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Clay County Crime Report

This week's crime report for Clay County Florida, provided by the Clay County Sheriff's Office.

Walking for Alicia

ORANGE PARK – On April 19, 2013, a Dodge Charger stopped Alicia and David Gladden’s life. The charger, driven by a U.S. Navy officer under the influence of alcohol, flew into oncoming traffic …

Board pushes back on new tech initiatives

Wednesday, October 11

FLEMING ISLAND – Two teaching and assessment programs approved by the Clay County School Board in May were the focus of criticism and frustration at the board’s October meeting. The Clay …

Report – Debris cleanup slow

Wednesday, October 11

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Clay County residents and officials are still carrying out recovery efforts a month after Hurricane Irma ripped through Florida. Multiple natural disasters across the …

Monument honors Clay’s war dead

Wednesday, October 11

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – After years in the planning, a new monument honoring 66 Clay County residents who died serving in the U.S. armed forces is ready for public viewing. The TAPS Monument was …

In the Community

Florida’s nursing centers – setting the record straight on quality care

I always thought journalists were trained to avoid reaching a broad conclusion from just one specific example, no matter how shocking … Read More

Letter to the Editor: Irma recovery event a success

Irma recovery event a success Although it’s not Clay County Fair time, the Clay County Fairgrounds were busy last week as the … Read More

Time for some patience

Years ago, while attending a conference on husband-wife relationships, the guest speaker described women as crock pots and men as … Read More

International medical graduates good for America

Doctors are becoming an endangered species. By 2030, the United States could be short 43,000 primary-care physicians. U.S. medical … Read More

Letter to the Editor: Reader supports Peter Swanson’s food truck article

I just wanted to respond to the verbal attack on Peter Swanson concerning the food truck in Green Cove Springs article which was … Read More

Autumn is upon us

Do not be fooled, fellow Floridians, by the high temperatures, heartless humidity, and merciless storms – autumn is actually … Read More

Initiative gives cash for good grades

MIDDLEBURG – About 20 students lined up on the football field Friday evening at Middleburg High School, but they weren’t playing football, or performing in the marching band. They were being …

Soul Food Festival continues to grow

The Clay County YMCA – For A Better Community

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The Y is a powerful association of men, women and children from all walks of life joined together by a shared passion: to strengthen the foundations of community. With a focus on youth development, …

Sports

Clay rolls past Raiders

ORANGE PARK – “That was awesome.” That was how Clay High football head coach Joshua Hoekstra summed up his Blue Devils’ 58-12 dismantling of host Orange Park on Friday, a district 5-5A …

Panther win puts Ridgeview on collision course with Clay

MIDDLEBURG – Ridgeview High Head Football Coach Cameron Porch knows what this season means. “The month of October is huge for us,” said Porch, after his Panthers dismantled 6A-Middleburg …

Golden Eagles flying with state big boys (on paper)

Obituaries 10/12/17

Mary Ann Edmondson BreseeMary Ann Edmondson Bresee, passed away on October 1, 2017 in Tiger, Georgia. She was born in Atlanta, October … Read More

Obituaries 10/5/17

Wallace Alton RakestrawWallace Alton Rakestraw, 85, passed away on September 25, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in … Read More

Good Deeds, Memories and Briefs

Green Cove Springs thrived after the Civil War

Community Calendar 10/12/17

DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE: Meets Oct. 12, Oct. 19 and Oct. 26 at 10 a.m. each date in the Zoning Department Conference Room, 3rd Floor of the Administration Building, 477 Houston St., Green Cove …

Community calendar 10/5/17

SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARING: Clay County Code Enforcement Special Magistrate hearing, Oct. 5 at 9:30 a.m., Board of County Commissioners’ Meeting Room, 4th floor, Administration Building, 477 …

Police Briefs 10/12/17

Middleburg man pleads guilty to child porn productionJACKSONVILLE – Acting United States Attorney W. Stephen Muldrow announced … Read More

Arrests and booking 10/12/17

Tuesday, October 10 Arnold, Thomas, 18, Middleburg, CCSO, Possession of Not More Than 20 g. Cannabis, Drug Equipment … Read More

