Opinion | Clay Today

Despite improvements, state prisons still short staffed

The Florida Department of Corrections is still dealing with staffing shortfalls and legislators in the Senate and House are hearing. The Senate Criminal Justice Committee, the House Justice … more

By A.G. Gancarski For FloridaPolitics.com | 1/18/23

Let’s honor Glenn with most-important donation – life

I didn’t know Glenn Matsuki well. He was a roommate of John, my significant other’s older brother. We met a couple of times when they visited Nancy, but we soon learned we had a unique … more

By Don Coble Managing Editor | 1/18/23

Jags fans can finally enjoy talking football, not draft, during postseason

This is the time of year Jacksonville Jaguars fans are usually mulling over who should be the first-round draft pick. Now we don’t know … or care. Winning changes everything. In one of the … more

By Don Coble Managing Editor | 1/11/23

Living the dream of Martin Luther King, Jr. – a personal reflection

In anticipation of Martin Luther King Day’s celebration, I'm pleased to share this personal reflection. It was late August,1963. I was 12. I remember my father calling me into his room. The … more

By Jack Levine 4Generations Institute | 1/11/23

Letter to the Editor: Reader disgusted with litterbugs, trash around county

Reader disgusted with litterbugs, trash around countyEditor:Have you ever noticed the trash all over clay county? My family and I have lived here in Clay County since 1985. What I noticed immediately … more

1/11/23

10 health resolutions doctors encourage you to make today

The New Year represents a fresh start and is the perfect time to invest in your health. However, you may be unsure what resolutions will have the biggest impact. Doctors say that the easy, tangible … more

By StatePoint Media For Clay Today | 1/4/23

Damar Hamlin reminds us there are no timeouts in game of life

Football is supposed to be an escape from real-life problems and challenges. For three hours, fans get to immerse themselves in a fantasy world of athletic excellence, $12 beers and deafening … more

By Don Coble Managing Editor | 1/4/23

Top resolutions to appreciate friends, family and right the wrongs

Traditionally, New Year Resolutions are about making a commitment to do something different in our lives, perhaps going in a new direction from that of the past. I’m sharing my … more

By Jack Levine 4Generations Institute | 12/28/22

No more excuses or resolutions: I want to be better, healthier person

It’s that time of year when we all make resolutions to improve our lives. We make self-promises to lose weight, exercise and read more books. We resolve to serve more hours as volunteers, attend … more

By Don Coble Managing Editor | 12/28/22

Virginia’s letter continues to evoke hope and happiness during Christmas time

In 1897, a coroner’s assistant, Philip O’Hanlon, was asked by his 8-year-old daughter if Santa Claus really existed. That question set off a chain of events that still pervade the hearts … more

12/21/22

Giving is the best present I’ve ever received at Christmas

It’s taken me more than 60 years to realize it really is the thought that matters when selecting and receiving gifts at Christmas time. For most of my childhood and adult life, I believed the … more

By Don Coble Managing Editor | 12/21/22

Letter to the Editor: Band parent applauds Clay Today’s coverage of high school bands

Editor: Thank you for your wonderful coverage of the state band competition and the awesome performance of our local high school bands. Each week when I see several pages covering high school … more

12/14/22

Toll reduction fast-tracked through Florida Senate

Some drivers could see a 50% credit on tolls in the 2023 calendar year – funded by Florida’s budget surplus – under a priority proposal of Gov. Ron DeSantis that is on a fast highway to the … more

By Christine Jordan Sexton For FloridaPolitics | 12/14/22

Give the gift of conversation for a perfect holiday present

CLAY COUNTY – It’s no secret that the holiday season can be stressful, exhausting and even depressing. For many people, the dissonance between Hallmark Channel expectations and personal reality … more

By Irene Toto CEO Clay Behavioral Health Center | 12/14/22

Garrison, Payne selected to serve on House Appropriations Committee

Florida House Speaker Paul Renner has released committee assignments for the 2023 Regular Session, including the selection of Sam Garrison (R-Fleming Island) and Bobby Payne (R-Palatka) to the … more

By Renzo Downey For FloridaPolitics | 12/7/22

Everyone will be unfairly impacted if new fees aren’t passed

LAKE ASBURY – Coppergate Elementary is located on Henley Road, about 150 yards from County Road 220. A block past CR 220 on Henley is RideOut Elementary. And around the corner from the end of … more

By Don Coble Managing Editor | 12/7/22

Time to clear out a cluttered desk, mind

I guess it’s too late to take advantage of the Labor Day sale for a new mattress. I suppose I can toss the Weird Al Yankovic concert ticket I bought for the concert two months ago at the … more

By Don Coble Managing Editor | 11/30/22

Hello Clay County! I’m your new reporter, Lee Wardlaw

CLAY COUNTY – As I start with Clay Today, I wanted to tell you a little about me. I’m a 26-year-old reporter from Columbia, South Carolina. I graduated from the University of South Carolina in … more

By Lee Wardlaw lee@claytodayonline.com | 11/23/22

Be thankful all the time, not just on Thanksgiving day

There are days when my knee replacement hurts so bad I can barely walk. My left hip pops in and out of the joint, which means another joint replacement is coming soon. The only thing that may delay … more

By Don Coble Managing Editor | 11/22/22

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor: In (Don Coble’s) column of Thursday, Nov. 17, you discussed “getting back to reality and stepping away from the national news cycle.” Your definition encompassed a number … more

11/22/22

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