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Attorney General Moody salutes law enforcement in Clay

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is flanked by members of the Clay County Sheriff's Office and Judson Sapp of Signal 35.

FLEMING ISLAND – Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody was at the Clay County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday to mark National Police Memorial Week, recognize the county’s private Signal 35 initiative …

Clay County's first historian: Arch Fredric Blakey

CLAY COUNTY – Almost half a century ago, Professor Arch Fredric Blakey at the University of Florida agreed to take on a daunting assignment with one of the tightest time crunches of his career.

Orange Park's Gomes, Oakleaf's Baum selected Social Studies teachers of the year

CLAY COUNTY – Orange Park Junior High’s Victor Gomes and Oakleaf Junior High’s Kendra Baum were selected as the Clay County School District’s Social Studies Teachers of the Year. Sponsored by …

Rotary District Grant Chair Carolyn Mudgette, PET Florida Chair Neil Petty and Rotary District 6970 Gov. John Tabor celebrate the open house of the powder coating machine that will fortify the hand-powered Personal Energy Transportation trikes.

PET volunteers open doors to show off new powder-coating machine

PENNEY FARMS – Rotary District 6970 Gov. John Tabor said he hopes there will be a day when the world won’t need volunteers to build hand-powered Personal Energy Transportation tricycles. But …

The Fleming Island 4 X 800 relay team, including runners Graham Myers and Johns Keester, won the Class 3A state championship.

Fleming Island’s Mollicone wins two Class 3A state championship medals

JACKSONVILLE – After winning the 800-meter Class 3A boys championship with a gold-medal performance run of 1:50:52, Roman Mollicone anchored Fleming Island High’s 4 X 800-meter relay team …

Jack McKissock throws a pass to Jayven Moreno in Friday night's spring game against Madison County, The rest of Clay County teams will play next Friday.

Oakleaf kicks off spring football season at Madison County

The Oakleaf High football team will open the spring football slate at Class 1A powerhouse Madison County on Friday, May 17, with the rest of the county scheduled for their spring games next week. …

Jimmy Bud Lang's 60 years under the 76 sign

CLAY HILL – You won’t find it on Apple Maps, but a former 76 gas station has been in business since 1952, back when gasoline was sold by the gallon in cents. It is known in the …

Save Our Lake Organization proposes Lake Geneva pier

KEYSTONE HEIGHTS – In the Etonia Chain, water flows from lakes Lowry, Magnolia and to Brooklyn through Alligator Creek. Then, the water moves through tiny Lake Keystone to reach Lake …

BCC updated on long range goals of Health Department

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – County Commissioners heard some of the goals of the Florida Department of Health in Clay County during its meeting Tuesday, including concerns over increasing use of nicotine …

Have you heard? Hearing aids may help people live longer

ORANGE PARK—It was already well known that hearing loss is associated with a reduced life span. What was unknown before a recent study's publication was whether wearing hearing aids regularly, …

Summer housing market expected to be fruitful for buyers and sellers

CLAY COUNTY – More single-family homes are being listed in Northeast Florida, which may be a solid indication that this summer’s housing market will be fruitful for both buyers and …

Contest open to design Clay County's next library card

CLAY COUNTY – Through June 15, the Clay County Public Library System will hold an art contest seeking artwork for special, limited-edition library cards for Library Card Sign-Up Month in September …

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Cuba's Cejas finds welcoming home at Fleming Island High

FLEMING ISLAND – When Estefany Cejas’ family fled Cuba, they weren’t sure what to expect. They knew any life away from the strife-filled island had to offer the hope of a better life. Their …

Middleburg Senior saved from the streets by faith, Bronco culture

MIDDLEBURG – Ryan Riley was a lost soul. His path seemed predetermined for prison or the graveyard. But something his mother said resonated with him. He was immune to the threats, violence and …

Finding purpose at Elevation Academy after years of mindless abyss

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Wayne Stevenson wasn’t a troublemaker in elementary or junior high school. Most of the time, he was so oblivious to his surroundings that he almost seemed invisible. He tried …

Obituaries

Mickey Joan Allran Price

Mickey Joan Allran Price, 78, of Salisbury, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024. She was born January 4, 1946, in Rowan County, NC to the late Everette Hoyle Allran and Minnie Coley. She was a …

Kimberly A. Coggin

Kimberly A. “ Kim” Coggin, 61 of Green Cove Springs passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at her residence following an extended illness. Kim was born in Chicago, Illinois, and lived …

Shelley Jean Defibaugh

Shelley Jean Defibaugh passed away on April 2, 2024, in Orange Park, FL at the age of 57. She was born to Barbara and Frank Turner on September 19, 1967, in Massillon, OH. Shelley …

Barbara Faulkner Davidson

Barbara Faulkner Davidson, 98, a long-time resident of Orange Park, Florida, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, April 11, 2024. She was born in Jacksonville, FL to the late James Hilton …

James Roy Studdard

JAMES ROY STUDDARD passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 10, 2024. James was born in Cherokee County, Alabama, on July 9, 1940, and grew up in Clanton, Alabama. After graduating …

Keystone man charged with trafficking methamphetamine after chase

KEYSTONE HEIGHTS – A 28-year-old man was tracked down following a high-speed chase involving seven Clay County Sheriff’s Office patrol cars to face trafficking methamphetamine charges on May 13. …

CCSO: Man, 47, arrested for impregnating 13-year-old girl

ORANGE PARK – According to the Clay County Sheriff’s Office, 47-year-old man was arrested on May 13 for impregnating a 13-year-old girl. Kelvin Lanard McCray, of Orange Park, was charged with …

