Clay County District Schools Superintendent David Broskie says the district is well-positioned heading into the new school year, with students set to return Tuesday, Aug. 11.
A widely shared account that juveniles tried to drown a puppy at the Middleburg boat ramp was fabricated, Clay County Sheriff Michelle Cook said Monday.
Sheriff Michelle Cook is urging parents to sit down with their children before the start of the school year to talk about road safety, particularly when it comes to e-bikes.
Republican Aaron Bean is seeking re-election in the 4th Congressional District, which covers Duval County west and north of the St. Johns River and all of Nassau County and Clay County. He faces no challengers in the Republican primary, and will meet the winner of the three-way Democratic primary, as well as a no party affiliation candidate, and a candidate with the Florida Forward party, in the general election.
Rebuilding is officially underway at Hagan Ace Hardware in Orange Park more than a year after a devastating fire ravaged through the longtime community staple.
District 5 board member Ashley Gilhousen is seeking re-election in this non-partisan race. She faces two challengers, Gerald Beasley and Veronica Powell-Faison. This race will appear on the August primary ballot for all voters in the county.
District 4 board member Michele Hanson is seeking re-election in this non-partisan race. She faces one challenger, Michael Rathjen. This race will appear on the August primary ballot for all voters in the county. As there are only two candidates in the race, it will be decided in the August election.
District 1 board member Erin Skipper is seeking re-election in this non-partisan race. She faces one challenger, Lara Libretto. This race will appear on the August primary ballot for all voters in the county. As there are only two candidates in the race, it will be decided in the August election.
Republican incumbent Alexandra Compere is not seeking re-election this year, so the District 2 commission seat is an open race. One Republican and one Democrat qualified for this race, so it will not appear on the August primary ballots. Democrat Leroy Edwards and Republican Lolita Smoak will appear before voters in the November general election.
A Clay County “super-speeder” was arrested after a deputy clocked him going 105 mph in a 60 mph zone with a child in the backseat, the sheriff’s office said.
A Keystone Heights man was arrested Tuesday on six felony charges — including two counts of vehicular homicide and two counts of DUI manslaughter — in connection with a deadly crash that killed two people in Clay County in May 2025.
A 20-year-old man was arrested July 17 after deputies said he was driving 111 mph in a 45 mph zone on County Road 215, according to a Clay County Sheriff’s Office arrest report.
A 20-year-old man was arrested July 17 after deputies said he was driving 111 mph in a 45 mph zone on County Road 215, according to a Clay County Sheriff’s Office arrest report.
The message has long been clear: Don’t drink and drive. But health experts say the warning goes further than most people think — and one local mother says she learned that lesson the hard way after her son was nearly killed.
Challengers for three Clay County School Board seats presented their platforms at a League of Women Voters forum, while all incumbent board members were absent. Candidates focused on issues such as teacher pay, budget priorities, administrative spending, and advocating for students and educators. District 1 and 4 challengers emphasized the need for experienced educators and long-term financial strategies, while District 5 challengers called for addressing double standards and supporting newer teachers. The upcoming August primary could decide the contested school board races.
The husband of a woman killed when an intruder broke into their Clay County home and opened fire is asking the community for help as he works to rebuild his life after the tragedy.
A person was taken to the hospital after a private plane crashed in Clay County on Thursday, according to Clay County Fire Rescue.
The Clay County Sheriff’s Office said the armed, barricaded man near Oakleaf Baptist Church was taken into custody without incident.
A man involved in a dispute on Jacksonville’s Westside early Thursday morning was later taken into custody in Clay County after a standoff with law enforcement from inside a red Dodge Ram pickup truck, according to police and witnesses.
The Clay County Sheriff’s Office is responding to a deputy-involved shooting near Blanding Boulevard on Wednesday.
A proposed liquor store at the intersection of U.S. 17 and Stiles Avenue has divided residents after some learned the site would be just yards from a sober-living home.
The search continued Thursday morning for a man accused of trying to attack a woman while she was walking her dog in Jennings State Forest.
Food Truck Friday will return to Spring Park in Green Cove Springs on Friday from 5 to 9:30 p.m., featuring 17 food trucks, more than 40 local vendors and live music.
Clay County District Schools has announced its policy for free and reduced-price meals under the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs for the 2026-2027 school year. Families who believe they may qualify are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Voters across Florida will head to the polls for the state’s Primary Election on Tuesday, Aug. 18. If you haven’t checked your registration recently — or if you plan to vote by mail — now is the time to make sure you’re ready.
A Florida Highway Patrol trooper is facing a long recovery after her patrol cruiser was badly damaged in a 115-mph super speeder motorcycle chase crash at Argyle Forest Boulevard and Merchants Gate Drive on June 21, according to a GoFundMe set up by the family.
