Fugitive Friday: CCSO seeks man for domestic battery
Each week, the Clay County Sheriff’s Office highlights a fugitive from justice. The department posts a video on social media each Friday with a description of the offender. This week’s fugitive is Randall Wayne Neal.
Read full storyFugitive Friday: CCSO seeks FL man for DV injunction
The Clay County Sheriff's Office highlights a fugitive from justice every Friday. Today, the sheriff's office is shining a spotlight on the search for Joseph Settembrino. The CCSO notes that Settembrino is wanted for two warrants of contempt of court.
Read full storyTown of Orange Park Fall Fest: Free Fun!
The Town of Orange Park Fall Festival is days away. Admission to the festival is free. The 41st annual event is set for this weekend, October 21 and 22. The festival runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Read full storyClay County gun range opens to the public this weekend
The first phase of the Clay County Outdoor Adventure Park is a new gun range. The 200-yard, 30-target-lane gun range sits on the 158-acre complex near Camp Blanding. The complex is off County Road 215, just south of Oak Grove Baptist Church. The address is 3829 Sergeant Bradley Crose Road, Middleburg, FL 32068.
Read full storyClay Schools Supporting Breast Cancer Awareness
The Clay County school district is partnering with the American Cancer Society and the Jacksonville Jaguars Foundation to recognize breast cancer awareness month. Football players will wear a special NFL Crucial Catch decal on their helmet from the Jaguars Foundation.
Read full storyName the Road to Clay County Sports Complex
Clay County wants your help to choose a name for the road leading to the new sports complex. The 250-acre property is on State Road 21, just north of State Road 16. The sports complex will have multi-purpose fields, parking, restrooms, and a walking trail.
Read full storyClay County Freedom Rally 2023
The Republican Party of Clay County is hosting a freedom rally. The event is set for Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. The “Clay Leading the Way - Freedom Rally 2023” will be at the Clay County Fairgrounds arena. Tickets will cost you $35. A ticket gives you admission to the event and a BBQ plate with dessert.
Read full storyClay County parks update: no vaping or smoking
The Board of County Commissioners in Clay County passed an ordinance updating the language related to the use of county parks. The updates provide clarification on animals, parking, and the use of tobacco.
Read full storySoul Food & Music Fest returns to Green Cove Springs
A popular Green Cove Springs event returns for its 22nd year. The annual Soul Food & Music Festival is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. All festivities will take place at Vera Francis Hall Park on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Green Cove Springs.
Read full storyTown of Orange Park seeks HR Manager
The Town of Orange Park is searching for a Human Resources Manager. This is the Town’s first Human Resources Manager position. Until now, the duties were shared and performed by other employees of the Town.
Read full storyBASCA 5K in Orange Park, traffic impact
The BASCA Capeabilities 5K and 1-mile fun run/walk is on Saturday, September 23, 2023. Be aware this will have an impact on traffic. BASCABASCA is a non-profit organization that provides services to adults with developmental and intellectual differences.
Read full storyCCFR Conducting Live Fire Training in Green Cove Springs
If you live in Green Cove Springs or plan to drive in the Green Cove Springs area on Friday, don’t be alarmed if you see fire and smoke. The Clay County Fire Rescue Department posted on Facebook that it is conducting a “Live Fire Training” exercise.
Read full storyClay County students shine in FDOT contest
Two Clay County students are honored for their artwork. Naomi Dorsey and Andrea Navarro-Vasquez participated in the Florida Department of Transportation Mobility Week Lane Design Contest. The contest is part of a statewide initiative to bring awareness to safe transportation choices, including bicycle and pedestrian safety.
Read full storyOrange Park Dog Park Opens
The Town of Orange Park celebrates the opening of a new park. The Orange Park dog park is located at the corner of Gano Avenue and Fromhart Street. The rain last Friday didn’t put a damper on the scheduled “Yappy Hour” event.
Read full storyClay County Outdoor Adventure Park open house
Clay County is hosting an open house event for the Clay County Outdoor Adventure Park. The open house is Friday, September 29, and Saturday, September 30. County leaders will commemorate the event with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 3 p.m. on Friday. The open house is set for the following day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Read full storyOrange Park After Dark returns
The Town of Orange Park is hosting another adult event. Orange Park After Dark is Saturday, September 23, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The popular event is at Town Hall Park. Town Hall Park is located at 2042 Park Avenue.
Read full storyClay County residents to pay more in solid waste fees beginning Oct. 1
Clay County's solid waste fees are increasing. The Clay County commissioners voted Tuesday to increase the amount residents pay for solid waste facilities and services. The new collection and disposal assessment fees take effect Oct 1.
Read full storyClay County could get new veterinary school in Orange Park
Clay County could soon be the home of a new vet school. Lincoln Memorial University is in the process of adding a second College of Veterinary Medicine. LMU’s main campus in Harrogate, Tenn., is the home of the Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine. Harrogate is an hour and a half north of Knoxville.
Read full storyOrange Park council members discuss addition of red light camera
The Town of Orange Park budget and finance committee met this week to discuss the proposed fiscal year 2023/2024 budget. Tuesday’s meeting focused on the budgets for the Orange Park fire and police departments.
Read full storyOrange Park begins budget process with reduced millage rate
The Town of Orange Park has started the budget process. This process includes holding workshops where the budget is discussed among budget and finance committee members. It’s also a forum that allows residents to voice their opinions.
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