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Clay County makes ‘overwhelming, heartwarming’ response to Ian victims

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – It was so foggy Monday morning, Dustin Merry drove his thundering 18-wheel tractor-trailer past the Clay County Fairgrounds. Minutes later, his black and silver rig punched a … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 10/12/22

Arrests & Bookings 10/13/22

(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 | 10/12/22

Police Briefs 10/13/22

Contractor’s death penalty trial for Fleming Island murder delayedGREEN COVE SPRINGS – The man accused of killing a Fleming Island woman who paid him $12,000 to remodel her bathroom got … more

Clay County Sheriff's Office | 10/12/22

Expert: Expanding tourism requires collaboration with local businesses, creative use of waterways

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – The Clay County Tourism Board got a detailed report on the current state of tourism, and what it will take to expand during its six times a year meeting Monday night. A … more

By Don Coble claytodayonline.com | 10/12/22

Clay to boost tourism by offering unique 15-month bass tournament

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – To attract more people to the county, officials with the tourism department and Airstream Ventures announced a plan Monday to highlight Clay’s greatest attraction – … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 10/12/22

This Week in History 10/6/22

Five years ago, 2017• St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church, which opened in 1897, was officially recognized by the National Register of Historic Places with a historic marker.• The Florida … more

10/5/22

Your adoption love story could help Clay Animal Services $100,000

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Did a pet you adopted from Clay County Animal Services change your life? Petco Love and Clay County Animal Services want to hear about it. Submit your greatest Love Story … more

For Clay Today | 10/5/22

Murky waters: CCSO’s rescue teams go to extreme depths

CLAY COUNTY – Across Florida, the scene has played out 100s of times in recent history. A driver loses control of a car and careens into a retention pond. A suspect tosses a weapon off a bridge … more

Submitted by the Clay County Sheriff’s Office | 10/5/22

Ian’s unexpected turn takes Clay County out of its wrath

CLAY COUNTY – Residents brought in plants and outdoor furniture and trimmed trees. They fortified their homes with sandbags and stocked up on bottled water, diapers, gasoline and bread. Shelters … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 10/5/22

Community Calendar 10/6/22

PUBLIC SAFETY COORDINATING COUNCIL: will meet on Oct. 7 at 10 a.m. at the Commissioners Meeting Room, fourth floor, Administration Building, 477 Houston St. in Green Cove Springs. ZAC BROWN BAND: … more

10/5/22

Magnolia Point Women’s Club visits Team Room in Keystone Heights

KEYSTONE HEIGHTS – Members from the Magnolia Point Women’s Club enjoyed afternoon tea at the Tea Room of Keystone Heights on Sept. 27. In addition to a three-tier tray of finger sandwiches, … more

10/5/22

Better Business Bureau warns of hurricane scammers

CLAY COUNTY – Hurricane Ian has left devastation throughout Southwest Florida with its record-breaking storm surge. More than two million Floridians have been impacted by Hurricane Ian, suffering … more

For Clay Today | 10/5/22

Clay County athletic teams promote ‘PINK OUT’ month

CLAY COUNTY – Clay County Athletics is proud to announce its partnership with the American Cancer Society and the Jacksonville Jaguars Foundation to promote PINK OUT month. In conjunction with … more

For Clay Today | 10/5/22

Police Briefs 10/6/22

CCSO: Camp employee arrested for having ‘inappropriate’ relationship with 16-year-old girlCAMP BLANDING – A 27-year-old Florida Youth ChalleNGe Academy supervisor was arrested on … more

Clay County Sheriff's Office | 10/5/22

Media veteran Farris Robinson selected Publisher for Clay Today

FLEMING ISLAND – At a time when subscriptions are declining in the newspaper business, newly-hired Publisher Farris Robinson has a unique goal for Clay Today and its subsidiary publications – … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 10/5/22

Community Briefs 10/6/22

15 schools headed to Golden Eagle Classic marching band competitionFLEMING ISLAND – The Fleming Island High Eagle Band One will host the Golden Eagle Classic, a Florida Marching Band … more

For Clay Today | 10/5/22

SJR State College student spotlight: Meet Aaron Thurman

ORANGE PARK – After serving 20 years in the U.S. Navy, Aaron Thurmond, 61, was ready to take his LPN to the next level. He enrolled in the LPN Bridge to ASN program at St. Johns River State … more

10/5/22

Arrests & Bookings 10/6/22

(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 | 10/5/22

Let the games begin: Operation Barnabas hosts Veterans Games

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – A day filled with a wide variety of family-fun events including a motorcycle and jeep poker run, two-person tactical teams, active shooter room clearing, weapons station, axe … more

By Kylie Cordell For Clay Today | 10/5/22

Fair, CCSO organize massive relief effort for Hurricane Ian victims

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Ralph Jones pulled a box loaded with an assortment of essentials from his car Monday and handed it over to a volunteer at the Clay County Fairgrounds. The retired Clay … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 10/4/22

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