September 3, 2025
City Council voted to end the program Sept. 26 to save money.…
August 19, 2025
Developer plans another community in Clay County
BTI Partners of Fort Lauderdale now owns 6,500 acres to develop two master planned communities.…
August 4, 2025
Next phase of First Coast Expressway due to open soon
The latest segment, from Blanding Boulevard to U.S. 17 in Clay County, could open within two weeks.…
August 4, 2025
14-year-old accused of killing his parents in Middleburg
The boy walked to a church and called police to say he had shot his parents, the sheriff said.…
July 18, 2025
Clay animal shelter could close due to road construction
Donations and adoptions are down substantially as County Road 220 is widened to four lanes.…
July 11, 2025
CR 220 in Clay County closed all weekend for construction
A short stretch of County Road 220 is shut this weekend to lay new pipes.…
July 9, 2025
BIT OF JOY | Fence removed from Clay County lake
A fence in Smith Lake was recently removed to let aquatic creatures swim freely.…
June 30, 2025
Clay County deputy charged with sexual battery
Ryan Perry was accused of inappropriately touch a woman who had called to report a theft.…
June 4, 2025
Friday’s ‘Skip Day’ could crowd the waters off Bayard Point
The annual “Skip Day” at Clay County’s Bayard Point could see upwards of 7,000 people on the water on Friday,…
April 22, 2025
BIT OF JOY | Free vaccines for Clay County pets
Clay County is offering free vaccines for pets.…
January 13, 2025
‘Agrihood’ community planned in Clay County
Freehold Capital Management plans up to 4,489 homes in an agrihood development in Green Cove Springs.…
January 6, 2025
3 appointed to board at St. Johns River State College
Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed three new faces to the board of trustees at St. Johns River State College.…
December 16, 2024
Clay County plans more junior high schools
Rapid growth in some areas of Clay County has created a need for more junior highs.…
November 22, 2024
Clay County plans expanded animal shelter
The $21.5 million animal shelter will be built near Fleming Island. The current shelter in Green Cove Springs has outgrown…
November 12, 2024
Clay County leads state in removing schoolbooks
Clay County was responsible for 287 of more than 700 schoolbooks removed from classrooms and libraries statewide.…
October 24, 2024
Clay County installing 500 defibrillators in public places
The county is installing defibrillators at parks, sports complexes, senior centers and other public venues.…
October 18, 2024
Here’s when early voting begins on the First Coast
Early voting begins next week across Northeast Florida. Dates and times vary by county.…
October 18, 2024
Land conservation is on the ballot for Clay County voters
Voters will decide whether to increase taxes by 0.2 mills to go toward land conservation efforts.…
October 17, 2024
Jury recommends life sentence for Clay County contractor
Contractor Corey Binderim was convicted of killing Susan Mauldin of Fleming Island in October 2019.…
October 10, 2024
Clay County assesses damage and plans to open new shelter
Clay County is no longer accepting residents at its four other shelters, but a new shelter was to open Thursday…
September 2, 2024
OPINION | Clay County primary election turnout was appallingly low
The 2024 Primary Election Day started with little fanfare and fizzled out with barely more than 18% turnout. In this…
August 20, 2024
Ashley Wells Cox wins 4th Circuit judge seat
Ashley Wells Cox was elected to the 4th Judicial Circuit Court bench, beating Nancy Cleaveland.…
August 19, 2024
Decision due on St. Johns County’s trash troubles
St. Johns County may toss its new trash collector this week after a meeting with the company Monday.…
August 15, 2024
Cleaveland vs. Cox: Campaign finances in race for 4th Circuit judge
Campaign finance reports indicate where candidates Nancy Cleaveland and Ashley Wells Cox are getting their money — and where they’re…