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County Community, Social Services relocate to College Drive

MIDDLEBURG – The Clay County Community and Social Services Department has relocated to 420 College Dr., Suite 107, in Middleburg. This area of College Drive is also known as the 'Helping Highway' … more

For Clay Today | 7/21/22

Former Green Cove Springs Mayor Page elected Chairman of FMPA

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Bob Page, the former mayor and city council member in Green Cove Springs, will continue to serve the public’s interest as the new chairman of the Florida Municipal Power … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 7/21/22

Orange Park’s Wilson graduates U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

Leon Laray Wilson Jr. of Orange Park recently graduated from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, New York. Wilson earned a Bachelor of Science degree and a commission in the U. S. Armed … more

For Clay Today | 7/21/22

Tools 4 Clay to host Summer Supply Drive to support teachers

CLAY COUNTY – The Clay Education Foundation in partnership with The Clay County School District and The Bailey Group kicks off its fifth annual Tools 4 Clay Schools Summer Supply Drive through … more

For Clay Today | 7/20/22

Dr. James Minesinger has kept an eye on Keystone Heights for 48 years

KEYSTONE HEIGHTS – Dr. James Minesinger celebrates 48 years of providing Keystone Heights with eye care. Although he doesn’t perform surgical procedures, he offers everything from complete eye … more

By Natalie Gilstrap For Clay Today | 7/20/22

National suicide hotline changes its phone number

CLAY COUNTY – The national suicide hotline has rebranded and changed its number to 988 in an effort to simplify the process and cut back on unnecessary law enforcement visits in cases where someone … more

By Nick Blank nick@claytodayonline.com | 7/20/22

Deadline to vote in Aug. 23 primary is July 25

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Clay County Supervisor of Elections, Chris H. Chambless, reminds voters the last day to register to vote for the Primary Election is Monday, July 25. The primary election day … more

For Clay Today | 7/20/22

Father Wiggins assigned to lead St. William Catholic Church

KEYSTONE HEIGHTS – St. William Catholic Church recently welcomed Father Mason Wiggins as its priest. He was ordained by the bishop and assigned to be the priest at St. Williams. Though he has … more

By Natalie Gilstrap For Clay Today | 7/20/22

Sheriffs Pay Homage to their Alma Mater

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Most of us will never forget our time in high school. In fact, a lot of us refer back to those years as the “good ol’ days.” But whether you consider your experience good … more

Submitted by Clay County Sheriff’s Office | 7/20/22

Orange Park’s Wilson graduates U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

Leon Laray Wilson Jr. of Orange Park recently graduated from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, New York. Wilson earned a Bachelor of Science degree and a commission in the U. S. Armed … more

For Clay Today | 7/20/22

State Farm gives Clothes Closet and Food Pantry much-needed support

ORANGE PARK – A week ago the shelves were almost bare at the Clothes Closet and Food Pantry of Orange Park. With the help of a $25,000 check from State Farm, now they’re fully stocked. That … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 7/20/22

Community Calendar 7/21/22

CLAY CHAMBER: will host a program called “How to Write an Effective Press Release” during its “Lunch and Learn” on July 21 from noon-2 p.m. at the Courtyard by Marriott at 610 Wells Road in … more

7/20/22

Community Briefs 7/21/22

Orange Park Women’s Club to hold annual sale on July 29-30ORANGE PARK – The Orange Park Woman's Club annual sale is July 29-30 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.This year we are raising funds for … more

7/20/22

Lakeside’s Melissa Matz selected Florida Teacher of the Year

CLAY COUNTY – Five teachers held hands on stage at the Gaylord Palms Resort for the state Teacher of the Year awards last week and they would be proud of whoever won. When state Education … more

By Nick Blank nick@claytodayonline.com | 7/20/22

Commissioners earn Advanced County Designation, Presidential Advocacy awards

CLAY COUNTY – District 3 Commissioner James Renninger and District 4 Commissioner Betsy Condon recently received the Advanced County Commissioner Level I designation from the Institute for County … more

For Clay Today | 7/20/22

Arrive Alive: Local law enforcement shed light on pedestrian safety

CLAY COUNTY – Interactions between drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians are a bit of a gray area – and are potentially fatal. According to the 2022 Dangerous By Design study, pedestrian … more

By Nick Blank nick@claytodayonline.com | 7/20/22

Orange Park Council tables appointee vote, focuses on trees

ORANGE PARK— Orange Park Town Council members declined to fill their vacant fifth seat, with only three members present, at Tuesday night’s meeting that lasted 75 minutes. Mayor Randy Anderson … more

By Nick Blank nick@claytodayonline.com | 7/20/22

Police Briefs 7/21/22

Keystone man accused of trying to kill friend with axKEYSTONE HEIGHTS – A short search for a man that included the lockdown of Keystone Heights Elementary led to the arrest of a man who is … more

Clay County Sheriff's Office | 7/20/22

Arrests & Bookings 7/21/22

(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 | 7/20/22

Middleburg’s Malcolm Hall to tape ‘Who is Malcolm’ special at Thrasher-Horne

ORANGE PARK – There are comedians. And there is Malcolm Hall. Hall, a 2005 graduate of Middleburg High, started his comedy career in 2009 at the Greensboro, North Carolina, Comedy Zone while … more

7/20/22

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