Five years ago, 2017
• Clay County commissioners draft an ordinance that would allow the sales of alcohol at the Clay County Fairgrounds.
• Terry Lee Miller is arrested after he canceled his workers’ compensation insurance policy at his Infield Pizzeria and Sports Bar in Orange Park.
• A grand reveal is scheduled for the TAPS Memorial after it’s delivered to the county archives office at the Historical Triangle in Green Cove Springs.

10 years ago, 2012
• Tropical Storm Debby forces families from about 100 homes in the Wisteria Lane area off County Road 218 after the Black Creek rose by more than 25 feet.
• Mary Jo and Don Mancosh of Green Cove Springs receive the Caring Heart Award for providing foster care to six children.
• The BCC agrees to spend $826,000 with F&G Construction General Contractors to build a new park on Moody Avenue.

20 years ago, 2002
• Vandals break into Clay High and damage areas of the cafeteria, gymnasium and computer lab.
• Former Clay High outfielder Garris Gonce leads South Carolina to a runner-up finish to Texas at the NCAA Baseball World Series.
• The SunTrust Bank on the corner of Kingsley Avenue and U.S. Highway 17 is demolished to make room for a new turn lane onto Kingsley.

30 years ago, 1992
• The county decides not to consider a mandatory countywide collection and recycling ordinance.
• The school district plans to build a new elementary school in the Middleburg area on Old Jennings Road.
• The Clay County Sheriff’s Office pay $3,900 for K-9 Felix Von Kittiger Hook, and the dog was immediately sworn in as a new deputy.

40 years ago, 1982
• The Green Cove Springs City Council seeks to end its contract with engineers Smith & Gillespie due to problems with the tie-in with Florida Power and Light.
• Former Clay High student Staff Sgt. Dennis M. Callaway graduates from the U.S. Air Force electronic powerline specialist course.
• Hank Bruning announces his intention to seek re-election for the Board of County Commissioners.