New commission chair sets priorities
The new chair of Clay County’s board of county commissioners said her top priority for the new year is drafting a strategic plan for the...
Middleburg civic leader: Stop complaining and start contributing
The vice-president of the Middleburg Civic Association said one of the biggest problems in the growing community is the lack of civic involvement among everyday...
Report: school district is building schools for 9,700 new students, but only 4,800 will be added
A new impact fee study commissioned by Clay County Public Schools says that over the next 10 years, the district’s student population will grow by...
Sheriff’s office highlights motorcycle patrols
The Clay County Sheriff’s Office said that beyond conducting regular traffic control, motorcycle deputies are often used for funeral escorts, dignitary escorts and special event...
Rideout student appears on Kelly Clarkson show
Rideout Elementary first-grader Rosie was a guest on The Kelly Clarkson Show on Dec. 1. The student appeared during a segment that highlighted Dolly Parton’s...
Fleming Island Elementary designated a Purple Star school
Last month, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that 114 schools in 10 counties across the state will be designated as Florida’s first class of Purple Star...
District creating attendance zone for new elementary school
Final vote on new zones to be held on Feb. 3, 2023 Clay County School Board members said they are leaning toward a new attendance...
School board updating impact fees
Clay County school board members began discussing updates to the county’s current educational impact fee ordinance during a December 5 workshop. Lance Addison, the district’s...
Orange Park committee discusses business grants
The town’s Economic and Community Development Committee continued work on proposed business façade improvement micro grants during its Dec. 1 meeting. The committee, led by...
County promotes new smartphone app
Clay County officials are promoting a new smartphone app they say will make it easier for residents to report problems and request services. “Clay Connected...
