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(This story originally ran in 2018, but it seems appropriate to post it again as we get closer to the election season.)It’s the most wonderful time of the year.Well, really of every two and … more
CLAY COUNTY – I overheard a group of guys laughing about how county and weather officials once again warned of possible destruction projected to come with Hurricane Idalia last week, only to … more
While I grew up listening to bands like Lynyrd Skynyrd, Yes, Grand Funk Railroad, Chicago and Bruce Springsteen, I found the Super Bowl halftime show featuring Usher to be really entertaining. I was … more
Disney usually gives millions of dollars to Republicans. Will that happen this fall? Indications of whether Florida Republicans’ snout smack of the Walt Disney Co. will make any immediate … more
I love this time of year. Major League Baseball is closing into the playoffs; NASCAR is in the playoffs; and, college football is off and running. I know the NFL season has kicked off. As a … more
The  Florida Supreme Court  will review oral arguments on an  Adult Personal Use of Marijuana  citizen initiative that could lead to a constitutional amendment for voter … more
According to legislation advanced by the Senate Fiscal Policy Committee, the state is looking to swallow up all regulatory authority over food delivery apps such as Uber Eats and Grubhub. SB 676 … more
One-third of all dogs and cats in the United States are reported missing in their lifetime. When these animals get lost, they are often taken to vets and checked for a microchip. The pet could be … more
They say, “You can’t buy love,” but scammers have figured out a way to exploit it for profit.   Romance scams are at an all-time high, and while victims cross all demographics, the Federal … more
Editor: In case you didn’t notice, Clay County Public School students and teachers excel. In the last paragraph on an article regarding School Board news you would discover what should be … more
Ron DeSantis isn’t holding back about  The Walt Disney Co.  narrowing the scope of its lawsuit against his administration. The Florida Governor and 2024 presidential candidate … more
Florida may have fewer left-lane laggards on high-speed roadways next year if the Senate approves legislation that just zipped through the House. The bill ( HB 317 ) cleared the Legislature’s … more
An agriculture package in the Senate now has language leaving it to a state agency where to cap charging spots. An agriculture bill includes provisions that could prohibit developers from … more
Only Texas has banned books more frequently than Florida’s public schools, according to a national free speech organization that attributed two new pieces of the state’s legislation with an … more
On Jan. 18, Clay Today posted a Letter to the Editor written by Hank A. Vitan, who had questions about the Clay County District Schools policies on challenging and removing books from libraries. … more
Millions of Americans celebrate Memorial Day, honoring the memory of those service members who have been lost. It is also vital to recognize the millions of veterans who made it home and struggle … more
Congress has an opportunity to pass legislation that benefits all local citizens, businesses and even protects our democracy. The Local Journalism Sustainability Act, LJSA for short, should be … more
My Dad was 60 when I was born. Not only was he the oldest Dad on the block, but he was also older than all of my friends’ grandfathers. He was also a blind man having lost his sight in his early … more
I stood on the corners of Plymouth Street and Lenox Avenue in the Westside of Jacksonville Monday and tried to imagine what the intersection looked like 60 years ago. Back then, a half-mile dirt … more
Florida House Speaker Paul Renner has released committee assignments for the 2023 Regular Session, including the selection of Sam Garrison (R-Fleming Island) and Bobby Payne (R-Palatka) to the … more
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