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This was the preview of what Walnut Street would look like before construction started in February. Now it's a reality.

Walnut Street finally reopens in Green Cove Springs

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – The City is pleased to announce the reopening of Walnut Street from Palmetto to Orange Avenue after completing major construction and improvements. The newly … more

For Clay Today | 7/25/24

At Tuesday's meeting, the BCC voted 5-0 to maintain the county's current millage rate for the fiscal year 2024-2025.

BCC approves maximum property tax rate on first reading

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – At Tuesday’s meeting, the Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to maintain the county’s current millage rate during the first reading for the fiscal year … more

By Kyla Woodard
kyla@claytodayonline.com | 7/25/24

The Town partnered with Builders Care of Northeast Florida, a faith-based nonprofit construction contractor whose mission is to provide affordable to no-cost construction services

Town of Orange Park completes 21 home improvements

ORANGE PARK — The Town of Orange Park completed repairs to 21 homes through its ARPA Builders Care Home Improvement Program this week. The program started in June 2022 using the American … more

For Clay Today | 7/25/24

Town attorney Jody Brooks, who succeeded Sam Garrison, will continue to provide legal counsel until Aug. 6.

Five law firms interviewed to be Orange Park's next Town Attorney

ORANGE PARK — The Town Council continued to its interviews with five law firms to select the next town attorney. It's an important position because the attorney's client is … more

Jack Randall,
jack@claytodayonline.com | 7/25/24

Organizations and representatives met at a roundtable to discuss county projects dealing with substance use disorder and mental health.

Substance Use Disorder meeting fostered discussion possible county projects

FLEMING ISLAND – To support the needs of people struggling with the trials of drug addiction and mental health, many local organizations have big project plans in the works. The Clay … more

By Kyla Woodard
kyla@claytodayonline.com | 7/25/24

More than 17,000 school supplies were collected and $1,600 raised from the two buses filled in Clay County and the one in Duval County.

Stuff the Bus collects 17,000 school supplies in Clay, Duval counties

ORANGE PARK — Stuff the Bus came to Clay County for the first time last week, and it was a huge success. Created by First Coast News for Duval County, it expanded to include Clay this year to the … more

Jack Randall,
jack@claytodayonline.com | 7/25/24

In 1958, WAPE was built by brothers Bill and Dan Brennan in Orange Park.

Still going 'ape:' The Mighty 690 and its Clay County legacy

ORANGE PARK - Sixty-six years ago, 25,000 watts of sound transmitted through the small town of Orange Park. The source of the sound was dubbed "The Radio Country Club." Playing all the hits that … more

By Kyla Woodard
kyla@claytodayonline.com | 7/25/24

Clay County leaders recently traveled to Lake Nona to look at sample Beep shuttles. The autonomous vehicles hold 11 passengers and move at a speed of 15 miles per hour.

County exploring the possibility of driverless vehicles

CLAY COUNTY — A group of county leaders is considering the feasibility of putting a computer behind the wheel for several proposed autonomous bus routes. Led by Chairman of the Board of … more

By Kyla Woodard
kyla@claytodayonline.com | 7/25/24

The Clay Education Foundation receives a $60,000 check, the first of three payments, from HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital.

Clay County Education Foundation awarded $180,000 total from HCA Florida

CLAY COUNTY—With a significant grant from the HCA Healthcare Foundation, HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital was pleased to present the Clay County Education Foundation with a grant of $60,000 over … more

For Clay Today | 7/25/24

Lake Region Prosperity Partners to host CCSO, Condon, UF Health

KEYSTONE HEIGHTS – The Clay County Chamber’s Lake Region Prosperity Partners will host a unique opportunity for the community to network with Sheriff Michelle Cook, Clay County Sheriff’s Office … more

For Clay Today | 7/25/24

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Clay Today will test your knowledge weekly and provide interesting facts on various topics. Unknown tales. One of the most iconic dance routines is Carlton Banks’ dorky sway and twist from “The … more

7/25/24

HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital added the Pulse Field Ablation procedure, a treatment for AFib

Orange Park Hospital adds cutting-edge ablation procedure to treat AFib

ORANGE PARK – Orange Park Hospital introduced the Pulse Field Ablation procedure, a state-of-the-art treatment for atrial fibrillation. The innovative technology significantly advances cardiac … more

For Clay Today | 7/25/24

Dr. Jeffreen M. Hayes, filmed by cinematographer Jane Macedo Yang, at the Schomburg Center for Black Research.

Special screening of ‘Searching for Augusta Savage’ coming to City Hall

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – The City of Green Cove Springs, in partnership with Audacious Women and the Friends of Augusta Savage Arts and Community Center, is honored to announce a special screening of … more

For Clay Today | 7/25/24

Emergency management, Lilly Endowment and Salvation Army officials pray after receiving the first of 16 trucks donated by the Lilly Endowment.

Salvation Army receives first Disaster Relief Vehicle from Lilly Foundation

MIDDLEBURG – The Salvation Army of Clay County received its new specialized disaster response vehicle in a ceremony Monday, July 22, at the Corps office on County Road 220. The Salvation Army's … more

For Clay Today | 7/25/24

To request a vote-by-mail ballot, go to clayelections.gov, click Voter Information and then Request Mail Ballot.

Voting for Primary Election as easy as a click, lick and mail

GREEN COVE SPRINGS — Although there aren’t many races to be determined during the Primary Election on Aug. 20, as of Tuesday, July 23, there still have been 13,324 requests for mail-in ballots in … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 7/25/24

Clay County Emergency Management Director Tim Devin goes over the pros and cons of using Oakleaf Village Elementary as an emergency shelter during a hurricane.

Clay, Florida emergency officials scout evacuation shelters ahead of possible disasters

CLAY COUNTY — There were no tropical waves in the Atlantic Ocean. Caribbean Sea or Gulf of Mexico, but that didn't stop members of the Clay County and Florida Division of Emergency Management from … more

Clay Today staff | 7/25/24

Green Cove Springs City Manager Steve Kennedy told the council what they already knew - the time for pushing back the long-term finances of the City is over.

Green Cove Springs tackling reality of whirlwind growth

GREEN COVE SPRINGS —The City Council confronted the stark realities of deteriorating infrastructure and exploding growth by temporarily setting its millage rate for the 2024-25 fiscal budget at 6.0 … more

By Don Coble | 7/25/24

The county and Penney Farms Retirement Community will soon close on the property on the northwest corner of State Road 16 and County Road 218. Eventually, the land will be used for a new fire rescue station.

County to purchase land for much-needed future fire station

PENNEY FARMS – There will be many steps before a new fire station becomes a reality, but Clay County is ready to take a big first step by purchasing land from Penney Farms Retirement Community … more

Clay Today staff | 7/25/24

Highway 17 North Heritage Trail Unveiling

7/24/24

DOH detects harmful algae toxins in Doctors Lake

CLAY COUNTY — The Florida Department of Health in Clay County has issued an alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algae toxins in Doctors Lake-Magnolia Road. The alert comes … more

For Clay Today | 7/19/24

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