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Powell takes reigns as Clay County Economic Development Corporation president

FLEMING ISLAND – The Board of Directors of the Clay County Economic Development Corporation selected Crawford Powell as the new president of the organization.In this role, Crawford will oversee … more

For Clay Today | 6/22/22

Keystone rings in Christmas with day-long Holiday Extravaganza

EYSTONE HEIGHTS – The City of Keystone Heights kicks off the holiday season with its Holiday Extravaganza on Saturday, Dec. 10. The all-day event had 35 vendors with their booths set up aat City … more

By Natalie Gilstrap For Clay Today | 12/14/22

OPHS' Platas heading to Super Bowl

ORANGE PARK - Orange Park High senior flag football ace Brictani Platas has a goal of an Olympic team invite somewhere in her future, but for the next few weeks, Platas will be preparing for the … more

Randy Lefko
Sports Editor

| 12/21/23

Sixth-grader Arya Seker and W.E. Cherry Principal Angela Whiddon were picked for the Florida Prepaid College Scholarship and Florida TaxWatch Principal Leadership Award Thursday. The school was one of only five elementaries in the state to be selected.

W.E. Cherry Elementary Principal Angela Whiddon, 6th-grader Arya Seker win state acclaim

ORANGE PARK – Moments after Arya Seker and her parents accepted the paperwork from Florida TaxWatch for a two-year college scholarship, the sixth-grader quickly and quietly slipped away from … more

Don Coble, don@claytodayonline.com | 2/8/24

Meet exotic animals at the Watermelon Festival

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Cool Zoo, an interactive and educational wildlife travel exhibit, which features hands-on encounters with exotic animals, will be featured at the Watermelon Festival this … more

For Clay Today | 6/22/22

Aging True keeps seniors educated, entertained and healthy

KEYSTONE HEIGHTS – Keystone Heights Senior Center is a part of Aging True, which is a non-profit charitable organization that helps seniors live independently. The center offers Zumba, craft … more

By Natalie Gilstrap For Clay Today | 7/13/22

‘Angel Dog’ Wyatt provides joy to hospice patients, families

ORANGE PARK – Sometimes solace come in the form of a 40-pound Goldendoodle. When Wyatt lies flat on the floor, his great wooly head between two enormous paws, you could almost mistake him for a … more

By Kylie Cordell For Clay Today | 12/14/22

Juneteenth 2023: Local leaders celebrate emancipation, embrace county history

CLAY COUNTY – The year 1863 was a time of peace, when freedom was finally given to slaves after years of being weighed down by the harsh realities of bondage. On Jan. 1, slavery was finally … more

By Kyla Woodard For Clay Today | 6/23/23

The organization recently dropped off bleach, dog, cat and kitten food at the Safe Animal Shelter.

Orange Park Lions Club assists Safe Animal Shelter

MIDDLEBURG – Lions Club members from the Orange Park Lions Club visited the Safe Animal Shelter with a donation of bleach and dog, cat, and kitten food. Carl Crosby, Vicky Crosby, Kezia Check … more

For Clay Today | 12/21/23

Tourists crossing the spring run. The Schulz House is seen in the background – a home that still stands today across from the spring.

Celebrating Clay County History: Winter in the spring

CLAY COUNTY – The winds of the Civil War had barely died when tourists began flocking to Green Cove Springs. The feel of the relatively warm spring waters beckoned them. At first, they came … more

Archives Specialist Vishi Garig, Service of Clerk of Court and Comptroller Tara S. Green | 1/4/24

Teens selected for Orange Park Hospital’s unique summer volunteer program

ORANGE PARK – HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital has welcomed 17 high school juniors and seniors into their summer teen volunteer program, the only program of its kind in the area. The program, … more

For Clay Today | 6/22/22

Keith Gross was reared by a single mother in the Florida panhandle, worked his way through school, served in the National Guard, founded businesses in Florida, and now has set his sights on the 2024 Senate election.

Keith Gross mounts challenge for Rick Scott’s Senate seat

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Keith Gross, a challenger against Sen. Rick Scott, made his pitch for why Clay County should vote for him in the Republican Senate Primary on Aug. 20. Gross … more

Jack Randall,
jack@claytodayonline.com | 1/4/24

Fleming Island’s Campbell to serve in Ecuador for Peace Corps

FLEMING ISLAND – Nathan Campbell, a Peace Corps volunteer, will be one of the first to return to overseas services since the pandemic forced a global evacuation in 2020. Campbell has been … more

By Natalie Gilstrap For Clay Today | 5/11/22

Clay Health offering free immunizations for school children

CLAY COUNTY – The Florida Department of Health in Clay County urges parents and guardians to have their children immunized as the new school year approaches. DOH-Clay will hold their annual Back to … more

For Clay Today | 7/27/22

Despite construction, Middleburg celebrates Christmas in record fashion

MIDDLEBURG – Parade organizer Dale Carter hopes the construction along Blanding Boulevard will be completed by this time next year so he can move the Middleburg Christmas Parade from County Road … more

PHOTOS COURTESY OF APRIL MECHELLE | 12/14/22

Professional angler Henry Montgomery donated his time and expertise during Fish Camp Day at Vera Francis Hall Park fishing dock last Saturday to teach children the joy of fishing. Children were provided with rods, reels and bait by resident “Papa” Guy Fisher. The children caught six fish with the help of Assistant City Manager Mike Null and City Manager Executive Assistant Kimberly Thomas.

Children hooked on thrill of learning to fish

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – The excited screams of happiness boomed along the swampy creek behind Vera Francis Hall Park Saturday morning as children learned to catch fish. Each child was provided … more

7/27/23

Shoppers can order from IKEA at Orange Park Mall kiosks

Holiday hours have been extended for last-minute Christmas shoppers, and when they get there, they can order goods from IKEA at a kiosk near Hollister. ORANGE PARK – As the holiday … more

For Clay Today | 12/21/23

Christophe Agricola stands on the property that he hopes will one day be a bustling, environmentally conscious community that captures the small-town charm and rural culture of Clay County.

The Agricola Property: an upcoming innovative community

CLAY COUNTY – The Agricola family owns 30,000 acres of timberland forests across Florida, but 3,100 acres just south of Green Cove Springs have been set aside for something special. Christophe … more

Jack Randall,
jack@claytodayonline.com | 1/25/24

Henrietta Francis points to a photograph of herself when she was Ms. Dunbar.

Dunbar High continues to foster achievement against adversity

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – During the days of segregation, Dunbar High was Clay County’s only “Black” high school, and it was built upon land donated by renowned sculptor Augusta Savage. Because of … more

Jack Randall,
jack@claytodayonline.com | 2/11/24

Penney Farms Navy Chaplain recalls journey and service in two branches

PENNEY FARMS – Dean Veltman, who served in the U.S. Army briefly during World War II and later as a 20-year chaplain in the Navy during conflicts in Korea and Vietnam, has been around the world … more

By Nick Blank nick@claytodayonline.com | 6/22/22

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