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Latest reporting from the Community desk.

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Latest reporting from the Community desk.

Community

Latest reporting from the Community desk.

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    Clay County home prices hit $369,000 as inventory grows

    Clay County's median home price rose 2.5% to $369,000 in August while active inventory climbed to 960 homes, a four-month supply, making the county the most affordable in the Northeast Florida region, according to NEFAR data.

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    DeSantis joins Clay County's 9/11 ceremony marking 25 years

    Gov. Ron DeSantis joined Clay County first responders and residents at Spring Park in Green Cove Springs on Friday, Sept. 11, for a ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of the 2001 terrorist attacks, warning that health effects from the tragedy continue.

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    Clay County libraries announce free programs across fall schedule

    The Clay County Library System has unveiled its fall 2026 program schedule, offering free storytimes, STEM activities, fitness classes, crafts and live music at branches including Orange Park and Fleming Island.

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    Clay County launches task force targeting guardian exploitation

    Clay County Sheriff Michelle Cook and Clerk of Court and Comptroller Tara Green launched a multi-agency Guardianship Task Force to investigate and prosecute guardian exploitation of elderly residents and children, prompted by an auditor-uncovered case in which a family member drained an elderly woman's finances.

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    Orange Park Rotary plants 200 flags for 9/11's 25th anniversary

    The Rotary Club of Orange Park Sunrise is displaying more than 200 seven-foot American flags at three Clay County sites through Sept. 18, with a free public ceremony Friday morning in Green Cove Springs marking the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.

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    Fleming Island family earns Hometown Heroes Award

    Katrina Fennelly, Brian Moore and their four children earned July's Hometown Heroes Award for sustained volunteer work with Rising Stars: Guitars for Kids, a Clay County nonprofit that has gifted more than 500 instruments to children across the Southeast.

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    Pro rodeo brings three days of action to Clay County Fairgrounds

    A Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association-sanctioned rodeo runs Friday through Sunday at the Cattlemen's Arena at the Clay County Fairgrounds in Green Cove Springs, featuring bull riding, bronc riding, barrel racing and family activities over Labor Day weekend.

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    Orange Park Mall hosts nonprofit showcase Friday for 904 Day

    More than 35 nonprofits and community groups will gather at Orange Park Mall's Center Court on Friday, Sept. 4, for the free Hello From the 904: Community Celebration, featuring a 904 Passport scavenger hunt, live music from the Rolling Gems and giveaways.

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    Mercy brings free comedy to Fleming Island, Orange Park

    Mercy Support Services hosts two free, family-friendly Comedy Night shows: Saturday, Aug. 29, at River Christian Church in Fleming Island and Sunday, Aug. 30, at First Baptist Church of Orange Park, both at 6:30 p.m.

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    Clay County businesses offer deals for 904 Day on Sept. 4

    Clay County businesses are offering discounts and hosting events for 904 Day on Friday, Sept. 4, with deals including 20% off at Courtyard Jacksonville Orange Park and 50% off Vintage Market Days tickets.

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    Orange Park Mall hosts free reptile show Friday evening

    Orange Park Mall hosts Friday Night Safari, a free monthly reptile show, on Friday, Aug. 28, from 6 to 7 p.m. near Belk, open to all ages with no registration required.

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    Clay County book signups surge after Dolly Parton's death

    Clay County Early Literacy saw 40 new children registered for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in the hours after the performer's death, bringing enrollment past 1,000 across three ZIP codes including Orange Park.

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