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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's fair will host even more rides.

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 …

Oakleaf grad serves with Navy’s unmanned patrol, reconnaissance squadron

Oakleaf's Caden Jackson is one of more than 500 Sailors who serve at VUP-19. Members of the squadron maintain and launch the MQ-4C Triton aircraft to provide persistent Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance, distributing valuable and time-critical intelligence to combatant and fleet commanders.

MAYPORT – Airman Caden Jackson, a 2022 graduate of Oakleaf High, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Unmanned Patrol Squadron 19 (VUP-19), the Navy’s first unmanned patrol and reconnaissance …

Man arrested for opening fire on father of girlfriend's children

OAKLEAF – A 32-year-old convicted felon was charged with attempted murder after the Clay County Sheriff’s Office said he opened fire at the father of his girlfriend's children during a pre-arranged …

Oakleaf High sophomore to march in 100th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Brendan Bowens will perform with the Great American Marching Band during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on Nov. 26.

ORANGE PARK, FL – Fifteen -year-old Oakleaf High sophomore Brendan Bowens has been selected to perform with the Macy’s Great American Marching Band during the 100th Macy’s Thanksgiving …

Four-day undercover child exploitation operation leads to 12 arrests

FLEMING ISLAND – Clay County Undersheriff Ron Lendvay’s tone never wavered. His eyes were fixed and intense. And there was nothing vague about his words during Tuesday’s press conference …

Sheriff Michelle Cook credited the victim for fighting her way out of the attack, which helped deputies make a quick arrest.

Sheriff Michelle Cook: Woman fought her way out of an attack

FLEMING ISLAND – With the help of a several community tips, quick responses from an off-duty Florida Highway Patrolman and the Clay County Sheriff’s Office, and a woman who fought to free herself …

Oakleaf Village students honored as Fine Arts Students of the Year

OAKLEAF — Two students from Oakleaf Village Elementary were given top honors during this year's second-annual Clay County Fine Arts Gala on May 14. Fifth-grade students Amelia and …

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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, …

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 …

Community Briefs

Celebrate America 250 with county on Oct. 14 at Historic Triangle GREEN COVE SPRINGS – The community is invited to the Clay County America 250 Celebration on Oct. 14 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at …

Clay High football coach Jeff Gierke has orchestrated an astounding season turnaround after a first year 2-8 season to an 8-2 finish - and a possible region playoff spot.

Blue Devils, Knights make their cases for playoff berths

JACKSONVILLE - Clay High sophomore athlete Wyatt Rapoza, who was filling in for slightly injured senior quarterback Landon Martin, also executed his linebacker tackling prowess by making big play …

Not surprising for the Fleming Island High boys swim team was a dominating 100 butterfly by Jackson Strickland, a transfer from Ridgeview.

Fleming Island's Stotler, Shoesmith primed to repeat state titles

GAINESVILLE - The Fleming Island High swimming and diving team is primed to add a few more medals to the school's trophy case, as defending state champions Noah Stotler and William Shoesmith won …

Oakleaf High freshman Julie Wilmoth was a few steps ahead of Middleburg's Lauren Rosset in the middle of the Middleburg Bronco Classic girls race. Rosset passed Wilmoth to finish eighth, while Wilmoth was ninth.

Oakleaf freshman Wilmoth finishes ninth at Middleburg XC

MIDDLEBURG - With a week to go before area runners gear up for their district championship races, the Middleburg Bronco Classic was one of the last regular season races before the playoffs. For one …

Lakeside Junior High running back Johnny Mizell took off for one of his many long scrimmage runs in the Gators' 32-12 Northeast Florida Athletic Conference championship win over Oakleaf Junior High at Ridgeview High. Mizell scored two touchdowns on Tuesday for the Gators, who finished undefeated.

Gators Mizell fuels NEFAC title; 32-12

ORANGE PARK - Lakeside Junior High football running back Johnny Mizell displayed breakaway speed with two touchdowns and a handful of long runs to ignite the Gators' offense to a 32-12 Northeast …

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Clerk’s, Sheriff’s offices warn of growing jury duty scams

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – The phone calls are terrifying, compelling, belligerent and believable. And they are a scam. The Clay County Clerk of Courts said it receives calls weekly from residents who …

Florida tax law permanently exempts select portable generators, storm supplies from year-round sales tax

ALEXANDRIA – A Florida tax law permanently exempts certain hurricane kit items from state sales tax year-round. Storm supplies including batteries, select generators, smoke detectors, carbon …

New design renderings of the Oakleaf Library were revealed to residents on July 16.

Oakleaf residents get first look at proposed library design

OAKLEAF — For years, Sabina Escalada has been waiting for the greenlight on one of Oakleaf's most anticipated projects. With five libraries in Clay County, it was only right that her …

Oakleaf High graduate Darren Cox said, “Having a family back home makes this job that much more important and meaningful.”

Oakleaf sailor supports Navy fighter jet mission

FALLON– Every sailor’s story of naval service is unique. For Petty Officer 2nd Class Darren Cox II, this story has ties to Oakleaf, where skills and values learned there are foundational to …

Captain America survived the sweltering heat and the mile-long march on July 4.

Keystone Heights salutes patriotism during nation's iconic birthday

KEYSTONE HEIGHTS – The city began its 250 th birthday celebration with a starter’s pistol ahead of the Jordan Cooper five-kilometer run and it ended 13 hours later with a spectacular fireworks …

Before he was a public defender at the Clay County Courthouse, William Rothrock served as an Army soldier.

Soldier or public defender, Rothrock's passion for serving others remains the same

CLAY COUNTY - William Rothrock, Esq., has always found joy in helping others. Whether dressed as a solider supporting United States' interests and allied nations or as a man in a polished suit …