Traffic, more greenspaces among concerns as Clay County strategic plan meetings get underway
“What is your favorite thing about Clay County?” the county’s Director of Community and Social Services Gabrielle Gunn asked residents at a strategic plan meeting on Monday.
Read full storyClay County Commission votes to rezone rural residential land for commercial use
Clay County commissioners voted Tuesday to rezone 7.5 acres of agricultural residential land in Green Cove Springs land for commercial use. Located off County Road 315 in Green Cove Springs, the “flex-space warehouse project” would allow for an approximately 130,600-square-foot building that could be three to four stories tall. The two parcels that were rezoned sit between Business Park Court and a single-family home, putting it on the border of other rural residential land and commercial and industrial spaces.
Read full storyControversial clean energy program notifies Florida counties it won't follow local laws, Clay County attorney says
Florida Property Assessed Clean Energy ProgramsPhoto byFloridaPACE.gov. Limits on the controversial clean energy loan program, PACE, are being challenged in Clay County and across Florida after PACE sent letters to county governments saying that it will no longer need to follow county regulations to issue loans, Clay County Attorney Courtney Grimm explained Tuesday at the county commission meeting.
Read full storyNorth Florida Marine Association recognizes Safe Boating Week in preparation for Boater Skip Day
Boater Skip Day is Clay County’s unofficial holiday for boaters to take the day off from work in favor of a day on the water, and the June 2 event that’s planned through Facebook already has over 1,000 people who marked themselves as “going.” In preparation for the large turnout of boaters, the North Florida Marine Association announced Safe Boating Week from May 20-26.
Read full storySTD rates in Clay County grow along with an upward trend for rest of Florida
Sexually transmitted infections have increased in Florida over the last decade, with STI cases in Clay County following the state’s upward trend, according to STD Surveillance Epidemiologist Kallie Rignanese.
Read full story2 weeks until hurricane season; Clay County Emergency Management recommends preparing ahead
The Sunshine State doesn’t always live up to its name, especially during hurricanes and tropical storms. June 1 marks the start of the Atlantic hurricane season, and the Clay County Division of Emergency Management recommends preparing for the stormy season ahead of time with hurricane disaster kits.
Read full storyKids eat free with Clay County District Schools’ summer meals program
Clay County District Schools Food and Nutrition Services will offer free meals to children this summer at multiple locations around the county. Throughout June and July, children under 18 will have access to complimentary breakfast and lunch from Mondays to Fridays.
Read full story10 summer adventures within three hours of Jacksonville
Jacksonville’s heating up, and before long, summer will be in full swing. You don’t need to travel far from home to try something new and have an unforgettable summer. Here are 10 adventures you can enjoy that are less than four hours away from downtown Jacksonville.
Read full storyClay County invited to First Coast Expressway construction open house
A construction open house will be held May 23 by the Florida Department of Transportation, allowing citizens to learn more about the First Coast Expressway St. Johns River Bridge project.
Read full storySummer camps for Clay County kids feature music, video games, ice skating and more
It’s summer vacation on May 29 for Clay County District schools. While a break from the books is a much-needed relief for many students, an extended time away from school can leave children with a lot of extra time on their hands.
Read full storyClay County, Northeast Florida under red flag warning, increased risk of wildfires
A combination of low humidity, high temperatures and strong winds put Clay County at an increased risk of “extreme fire behavior,” according to the National Weather Service. Due to these conditions, a red flag warning is in effect for much of South Georgia and Northeast Florida.
Read full storyClay County Planning Commission recommends rezoning Green Cove Springs land for commercial development
An application to rezone 7.5 acres of agricultural residential land to build a “flex-space warehouse project” was recommended for approval by the Clay County Planning Commission Tuesday and will go before the Board of County Commissioners during their May 25 meeting.
Read full storyFoundation wants to ‘uplift’ Clay County; awards more than $1 million to charities
Clay County has several charitable organizations and nonprofits dedicated to improving the community. In recognition of these charities’ hard work, the Reinhold Foundation has awarded over $1 million to support those who support Clay County.
Read full storyOrange Park-based food charity wins $15,000 Paul E. Reinhold Community Service Award
Orange Park’s food distribution charity, Waste Not Want Not, won Celebrate Clay’s Paul E. Reinhold Community Service Award on Tuesday, earning them the top prize of $15,000.
Read full storySouthern Rock Hall of Fame plans discussed by Clay County Tourist Council
A Southern Rock Hall of Fame could be coming to Clay County in an effort to drive tourism and support local musicians. The Tourist Development Council heard a presentation for the project Wednesday, prompting them to develop a subcommittee to further research the idea.
Read full storyClay Electric advice: Prepare for power loss even with ‘slightly below average’ hurricane season predicted
This year’s hurricane season is forecasted to be “slightly below average,” with about six hurricanes developing in the Atlantic, predicts Colorado State University Tropical Meteorology Project.
Read full storyClay County residents cite preserving farmland as top priority during conservation workshops
Do Clay County residents want to pay additional taxes to preserve the land? County officials are trying to find out with the help of the North Florida Land Trust. The Land Trust ran three workshops in April, educating citizens about starting a land conservation program and finding conservation priorities for Clay County residents.
Read full storyDid a blaring phone alarm wake you up at 4:45 a.m.? Florida government agency apologizes
If you got a screeching wake-up call at 4:45 a.m., you aren’t alone. People across Florida were woken up to a test alert by the Florida Division of Emergency Management, frustrating some Clay County residents.
Read full storyFree event at Green Cove Springs center for children 5 and under to sing and dance
Does your child love to dance? If so, the Augusta Savage Mentoring Center in Green Cove Springs might be just the place to take them. A Free Music and Movement Class will be held April 27 for children 5 and under. Kids are invited to come on down to get down to the music they can sing, stretch and dance to. Older siblings are also welcome to join in on the fun.
Read full storyNumber of homeless students in Clay County reaches almost 1,000
Homework, exams, extracurriculars and social lives are among the things many students find themselves struggling to balance. But what about homelessness? For hundreds of Clay County students, the question of where they will sleep at night is another item on the list of things to worry about.
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