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Teachers, students benefit from Tools 4 Clay’s expansion to Keystone

KEYSTONE HEIGHTS – Tools 4 Clay came to Keystone Heights for a second time this school year to help teachers from McRae and Keystone Heights elementary schools, Keystone Heights High and other … more

By Natalie Gilstrap For Clay Today | 11/16/22

Andrew Baker VA Clinic signature away from being reality

MIDDLEBURG – The U.S. House and Senate both voted to rename the new VA Center on College Drive after Andrew Kenneth Baker, and now it only needs a signature from President Joe Biden to make it … more

For Clay Today | 11/16/22

Arrests & Bookings 11/17/22

(Name, age, location of arrest, charges). Key: FTA-Failure to Appear; DWLSR-Driving Without a License-Suspended or Revoked; DUI-Driving Under the Influence; VOP-Violation of Probation; BAL-blood … more

Clay County Sheriff's Office | 11/16/22

Police Briefs 11/17/22

Man charged in deadly collision 15 months after accidentGREEN COVE SPRINGS – A man was charged with vehicular homicide on Nov. 10 – nearly 15 months after a Keystone Heights man was … more

Clay County Sheriff's Office | 11/16/22

Ensure your home, belongings are protected against floods

According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, floods are the most frequently occurring natural disaster in the United States, which is why it is important to understand the risks and costs … more

By StatePoint Media | 11/16/22

This Week In History 11/17/22

Five years ago, 2017• “Recovering Clay” is created to raise money for victims in the wake of Hurricane Irma.• Brig. Gen. Paul Chauncey III of the Florida National Guard tells an … more

11/16/22

Nicole fails to dampen routine at Whitey’s Fish Camp

FLEMING ISLAND – Although flood waters from Doctors Inlet pushed 30 yards into the parking lot, it didn’t keep curious residents from checking out the damage a few hours after Tropical Storm … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 11/16/22

Mercy Support, Saved 2 Serve, Seeds of Love hosting meal bags

ORANGE PARK – What is the spirit of Thanksgiving? Most people think of Thanksgiving as a time to gather with family and express one’s thanks through food and togetherness. It is often synonymous … more

By Kylie Cordell For Clay Today | 11/16/22

Junior Olympian earns National Society of High School Scholars honors

ORANGE PARK – “My name is Isabella Sells. I’m currently 17, in my senior year at Pearson Online Academy, and I am a four-time Junior Olympian for water polo,” the Orange Park resident said … more

By Kylie Cordell For Clay Today | 11/16/22

Culver’s GM wins contest, earns pie in the face

MIDDLEBURG – When Culver’s Restaurant management decided to conduct a contest, they didn’t expect to win a pie in the face. But that’s what happened last Saturday at the Middleburg store with … more

11/16/22

O.P. Woman’s Club raise $5,310 for Dolly Parton Imagination Library

ORANGE PARK – The Orange Park Woman’s Club presented a check for $5,310 to Delta Kappa Gamma teachers’ sorority to help fund the Dolly Parton Imagination Library project in Clay … more

By Kylie Cordell For Clay Today | 11/16/22

More than 2,000 kick up a little dirt to support law enforcement

KEYSTONE HEIGHTS – Anyone owning a car wash within 25 miles of the Keystone Airport probably had a very busy weekend after the three-day Krawlin’ for the Fallen event. Mud-boggers and trail … more

STAFF PHOTOS BY DON COBLE | 11/16/22

With flooding from Tropical Storm Nicole came the increase of debris washed into the waterways.

Boaters asked to stay off waterways until Nicole cleanup is completed

CLAY COUNTY - Trash pickup was delayed Thursday, and crews are picking up those routes Friday. If you have yard waste put it out now. We will be picking it up Friday and Saturday, and we … more

Clay Today | 11/11/22

Flooding was reported at the Lakeshore Boat Ramp on Doctors Inlet on Fleming Island during Tropical Storm Nicole

Nicole leaves portions of Clay County waterlogged

Water levels are rising along the St. Johns River and Doctors Lake which are higher than we saw during Hurricane Ian. High tide wasn’t until 2:30 p.m. and it will take some time for the water … more

From Clay County Emergency Management | 11/10/22

Arrests & Bookings 11/10/22

(Name, age, location of arrest, charges). Key: FTA-Failure to Appear; DWLSR-Driving Without a License-Suspended or Revoked; DUI-Driving Under the Influence; VOP-Violation of Probation; BAL-blood … more

Clay County Sheriff's Office | 11/9/22

Police Briefs 11/10/22

CCSO: Traffic stop leads to fentanyl trafficking arrestORANGE PARK – An Orange Park man was arrested for trafficking fentanyl after he was stopped on Blanding Boulevard for weaving in and out … more

Clay County Sheriff's Office | 11/9/22

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

Clay County helps turn Florida into a Republican stronghold

CLAY COUNTY – Once considered an important swing state, Florida turned decidedly Republican more

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

Community Calendar 11/10/22

CLAY COUNTY DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE: will meet on Nov. 10 at 10 a.m. in the Zoning Department Conference Room, third floor of the Administration Building, 477 Houston St. in Green Cove … more

11/9/22

Pond to Park volunteers turn stormwater pond into recreational nature park

ORANGE PARK – Volunteer Day to support Pond to Park Project on College Drive attracted community leaders, residents and volunteers from Lowe’s Home Improvement who spent the day digging in the … more

By Kylie Cordell For Clay Today | 11/9/22

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