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CCSO: Don’t be Trixed by elaborate cereal scam

The scam includes instructions to withdraw money from the bank and put it in three boxes of cereal. Then give the cereal boxes to a courier for safe keeping.
ORANGE PARK – The phone rings. It’s your bank or the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation telling you they’ve spotted something suspicious with your bank account. They know details about you …

Community Calendar

QUIGLEY HOUSE ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT will be on Nov. 13 at Eagle Landing Golf Club, 3989 Eagle Landing Pkwy., Oakleaf. The tournament includes a shotgun start, two drink tickets, lunch, raffle, …

What new businesses are coming to Clay County?

CLAY COUNTY - There are several new businesses slated to make Clay County home, some of which include a Florida-style upscale eatery, wine bar, sandwich shop and Korean -themed quick chain. In Orange …

Police Briefs

Lake Asbury Junior High staff member resigns during investigation LAKE ASBURY – A member of the support staff at Lake Asbury Junior High resigned while the Clay County Sheriff’s Office and the …

Arrests and Bookings

Name, age, location of arrest, charges). Key: FTA-Failure to Appear; DWLSR-Driving Without a License-Suspended or Revoked; DUI-Driving Under the Influence; VOP-Violation of Probation; BAL-blood …

Akino brings flavor, Japanese culture to Orange Park

ORANGE PARK —   Members of the Clay County Chamber of Commerce helped to officially cut the ribbon on the Akino Japanese Cuisine during its grand opening on Friday, Nov. 6. The locally owned …
The four-hour Veteran's Day ceremony includes hot dogs and hamburgers at World War II prices.
Clay County to salute Veteran’s Day with ceremonies, discounts
CAMP BLANDING – Robert Hilliard was just 18 when he trained at Camp Blanding Joint Training Center 82 years ago. Now 101, the U.S. Army veteran plans to return to the sprawling camp on Wednesday, …
Middleburg, Fleming Island ousted in state volleyball tournament
OCALA – Fleming Island and Middleburg highs’ state championship quest came up two games short Thursday at the Florida High School Athletic Association State Volleyball Championships at Polk State …
Ron Riddle's legacy will continue for generations because he created a culture that lifted the needs of athletes above his racial challenges.
Legendary former Clay High Coach Ron Riddle dies on Thursday, Nov. 5
GREEN COVE SPRINGS – The social media post was brief, but pertinent: "Today we lost a true legend to Clay High School!!! "Sure going to miss you Coach Ron Riddle . "Once a Blue Devil always a Blue …
U.S. Rep. Aaron Bean, who represents Clay County in Washington, D.C., won a third term on Tuesday by turning back LaShonda Holloway by more than 6,300 votes.
Clay County turns back blue wave by electing Republican governor, senator, representative
CLAY COUNTY – While the rest of the United States took a decided turn to the left Tuesday night, Clay County helped Florida stay red by electing Byron Donalds as its next governor, while …
Clay Today Sales Manager Miranda Moore presented Thais Serafin De Silveira Alves with the IKO Clay Hill Hometown Heroes for Healthcare certificate on Friday, Oct. 30.
Kindred’s De Silveira Alves said compassion, dedication as effective as medicine
FLEMING ISLAND – Her co-workers said what makes Thais Serafin De Silveira Alves such a special nurse can’t be learned in a classroom. Putting people back together at Kindred Hospital North …
Mother and daughter duo Janey Fox, right, and Jessica Hames took on the roles of Helen and Florence of the Qui-Si-Sana and Clarendon hotels.
GCS Preservation Society still fundraising to bring the Rivers House to life
GREEN COVE SPRINGS — They say that ghosts are dead serious and transparent about their intentions. Especially when it comes to telling stories of the past. A group of local women made that loud and …
Homeschoolers of Oakleaf welcomes dozens to Trunk-or-Treat
OAKLEAF — The Homeschoolers of Oakleaf hosted its annual Trunk-or-Treat event at the Oakleaf Community Park on Friday, Oct. 30. Dozens of children, dressed in creative costumes, enjoyed candy, …
U.S. Rep. Aaron Bean served bread to a table during Tip-A-Cop at Longhorn Steakhouse on Fleming Island. Law Enforcement served bread, water, tea and coffee, and they cleared tables to raise money for the county's Special Olympics team.
Sen. Moody, Rep. Bean join record-setting Tip-A-Cop event at Longhorn Steakhouse
FLEMING ISLAND – Buoyed by an all-star lineup that included U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody, U.S. Rep. Aaron Bean and Sheriff Michelle Cook, the Clay County Special Olympics team raised an astounding …
Clay Habitat CEO Carolina Morrow said the impact of Habitat Humanity reaches far beyond the front door.
Clay Habitat kicks off 50th anniversary, honors longtime volunteers
GREEN COVE SPRINGS —   Congressman Aaron Bean emphasized the importance of homeownership and its positive impact on communities during Clay County Habitat for Humanity’s anniversary …
Who wore it better?
ORANGE PARK - Patients were seeing not double but quadruple on Friday, Oct. 30, as Dr. William Sessions' office on Kingsley Avenue celebrated the Halloween season. Team members dressed up as the …
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What happened to Wendy's on Park Avenue?

ORANGE PARK - After filing for bankruptcy, Wendy's has decided to close several locations across the country. Including its longtime location at 753 Park Ave. According to Usearch.com, the restaurant …

What's the with the new market on Park Avenue?

ORANGE PARK — Following intense condemnation from local town residents, a permanent liquor store was scrapped from the future plans of 1345 Park Ave. But it looks like groceries have made the cut. …