Clay County drivers now have a major new commuting option. The Florida Department of Transportation will open the final Clay County segment of the First Coast Expressway at noon Monday.
Clay County drivers are days away from a major new commuting option. The Florida Department of Transportation expects to open the final Clay County segment of the First Coast Expressway by noon Monday, June 29. Once open, the expressway will connect three northeast Florida counties, completing a project that began in late 2019.
A Clay County mother says she still does not have the answers she needs — and she is not backing down.
Clay County Sheriff Michelle Cook says nearly all deputies are now outfitted with body-worn cameras after the agency distributed about 100 additional devices Friday.
Clay County drivers are days away from a major new commuting option. The Florida Department of Transportation expects to open the final Clay County segment of the First Coast Expressway by noon Monday, June 29. Once open, the expressway will connect three northeast Florida counties, completing a project that began in late 2019.
Clay County parents took their concerns to the school board after a volunteer wrestling coach at Wilkinson Junior High School was arrested as part of an undercover sting targeting men accused of trying to solicit minors online.
The Clay County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating a missing 9-year-old boy last seen Thursday morning in Orange Park.
Clay County parents are questioning the school district’s vetting process after a volunteer wrestling coach who worked with students and had a past record of convictions was arrested as part of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office’s undercover sting “Operation Checkmate.”
A Clay County school volunteer is permanently banned from all district campuses after his arrest in a massive, multi-agency child predator sting — one that netted nearly 30 men accused of soliciting minors online for sex.
A Florida Highway Patrol marked cruiser was badly damaged overnight Monday in a crash at Argyle Forest Boulevard and Merchants Gate Drive.
The tight-knit Lake Asbury community remains heartbroken by the loss of a 14-year-old who died in an e-bike crash on Sandridge Road last week.
Residents continue to raise concerns about safety along Sandridge Road, which FHP noted was “unlit” at the time of a crash involving an e-bike that left a 14-year-old boy dead one week ago.
If you’re looking for a place to watch Friday’s 3 p.m. match between the U.S. and Australia in Seattle, we’ve compiled a list of spots around the Jacksonville area that are showing the World Cup.
A man was taken into custody on Thursday night after the Clay County Sheriff’s Office responded to a mental health crisis that led to the evacuation of surrounding areas near Lake Shore Drive and Stratford Lane in Fleming Island.
The search continued Thursday morning for a man accused of trying to attack a woman while she was walking her dog in Jennings State Forest.
Clay County Sheriff Michelle Cook urges residents to stay alert as deputies continue to search for a suspect accused of trying to grab a woman walking her dog in Jennings State Forest.
The Green Cove Springs Police Department said officers were serving a search warrant at a home on Wednesday after tips about someone in the home downloading child sexual abuse material.
A woman escaped an attempted attack in Jennings Forest early Tuesday morning after fighting off a man who grabbed her, prompting Clay County Sheriff Melissa Cook to issue a public safety alert.
Construction began on the Lodge Amenity Center at Hyland Trail, a recreation-focused community near the newly opened stretch of the First Coast Expressway in Clay County.
Dozens of students, parents, and neighbors gathered outside Lake Asbury Junior High School Sunday evening to remember Carson Farias, the 14-year-old boy killed while riding his electric dirt bike on Sandridge Road last Thursday night.
Marine Corps veteran Casey Kroner and his wife, Ashton, set off Saturday morning on a multi-state bicycle ride to Washington, D.C., to push Congress for reform in veteran cancer screening policies. The ride spans more than 1,000 miles.
Allen Belton took in a small chihuahua that a family pulled from the hands of a group of children at a Middleburg boat dock. He named the dog Ghost, loved him, and watched him die. Now he wants answers.
A 14-year-old boy is dead after a crash on a dark, unlit stretch of Sandridge Road in the Lake Asbury community, and the people who live there say the road itself needs to change.
A 14-year-old boy from Lake Asbury is dead following a multi-vehicle crash late Thursday night in Clay County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
First Coast Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $5,000 award for anyone with information that leads to the arrest of the juveniles involved in the abusive incident that led to the death of a Chihuahua-mix dog.
A 27-year-old motorcyclist died after a pickup truck turned in front of him at County Road 215 and Blanding Boulevard in Clay County on Thursday morning.
Clay County projects a $44.5 million General Fund deficit next year, before any property tax reform impacts. Officials warn proposed changes could cut revenue further, pressuring services and budgets.
Clay County deputies are asking the public for help identifying a group of children accused of abusing a small dog at a local boat ramp. This incident led to the death of the animal days later.
