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Orange Park appoints Benefield to vacated Seat 1 on council

ORANGE PARK – The Town of Orange Park now has a fifth face on its dais after two votes at Tuesday night’s meeting. Doug Benefield, an accountant based in Orange Park, joined the council around … more

By Nick Blank nick@claytodayonline.com | 8/3/22

Water district offers up to $250,000 to growers who save water

CLAY COUNTY – The St. Johns River Water Management District is accepting applications through Aug. 26 from farmers, growers and ranchers interested in participating in the Districtwide Agricultural … more

8/3/22

Building relationships: Clay celebrates National Night Out by connecting law enforcement, community

CLAY COUNTY – Painted faces, food trucks and children with red, blue and purple-stained tongues made Tuesday’s National Night Out a big success throughout Clay County. The national program is … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 8/3/22

Dancing the Night Away: 103-year-old woman wins pageant

FLEMING ISLAND – Contestants from assisted living facilities from Clay County converged to Allegro Fleming Island for the first Ms. Senior Clay County pageant on Friday, July 29. Maxine Hollowood, … more

8/3/22

Florida State Parks offering no-cost pass to residents until Sept. 12

CLAY COUNTY – Floridians looking for an inexpensive way to get a dose of the great outdoors before school starts back up should check out the Real Florida Reader Day Pass. The no-cost pass, … more

7/27/22

Clay Soil and Water Conversation District selects poster, speech winners

CLAY COUNTY – The Clay Soil and Water Conservation District's Poster and Speech contests, in partnership with A-Plus Environmental Solutions, have now come to a close for 2022. The competition, … more

For Clay Today | 7/27/22

Food and Nutrition Services asks for reduced lunch forms for upcoming schoolyear

CLAY COUNTY – In preparation for the 2022-2023 schoolyear, the Clay County School District’s Food and Nutrition Services department is urging parents to apply for free and reduced lunch again, as … more

By Nick Blank nick@claytodayonline.com | 7/27/22

County seeks input for improvements at Moccasin Slough County Park

FLEMING ISLAND – The Clay County Grants Department is seeking public input for a Florida Recreational Development Assistance Program grant to make improvements at Moccasin Slough County … more

For Clay Today | 7/27/22

LifeSouth calls for blood donors due to ‘desperate need’

CLAY COUNTY – The sight of LifeSouth’s Big Red Bus in front of a school or grocery store is nothing new. Neither is the organization’s desperate need for blood. Blood assists both routine … more

By Nick Blank nick@claytodayonline.com | 7/27/22

Clay Health offering free immunizations for school children

CLAY COUNTY – The Florida Department of Health in Clay County urges parents and guardians to have their children immunized as the new school year approaches. DOH-Clay will hold their annual Back to … more

For Clay Today | 7/27/22

Clay Health, WIC to host Community Baby Shower at new offices

FLEMING ISLAND – The Florida Department of Health in Clay County Women, Infants, and Children Program will host a Community Baby Shower in celebration of World Breastfeeding Week. The Community … more

For Clay Today | 7/27/22

Active After 50 Expo headed to Thrasher-Horne Center

ORANGE PARK – The Active After 50 Group, the largest producer of expos for consumers 50 years and older in Northeast Florida will host the fourth annual Active After 50 Expo at the Thrasher-Horne … more

For Clay Today | 7/27/22

Telescope Health now available to Baptist Health team members

FLEMING ISLAND – Telescope Health and Baptist Health announced today that on-demand, virtual physician visits 24 hours a day, seven days a week are now more accessible to Baptist Health’s … more

For Clay Today | 7/27/22

Nine Clay seniors get Defense Acquisition Professionals, Clay Chamber scholarships

CLAY COUNTY – The Defense Acquisition Professionals Alumni Association JAX Florida Chapter and Clay County Chamber of Commerce partnered to award nine Clay County High School Seniors with $1,000 … more

For Clay Today | 7/27/22

Contentious book debate resumes for school district

FLEMING ISLAND – The Clay County School District continues to grapple with a new state law regulating instructional materials in schools. At a special meeting last week, the handbook was set to … more

By Nick Blank nick@claytodayonline.com | 7/27/22

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

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

National Night Out builds positive relationships between community, law enforcement

CLAY COUNTY – Officially, National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more … more

By Don Coble don@Claytodayonline.com | 7/27/22

Purple Heart recipients honored by county commissioners

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Clay County officials took a moment to honor Purple Heart recipients at their board meeting Tuesday. Purple Hearts are the country’s oldest military decoration, founded in … more

By Nick Blank nick@claytodayonline.com | 7/27/22

Orange Park Hospital recognized for providing high-quality cardiovascular, stroke care

ORANGE PARK – HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital has received three American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines achievement awards for demonstrating a commitment to following up-to-date, … more

For Clay Today | 7/27/22

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