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The Clay County Board of Commissions recognized 911 dispatchers during ahead of its last meeting ahead of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.

Calling a need for peer support for 911 dispatchers, other first responders

CLAY COUNTY – Out of the thousands of calls Mary Jensen answered throughout her 20-year career as a 911 dispatcher in South Florida, the memory of a singular gunshot still rings out with haunting … more

For Clay Today | 4/18/24

Post Cards from 2024 Clay County Agricultural Fair

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – By any standard, this year’s Clay County Agricultural Fair was an enormous success. Here are some snapshots of the 11-day affair, which included exhilarating rides from … more

4/18/24

The Middleburg High Navy JROTC finished 13 at last week's Navy Nationals Competition at NAS Pensacola.

Middleburg NJROTC finishes 13th at Navy Nationals

PENSACLOA – Middleburg High’s Navy JROTC finished 13 th at the Navy Nationals Competition on April 4-5 at Naval Air Station Pensacola. The top 24 NJROTC units from the country competed … more

For Clay Today | 4/18/24

One winner will smoke the competition Sunday at the Whitey's Ribs and Sides BBQ Cookoff.

Whitey's Fish Camp hosting Ribs, Sides BBQ Cookoff

FLEMING ISLAND – Whitey’s Fish Camp is fired up for its Ribs and Side Dish Cookoff this Sunday at 2032 County Road 220. Proceeds from the cookoff, silent auction and 50/50 raffle will benefit the … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 4/18/24

These 72 steps lead down to the ravine, where it's 10 degrees cooler than the surface temperature, at Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park.

Mike Roess Gold Head Branch Park to celebrate its 85th birthday Sunday

KEYSTONE HEIGHTS – Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park will have a cake-cutting ceremony on Sunday, April 21, at 1 p.m. at the Recreation Hall to commemorate its 85th birthday as a state park. … more

Clay Today staff | 4/18/24

More than 170,000 people attended this year's Clay County Agricultural Fair.

Fair-tastic! Record crowds, lively livestock, great food, fun rides make Fair a success

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – When they cut the ribbon to open this year’s Clay County Agricultural Fair, Executive Director Tasha Hyder was already thinking ahead to 2025. Everything had been planned for … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 4/18/24

Fleming Island Wind Symphony performs at Carnegie Hall

NEW YORK – They say the only way to get to Carnegie Hall is to practice, practice, practice. Apparently, that’s exactly what the Fleming Island Wind Symphony did to earn a spot on stage Monday … more

For Clay Today | 4/18/24

Seamark Ranch donations get down, dirty with Mud Run

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Seamark Ranch was home to 1,068 runners last Saturday who slopped, splashed and squished around a five-kilometer course at the annual Seamark Ranch Mud Run. The event is a … more

For Clay Today | 4/18/24

Anastasia Riveria with her fifth- and sixth-grade division-winning design at Discovery Oaks Elementary.

Oakleaf elementary schools sweep FDOT bike lane awards

OAKLEAF – Not only did Clay County sweep the three grand prize-winning submissions in the Florida Department of Transportation’s annual Mobility Week’s Bike Lane Design Contest, but all three … more

Don Coble | 4/18/24

Fair Hero of the Day CCSO Deputy Don Sutherland

GREEN COVE SPRINGS - Longtime Clay County Sheriff's Office Deputy Don Sutherland was recognized as the Clay County Agricultural Hero of the Day on Saturday, April 13. more

4/15/24

A rendition for what Ajax envisions the new Fire Station 20 to look like.

New Fire Station 20 coming to Green Cove Springs in 2025

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved an agreement with Ajax Building Company last Tuesday to construct the new Fire Station 20. The completion is … more

Jack Randall,
jack@claytodayonline.com | 4/13/24

Upcoming Events in Clay County

CLAY COUNTY AGRICULTURAL FAIR continues until April 14. Don't miss the "world's greatest county fair" while it's in town. The Development Review Committee will meet on Thursday, … more

4/12/24

Kenneth Vogel wins seat on Orange Park Town Council

ORANGE PARK – According to the preliminary results published by the Clay County Supervisor of Elections Office, Kenneth Vogel garnered 394 votes out of 530 to win the election for Seat 4 … more

Jack Randall,
jack@claytodayonline.com | 4/11/24

Keystone Heights Airport (42J) is located on the county line between Clay and Bradford counties.

Proposal to convert Keystone Heights Airport from septic to sewer

KEYSTONE HEIGHTS – The Airport Utility Feasibility study, which estimates the cost of converting the Keystone Heights Airport from a septic to sewer system to be $22 million, was … more

Jack Randall,
jack@claytodayonline.com | 4/11/24

Sen. Rick Scott stops by the County Fair on opening day

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – If you were at the Clay County Agricultural Fair on opening day, you might have seen a man in sunglasses and cap being escorted by a police officer from the Clay County … more

Jack Randall,
jack@claytodayonline.com | 4/11/24

Former Challenge Enterprise CEO Nancy Keating explained a year ago how the kitchen area would be transformed into a classroom for people in the Club Challenge program to develop and nurture social engagement skills while accomplishing personal and professional kitchen skills.

Club Challenge ready to show off new kitchen on April 16

ORANGE PARK – Challenge Enterprises is so eager to show how much work was completed to expand and improve its Club Challenge program it’s opening its doors and inviting the public to “show … more

Don Coble | 4/11/24

Vietnam Veterans encouraging seniors to apply for $1,500 scholarships

CLAY COUNTY – VVA Chapter 1059 to award scholarships Vietnam Veterans of America Col. William G. Byrns Clay County Chapter 1059 is offering two $1,500 scholarships to graduating seniors from Clay … more

For Clay Today | 4/11/24

This PET was made by volunteers at the shop at Penney Farms.

Rotarys provide PET Florida grant to powder coat trikes

PENNEY FARMS – PET Florida, a non-profit enterprise producing hand-powered trikes for those who can’t walk, has been gifted a major upgrade to its metal painting capabilities through a grant from … more

For Clay Today | 4/11/24

St. Johns River State College invited students and the community at all three of its campuses to witness Monday's solar eclipse. While the college offered treats and gifts, the real prize was a cosmic phenomenon that mesmerized both young and old.

SJR State College hosts out-of-this-world eclipse party

ORANGE PARK – More than 200 students and community members gathered for the Solar Eclipse Watch Party at the St. Johns River College’s Orange Park, Palatka and St. Augustine campuses. Although … more

For Clay Today | 4/11/24

Tim Devin takes over as Director of Emergency Management

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Tim Devin was selected as the Emergency Management Director on Wednesday, April 3, replacing Mike Ladd, who retired to spend more time with his family. Devin started with … more

For Clay Today | 4/10/24

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