Five years ago, 2014

Green Cove Springs forced to chose between raising taxes or cutting services following $330,000 shortfall from red-light cameras.

Clay County Tourist Development Council allotted $97,660 to 13 local organizations to boost tourism.

Moosehaven resident Larry Kearby turns 106.

10 years ago, 2009

Virginia Hash, the Clay County Literacy Coalition president, is given the Senate Spirit of Service Award after spending more than 1,200 hours teaching people to read.

Spartan Aquatics Club wins the River City Swim League team championship.

The Green Cove Springs Police Department will add an additional officer after it gets a $160,000 Cops Hiring Recovery Program grant.

20 years ago, 1999

Clay County Sheriff Scott Lancaster applies to the Department of Justice to fund the hiring of 40 new deputies.

Michelle D’Abundo was appointed the director for lung health programs for the northeast region of the American Lung Association of Florida, which includes Clay County.

Orange Park’s Lee Settle wins the Junior Kingfish Tournament in St. Augustine with an 18.52-pound king mackerel.

30 years ago, 1989

Despite pleas from the Preservation Society, Green Cove Springs City Council votes to demolish the 100-year-old Oakland Motel.

BCC Chairman James Jett proposes a study to find the most cost-effective way to run the county jail.

Sgt. Jeffrey T. Peterson, a 1983 Orange Park High graduate, completes training to repair combat tanks.

40 years ago, 1979

Green Cove Springs Little League All-Stars won the district title and advance to the state tournament in St. Petersburg.

Bargaining sessions extended into a fourth month between the Clay County School Board and Clay County Education Association over a new contract.

Richard E. Sapp Jr., Joseph E. Love, Jim Wilkinson, Jimmy Jones and Joyce Saunders are selected to screen applicants to the Clay County Hospital Authority.