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Opinions & Columns
  Clearing the post-its from my wall … I heard something interesting during Tuesday’s Green Cove Springs City Council meeting when newly passed Amendment 3 was mentioned by a resident. She …
"Thanksgiving —when the people who are the most thankful are the ones who didn't have to cook." —Melanie White It's officially everyone's favorite time of the year. The weather is cooling down …
Last year in 9th grade, my daughter’s English teacher, Mrs. Thea Burke, had the class read "Romeo and Juliet." Many of us have read it or know of this “love story.” However, Mrs. Burke told me …
I’m sure the Big 12 will be sending notices to the UCF and Cincinnati football programs to dig into their piggybanks to pay for six-figure fines after their fans stormed the field following two …
As your elected Superintendent, but more importantly, as a fellow citizen, taxpayer and neighbor here in Clay County, I believe in the power of our community to make informed decisions. As we …
RELIGION
Talking about money can feel awkward. But Jesus didn’t shy away from it because He knew that how we handle money reveals what’s going on in our hearts. Tithing isn’t about God needing your …
It’s that time of year again. I joke with all those folks who go up to the mountains to see the changing of the leaves. I ask what kind of person pays good money for a cabin to watch trees die? …
Some people quietly wonder if choosing Jesus means choosing a less exciting life. Maybe you’ve felt it too: the pressure to blend in, to chase every opportunity and to experience everything the …
You told yourself it was the last time. You prayed for strength. You felt conviction — and yet somehow, you ended up right back in the same cycle. Again. If you’ve ever felt stuck in a pattern of …
There is something happening in our world that is hard to ignore. Every day we hear about wars, international conflicts, moral confusion, economic uncertainty, natural disasters and a growing sense …
ASK KYLA
CLAY COUNTY - There are several new businesses slated to make Clay County home, some of which include a Florida-style upscale eatery, wine bar, sandwich shop and Korean -themed quick chain. In Orange …
ORANGE PARK - After filing for bankruptcy, Wendy's has decided to close several locations across the country. Including its longtime location at 753 Park Ave. According to Usearch.com, the restaurant …
ORANGE PARK — Following intense condemnation from local town residents, a permanent liquor store was scrapped from the future plans of 1345 Park Ave. But it looks like groceries have made the cut. …
CLAY COUNTY — As the county's curbside recycling service ended two years ago, there are limited options as to where residents can take their recyclable items. In a majority vote by the Board of …
MIDDLEBURG — That new hotel is the ECHO Suites Extended Stay by Wyndham, and it officially opened the doors to its Middleburg location in September. The new extended stay hotel rooms, located at …