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Let’s celebrate Black contributions, successes every month

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

Don Coble | 2/15/24

Proposed Senate bill would pull plug on some electric car parking spaces

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

By Jacob Ogles For FloridaPolitics.com | 2/15/24

Bruce Friedman replies to recent Letter to Editor

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

Bruce Friedman | 2/15/24

Letter to the Editor: Clay County’s garbage new garbage policy

Jack, You wrote an article about Clay County Board of County Commissioners, the new curbside collection contract coming October 1 and the decision those commissioners made of getting rid of recycling … more

Christopher Bing | 2/15/24

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

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

The ominous entrance to the big top of the Paranormal Cirque.

Halloween in February

ORANGE PARK – If you’re like me and Halloween is your favorite holiday, you’re going to want to swing by the haunted Big Top at the Orange Park Mall while the circus is in town. … more

Jack Randall,
jack@claytodayonline.com | 2/3/24

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

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

My first Rolex 24 at Daytona 46 years ago was won by Hurley Haywood, Danny Ongias and Ted Field in the No. 0 Interscope Porsche. While the cars have changed dramatically since then, like this year’s Porsche on pit road and the pole-winning Cadillac V-Series.R on the track, the allure of watching 59 cars racing twice around the clock never gets old.

I still don’t need sleep during Rolex 24 at Daytona

DAYTONA BEACH – I remember walking down pit road during the 1979 Rolex 24 at Daytona at 4 in the morning. Back then, I had that kind of energy and wonderment about racing twice around the clock. … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 1/25/24

'At the End of Everything' by Marieke Nijkamp

"At the End of Everything" by Marieke Nijkamp begins with a content warning before the story starts:
"This book deals with ableism, abuse, death, illness and implied eugenics, imprisonment, transphobia... more

Jack Randall,
jack@claytodayonline.com | 1/20/24

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

How military spouses can find community

Military spouses sacrifice stable careers and time with loved ones due to constant moves to new duty stations and holding down the fort at home during their spouses’ deployments. That’s … more

1/18/24

A Letter to the Editor: ‘The earth is not a trash can’

Remembering the gargantuan amounts of previously recycled trash my family created during the pandemic when there was no recycling at all (that we were barely able to stuff into our trash cans), and … more

1/18/24

A Letter to the Editor: Questions about censorship

Undoubtedly, you are getting many letters re: Jack Randall's columns about censorship. A well-written column that attempts to provide all sides without bias. Rather than contribute yet another … more

1/18/24

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

How to be a philanthropist when money is tight

While contributing to a worthwhile cause is a common aspiration, doing so right now may feel unrealistic if you’re struggling with your finances. According to an April 2023 Gallup study, 61% … more

StatePoint Media For Clay Today | 1/4/24

Misinformation, disinformation is nothing more than a lie

People who knowingly spread misinformation and disinformation are liars. I’ve said it before, but my mother always said anyone who tells a half-truth is really telling a complete lie. Those … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 1/4/24

Congress to chip away at PGA Tour’s tax-exempt status

Congress may count a merger with LIV Golf as a stroke against the league to chip away at the PGA Tour’s tax-exempt status. U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan said it’s time the country calls … more

By Jacob Ogles For FloridaPolitics.com | 12/28/23

My only resolution is to figure out odd things in 2024

I’ve said it many times, but I’m not fond of making resolutions. I don’t need a calendar to remind me to read more books, watch less television and stop considering the supersize option. … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 12/28/23

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