Opinion | Clay Today

Protect your financial health before you walk down the aisle

February is the month of love and one of the most popular times for couples to get engaged. According to a recent study, 36% of respondents said Valentine’s Day is the most romantic day to … more

By StatePoint Media For Clay Today | 2/16/23

Everyone will be unfairly impacted if new fees aren’t passed

LAKE ASBURY – Coppergate Elementary is located on Henley Road, about 150 yards from County Road 220. A block past CR 220 on Henley is RideOut Elementary. And around the corner from the end of … more

By Don Coble Managing Editor | 12/7/22

Meeting set for transgender care rules as state Medicaid ban faces lawsuit

As two Florida medical boards announced plans to start developing Florida-specific guidelines that doctors providing gender-affirming care must follow, state Medicaid officials were sued in federal … more

By Christine Jordan Sexton For FloridaPolitics.com | 9/14/22

Helpful downpayment tips for first-time homebuyers

If you think saving for a down payment is your No. 1 barrier to homeownership, it’s important to understand how down payments work, how much is necessary, and what programs can help you secure the … more

StatePoint Media, for Clay Today | 5/2/24

Bean: Why I voted in favor of Fiscal Responsibility Act

Everyone loves a winner. They love seeing someone reach for the stars and get everything they want. The phrase, “If you don’t try, you can never succeed,” comes to mind. It’s important, … more

By Aaron Bean U.S. Representative (R-District 4) | 6/29/23

Drive imagination with these children’s holiday gift ideas

To fill the holiday season with magic and joy for little ones, consider these five gift ideas that will spark the imagination and create endless opportunities for fun. 1. Great books: Listening … more

StatePoint Media | 11/30/23

Spirt of 1776: Never take our freedom of speech for granted

As we gather to celebrate Independence Day, it’s a good time to reflect on how our most fundamental freedoms have served this nation well. It’s an even better time to think about what would … more

By Ken Paulson Director of the Free Speech Center | 6/29/22

We’re all doomed if the next generation is in charge

You may want to put your trays in the upright and locked position and make sure your seatbelt is tightened for this one. The speculation is that Lia Thomas, the man who believes he’s a woman … more

Don Coble | 2/1/24

Some people are crazy: Just sit back and enjoy the show

It’s easy to be amused by the news. Every day, we hear or see something a little more outlandish than the day before. Instead of trying to understand it or find a deeper meaning, it’s best … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 9/14/23

Now back to regularly scheduled programming – and reality

Just when I thought it was safe to turn the television on again, there was Donald Trump, front and center on Tuesday, telling us we need to make America great again by electing him president. That … more

By Don Coble Managing Editor | 11/16/22

Prisoners of War and Missing In Action has a special meaning in Clay County. Orange Park’s Mary Helen Hoff developed the iconic black and white POW/MIA flag. It will be the centerpiece as the nation observes the missing and those who were held captive during wartime.

Missing in action, but never forgotten

Did you know that more than 40 million Americans have served in the Armed Forces since our nation’s founding? Our American story is a tapestry woven with countless patriots who, with their … more

U.S. Rep. Aaron Bean (FL-4) Special to Clay Today | 9/14/23

This Week In History 5/18/23

Five years ago, 2018 • Connie Butler is selected by fellow Green Cove Springs City Council as its next mayor. • Clay Humane donate pet masks to fire department to help animals recover from … more

5/18/23

Letter to the Editor 6/30/22

Dear Editor, From 1994 to 2021 there has been a 74.7 percent decrease in injuries per hundred thousand pounds of consumer fireworks used in the U.S., while there has been a 265 percent increase … more

6/29/22

Instead of ignoring the problem, Freddie Mac reminds homeowners there are a variety of options when you can't pay your mortgage.

Keeping a roof over your head

If financial hardship has put you at risk of missing a mortgage payment, you should familiarize yourself with the relief options available and be prepared to act quickly. According to Freddie Mac, … more

StatePoint Media. For Clay Today | 2/29/24

Here's a vote of confidence for our local elections

It shouldn’t matter what side of the aisle you’re from. We can all laugh at a Facebook post featuring a mail truck among headstones, with the caption reading: “I saw a mail truck in the … more

Don Coble, Managing Editor | 2/29/24

Time to face the facts: Recycling was a lot of trash talk

I was like the rest of you – albeit an increasingly shrinking number of you – who was disappointed to learn the county will likely do away with recycling plastics and metal cans at the end of … more

Don Coble, Managing Editor | 5/2/24

Recognizing the signs to prevent teen suicide

Children and teens can be moody, but when signs of mental health troubles last for weeks, don’t assume it’s just a passing mood. Suicide is a leading cause of death among U.S. children, … more

StatePoint Media | 2/1/24

Greed driven by lack of empathy for consumers

Last year’s average inflation rate was 4.1%, which, thankfully, isn’t as steep as the 8% annual inflation rate that capped off 2022 or the 4.7% rate at the end of 2021. But since then, … more

Don Coble | 1/18/24

Clay Democrats ‘condemns’ Supreme Court’s ruling

(On June 24) the Supreme Court of the United States overturned Roe v. Wade, the nearly 50-year law that protected the constitutional rights of women who sought to terminate an unwanted pregnancy. The … more

By Jackie Cetnar Clay County Democratic Party Executive Chair | 6/29/22

Letters to the editor 5/26/22

Reader: Don’t blame mothers at border for baby formula shortageEditor:I would like to comment on the provision of baby formula to mothers and babies in custody at the border. The key phrase is … more

5/25/22

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