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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, … more

STAFF PHOTOS BY KYLA WOODARD | 11/5/26

With the expansion to more than 82 acres, this year's fair will host even more rides.

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

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 … more

By Kyla Woodard
kyla@claytodayonline.com | 10/29/26

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 … more

10/1/26

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 … more

9/24/26

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.

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

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 … more

By Sean Furey, Navy Office of Chief Mass Communication Specialist/ Navy Office of Community Outreach | 9/24/26

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 … more

Clay Today staff | 9/20/26

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

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

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 … more

For Clay Today | 9/14/26

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 … more

9/10/26

Police Briefs

Georgia woman arrested for using child for sexual performances GREEN COVE SPRINGS – An investigation by a detective with the Green Cove Springs Police Department led to the arrest of a Georgia … more

9/10/26

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 … more

9/3/26

Police Briefs

Shooting in Publix restroom leads to arrest of Jacksonville man ORANGE PARK – An argument between two men in a Publix Supermarket restroom led to a single shot being fired, which forced the … more

9/3/26

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 … more

By Don Coble, don@claytodayonline.com | 8/27/26

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 … more

By Don Coble, don@claytodayonline.com | 8/25/26

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 … more

By The Outdoor Power Equipment Insititute, For Clay Today | 8/20/26

Police Briefs

Grove Park Elementary crossing guard seriously struck in crosswalk ORANGE PARK – A longtime crossing guard at Grove Park Elementary was in serious condition on Tuesday, Aug. 18, after she … more

8/20/26

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 … more

8/20/26

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 … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 8/13/26

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 … more

8/6/26

Police Briefs

Running stop bar leads to trafficking methamphetamine charge ORANGE PARK – A man stopped by a Clay County Sheriff’s Office deputy for not stopping at a stop bar on July 30 was eventually arrested … more

8/6/26

Arrests and Bookings 07/30/26

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

7/29/26

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