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Dirty Jobs: Teen entrepreneur turns garbage cans into thriving business

FLEMING ISLAND – Rather than lounge around, a local teen entrepreneur owns a garbage cleaning business, eschewing the typical high school summer jobs like a lifeguard.Will Hejmanowski, 13, just … more

By Nick Blank nick@claytodayonline.com | 6/1/22

Six busted in two drug raids in Green Cove Springs

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Simultaneous drug raids at two different houses on May 27 led to the arrest of six by the Green Cove Springs Police Department and the U.S. Drug Enforcement … more

6/1/22

Lakeside’s Matz a Top-5 finalist for state teacher of the year honor

ORANGE PARK – Melissa Matz, Clay County’s 2023 Teacher of the Year, has gotten used to officials barging into her classroom with good news. The enthusiastic math teacher at Lakeside Junior … more

By Nick Blank nick@claytodayonline.com | 5/25/22

Orange Park Women’s Club helps Quigley House address unique need

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Since so few emergency shelters have no way to care for pets, it’s become one of the circumstances that keeps some victims of physical and sexual abuse from reaching out for … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 5/25/22

Superintendent Broskie looks back over busy school year

CLAY COUNTY – The final months of school are rife with the rush to finish testing, complete district goals and gently push students toward their next chapter. The 2021-2022 school year saw a … more

By Nick Blank nick@claytodayonline.com | 5/25/22

Sunshine State Games returning to Clay County

CLAY COUNTY – The 2022 Sunshine State Games, presented by Amazon, have a full calendar that features 25 sports, with multi-sport festivals held in four Florida communities and 22 facilities … more

For Clay Today | 5/25/22

State issues blue-green algae warning for Doctors Lake-Mill Cove

CLAY COUNTY – The Florida Department of Health in Clay has issued a Health Alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algal toxins in Doctor’s Lake – Mill Cove. This is in response to a water … more

Special for Clay County Department of Health | 5/25/22

Memorial Day RiverFest honors military, celebrates summer

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – The City of Green Cove Springs kicks off its 34th Annual Memorial Day RiverFest in Spring Park from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday, May 30. Memorial Day RiverFest has become a … more

For Clay Today | 5/25/22

St. Johns Classical Academy celebrates first senior class

FLEMING ISLAND – St. Johns Classical Academy has been operational fewer than five, years and it has now reached a key milestone for any school: its first graduating class. The K-12 school has an … more

By Nick Blank nick@claytodayonline.com | 5/25/22

Clay Health: Follow these guidelines during baby formula shortage

FLEMING ISLAND – The Department of Health in Clay County is monitoring the current infant formula shortage and takes this life-threatening issue very seriously.On May 12, 2022, State Surgeon … more

For Clay Today | 5/25/22

Size matters: Concert on the Green, parents donate four sousaphones to Lakeside Junior High

LAKESIDE – Concert on the Green Concert recently bought three sousaphones and the fourth one was donated by Nancy Keating and Beth James at First Federal Bank, in conjunction with the Rotary Club … more

For Clay Today | 5/25/22

Best year yet: Teachers, students learn to thrive in virtual classroom setting

CLAY COUNTY – Despite teaching from afar and only getting brief glimpses of her students, Fond Turner believes the just-completed school year at Clay Virtual Academy was her most gratifying of … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 5/25/22

Clay High student recalls third-place finish at state science fair

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Robotics is a complex field and the benefit of assisting people – whether it’s lifting heavy items, disposing of hazardous waste or supporting what people eat – does seem … more

By Nick Blank nick@claytodayonline.com | 5/18/22

County looks forward to large-scale broadband expansion

CLAY COUNTY – Comcast’s plan to provide underserved areas of the county with the internet is beginning to take shape. The Board of Clay County Commissioners unanimously approved an agreement … more

By Nick Blank nick@claytodayonline.com | 5/18/22

Clerk All-Star: Amber Leininger

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Amber Leininger, a Senior Staff Accountant, who consistently impacts our office in positive ways, was selected as the Clay County Clerk of Court and Comptroller’s Office … more

For Clay Today | 5/18/22

Maintaining Calm Amid Chaos: Families Pack ‘Go Bags’ to be Ready for Natural Disasters

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – “The worst time to prepare is when a disaster strikes,” said Clay County resident Moises Osorio. As a husband and father of two, Moises shared that “you want to be ready … more

For Clay Today | 5/18/22

Life Care Center of Orange Park nurse wins photo contest award

ORANGE PARK – Life Care Center of Orange Park nurse won the third-place award in Florida Health Care Association 2022 Long Term Care Photo Contest with her picture “Dancing Away the COVID … more

For Clay Today | 5/18/22

The Granary preaches health food, community message in ornate building

ORANGE PARK – An elegant house from the 1880s that recalls the early days of Kingsley Avenue is home to a health food store that has been advocating healthy living for more than 40 … more

By Nick Blank nick@claytodayonline.com | 5/18/22

Middleburg High artist to be featured at U.S. Capitol

MIDDLEBURG – A Middleburg High school senior will have one of her art pieces hung at the U.S. Capitol after winning a national contest. Kamryn Wright plans on attending the University of South … more

By Nick Blank nick@claytodayonline.com | 5/18/22

Final beam in place for new HCA Florida Middleburg ER

MIDDLEBURG – HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital brought together local EMS, elected officials, caregivers and other community stakeholders Tuesday to make their mark on the final metal beam that will … more

For Clay Today | 5/18/22

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