# Clay county
Clay County learning center serves students with disciplinary records, teen pregnancies
A unique school within Clay County, R.C. Bannerman Learning Center (BLC), offers programs such as an interactive garden and a teen pregnancy program. The center, located at 608 Mill St. in Green Cove Springs, serves around 350 students on average, per year.
Clay County Department of Health issues another algae bloom alert for Doctors Lake
Harmful blue-green algae toxins have been found in Doctors Lake at Camp Echockotee, near Lucy Branch, and at the end of Lawrence Road. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection took the water sample on June 23. The alert was issued six days later.
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Orange Park Town Council sets date to fill vacant council member seat
The four-member Orange Park Town Council took less than 20 minutes at Tuesday night’s meeting to discuss how and when the next member of the panel would be appointed. Just last month,Eddie Henley resigned from Seat 1 and the vice mayor position. Henley cited racism as the reason for his resignation. He said he received intimidation and hate emails after he spoke out about being passed over for mayor in May. Henley would’ve made history as the first Black mayor of Orange Park. Randy Anderson was reelected.
Clay County ranks high for healthiest community in Florida: U.S. News
U.S. News recently released their annual list of the country’s healthiest communities, as well as counties ranked by state. Out of the 25 Florida communities listed, Clay County ranked fifth, with a score of 57 overall – a total of 15 points higher than the state average and 10 points higher than the U.S. national average.
Motorist Alert: 3 road projects delayed in Clay County due to supply shortage
There are three roadwork delays due to supply availability issues in Clay County, causing the projects along North Ridge Drive, Park Ridge Parkway and Town Center Boulevard to take longer than anticipated.
Lynyrd Skynyrd connection boosts tourism in Florida county
Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd was back in the news recently with word that the Jacksonville house where the Van Zant brothers grew up is on the market. Lynyrd Skynyrd’s co-founder and lead singer Ronnie Van Zant, current lead singer Johnny and .38 Special co-founder Donnie all grew up in an area of Jacksonville they called Shantytown.
Clay County Supervisor of Elections office is gearing up for election day
Supervisor of Elections Chris Chambless spoke at last Tuesday’s Board of County Commissioners meeting about election signs, among other things. The primary is scheduled for Aug. 23. Early voting starts 10 days before the election.
Motorist Alert: 2 Clay County road projects start, new lane closures
Road project updates are given each Monday. Check back next week for new updates.Clay County Government. Two new roadway projects are underway in Clay County with both beginning this week. One along Pine Ridge Parkway in Middleburg and the second happening along with Town Center Boulevard in Fleming Island.
Health Alert: Another algae bloom found in Clay County waters
Health officials in Clay County have issued another warning about harmful blue-green algae toxins in the water. The alert is for Swimming Pen Creek-Whitey’s Fish Camp. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is responsible for taking water samples. The sample that alerted them to the problem was taken on June 9.
Clay County recognizes Juneteenth as county holiday
Some Clay County government employees are getting an unexpected 3-day weekend. All Clay County government offices will be closed on Monday, June 20, 2022, in observance of Juneteenth. Since June 19 falls on a Sunday this year, it will be observed the following day.
Clay County to hold hearings on money for housing repairs, other projects
Clay County is looking for public input on the proposed Community Development Block Grant annual action plan for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. The county expects to spend more than $1 million in four main areas.
Motorist alert: 4 new Clay County road projects announced
Four new road projects launch this week in Clay County with three expecting to take up to 60 days for completion, weather permitting. Resurfacing projects, stormwater system maintenance and sidewalk repairs are on the agenda for summer roadwork.
Shands Pier to be demolished, replaced with new First Coast Expressway bridge
The Shands Boat Ramp, bulkhead and parking area at 4051 Shands Pier Road in Green Cove Springs will be temporarily closed starting June 16 for demolition of the Shands Fishing Pier deck which was damaged beyond repair in 2016 by Hurricane Matthew.
Orange Park vice mayor resigns, cites racism, ‘faceless cowards’
Former Orange Park Vice Mayor Eddie HenleyTown of Orange Park website. Orange Park Vice Mayor Eddie Henley spoke for more than 20 minutes at Tuesday night’s council meeting before handing in his resignation letter.
Orange Park housing improvement program taking applications
The ARPA Housing Improvement Program can help up to nine Orange Park residents by providing money for home repairs and other projects. Residents canapply for the program here on the town’s website or you can pick up a paper application at Town Hall.