May 14, 2026
The Shands Bridge between Clay and St. Johns counties will close from Friday evening to Sunday morning.…
April 22, 2026
Smoke blankets area as Railroad wildfire grows
The wildfire grew slightly overnight, but firefighting efforts on the ground and air are helping to contain it.…
April 21, 2026
Wildfire risks could grow over next 10 weeks, officials warn
The danger of wildfires will persist as long as the drought continues, and little rain is forecast, fire officials say.…
April 20, 2026
Wildfires scorch Northeast Florida as drought continues
A wildfire in Clay County grew to over 2,000 acres, and a 1,000-acre fire was burning in adjacent Putnam County.…
April 16, 2026
Clay County bans burning during extreme drought
Nassau, Baker and Putnam counties are also under a burn ban, and dry conditions are expected for weeks.…
April 2, 2026
More Buckman Bridge closures planned this weekend
Two of four lanes will close starting Friday night, but in the opposite direction of past weeks.…
March 31, 2026
Bring patience and sunscreen: It’s fair time in Clay County
An estimated 100,000 people are possible at the 40th Clay County Agricultural Fair. Traffic could be a challenge.…
March 30, 2026
80 years later, sailor’s family found in Clay County
DNA testing identified the family of sailor John Campbell, who was a prisoner of war during World War II.…
March 20, 2026
Buckman Bridge repairs mean more backups this weekend
An FDOT repair project on the Buckman Bridge could mean traffic delays from Orange Park into Mandarin.…
February 20, 2026
Counties fear law would tie their hands on development
The “Blue Ribbon Projects” bill could allow developers to circumvent some local regulations.…
January 21, 2026
Clay School Board member fails to explain racial remarks
Clay board member Robert Alvero did not show up when summoned to a Florida Board of Education meeting.…
January 16, 2026
Clay Eye to pay $2.14M for alleged kickback scheme
Clay Eye Holdings billed Medicare and Medicaid for unnecessary procedures, the Justice Department said.…
January 9, 2026
Rep. Garrison predicts AI debate as legislative session begins
Florida House Speaker-designate Sam Garrison says AI could be one of the biggest areas of tension during the session.…
January 6, 2026
Shands Bridge will close all weekend for maintenance
The state will close the Shands Bridge from Friday to Monday — and possibly next weekend too.…
December 31, 2025
Clay School Board member assailed over racial remarks
More community leaders spoke out Wednesday against racial comments by School Board member Robert Alvero.…
December 22, 2025
Clay School Board member takes heat for racial comments
The state education commissioner wants Robert Alvero to explain a racial post on social media.…
December 16, 2025
Brooks Rehabilitation embarks on $68M expansion
Brooks Rehabilitation will expand its Southside, Mandarin and Orange Park sites beginning next year.…
November 14, 2025
Clay County wrestles with impasse on teacher pay
Teachers and school district officials will make presentations to the School Board next week in hopes of resolving the issue.…
October 23, 2025
Immigrant rights group blasts Clay County driver checkpoints
The Jacksonville Immigrant Rights Alliance says driver’s license checkpoints on Friday could be a tactic to round up immigrants.…
October 21, 2025
State CFO visits First Coast to reimburse police for ICE costs
Local law enforcement received payments for the costs of helping ICE arrest illegal immigrants.…
October 17, 2025
Buckman Bridge backups could continue until spring
FDOT crews are closing lanes on the Buckman Bridge on weekends to replace metal joints.…