Five years ago, 2015
Friends of Clay County Animal renew their push to have a new shelter built in the county that would be more centralized to all residents instead of the current shelter in Green Cove Springs.

River Region Human Services opens a methadone behind the Publix on Loch Rane Boulevard in Orange Park.

Jacksonville Jaguars owners Wayne and Delores Weaver donate $500,000 to St. Vincent’s Clay Medical Center.

10 years ago, 2010
Gary Meeks beats Eugene Nix by 28 votes for Seat 4 on the Orange Park Town Council during a special election.

The Bark in the Park fundraiser at Orange Park Town Hall earns more than $3,000 for the Safe Animal Shelter.

The Green Cove Springs Police Department earns a regional award for hosting the Teen Summit at Spring Park.

20 years ago, 2000
The Board of County Commissioners tell the county attorney to draw up an ordinance that would give qualified seniors an extra $25,000 homestead exemption.

Charles E. Bennett seventh-grader Kate Koza wins the Lions International Peace Poster contest for Clay County schools.

Deputies with the Clay County Sheriff’s Office work as waiters at the Red Lobster in Orange Park. All tips from the “Claws and Order” event was donated to Special Olympics.

30 years ago, 1990
The Clay Memorial Hospital Authority agrees to play the auditing firm of Whitlow and Whitlow $15,000 to settle a disagreement over the final cost of a recent audit.

Miss Florida, Sandra Joanne Frick, cuts the ribbon to open the Clay County Fair.

The Clay County Commission votes unanimously to keep the courthouse annex in Green Cove Springs.

40 years ago, 1980
Democrat Jimmy Carter and Republican Ronald Reagan are the top picks by Clay County voters in the Florida Presidential Primary.

The water level of Black Creek rises eight feet, creating localized flooding.

The Clay County Cattlemen’s Association plan to sponsor its first rodeo at the Clay County Fairgrounds.