Oakleaf man charged with trafficking fentanyl, cocaine, Molly

OAKLEAF – A man was arrested on May 9 after the Clay County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit, a Task Force Officer with the Department of Homeland Security, an officer with the U.S. Drug …

Arrests and Bookings

Tuesday, May 7

Thanggy K. Janvier, 27, Middleburg, domestic battery

Roya S. Dees, 34, Oakleaf, domestic battery

Arthur T. Pendarvis, 49, Middleburg, consumption of alcohol within 300 feet of package store

Sydney M.L. Riley, 26, Green Cove Springs, VOP aggravated assault with deadly weapon

Brian K. Herndon, 49, Green Cove Springs, DWLSR

Charles A. Futch, 39, Green Cove Springs, FTA DWLSR

Alexis E.R. Lopez, 30, Fleming Island, driving without a driver’s license

Angel L. Coakley, 40, Green Cove Springs, VOP domestic violence

Charles H. Tilford, 41, Middleburg, DUI, DWLSR

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Blue Devils flex some "offensive" muscle

GREEN COVE SPRINGS - Back in the day, Clay High football had speedsters like Wes Weeks, JT Turner and Bilal Ally, throw in Colin Wilson and you got a handful of guys that routinely blasted 70-80-yard …

Rapoza raps grand slam in region blowout

GREEN COVE SPRINGS - The Clay Blue Devil offense dominated the visiting St. Johns Beachside Barracudas from the first pitch when Cole Carnell singled, starting an offensive onslaught of the …

Double walk-off puts Spartans in Final Four

ORANGE PARK - St. Johns Country Day School baseball got homers from Kyle Boylston and George Gilson in the bottom of the seventh inning to rally the host Spartans to a thrilling 8-6 victory over …

Fleming Island has best shot of stealing track title

FLEMING ISLAND - With a region track title last week at the University of North Florida, the Fleming Island boys track team will be in prime position to upset the apple cart of south Florida …

Fernald bedevils Clay in Regional Championship

Note: Due to deadline constraints, Clay’s region final baseball game was unable to be published last week. GREEN COVE SPRINGS - Clay High’s Aidan Hampton’s inside-the-park home run …

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At DayStar, we are committed to ensuring everyone reaches their full potential with dignity while providing individuals access to the unique support they need. Daystar is committed to providing …

Here's what's happening around Clay County

CLAY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS will meet on May 14 at 4 p.m. in the BCC meeting room, fourth floor, at Administration Building, 477 Houston St. in Green Cove Springs. ORANGE PARK LIONS CLUB will …

Did you know?

Clay Today will test your knowledge weekly and provide interesting facts on various topics. This week, odd names of college sports teams. Most fans know Auburn University by two nicknames, but what …

Word of the Week

Plangent : (PLAN-junt) an adjective meaning loud, deep, and often expressive of sadness or suffering. The word is a synonym of "plaintive." "The campers were awoken by the plangent howl of …

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Briefs

Berry College selects three from Clay for Dean’s List

ROME, Ga. – The Dean’s List honored students who posted an academic average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale while carrying a class load of at least 12 hours during the semester. Orange Park’s …

Hall, Trammell make Dean’s List at Samford University

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Samford University recognized 1,931 students, including Kinley Hall of Green Cove …
Pair of local students on Columbia College’s Dean’s List

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Columbia College recently announced its dean’s list for the Spring 2024 Semester. To …
Middleburg’s Haymore makes North Georgia’s Dean’s List

DAHLONEGA, Ga. – John Haymore of Middleburg made the spring 2024 Dean’s List at the University of …
Pair of Clay students earn spots on Bob Jones Dean’s List

GREENVILLE, S.C. – Two former Clay County students, Peter Roberson from Orange Park and Evan Walker …
Mollie Lawrence graduates from Young Harris College

Y OUNG HARRIS, Ga. – The Young Harris College academic year has come to an end, and members of the …

McDonald, Shimko graduate from Berry College

ROME, Ga. – Berry College welcomed its newest class of graduates, including Hannah McDonald of …
Brent Gerald earns Master’s degree at Union University

JACKSON, Tenn. – Brent Gerald of Orange Park was one of 447 students who graduated from Union …
Fleming Island’s Hyams awarded two scholarships at UNG

DAHLONEGA, Ga. – Cadet Colt Hyams of Fleming Island received the Maj. P.J. Rodgers Alumni …
Fleming Island’s Laird inducted into Phi Kappa Phi

BATON ROUGE, La. – N aomi Laird of Fleming Island was recently initiated into The Honor Society …
Thirteen from Clay County earn degrees from Flagler College

ST. AUGUSTINE – More than 500 students, including 13 from Clay County, celebrated their …

Palagio Senior Living celebrates three Best of Clay wins

ORANGE PARK – Palagio Senior Living was presented not one, not two, but three Best of Clay awards …
Orange Park Furniture celebrates 50 years in the homey business

ORANGE PARK – Pursuing through the aisles of sectional couches, sofas, reclining chairs, dining …
Harbor Freight Tools to open new store April 20

ORANGE PARK – Harbor Freight Tools will officially open its new store on Saturday, April 20. The …

Nifty nicknacks, unique businesses at County Fair

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – If you're looking to escape the sun during the Clay …
'Round up' your purchase at Hagan Ace during April

JACKSONVILLE – Hagan Ace Hardware will proudly celebrate 30 years of partnership with …
DGPerry CPAs + Advisors eager for celebratory breakfast on April 16

ORANGE PARK —DGPerry CPAs + Advisors are in the middle of tax season, so they don't have time for …

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