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Chambless: Early voting nearly ‘double’ of past mid-terms

CLAY COUNTY – While the number of voters usually drop significantly during the mid-term election cycle, Supervisor of Elections Chris Chambless said results from early voting have clearly defied …

GCS Elks Lodge donates to Signal 35 Fund, supports first responders

From left, Exalted Ruler Kristine Watson; Signal 35 Fund Board Member Scotty Taylor; Paul Orvosh, PDD; Lodge Treasurer Ed Weston PDD; Joe Russell, PER; and Trustee Jennifer Parker, PER.
GREEN COVE SPRINGS — The Green Cove Springs Elks Lodge #1892 donated a check for $1,000 to the Signal 35 Fund for the very first time on Oct. 27. The presentation took place at the Elks’ weekly …

County forewarns of impacted services with Amendment III

The Board of County Commissioners grappled with the potential loss of critical county services on Tuesday, Oct. 27. Amendment III would need at least 60% of the vote to pass on Nov. 3.
GREEN COVE SPRINGS– Reduced public safety and veterans' services   and saying goodbye to a library branch were some of the many topics the Board of County Commissioners grappled with on …

Rodeos and fried Oreos: 71st annual Jax Fair to hit the Westside Nov. 5-15

With the expansion to more than 82 acres, this year
JACKSONVILLE — Just like the last seven decades, there will be loads of fun and entertainment at this year's Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair. The funnel cakes will be hot and fresh. And so …

Echo Lake Farms to provide homes, hope to local foster families

More than 220 acres of farmland in Clay and Putnam counties will host mini farms for foster parents and children to live on.
MELROSE — Russ Miller had a plan of action when he founded Rotarians for the Development of Youth six years ago. The nonprofit dedicated to producing well-rounded young people through …

104 sure looks good on Orange Park's Eleanor Pendley

Orange Park resident Eleanor Pendley celebrated her 104th birthday on Monday, Oct. 26.
ORANGE PARK — At 104 years old, Eleanor Pendley is still active and full of life. Known as “Super G,” you can almost always catch her doing her hair and makeup, piecing  together her …

Kennedy, Bean cook support for 40-hour nutrition education plan

Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, left, and U.S. Rep. Aaron Bean, who represents Clay County, spoke about 40-hour nutrition classes that are being taught at many medical classes Tuesday at Lincoln Memorial University in Orange Park.
ORANGE PARK – After meeting with the heads of four hospital groups and officials from two universities, Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and U.S. Rep. Aaron Bean delivered a …

Grumpy's now open on Fleming Island

Owner Dell Hoard Jr. checks with hungry customers to make sure everything all right during Grumpy's soft opening Friday on Fleming Island.
FLEMING ISLAND – Finally! The "Bad Mood Dude" is now serving  its famous breakfast and lunch items at Grumpy's Restaurant. The long-awaited and highly anticipated restaurant at the former …

Orange Park Chorale to present "Stars, Stripes and Spirituals" fall performances

This year's performance will be led by Artistic Director David Holladay.
ORANGE PARK -  The Orange Park Chorale , a local non-profit ensemble of choral voices, invites the community to enjoy a patriotic celebration of our country and uplifting spiritual tunes of hope …

Sunshine Health awards $100K in grants to support caregivers of vulnerable children

Kids First of Florida is located in Orange Park at 705 Wells Road.
FORT LAUDERDALE — Sunshine Health, a company of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), awarded $100,000 in grants for innovative programs that support caregivers of children and youth with behavioral …