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Animal Services employees allowed each pet to leave the mobile kennel independently to reduce stress on the animals.

County receives 107 animals surrendered from Middleburg home

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Frightened and confused dogs slowly appeared from the back of an animal control truck Tuesday, not realizing their lives were about to change. Clay County Animal … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 1/25/24

Grocer commits to Military Monday match to enlist further support for Folds of Honor

CLAY COUNTY – Southeastern Grocers Inc., parent company and home of Winn-Dixie grocery stores, together with the SEG Gives Foundation, is doubling down with a Military Monday matching commitment. … more

6/22/22

Clay Commissioners receive positive economic overview

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – The county’s business community never sleeps. At Tuesday night’s county commission meeting, Economic Development Corporation President Crawford Powell briefed officials … more

By Nick Blank nick@claytodayonline.com | 7/13/22

Active After 50 Expo headed to Thrasher-Horne Center

ORANGE PARK – The Active After 50 Group, the largest producer of expos for consumers 50 years and older in Northeast Florida will host the fourth annual Active After 50 Expo at the Thrasher-Horne … more

For Clay Today | 7/27/22

Chili cookoff stirs up spicy support of 10-year-old boy

FLEMING ISLAND – It wasn’t easy to pick the best chili from 22 entries at Sunday’s cookoff, especially since many of the contestants wore firearms. First responders brought their best … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 12/21/22

Residents and their families roast marshmallows for s’mores over the fire.

Palagio’s Winter Wonderland sheds light on the meaning of Christmas

ORANGE PARK – Residents welcomed their family and friends to enjoy some Christmas cheer at the Palagio’s Winter Wonderland. Music, hot chocolate, s’mores and a Christmas tree scavenger hunt … more

Jack Randall,
jack@claytodayonline.com | 12/21/23

Golden Years Gala celebrates 17th year

The 17 annual Windsor Ortega Golden Years Gala will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. The Gala recognizes older adults for outstanding volunteer service in Clay County. This is a … more

4/18/24

Salvation Army prepares to kick off its Red Kettle Bell, Angel Tree programs at Orange Park Mall

MIDDLEBURG – Christmas will be here quicker than anyone knows it, so that doesn’t give the Salvation Army of Clay County a lot of time to get ready for its holiday programs to support needy … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 11/9/22

Three born at Orange Park Hospital during Mothers Day weekend

ORANGE PARK – Three mothers uniquely celebrated Mother’s Day Weekend by delivering a child at HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital. Gracie Lynn, Marley and Zachery will forever be linked to the … more

5/16/24

C.J. Acres Animal Rescue Farm dedicated to ending animal suffering

KEYSTONE HEIGHTS – Welcome to C.J. Acres Animal Rescue Farm: a non-profit, all-volunteer farm that exists to reduce animal suffering by rescuing, rehabilitating, and reintroducing animals while … more

By Lee Wardlaw lee@claytodayonline.com | 12/21/22

150 Years and counting: Mt. Zion AME Church celebrates with rebuilding plan for next 150 years

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Rev. James Pernell stood in the parking lot of the Mt. Zion AME Church shortly after last Sunday’s sermon and his mind wandered in several directions. Behind him was the … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 2/2/23

J.P. Hall Charities provide smiles, cheer and toys to local children

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – The little voice was shrilling and piercing, but nobody minded. A girl sat in the backseat of her mother’s car clutching a new squeaky stuffed animal, rocking back and forth … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 12/21/23

A resident passes her phone to the Board of County Commissioners with a photo of the recent flooding along her property.

BCC denies rezoning request for proposed Shedd Road development

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Since last year, residents along Shedd Road have been living in fear. The proposed development to build 62 additional homes nearby threatened their way of life. In their eyes, … more

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

Bring on the Kingfish!

JACKSONVILLE - I was only inquiring about the media protocol to cover the upcoming Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament (July 15-20) when I was invited to be a part of the Wed., July 10 Media Day … more

By Randy Lefko Sports Editor | 7/13/22

Telescope Health now available to Baptist Health team members

FLEMING ISLAND – Telescope Health and Baptist Health announced today that on-demand, virtual physician visits 24 hours a day, seven days a week are now more accessible to Baptist Health’s … more

For Clay Today | 7/27/22

An Interview with Santa Claus: Toys continually change, but not a child’s creativity, curiosity

NORTH POLE – We sat by an open fire with stockings hanging from the mantle, draped by a pine and spruce garland with red and gold ornaments. On either side of the stone fireplace were red … more

By Kylie Cordell For Clay Today | 12/21/22

Rep. Aaron Bean, left, led a crash course on the legislative process by simulating House Floor proceedings in the auditorium of St. Johns Country Day.

Aaron Bean: Chairman of Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education

ORANGE PARK – Rep. Aaron Bean came to Clay County to spend the school day with some of the county’s students. His first stop was at R.M. Patterson Elementary to read to kindergarteners. Later, he … more

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

Health officials warn of blue-green algal toxins in Swimming Pen Creek

FLEMING ISLAND – The Florida Department of Health in Clay has issued a Health Alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algal toxins in Swimming Pen Creek at Whitey’s Fish … more

For Clay Today | 6/23/22

Official concept art for the Agricola Property.

Sowing the seeds to rezone the Agricola Property

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – The highly anticipated, highly ambitious Agricola Property is one step closer to breaking ground after smoothing some concerns during a workshop last Tuesday. The … more

Jack Randall,
jack@claytodayonline.com | 2/29/24

Nine Clay seniors get Defense Acquisition Professionals, Clay Chamber scholarships

CLAY COUNTY – The Defense Acquisition Professionals Alumni Association JAX Florida Chapter and Clay County Chamber of Commerce partnered to award nine Clay County High School Seniors with $1,000 … more

For Clay Today | 7/27/22

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