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DeSantis’ new anti-woke fight: Men can’t get pregnant

Gov. Ron DeSantis is joining the chorus of conservatives criticizing the use of gender-neutral terms like “birthing people” when describing pregnancies. The national debate on abortion spawned … more

By Renzo Downey For FloridaPolitics.com | 7/20/22

Volunteers at the Clay County Agricultural Fair offer rides from the parking lot to the front gates.

Volunteering locally key to keeping community vibrant

April is Global Volunteer Month to celebrate volunteers and inspire volunteerism in communities large and small. According to research from AmeriCorps and the U.S. Census Bureau, volunteerism is on … more

StatePoint Media, For Clay Today | 4/4/24

View from cheap seats provides clearer picture of NASCAR’s popularity

MARTINSVILLE, Va. – I never realized there are no elevators – only steps, so many steps – in the grandstand at a NASCAR race. There are no unlimited buffets, air-conditioned restrooms, … more

By Don Coble Managing Editor | 4/20/23

FEMA: 14,000 emergency workers are poised to respond to Hurricane Ian

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is prepositioning supplies and personnel at “strategic locations” across three southeastern states before Hurricane Ian makes landfall in … more

By Jesse Scheckner For FloridaPolitics.com | 9/28/22

This is about protecting our books: Tara Richardson shares her story

I had the chance to meet with Tara Richardson, a former teacher and administrator who has served on the book review committee. This isn’t about pornography in public school libraries, she said. This is about silencing marginalized voices and their stories... more

Jack Randall,
jack@claytodayonline.com | 1/11/24

Easy hacks to live a more sustainable lifestyle

Ninety percent of Americans want to live more sustainably, but only 11% consistently do. Why? Research from Procter & Gamble conducted in 2023 found that Americans think sustainable habits at home … more

By StatePoint Media For Clay Today | 4/20/23

Poll: Florida voters high on recreational marijuana, school choice

Days after the start of the Legislative Session, the University of North Florida’s Public Opinion Research Lab released survey results on the opinion of registered voters on a variety … more

By Jacob Ogles For FloridaPolitics.com | 3/16/23

Picking the right plants, locations for your yard

The perfect landscape may start with a healthy, lush lawn, but for interest and depth, you’ll also need to consider the surrounding plants. Thankfully, it’s easy to make considerable improvements … more

StatePoint Meda, For Clay Today | 4/11/24

Why Moving Public Notices to Government Websites Is a Bad Idea

Last year, the Legislature passed a public notice bill that went into effect Jan. 1. The new law gives counties the option to place public notices solely on their own government website and dispense … more

By Jim Folger President and CEO of Florida Press Association | 2/9/23

Florida retailers expect boost in Christmas spending this year

There is bad news for anyone annoyed when Christmas decorations start gracing the halls of retail establishments before kids have even said “trick or treat”: Nearly half of the consumers said … more

By Peter Schorsch For FloridaPolitics.com | 11/22/23

Thanking our legislators for investing in healthcare

Editor: The Florida Legislature passed monumental healthcare legislation and funding this year. With this funding, our communities across North Florida will benefit from additional access and … more

3/21/24

Cloud cover hid much of the total eclipse, but it won't affect my enthusiasm for the next one in 2044.

The foiled journey to the dark side of the Moon

BOERNE, Texas – Overcast skies stood between the total solar eclipse spectacle and millions of disappointed eclipse-chasers nationwide last Monday. You can count me in that … more

Jack Randall,
jack@claytodayonline.com | 4/11/24

Sometimes I feel like my watch is smarter than me

I don’t understand my Apple Watch. Maybe it’s because it’s smarter than me. It knows where I’m going before I do. The day I bought it, I got in the car to drive home, and it told me I was … more

By Don Coble Managing Editor | 7/13/23

Altruism as an Investment

Mom and I were walking around Seattle on a rare sunny morning. We just hopped off the ferry and pursued through Pike Place Fish Market. I had $10 in my pocket from chores around the house and … more

Jack Randall,
jack@claytodayonline.com | 11/22/23

You can bet there are many reasons to watch Super Bowl

There is no more stressful day of the betting year than Super Bowl Sunday. Who’s going to win? Who’s going to score first? Will the winning team cover the point spread? What was the price of … more

Don Coble | 2/8/24

Vicious cycle: Major drug arrests becoming routine this time of year

Compiling information for This Week in History is tedious. It requires pouring through old editions of Clay Today and The Crescent, going page by page looking for interesting stories from five, 10, … more

By Don Coble Managing Editor | 7/20/22

It’s easy to find reasons to be thankful

If you grew up in the South, you looked forward to Thanksgiving Day. Not only was there football and food, but it was the day you got to read Furman Bisher’s annual “I’m thankful …” column. … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 11/22/23

MyPlate.gov: How to raise a healthy, active child

Many factors impact your child or teen’s wellness, including where you live, genetics and other influences. According to experts, you can encourage a healthy lifestyle for your child and help … more

StatePointe Media.com, For Clay Today | 3/14/24

"The screenshot shows how fast (48 mph in a 30 mph zone) the vehicle was going as it ran the red light. It also shows that the amber light was on for 3.7 seconds before turning red," GCSPD said on its social media.

Here’s an easy solution to putting the brakes on red-light camera debate

We’ve all been behind the wheel, cruising into an intersection when the light just turns yellow. When we're too close to slam the brakes but not close enough to speed through. What do … more

Don Coble, Managing Editor | 3/14/24

USO, NFL offering Super Bowl viewing parties for deployed soldiers

Service members stationed or deployed away from home often put the treasured Sunday NFL football game-watching ritual on pause because of work responsibilities, time zone differences or lack of … more

StatePoint Media | 2/8/24

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