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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

Commissioners make changes in ordinances to protect pets

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Commissioners are working to improve the living conditions and quality of life for pets in Clay County through recent revisions to the Animal Services Ordinance No. 2022-14, … more

5/18/22

‘Space to Breathe’ Offers resources to women veterans

CLAY COUNTY – Northeast Florida Women Veterans is looking to return to Clay County following the COVID-19 pandemic. The organization provides tools for women veterans such as housing assistance, … more

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

Commissioners make changes in ordinances to protect pets

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Commissioners are working to improve the living conditions and quality of life for pets in Clay County through recent revisions to the Animal Services Ordinance No. 2022-14, … more

5/18/22

County offers BINGO pass to explore historic sights

CLAY COUNTY – Explore the places that built Clay County! The Clay County Clerk of Court and Comptroller's Office, Archives Center, Clay County Tourism Department, and Clay District Schools have … more

For Clay Today | 5/18/22

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 | 5/17/22

Steve claims racism on Orange Park Council; resigns from board

Tony Steve tendered his resignation from the Town of Orange Park Nuisance and Abatement Board after the Town Council bypassed the opportunity to appoint Eddie Henley as the new mayor. Generally, … more

5/17/22

Cammack offers life lessons, encouragement to Clay High students

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Rep. Kat Cammack opened her talk at Clay High by telling students they were a far more intimidating audience than what she faces in the nation’s capital. As the final … more

By Nick Blank nick@claytodayonline.com | 5/11/22

Fleming Island’s Campbell to serve in Ecuador for Peace Corps

FLEMING ISLAND – Nathan Campbell, a Peace Corps volunteer, will be one of the first to return to overseas services since the pandemic forced a global evacuation in 2020. Campbell has been … more

By Natalie Gilstrap For Clay Today | 5/11/22

Dual enrollment program allows students to earn AA degrees

KEYSTONE HEIGHTS – The Keystone Campus of Santa Fe College, also known as the Watson Center, offers high school students an opportunity to earn college credits while in high school through the … more

By Natalie Gilstrap For Clay Today | 5/11/22

Seamark Ranch announces plans to expand as it prepares for the future

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – As another schoolyear wind to a close, the Seamark Ranch already is planning to expand ahead of next year. According to Greg Voss, the ranch’s chief executive officer, the … more

For Clay Today | 5/11/22

Should I stay or should I go?

CLAY COUNTY – What if an evacuation is ordered a day ahead of an approaching hurricane and it turns away? Or what if officials are confident a pending storm won’t be serious, but it gains … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonine.com | 5/11/22

Fortifying a home today reduces chance of severe damage in future

CLAY COUNTY – The month of May is all about your home, with Home Improvement Month and Hurricane Preparedness Month both being observed and both complementing each other. As families often use … more

Special to Clay Today | 5/11/22

Clary and Associates back the blue with gifts of green

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Realizing being in law enforcement often is a thankless job, Tina Clary wanted to show her support in a quiet, yet significant, way on May 6. She joined Supervisor of … more

5/11/22

Donation helps enrich students through music

OAKLEAF – An elementary school music program continues to thrive through grants and teaching that moves outside a classroom. The Oakleaf Village Elementary School music department, which caters … more

By Nick Blank nick@claytodayonline.com | 5/11/22

Carts for a cause: PET program volunteers provide hand-operated rides to needy around the world

PENNEY FARMS – Not far from the town’s orderly grid is a workshop that’s impacting thousands of disabled people throughout the world. Penney Farms’ PET program, which stands for Personal … more

By Nick Blank nick@claytodayonline.com | 5/11/22

Elite DNA Therapy Services hosts food drive

ORANGE PARK – Elite DNA Therapy Services, a comprehensive mental and behavioral health service provider, is hosting a food collection drive May 16-31 to support area food banks in their efforts to … more

5/11/22

Coffee, cops and click it

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Members of the Green Cove Springs Police Department were at the McDonald’s on Tuesday sharing coffee and meeting residents during breakfast hours as part of its “Coffee … more

5/11/22

Donation helps Oakleaf school enrich students through music

OAKLEAF – An elementary school music program continues to thrive through grants and teaching that moves outside a classroom. The Oakleaf Village Elementary School music department, which caters … more

By Nick Blank nick@claytodayonline.com | 5/11/22

School district completes self-funded insurance move

FLEMING ISLAND – After extensive workshops and discussions, the Clay County School District’s pivot to self-funded insurance became a reality last Tuesday. Board members approved the measure … more

By Nick Blank nick@claytodayonline.com | 5/11/22

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