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Bill requiring social media literacy lessons in public school advances

A bill requiring Florida public schools to include lessons on social media literacy alongside other mandatory curricula cleared the Senate Committee on Education on Tuesday with uniform, bipartisan … more

By Jesse Scheckner For FloridaPolitics.com | 12/1/21

This weekend’s Nitro Rallycross is a big deal for the county

KEYSTONE HEIGHTS – This weekend’s Nitro Rallycross race at The Florida International Rally and Motorsports Park isn’t a big deal just because it will bring as much as $2 million to the local … more

By Don Coble Managing Editor | 12/1/21

Governor pumps the brakes on higher prices by lowering gas taxes

During stops at convenience stores in Daytona and Jacksonville, Gov. Ron DeSantis said he intends to propose “over a billion dollars in gas tax relief for Florida families” as a hedge against … more

By A.G. Gancarski For FloridaPolitics.com | 11/23/21

I’m thankful to be part of a wonderful family, community

If there’s one thing that ties holidays together, it’s the sense of gratefulness and joy. Every year, the colder weather, extended breaks, and time to see extended family spark a sense of … more

By Kathleen Chambless For Clay Today | 11/23/21

Being thankful every day is the perfect recipe for happiness

MIDDLEBURG – The lines were long at my local grocery store Monday night as people were trying to make sure they had everything for Thanksgiving dinner. While others had beachball-sized frozen … more

By Don Coble Managing Editor | 11/23/21

Florida legislators want to develop an OSHA plan to bypass vaccine mandates

Legislation asking the Governor to develop a state workplace safety plan is nearing a vote in both the House and Senate. The measure would give the Governor’s Office until Jan. 17 to develop a … more

By Renzo Downey For FloridaPolitics.com | 11/17/21

Simple questions and confusion from a simple mind

I’ve said it many times before, and I’ll say it again: I’m a simple person.And while I don’t duck every time I drive by a “Low Flying Planes” sign at the airport, … more

By Don Coble Managing Editor | 11/17/21

Kyle Larson finishes first after getting a second chance

Kyle Larson is a deserving NASCAR champion. Few have been more dominant in a brutally long 10-month season. Ten victories and 2,581 laps led – the most since the inception of the 36-race season … more

By Don Coble Managing Editor | 11/10/21

Kissimmee lawmaker pushes back on transgender sports ban

A Central Florida lawmaker is bringing back one of the last Session’s most contentious issues with the hope her colleagues will realize excluding transgender students from girls’ athletics could … more

By Anne Geggis For FloridaPolitics.com | 11/10/21

Letters to the Editor 11/4/21

Republicans should have supported American Rescue PlanThe most recent Clay Today featured a front-page story of the Clay County Boardof County Commissioners discussing what to do with $20 … more

Clay Today | 11/3/21

Florida’s COVID rate now the lowest in the country

Florida recorded just 12,151 new COVID-19 cases in the past week, according to the latest report from the Florida Department of Health. By federal counts — which are slightly different from … more

By Scott Powers For FloridaPolitics.com | 11/3/21

Snooze button and sinkerballs: World Series needs to wake up

For most of my working career, I believed it was far better to be coming in at 4 a.m. than going out. Age changed all that. I can’t remember the last time I was still awake for the 11 o’clock … more

By Don Coble Managing Editor | 11/3/21

Our democracy, our priority

CLAY COUNTY – The Great American Experiment, our cherished democracy, is under threat. Our nation is only as strong as the faith our citizens have that their voice, their vote and have a say in our … more

By Chris Chambless Clay County Supervisor of Elections | 10/27/21

DeSantis: Police recruitment bonuses target ‘mistreated’ cops, not unvaxxed

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis made the case for bringing “mistreated” cops to Florida, stressing he intends his recruitment push to target more than just police officers who don’t want COVID-19 … more

By A.G. Gancarski For FloridaPolitics.com | 10/27/21

Crime, punishment and another bad Jaguars’ draft pick

If the Jacksonville Jaguars had drafted better in 2011, I wouldn’t have been forced to sentence a man to life in prison. I guess an explanation is in order. Three weeks after the NFL Draft, I … more

By Don Coble Managing Editor | 10/27/21

New resident wants greater diversity in local government

Editor: As a new resident of Fleming Island, I would like to share my thoughts about the lack of diversity and representation at the local government level. It seems to me that our local … more

10/20/21

Nice people finish first by respecting your own limits

Chances are that you’ve heard the expression, “nice guys finish last.” Nothing could be further from the truth. This statement is used by many to justify less than ethical treatment of … more

By Bryan Golden | 10/20/21

Mission to end foster care crisis expanding in Clay County area

CLAY COUNTY – Florida families are in crisis. In Clay County, 344 children have been removed from their parents and were living in out-of-home care as of Aug. 31. More than 58% of those children … more

By Megan Rose CEO of Better Together | 10/13/21

CDC: Delta variant deadlier during summer in Florida than any other state

The delta variant-driven summer surge of 2021 was deadlier in Florida than in any other state. The latest federal COVID-19 reports covering the period since June 20 — which roughly coincided … more

By Scott Powers For FloridaPolitics.com | 10/13/21

Mission to end foster care crisis expanding in Clay County area

CLAY COUNTY – Florida families are in crisis. In Clay County, 344 children have been removed from their parents and were living in out-of-home care as of Aug. 31. More than 58% of those children … more

By Megan Rose CEO of Better Together | 10/13/21

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