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Vietnam Veterans encouraging seniors to apply for $1,500 scholarships

CLAY COUNTY – VVA Chapter 1059 to award scholarships Vietnam Veterans of America Col. William G. Byrns Clay County Chapter 1059 is offering two $1,500 scholarships to graduating seniors from Clay … more

For Clay Today | 4/11/24

This PET was made by volunteers at the shop at Penney Farms.

Rotarys provide PET Florida grant to powder coat trikes

PENNEY FARMS – PET Florida, a non-profit enterprise producing hand-powered trikes for those who can’t walk, has been gifted a major upgrade to its metal painting capabilities through a grant from … more

For Clay Today | 4/11/24

Angry neighbor arrested after scuffling CCSO deputies

MIDDLEBURG – A man who’d been feuding with neighbors turned his aggression on Clay County Sheriff’s Office deputies on April 4, leading to an assortment of arrests that resulted in a bond of … more

4/11/24

St. Johns River State College invited students and the community at all three of its campuses to witness Monday's solar eclipse. While the college offered treats and gifts, the real prize was a cosmic phenomenon that mesmerized both young and old.

SJR State College hosts out-of-this-world eclipse party

ORANGE PARK – More than 200 students and community members gathered for the Solar Eclipse Watch Party at the St. Johns River College’s Orange Park, Palatka and St. Augustine campuses. Although … more

For Clay Today | 4/11/24

Arrests and Bookings 4/11/2024

Tuesday, April 9

Juan C.G. Orozco, 37, Fleming Island, FTA possession marijuana

Alicea A. Adams, 28, Middleburg, DUI

Douglas J. Hilton, 48, Green Cove Springs, possession firearm/ammo by convicted felon, resist law enforcement with violence, possession-fentanyl, possession-methamphetamine

Melanie J. Davis, 34, Green Cove Springs, VOP aggravated assault with deadly weapon

Jefferson G. Boone, 24, Green Cove Springs, 24, DUI with property damage/injury

Amy D. Anderson, 19, Fleming Island, disorderly intoxication, resist/obstruct/oppose law enforcement

Leron R. Johnson, 19, Orange Park, domestic battery

Austin K. Miller, 25, Green Cove Springs, VOP community control

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Compiled by Don Coble | 4/11/24

Tim Devin takes over as Director of Emergency Management

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Tim Devin was selected as the Emergency Management Director on Wednesday, April 3, replacing Mike Ladd, who retired to spend more time with his family. Devin started with … more

For Clay Today | 4/10/24

Clay County Fair Association Office Manager Karen Brown, left. presents Clay County Sheriff's Office Crime Scene Tech Tiffany Thibideau while they were joined by Fair Vice Chair Bill Elrod.

Fair Hero of the Day CCSO Crime Scene Tech Tiffany Thibideau

GREEN COVE SPRINGS—After serving Clay County for more than 11 years and processing 1,945 crime scenes for the Clay County Sheriff's Office, Tiffany Thibideau was recognized Tuesday by the Clay … more

4/9/24

One family stopped in the Early Florida Village to keep track of the progress of the rare solar eclipse Monday.

Sights from the Clay County Agricultural Fair Day 5

GREEN COVE SPRINGS - Bonnie Tyler's "Total Eclipse of the Heart" played on a loop almost unnoticed as guests wandered through the Midway, games, agricultural areas, Early Florida Village, the … more

4/8/24

Orange Park Police Officer Doug Faircloth received the Hero of the Day honor from Clay County Agricultural Fair Office Manager Karen Brown on Thursday, April 4. Officer Faircloth saved a child from drowning in the St. Johns River.

Fair Hero of the Day OPPD Doug Faircloth

4/8/24

Hero of the Day USAF Haley Parks

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Haley Parks developed an app for the U.S. Air Force to assist trauma medics on the battlefield in monitoring multiple patients’ vital signs in the field to allow seamless … more

4/8/24

Fair Hero of the Day CCSO Sgt. Ben Wase

GREEN COVE SPRINGS - Clay County Sheriff's Office deputy Sgt. Ben Wase was honored as the Hero of the Day at the Clay County Agricultural Fair on Saturday, April 6, for years of distinguished service … more

4/8/24

Fair Hero of the Day CCSO Sgt. Darren Bland

GREEN COVE SPRINGS - Clay County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Darren Bland was honored Monday as the Clay County Agricultural Fair's Hero of the Day. He was selected for his military service and … more

4/8/24

Attendance for the Clay County Agricultural Fair picked up significantly Saturday, and with it, so did appetites along the food court midway.

Sights from Clay County Agricultural fair Day 3

Perfect weather and the first weekend day were the perfect combination for a busy day of excitement, entertainment, agriculture education and fun at the Clay County Agricultural Fair. It was … more

4/7/24

Chapel Hart brought energy, talent and a sassy setlist to the Cattleman's Arena Friday night.

Sights from the Clay County Agricultural Fair Day 2

GREEN COVE SPRINGS - Friday was a Chamber of Commerce-like day for the Clay County Agricultural Fair. It was a perfect day to stroll through the exhibits in the Early Florida Village, before heading … more

4/6/24

From left, daugher Micheal Griffin, husband David White and Heidi White arrived two hours early for opening ceremonies of the Clay County Agricultural Fair. Heidi White was honored as the Greatest Fair Fan.

Heidi White doesn’t waste time enjoying first day of Fair

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – As the Greatest Fair Fan, Heidi White was already guaranteed to be in front of the line when the Clay County Agricultural Fair opened on Day 1 Thursday. But that didn’t … more

Don Coble | 4/5/24

The ribbon cutting ceremony to open the Clay County Agricultural Fair.

Clay County Agricultural Fair is open for fun

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – The first day of the fair had a tremendous turnout. From noon to dusk, fairgoers were in festive spirits. Director of Tourism Kimberly Morgan says the Clay County … more

Jack Randall,
jack@claytodayonline.com | 4/5/24

Overnight parking fines may force Kings Tacos to close or leave town

ORANGE PARK – The town council denied a lien reduction request made by the Kings Tacos food truck regarding $14,235 in overnight parking fines. The business owner appeared devastated Tuesday … more

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

Rep. Sam Garrison represents northern Clay County. He serves as the Healthcare Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman in the Florida House.

Rep. Sam Garrison returns home from Tallahassee

FLEMING ISLAND – When the 2024 Florida Legislative Session wrapped up in March, Rep. Sam Garrison (R-Fleming Island) reflected and recapped the time at the Capitol in an interview with Clay … more

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

Bob Byrnes pointing to the display board in front of the Moon Tree.

Around the Moon and back: The Moon Tree

KEYSTONE HEIGHTS – On Jan. 31, 1971, Apollo 14 launched into outer space, and two astronauts rode Command Module " Kitty Hawk" down onto the rocky lunar service. Astronaut … more

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

Avid reader Tanya Lea proudly displays her new additions to her bookshelf.

Local authors featured at Present Tense Coffee and Books

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Present Tense Coffee and Books is a cultural focal point. It's a welcoming home for bookworms and local authors. Last Saturday, the coffee house invited a dozen local … more

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

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