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What you need to know about borrowing money for college

College-related costs are at an all-time high, and while many parents harbor concerns about the expense, they value the education their child is receiving. That’s according to the April 2024 … more

By StatePoint Media, For Clay Today | 7/11/24

Don’t touch that dial! The WNBA is on!

I sat down with a basket of wings, ready to watch the NASCAR race with my buddies last week, when Tommy asked the server to change the channel, just as we’ve done every weekend of the racing … more

By Don Coble, Managing Editor | 7/11/24

Retailers encourage Floridians to buy tax-free outdoor gear

July is one of the most patriotic months in the U.S., and the Florida Retail Federation encourages Floridians to take advantage of patriotic tax-free offerings on outdoor gear and event purchases at … more

By Rob Dixon, FloridaPolitics.com | 7/3/24

Biden’s team cleverly turns focus from debate debacle to Trump lies

We all saw it. We all shook our heads. How can these two men be our best options to run our country for the next four years? It was unsettling to see the debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump. … more

By Don Coble, Managing Editor | 7/3/24

Gator Bowl exploring options for 2027 game during construction

Jacksonville’s City Council voted Tuesday to partner with the Jacksonville Jaguars on renovation plans for EverBank Stadium. It passed, as expected, so the stadium’s tenants now know when to … more

By Cole Pepper, FloridaPolitics.com | 6/27/24

In-demand careers every college grad should know

So you’ve recently graduated college. The summer ahead is the perfect time to consider a career as a financial planner. At a time when new research reveals that more than half of four-year college … more

By StatePoint Media, For Clay Today | 6/27/24

Women business owners lead with passion, optimism for success

Passion and personal satisfaction for their business or industry are the top factors women business leaders cited for starting and staying in business, with 43% of respondents choosing that over … more

StatePoint Media, For Clay Today | 6/20/24

I need a vacation from the memories of my ill-fated vacation

I was supposed to be a little, if not a lot, hungover and sunburned right now. I should have lost at least one flip-flop, forgotten my sunglasses and maxed out at least one credit card on my … more

Don Coble, Managing Editor | 6/20/24

Getting children engaged in building safety

The future of building safety offers exciting career opportunities for the next generation. The International Code Council encourages educators to involve kids in discussions about the … more

By StatePoint Media, For Clay Today | 6/13/24

Parents encouraged to look into free VPK programs

CLAY COUNTY – “Free” is such a catchword that I must stop to check it out when I see it. My name is Brenda Card, and I am the director of a childcare center in Orange Park. If you have a … more

Brenda Card, For Clay Today | 6/13/24

Men really want simple pleasures for Father's Day

A group of my friends sat watching the NASCAR race last Sunday, some with iced tea, others with frosty beers in our hands. No wives, girlfriends or children were around when somebody mentioned … more

Don Coble, Managing Editor | 6/13/24

Conservation easements are necessary tools to protect, preserve Florida landscape

Conservation easements are an important tool for preserving land in Florida. They allow landowners to keep the land they own and love, often for generations, and sell their development rights. … more

Allison DeFoor, CEO North Florida Land Trust | 6/6/24

Tips to having a safe, healthy summer

Summer is a great time to try new activities and get outdoors, but the season also brings unique risks, according to medical experts. “Regardless of where you are in your fitness journey, the warm … more

StatePoint Media, For Clay Today | 6/6/24

Clay County Farm Bureau Joins AFBF to Fight Proposition 12

CLAY COUNTY – The Farm Bureau signed a letter with the American Farm Bureau asking Congress to act regarding Proposition 12, a 2018 California ballot measure prohibiting the sale of pork, veal, and … more

For Clay Today | 6/6/24

G's Slow Smoked BBQ to make grand return in GCS

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Gary Park has neither the time nor the interest to quibble with the “keyboard warriors.” Besides, he’s too busy working to rebuild G’s Slow Smoked BBQ – and the … more

Don Coble, Managing Editor | 6/6/24

Remembering Earnhardt’s farcical side on racing’s biggest day

Like many, I spent Sunday watching three big races. It started during breakfast with the Monaco Grand Prix. For lunch, I watched the Indianapolis 500 during lunch, and for dinner, I watched the … more

Don Coble, Managing Editor | 5/30/24

A gaping hole in Apple Music's list of best albums of all time

As a Spotify user, I still have to give Apple Music props for attempting the impossible – objectively ranking the top 100 music albums of all time. After a 10-day countdown, Apple Music … more

Jack Randall,
jack@claytodayonline.com | 5/30/24

A letter to a Good Samaritan: THANK YOU SO MUCH!

I'm So Grateful to the person that found my wedding ring I dropped out of my exercise pants pocket on 5/21/24. It was found on the ground outside of Wawa 1563 Blanding Blvd. Middleburg FL 32068. Yes, … more

5/30/24

Court rules drivers can be ordered from cars during drug sweeps

Police officers can order a driver they’ve pulled over out of the vehicle to ensure their safety and that of a K-9 unit conducting a drug sweep, the Florida Supreme Court ruled. Such an order … more

Gray Rohrer, For FloridaPolitics, For Clay Today | 5/30/24

Florida Behavioral Health: Housing part of mental health treatment

Top Gov. Ron DeSantis administration officials tout the significant spending increases Florida has made for mental health funding . The administration also promoted its successes with … more

Christine Jordan Sexton, For FloridaPolitics.com | 5/23/24

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