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CLAY COUNTY – It was still dark when William C. Scott Jr. fired up his lawnmower and started cutting his grass. It didn’t matter whether he lived on a cul-de-sac with 24 other neighbors … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 7/13/23

VyStar supports Clay Education Foundation, teachers with grant

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Clay Education Foundation, the direct-support 501c3 organization for Clay County District Schools, today announced it has received a grant for $1,000 from VyStar Credit … more

For Clay Today | 7/13/22

Fair Hero of the Day CCSO Sgt. Ben Wase

GREEN COVE SPRINGS - Clay County Sheriff's Office deputy Sgt. Ben Wase was honored as the Hero of the Day at the Clay County Agricultural Fair on Saturday, April 6, for years of distinguished service … more

4/8/24

MotoSurf Games to make waves at Keystone Heights for three days

KEYSTONE HEIGHTS – MotoSurf America, one of the world’s fastest-growing sports organizations, will return to Lake Geneva and Keystone Beach Pavilion from April 21-23. After debuting a year … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 4/6/23

Clay Electric, Penney Retirement make 45 children happy campers

CLAY COUNTY – A generous $10,000 gift from Clay Electric allowed the Salvation Army of Clay County to send 45 children to summer camp. “We are continually grateful and appreciative of the … more

PHOTOS SUBMITTED BY SALVATION ARMY | 7/13/23

Walk and Roll to Work Day

I drove to work one day last week. I drove to get lunch, to let my two dogs out and then I drove back. I drove to my brother’s school to give him a ride home. Then I drove back to work. I drove – … more

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

Firetrucks and free hot cocoa: Hundreds line the streets for Orange Park’s holiday parade

ORANGE PARK- Hundreds of Clay County residents enjoyed the Orange Park Firetruck Parade last Friday Night, which started at Town Hall. The procession traveled west down Kingsley Avenue … more

By Lee Wardlaw lee@claytodayonline.com | 12/21/23

Veterans to be honored throughout Clay during Wreaths Across America

CLAY COUNTY – Last year’s Wreaths Across America was especially stressful for Tina Bullock, but every time she felt the pressure of taking over for Joan Jones, like when the wreaths scheduled for … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 12/14/22

Orange Park DAR chapter pins Vietnam veterans

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – The annual Vietnam Veterans ceremony on March 25 at the TAPS Memorial in Green Cove Springs was significant this year for Orange Park Sophia Fleming Chapter of the National … more

PHOTO SUBMITTED BY KATHY MARSH | 4/13/23

OP Rotary Club donates $5,600 to Signal 35 Fund

ORANGE PARK – On Tuesday, the Signal 35 Fund received $5,600 from the Rotary Club of Orange Park. The Signal 35 Fund is a community-backed initiative helping the personnel who embody our local law … more

PHOTO COURTESY OF ROTARY CLUB OF ORANGE PARK | 6/8/23

Salvation Army makes sure children will wake up to Christmas toys, clothes

CLAY COUNTY – Capt. Julie Chamberlain prays there will be a time when there won’t be families in need, especially at Christmas time. But the reality is, while circumstances often change, there … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 12/21/23

Tyson Athletics rubbing people the right way in Keystone Heights

KEYSTONE HEIGHTS – Tyson Athletics is a sports massage therapy clinic that just recently opened its doors to the Lakes Region. It offers massage therapy to athletes, veterans and the general … more

By Natalie Gilstrap For Clay Today | 7/13/22

Nearly 40,000 students kick off busy first day of school

ORANGE PARK— The first day of school at Ridgeview Elementary saw students, like rockstars, greeted with cheerleaders, balloons and loud popular music. The students funneled into classrooms … more

By Nick Blank nick@claytodayonline.com | 8/10/22

Baptist Medical Center Clay finally gets to the finish line

FLEMING ISLAND – Moments after the ribbon at the front doors of Baptist Medical Center Clay was cut and dignitaries had completed their Chamber of Commerce group photos, Darin Roark took a step … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 12/14/22

Mother and daughter Brandi and Sophie Archuleta said the Wellness Pod donated by WellnessSpace Brands and Orange Park Planet Fitness has already led to positive results by helping the girl with Rett’s Syndrome reduce stress and promote back and spine support. When she’s inside the pod, Sophie is immersed in gentle, relaxing videos of nature and other calming imagery.

Orange Park teen gets Wellness Pod from Planet Fitness

ORANGE PARK – Life was made easier last week for Sophia Archuleta, a 14-year-old girl from Orange Park living with Rett Syndrome when Orange Park Planet Fitness got into the holiday spirit by … more

By Lee Wardlaw lee@claytodayonline.com | 12/21/23

Making the grade

CLAY COUNTY – The School District has notched an A grade, with about 85% of schools hitting A or B grades for the 2021-2022 school year, with some subject test scores being ranked in the Top-5 in … more

By Nick Blank nick@claytodayonline.com | 7/13/22

Torch run lights the fire for Special Olympics athletes headed to state games

FLEMING ISLAND – In a fireworks-filled continuation of the Law Enforcement Torch Run, runners swarmed down to the Publix parking lot on Fleming Island on Friday, April 14, morning. The … more

By Lee Wardlaw lee@claytodayonline.com | 4/20/23

Pace Center for Girls gets $1,000 from Gordon Chevrolet

ORANGE PARK – Nathan Potratz, General Manager of Gordon Chevrolet, presented Pace Center for Girls Executive Director Genelle Thomas with a $1,000 donation that will go to the organization … more

10/19/23

School district hosting job fair on Tuesday at Fleming Island High

FLEMING ISLAND – The Clay County District Schools will host an in-person job fair on Tuesday, July 19, from 4-6 p.m. The job fair will take place at Fleming Island High, located at 2233 Village … more

For Clay Today | 7/13/22

Clay County resident wins 'I Voted' sticker redesign contest

The Clay County Supervisor of Elections Office is pleased to announce the winner of its 2024 “I Voted” Sticker Design Contest is Gwendolyn Harvey from Middleburg. Clay County residents, 14 years … more

For Clay Today | 2/8/24

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