Two Putnam County Sheriff’s Office marine units were involved in a boat crash near the Palatka City Dock while returning from assisting with Boaters Skip Day in Clay County.
Clay County marine deputies patrolled Boater Skip Day on the St. Johns River, using mutual aid, radios and emergency lanes to respond quickly to medical calls, heat issues and drifting boats.
Former NFL defensive end and Super Bowl champion Cliff Avril returns to Jacksonville to host his foundation's flag football tournament and Family Fun Day. The Clay High School alum sat down with News4JAX to talk about his mission to empower youth in the community.
An 82-year-old Middleburg woman is facing a misdemeanor animal cruelty charge after a deputy found her dog locked inside a hot car last week, according to the Clay County Sheriff’s Office.
With ‘Boater Skip Day’ approaching, the Clay County Sheriff’s Office is reminding residents and visitors to prioritize safety on the water.
A 50-year-old man who worked as a substitute teacher and youth basketball coach was arrested Tuesday after a Clay County Sheriff’s Office investigation into child exploitation, authorities said.
From Democratic Mayor Donna Deegan to Republican controlled Clay County, leaders across the Jacksonville area are voicing concerns about local budget reductions that could result from a major property tax cut plan devised by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
A Ridgeview High School teacher was arrested and placed on administrative leave after Clay County Sheriff’s Office investigators said he sent sexually explicit messages and photographs to a student on social media.
Deputies with the Clay County Sheriff’s Office are actively searching for a man they say ran from a traffic stop Friday morning in Keystone Heights.
The Florida Department of Health in Clay County has issued a health alert after harmful blue-green algae toxins were detected in Duck Creek, warning residents and visitors to avoid contact with the water.
After the death of his 16-year-old daughter, a Fleming Island father is turning grief into action by launching a nonprofit aimed at connecting families to mental health resources and strengthening suicide prevention in Clay and Putnam counties.
A Clay County school bus driver was injured Wednesday morning when a piece of wood flew off a passing truck and struck them in the face while students were on board.
The longest tenured head coach in the area, Clay High softball coach Matt Lewis said Monday afternoon that this season was his last. The Blue Devils won back-to-back district championships, something Lewis said was important to him and the program. He ends his career with 551 wins and a state title.
The family of a man who was fatally shot by a Clay County deputy has retained civil rights attorney Ben Crump.
A Clay County woman says she is still searching for answers after being charged nearly $900 by the Clay County Utility Authority during a single billing cycle.
As housing costs continue to rise across Northeast Florida, one Clay County nonprofit says more families are finding themselves on the brink of homelessness often after a single financial setback.
A Jacksonville man was arrested Tuesday after deputies found an elderly woman who had been stabbed multiple times in an unincorporated area of Clay County, the Clay County Sheriff’s Office said.
The family of a man who was fatally shot by a Clay County deputy has retained civil rights attorney Ben Crump.
The Clay County Sheriff’s Office said there will be an increased law enforcement presence near Clay High School out of precaution due to a “disturbing comment” a student made on a social media post.
The Clay County Sheriff’s Office said it is aware of the video circulating on social media regarding the fatal officer-involved shooting of a man during a Department of Children and Families investigation in Oakleaf on Saturday.
The brother of a man who Clay County deputies fatally shot during a Department of Children and Families investigation in the Silverleaf neighborhood called for answers and accountability, as the NAACP demanded a thorough probe into whether lethal force was necessary during the confrontation in the Silverleaf neighborhood.
The lockdown at Orange Park High was lifted Monday after a “threat of a weapon” at the school and all parties involved are being interviewed, Sheriff Michelle Cook said in a Facebook post.
A Fleming Island mother is asking for prayers and answers after her daughter was brutally attacked outside a convenience store in San Diego County and remains on life support with a traumatic brain injury.
Clay County Schools held a job fair on Wednesday to fill a growing list of open positions, including teachers across multiple grade levels and subjects, as well as nurses.
A social media influencer known for posting “predator catcher” videos has been arrested in Clay County on an extortion charge, as investigators warn that vigilante-style confrontations online may undermine efforts to prosecute crimes against children.
April Freeman is inviting nurses from around the world to join her to celebrate National and International Nurses Day on May 6th and May 7 at Magic Kingdom and EPCOT, respectively.
Wildfire smoke isn’t just a concern for people — it can be just as harmful to pets, according to Dr. Christian Broadhurst with the Clay Humane Society.
Firefighters continue to battle a wildfire burning along the southern Clay County and northern Putnam County line, with the fire now 65% contained and spanning 4,413 acres, according to Clay County Fire Rescue.
Clay County Fire Rescue crews responded to a fully involved tractor-trailer fire Friday at 4189 County Road 15A, officials said.
