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Recent arrests in Bradford, Union and Clay
The following individuals were recently arrested by local law enforcement officers in Bradford, Union, or Clay (Keystone Heights area) counties. All defendants are considered innocent until convicted in a court or until pleading guilty or no contest. Information in this report is…
Proposed flood insurance rate map reflects changes to local flood risk
Clay County Flood officials encourage residents and business owners to review the proposed map changes, learn about local flood risks and potential flood insurance requirements, and share any concerns or questions.
Upcoming September Public Hearings
The City of Green Cove Springs will hold several public hearings in September regarding proposed utility and service fees, as well as the City’s proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026/27.
Jacksonville Today
Published August 11Clay County Fire Rescue Chief Lorin Mock to retire after 16 years at helm
Lorin Mock has spent more than 40 years as a firefighter, including 27 with Jacksonville Fire and Rescue.
View the Proposed FY26/27 Budget and plan to attend the upcoming Public Hearings
The City of Green Cove Springs' Proposed Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Budget, Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), and resources are available for public review on the City website.
Jacksonville Today
Published August 06Book bans and budget hurdles: Clay County’s District 4 School Board race weighs incumbent’s record against challenger’s plan
The two candidates have differing views about Clay County's book bans, the most widespread in the state.
Jacksonville Today
Published August 05Clay County School Board challengers make their case on pay and spending
Three current School Board members have competition in the election, but none attended a recent forum.
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay
Published July 03‘I can’t get a job’: Florida teacher fired after Charlie Kirk post fights for professional survival
A Clay County public school teacher fired for social media posts about the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk will get her day in administrative court in August. Kelly Brock-Sanchez was an Exceptional Student Education (ESE) teacher at Ridgeview Elementary in Orange Park…