty were at the scene in the middle of the night, and they could only watch the restaurant – and their jobs – being destroyed by the fire.

G’s Slow Smoked BBQ: Trying to rise from the ashes

ORANGE PARK – Daniel Petty and Heather Roberts stood in the dark and watched waves of fire turn G’s Slow Smoked BBQ into a charred heap. Neither realized at that moment their ability to earn a … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 1/25/24

Orange Park Hospital hosts Mammos and Mimosas event

ORANGE PARK – HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital hosted a unique event geared toward women to encourage annual mammograms. The Mammos and Mimosas event was held at Orange Park Hospital’s Outpatient … more

For Clay Today | 11/9/22

District Governor John Tabor joined D. Brent Williams Spirit of Rotary Award winner Russ Miller and former District Governor Jeanette Loftus during Monday's Green Cove Springs Rotary meeting.

Russ Miller honored with prestigious D. Brent Williams Rotary award

PENNEY FARMS – Russ Miller was awarded the D. Brent Williams Spirit of Rotary Award during Monday’s Green Cove Springs Rotary Club meeting, one of the highest honors for members in Northeast … more

Don Coble | 5/16/24

Volunteers cut and plaster vinyl panels to line the perimeter of two new houses being built in Green Cove Springs.

Habitat for Humanity working on 182nd, 183rd homes in Clay County

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Habitat for Humanity hosted its eighth annual Leaders Build on Thursday, Oct. 5, where more than 60 dutiful volunteers worked to raise the now 182nd and 183rd houses attributed … more

Jack Randall,
jack@claytodayonline.com | 10/19/23

Clay County Cruzers offering $2,000 scholarship

CLAY COUNTY – Graduating seniors are eligible and encouraged to apply for a $2,000 CCC Scholarship from the Clay County Cruzers... more

1/18/24

Florida landowners in or touching the boundary of the designated area are eligible to apply for matching funds to promote conservation projects.

Landowners can apply for matching conservation, land management funds

CLAY COUNTY - Florida landowners interested in aligning their land uses with conservation values and practices have an opportunity to apply for US-Held or Entity Held Conservation Easements … more

For Clay Today | 1/25/24

Keystone council readies plan for new elementary to school board

The Keystone Heights City Council was told of plans to remodel Keystone Heights Elementary ahead of a presentation to the Clay County District Schools during last Monday’s monthly … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 7/13/22

Community PedsCare Teen Advisory Board now taking applications

CLAY COUNTY – Applications are now open for the 2022-2023 Community PedsCare Teen Advisory Board for students who want a rewarding volunteer experience while earning volunteer hours. Members of … more

For Clay Today | 7/27/22

It’s keen to go green: ‘Operation Green Light’ salutes veterans

CLAY COUNTY – Several buildings across Clay County have been donned in green lights as part of the National Association of County Veteran Service Officers’ “Operation Green Light.” The … more

Clay Today staff | 11/9/22

Cammack selects Middleburg’s Ansil Lewis as Veteran of the Year

GAINESVILLE – Congresswoman Kat Cammack selected 30-year U.S. Marine Corps veteran Ansil Lewis as the Veteran of the Year, Lewis served as a Sgt. Maj. in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1987 to 2017, … more

Special to Clay Today | 12/21/22

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