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Expect travel delays during record holiday travel season

An estimated 6.6 million Floridians will travel 50 miles or more during the year-end holiday travel period between Dec. 23 and Jan. 1 — a record, according to AAA — The Auto Club Group . … more

Jesse Scheckner For FloridaPolitics | 12/14/23

Local news sources garner most trust from both sides of aisle

Republicans and Democrats differ sharply on where to go for political news, according to a new Florida Atlantic University Mainstreet PolCom Lab poll. The poll showed 44% of … more

Peter Schorsch for FloridaPolitics.com | 7/20/23

Hello Clay County! I’m your new reporter, Lee Wardlaw

CLAY COUNTY – As I start with Clay Today, I wanted to tell you a little about me. I’m a 26-year-old reporter from Columbia, South Carolina. I graduated from the University of South Carolina in … more

By Lee Wardlaw lee@claytodayonline.com | 11/23/22

Lawsuit against Florida’s congressional map advances to Federal Court

Federal courts allowed a case against Florida’s congressional map to move forward, but without Gov. Ron DeSantis as a defendant. A three-judge panel ruled that plaintiffs challenging the … more

By Jacob Ogles For Florida Politics.com | 11/16/22

DeSantis, Trump each have a path to win the state in 2024

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his candidacy for the presidency Wednesday on Twitter with Elon Musk. This will lead the Governor into a head-on rivalry with former President Trump competing for … more

By Jonathan Rubin FloridaPolitics.com | 5/25/23

'Propane and propane accessories'

The Yom Kippur War ended 50 years ago. Also known as the Fourth Arab-Israeli War, it wasn’t the region’s first military conflict – and certainly wouldn’t be the last. Although a ceasefire was … more

Jack Randall,
jack@claytodayonline.com | 10/26/23

‘You’ll thank me later’

I need a parade. I need to watch children wave flags, eat snow cones and laugh. I need to see parents pushing strollers and using their shoulders to help little ones get a better view. I want … more

By Don Coble Managing Editor | 6/29/22

Civics 101: We need a refresher course on how government works

The television ads and personal attacks for the 2024 Presidential election have already started, and we’re still 18 months away from the election. Sadly, it’s only going to get worse. Every … more

By Don Coble Managing Editor | 5/15/23

Working with fellow Green Cove Springs Rotary members like E.J. Guzman and Sarah McWhorter was rewarding last week. We rang the bell for the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign at Winn-Dixie.

Red Kettle Campaign continues to make a difference

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – The ringing in my ears literally didn’t stop until I was relieved from my post in front of Winn-Dixie. My back and feet were sore because I hadn’t stood in the same spot … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 12/14/23

Bradley helps push stricter condo inspections across finish line during Special Session

Within hours of lawmakers reaching a deal to require stricter inspections for condominiums, the agreement is advancing through the Legislature. On Tuesday, the Senate passed the language as an … more

By Renzo Downey For FloridaPolitics.com | 5/25/22

Let’s honor Glenn with most-important donation – life

I didn’t know Glenn Matsuki well. He was a roommate of John, my significant other’s older brother. We met a couple of times when they visited Nancy, but we soon learned we had a unique … more

By Don Coble Managing Editor | 1/18/23

On Monday, Jacksonville Jaguars President Mark Lamping brought his team’s vision for a future stadium to the Thrasher-Horne Center. He said the biggest fanbase of season ticket holders is in Clay County, so he was enlisting suggestions ahead of a planned re-opening for the 2028 season.

Jaguars kick off stadium renovation pitch in Clay County

ORANGE PARK – Mark Lamping had the perfect audience last Monday to gain support for a new football stadium for the Jacksonville Jaguars. His team played its regular season opener on Sunday, … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 9/21/23

What’s happening in Tallahassee

Each month, Rep. Sam Garrison, whose District 18 includes Clay County, will provide updates on proposed and passed bills that affect the county. TALLAHASSEE – Last week, the legislature returned … more

By Rep. Sam Garrison Republican, District 18 | 6/1/22

Florida to consider bill to protect buyers from moving company scams

A bill that would create new safeguards for consumers against moving company scams is en route to a second hearing after receiving unanimous approval in its first Senate stop. The measure aims … more

Jesse Scheckner. for FloridaPolitics.com | 12/7/23

Time Magazine: DeSantis’ style makes him a national influencer

'While the Beltway crowd may not like his style, it’s his record that will become his legacy.' Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis continues to make his mark nationally, the latest example being one of … more

By A.G. Gancarski For FloridaPolitics.com | 5/25/22

My dad, top/left, in Vietnam. His crew were highly decorated, and they knew how to play hard, too.

No hissy fits or owl snot here, just common sense speak

As we watched last week’s race at the Talladega Superspeedway, everyone knew a big wreck was coming. When the cars started shuffling for a position for another wild finish, racer-turned-broadcaster … more

Don Coble, Managing Editor | 4/25/24

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