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SWAT team ends standoff by firing gas at man wanted on drug chargesORANGE PARK – According to the Clay County Sheriff’s Office, it needed to shoot gas into his car to arrest a Duval … more

Clay County Sheriff's Office | 4/20/23

College Briefs 6/1/23

Isaac Lawrence graduates from Grove City College GROVE CITY, Pa. – Fleming Island’s Isaac Lawrence earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Grove City College. … more

By Clay Today | 6/1/23

Clay County resident wins 'I Voted' sticker redesign contest

The Clay County Supervisor of Elections Office is pleased to announce the winner of its 2024 “I Voted” Sticker Design Contest is Gwendolyn Harvey from Middleburg. Clay County residents, 14 years … more

For Clay Today | 2/8/24

Clay County Celebrates Parks and Recreation Month

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – July is National Parks and Recreation Month, and Clay County is celebrating the entire month with family-friendly activities and events planned at county parks. According to … more

For Clay Today | 7/13/22

This week in history 7/28/22

Five years ago, 2017 • Parents of children attending Orange Park Performing Arts Academy receive letters from the Clay County Schools District inviting them to enroll students in a public school … more

7/27/22

Arrests & Bookings 4/20/23

(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 … more

Clay County Sheriff's Office | 4/20/23

GCS RiverFest 2023: This year’s event sets records for attendance, fun, remembrance

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – The parking lot at Wells Fargo Bank was empty shortly after noon in the early hours of Green Cove Springs’ RiverFest. Two hours later, were 25 cars there on a day when the … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 6/1/23

Community rallies to honor Juneteenth celebration

OAKLEAF – About 100 hundred people met at a pavilion on June 17 on Eagle Landing Parkway, with Black-owned businesses and food trucks, religious organizations and attendees gathered to honor … more

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

VA Healthcare Services committed to timely, high-quality, safe medical care

By David Isaacks VA Executive Health System Director As a fellow veteran, I know what it means to serve, which is … more

By David Isaacks VA Executive Health System Director | 7/13/22

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

Community Briefs 12/15/22

JAA opens military lounge at JAX Airport for holiday travel   JACKSONVILLE – The Jacksonville Aviation Authority has opened a new military lounge for active-duty service men and women at … more

12/14/22

Oakleaf’s Kayla Tallant finds comfort in Future Farmers of America

OAKLEAF – Kayla Tallant’s sanctuary is a thickly-weaved cotton and embroidered jacket. So young to be subjected to so much confusion and grief, the energetic Oakleaf High senior has bounced … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 4/20/23

Arrests & Bookings 6/1/23

(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 … more

Clay County Sheriff's Office | 6/1/23

BBB: Please support legitimate charities following Gaza attack

On Oct. 7, Hamas terrorists from Gaza launched a surprise attack against towns in southern Israel, including a music festival. Media reported there were more than 1,200 killed, including 25 from the … more

For Clay Today | 10/19/23

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

Florida Supervisor of Elections offering scholarship

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – The Florida Supervisors of Elections Association will offer four $1,200 scholarships in 2023 to college students majoring in Political Science, Public or Business … more

For Clay Today | 12/14/22

Cocoa and Carols bring sounds of the season to Orange Park parade

ORANGE PARK – Thousands of Clay County residents enjoyed Concert on the Green’s Cocoa and Carols last Friday night at River Road and Kingsley Avenue. The event was highlighted by more than a … more

STAFF PHOTOS BY LEE WARDLAW | 12/21/22

Orange Park Memorial Day: Freedom isn’t free

ORANGE PARK – U.S. Rep. Aaron Bean offered a solemn reminder of why the county observes Memorial Day by talking about the thousands of men and women who died establishing and preserving … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 6/1/23

Residents served at new dining hall at Penney Retirement Community

PENNEY FARMS – Penney Retirement Community residents got their first peek at a new dining hall Tuesday and were also served a free breakfast featuring blueberry pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon and … more

STAFF PHOTOS BY DON COBLE | 7/6/23

Inspire awarded $18,000 for national dance competition

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – The Tourist Development Council (TDC) unanimously approved a grant of $18,000 for the Inspire National Dance Competition to host its annual competition on April 12-14 at the … more

By Lee Wardlaw lee@claytodayonline.com | 10/19/23

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