Latest reporting from the Community desk.
Latest reporting from the Community desk.
Latest reporting from the Community desk.

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View MoreClay 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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View MoreGov. 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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View MoreThe 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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View MoreClay 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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View MoreThe 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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View MoreKatrina 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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View MoreA 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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View MoreMore 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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View MoreMercy 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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View MoreClay 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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View MoreOrange 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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View MoreClay 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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