Arrests and bookings 10/5/17

Tuesday, October 3 Camphort, Gerald, 19, Orange Park, CCSO, Giving False Info to a Pawn Broker, Dealing Stolen Property Douglas, … Read More

Police briefs 10/5/17

2nd degree attempted murder charge for September stabbingORANGE PARK – Authorities have arrested an Orange Park man for attempted … Read More

Arrests and bookings 9/28/17

Tuesday, September 26 Cason, Melodie, 38, Jacksonville, CCSO, Petit Theft Dorazio, Jessica, 28, Green Cove Springs, CCSO, FTA - … Read More

Police Briefs 9/28/17

Federal agent shot in unprovoked drive-byOAKLEAF – Clay County authorities say an 18-year-old who was wanted on a narcotics … Read More

Arrests and booking 9/21/17

Tuesday, September 19 Bushey, Joshua, 27, Middleburg, CCSO, Delivering Methamphetamine, Possession of Meth With Intent to Sell, … Read More

Police Briefs 9/21/17

Oakleaf burglar nabbedOAKLEAF – A Jacksonville man was arrested following a string of car burglaries in the Oakleaf neighborhood … Read More

Arrests & Bookings

Tuesday, September 12 Dodd, Scott, 33, Green Cove Springs, GCSPD, Aggravated Assault With Intent to Commit a Felony Locke, … Read More

Police Briefs 9/14/17

OP driver strikes, kills pedestrianJACKSONVILE – The Florida Highway Patrol reports that an Orange Park woman struck and killed a … Read More

Walking for Alicia

ORANGE PARK – On April 19, 2013, a Dodge Charger stopped Alicia and David Gladden’s life. The charger, driven by a U.S. Navy officer under the influence of alcohol, flew into oncoming traffic …

Board pushes back on new tech initiatives

Report – Debris cleanup slow

Monument honors Clay’s war dead

Initiative gives cash for good grades

MIDDLEBURG – About 20 students lined up on the football field Friday evening at Middleburg High School, but they weren’t playing football, or performing in the marching band. They were being …

Soul Food Festival continues to grow

Wanted: Your transportation ideas for the future

Error leads to sewage spill

Fighting complacency post-Irma

Alex- Fast forward fitness

Clay rolls past Raiders

ORANGE PARK – “That was awesome.” That was how Clay High football head coach Joshua Hoekstra summed up his Blue Devils’ 58-12 dismantling of host Orange Park on Friday, a district 5-5A …

Panther win puts Ridgeview on collision course with Clay

MIDDLEBURG – Ridgeview High Head Football Coach Cameron Porch knows what this season means. “The month of October is huge for us,” said Porch, after his Panthers dismantled 6A-Middleburg …

Golden Eagles flying with state big boys (on paper)

Junior high football goes to a six-way tie

Knights fold to Bears

Indians lose to Crescent City

Golden Eagles flying with state big boys (on paper)

Junior high football goes to a six-way tie

Knights fold to Bears

Indians lose to Crescent City

Green Cove Springs thrived after the Civil War

This week in history 10/12/17

Good deeds 10/12/17

This week in history 10/5/17

Your Fall Garden

Community Calendar 10/12/17

Community calendar 10/5/17

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Walking for Alicia

ORANGE PARK – On April 19, 2013, a Dodge Charger stopped Alicia and David Gladden’s life. The charger, driven by a U.S. Navy officer under the influence of alcohol, flew into oncoming traffic …

Initiative gives cash for good grades

MIDDLEBURG – About 20 students lined up on the football field Friday evening at Middleburg High School, but they weren’t playing football, or performing in the marching band. They were being …

Alex- Fast forward fitness

Clay rolls past Raiders

ORANGE PARK – “That was awesome.” That was how Clay High football head coach Joshua Hoekstra summed up his Blue Devils’ 58-12 dismantling of host Orange Park on Friday, a district 5-5A …

Panther win puts Ridgeview on collision course with Clay

MIDDLEBURG – Ridgeview High Head Football Coach Cameron Porch knows what this season means. “The month of October is huge for us,” said Porch, after his Panthers dismantled 6A-Middleburg …

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