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St. Johns River State College invited students and the community at all three of its campuses to witness Monday's solar eclipse. While the college offered treats and gifts, the real prize was a cosmic phenomenon that mesmerized both young and old.

SJR State College hosts out-of-this-world eclipse party

ORANGE PARK – More than 200 students and community members gathered for the Solar Eclipse Watch Party at the St. Johns River College’s Orange Park, Palatka and St. Augustine campuses. Although … more

For Clay Today | 4/11/24

The Lord’s Prayer – Adoration

This week we look at the first in our series on “The Lord’s Prayer, Adoration. In Matthew 6:9, Jesus lays the foundation for prayer by teaching us to begin with adoration. He instructs, "This, … more

By Pastor Billy Register,
True Life County Church

| 4/11/24

MHS vs. OHS: April 11 is here!

MIDDLEBURG - Oakleaf High softball returned from a tough outing at the always-tough Kissimmee Klassic Softball Invite with a roster of 4A-Jensen Beach (region semifinalist), 6A-Melbourne (unbeaten … more

Randy Lefko
Sports Editor | 4/11/24

Arrests and Bookings 4/11/2024

Tuesday, April 9

Juan C.G. Orozco, 37, Fleming Island, FTA possession marijuana

Alicea A. Adams, 28, Middleburg, DUI

Douglas J. Hilton, 48, Green Cove Springs, possession firearm/ammo by convicted felon, resist law enforcement with violence, possession-fentanyl, possession-methamphetamine

Melanie J. Davis, 34, Green Cove Springs, VOP aggravated assault with deadly weapon

Jefferson G. Boone, 24, Green Cove Springs, 24, DUI with property damage/injury

Amy D. Anderson, 19, Fleming Island, disorderly intoxication, resist/obstruct/oppose law enforcement

Leron R. Johnson, 19, Orange Park, domestic battery

Austin K. Miller, 25, Green Cove Springs, VOP community control

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Compiled by Don Coble | 4/11/24

David Jeffrey Britten

David Jeffrey Britten of Orange Park, Florida Dave passed peacefully on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024, surrounded by his loving wife and girls. Born April 30, 1941, to Ruth & Arthur … more

4/11/24

What a baseball Friday! Clay, OP, St. Johns win thrillers

ORANGE PARK - Maybe the Solar Eclipse approaching Florida on Monday created a mood of excitable surrealism Friday night as three baseball games hosted by Clay County provided enough fireworks to … more

Randy Lefko
Sports Editor | 4/10/24

Spartans warm up for North Carolina road trip

ORANGE PARK - St. Johns Country Day School's baseball schedule is no cupcake festival and coach Tom Lucas got a handful of tension late Friday night with a 12th-inning sacrifice fly from Collin … more

Randy Lefko
Sports Editor | 4/10/24

"McCool Magic" gets Clay wild win

GREEN COVE SPRINGS - Clay High's baseball used a little "McCool Magic" to counter an early lead by Fleming Island with a sixth-inning triple-double barrage from Michael Gunson, Cole Carnell and … more

Randy Lefko
Sports Editor | 4/10/24

Raiders "slide" past Indians (again)

ORANGE PARK - Orange Park pitcher Robert Barnett would anchor the Raiders defense through all seven innings on the hill, striking out four and working with catcher Devon Moore who protected home … more

Ray DiMonda,
correspondant | 4/10/24

Tim Devin takes over as Director of Emergency Management

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Tim Devin was selected as the Emergency Management Director on Wednesday, April 3, replacing Mike Ladd, who retired to spend more time with his family. Devin started with … more

For Clay Today | 4/10/24

Tuesday was Our Fair Cares Day and fair-goers responded overwhelmingly by filling donation bins for the Clothes Closet and Food Pantry at Orange Park, Clay County Animal Animal Services and the Clay County Education Foundation.

Sights from the Clay County Agricultural Fair Day 6

GREEN COVE SPRINGS - Sometimes a good thing is too good. But the Clothes Closet and Food Pantry didn't complain. Tuesday's Our Fair Cares promotion collected so many canned goods and non-perishables … more

4/9/24

Clay County Fair Association Office Manager Karen Brown, left. presents Clay County Sheriff's Office Crime Scene Tech Tiffany Thibideau while they were joined by Fair Vice Chair Bill Elrod.

Fair Hero of the Day CCSO Crime Scene Tech Tiffany Thibideau

GREEN COVE SPRINGS—After serving Clay County for more than 11 years and processing 1,945 crime scenes for the Clay County Sheriff's Office, Tiffany Thibideau was recognized Tuesday by the Clay … more

4/9/24

One family stopped in the Early Florida Village to keep track of the progress of the rare solar eclipse Monday.

Sights from the Clay County Agricultural Fair Day 5

GREEN COVE SPRINGS - Bonnie Tyler's "Total Eclipse of the Heart" played on a loop almost unnoticed as guests wandered through the Midway, games, agricultural areas, Early Florida Village, the … more

4/8/24

Orange Park Police Officer Doug Faircloth received the Hero of the Day honor from Clay County Agricultural Fair Office Manager Karen Brown on Thursday, April 4. Officer Faircloth saved a child from drowning in the St. Johns River.

Fair Hero of the Day OPPD Doug Faircloth

4/8/24

Hero of the Day USAF Haley Parks

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Haley Parks developed an app for the U.S. Air Force to assist trauma medics on the battlefield in monitoring multiple patients’ vital signs in the field to allow seamless … more

4/8/24

Fair Hero of the Day CCSO Sgt. Ben Wase

GREEN COVE SPRINGS - Clay County Sheriff's Office deputy Sgt. Ben Wase was honored as the Hero of the Day at the Clay County Agricultural Fair on Saturday, April 6, for years of distinguished service … more

4/8/24

Fair Hero of the Day CCSO Sgt. Darren Bland

GREEN COVE SPRINGS - Clay County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Darren Bland was honored Monday as the Clay County Agricultural Fair's Hero of the Day. He was selected for his military service and … more

4/8/24

Sights from the Clay County Agricultural Fair Day 4

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – There’s never a bad time to have a good time, but Sunday seemed better than most to experience thrills and chills at the Clay County Agricultural Fair. In fact, it was the … more

4/8/24

Attendance for the Clay County Agricultural Fair picked up significantly Saturday, and with it, so did appetites along the food court midway.

Sights from Clay County Agricultural fair Day 3

Perfect weather and the first weekend day were the perfect combination for a busy day of excitement, entertainment, agriculture education and fun at the Clay County Agricultural Fair. It was … more

4/7/24

Chapel Hart brought energy, talent and a sassy setlist to the Cattleman's Arena Friday night.

Sights from the Clay County Agricultural Fair Day 2

GREEN COVE SPRINGS - Friday was a Chamber of Commerce-like day for the Clay County Agricultural Fair. It was a perfect day to stroll through the exhibits in the Early Florida Village, before heading … more

4/6/24

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