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Opinions & Columns
To the Editor,   Over 180,000 Floridians  will be diagnosed with cancer this year. As they undergo treatment, the support of family, friends and the whole community is crucial. So is access …
On the positive side, Jacksonville’s 19-17 victory against Philadelphia on Sunday, Oct. 11, was the Jaguars’ 12 th in their last 13 regular season games dating back to Nov. 16, 2025. On the …
“Courage is the quiet decision to stand between danger and the people you serve.” – Capt. James Carter When I walked into Grace Anglican Church on Thursday, Sept. 24, I didn’t know exactly …
To the Editor,  Clay County has grown fast as Jacksonville pushes outward, and while a lot of that growth means HOA-governed subdivisions, there's still real acreage out in Middleburg, Keystone …
“Florida’s ‘cold’ is just a gentle reminder that the sun is still out — and that’s enough.” - Unknown  It's official. The summer season has ended, and the brisk air and light …
RELIGION
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 …
At first glance, it can feel like we’re reading about two different Gods. In the Old Testament, God seems strict, full of wrath and judgment: commanding battles, enforcing laws and striking people …
As I sit down to write this week’s column, I’m reminded of something simply obvious yet deeply spiritual: “It’s a beautiful world.” It’s not beautiful because everything is easy, and …
This question has crossed every honest heart at some point. Am I really saved? What if I mess up too much? What if I didn’t say the right words or feel the right thing? Can I actually know I’m …
ASK KYLA
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 …
FLEMING ISLAND —  Whit's Frozen Custard will soon be moving in next to O'Reilly Auto Part Store at 1545 County Road 220.  The ice cream shop will take the place of Mathnasium, which has …
ORANGE PARK —   It looks like Parker's Kitchen may soon be coming to 492 Blanding Blvd., as the former Bojangles restaurant was recently demolished. According to building permits, the …
ORANGE PARK –  Sprouts Farmers Market will be the first tenant for the former Sears store at the Orange Park Mall. The demolition of the 189,796 square-foot  retail store, which …