Five years ago, 2019

• Managing Editor at the Clay Today Eric Cravey announces his decision to step down. "Despite all of the yelling, threats and intimidation I’ve endured from the public in my tenure here at Clay Today, I honestly say I would not have traded any of it for a sack of gold," he said.

• Green Cove Springs was half a million dollars overbudget on the city’s Public Works building, which was halfway completed. The city worked with the contractor to reduce costs by about $276,500 by removing features from the facility such as restroom wall tiles, kitchen cabinetry, a transfer switch and generator pad.

• In a list of the top ten most dangerous intersections in Clay County, Orange Park made the list six times for intersections along Blanding Boulevard, Wells Road, Kingsley Avenue, Professional Center Drive and other roads.

• In an effort to develop the city’s own fire and rescue service, Orange Park Town Council approved the purchase of two EMS rescue vehicles.

10 years ago, 2014

• Officers from the Clay County Sheriff’s Office, Orange Park Police Department, the state office of Parole and Probation, NCIS and the State Attorney’s held a drug sweep that resulted in 35 arrests in three days.

• For the second year, Clay County Clerk of Court Tara Green hosted a Valentine’s Day wedding ceremony at Historic Spring Park. Fourteen couples received a free wedding, music, cake, photos and flowers.

• Sue Heath retired from her job as the assistant city manager of Green Cove Springs, a job she had since 2000. Over her career, she stepped up as interim city manager several times while the manager’s post was vacant.

20 years ago, 2004

• A Clay County Grand Jury handed down three indictments for murder. Ismael Hernandez Rodriquez was indicted for the November 2003 killing of Oscar Nanez. Bryan Steven Frascello was indicted for the May 202 shooting death of Nicholas Boles. And, Mitchell Lee Watts was indicted for the strangling death of Carrie Cromwell.

• The Clay County Drug Task Force arrested five people on drug charges. Officers seized $1,000 worth of crack cocaine and 50 grams of marijuana valued at $2,278.

• Clay County Fire Rescue burned the old Quigley House as part of a training exercise for the department.

30 years ago, 1994

• Wayne Ledbetter announced he would not seek re-election to the Clay County School Board after serving one term, while Carol Vallencourt and Lisa Graham announced they would run again.

• The Green Cove Springs City Council debated uses for Vera Francis Hall Park. Proposals included constructing a fitness trail and a playground for toddlers.

40 years ago, 1984

• The Kiwanis Club prepped for its annual Clay County Science Fair at the Orange Park Mall, anticipating 180 projects to be displayed.

• Green Cove Springs City Council announced plans to hold public hearings about city water and sewer rates.