Students returned to class Thursday with extra law enforcement at the school following the arrest of a 14-year-old student accused of making a mass shooting threat on Roblox.

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A 14-year-old Clay High School student was arrested Wednesday after investigators identified the juvenile as the person behind an alleged threat to carry out a mass shooting at the school, according to the Green Cove Springs Police Department.

The future of the Orange Park Farmers’ & Arts Market came up during recent discussions about a budget gap initially projected at more than $600,000, prompting concerns among vendors that the market could be reduced from twice a month to once a month. Town officials say the gap was reduced during the budget process and that the adopted fiscal 2026–27 General Fund budget includes about $360,649 in planned use of reserves to balance the budget. The market is held at Town Hall Park on the first and third Sunday of each month. Nearly 70 vendors participate, drawing hundreds of shoppers and supporting local businesses.

A Clay County man was arrested Sept. 19 after authorities investigated reported threats targeting the Jewish community, according to a federal criminal complaint and a statement from local Jewish organizations.

A traffic shift is planned Saturday, Sept. 26, on Wells Road near Blanding Boulevard as part of an $8 million improvement project, according to the Florida Department of Transportation.

A Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department firefighter has filed a federal lawsuit against the city, alleging he was punished for exercising his First Amendment rights when he posted controversial remarks about race on social media while off duty.

No deputies were injured in a deputy-involved shooting that occurred near Little Lake Geneva Road in Clay County on Tuesday afternoon.

Orange Park Mall will celebrate its 51st anniversary and unveil a refreshed brand identity during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday.

An 83-year-old man was arrested Monday after the Clay County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team served a search warrant at a Middleburg residence, according to the Sheriff’s Office.

A child custody exchange in Clay County turned into a shooting scene Friday evening and the chaos that followed left bullets in homes, cars on fire and a neighborhood shaken.

A woman died Sunday night after experiencing two medical emergencies at the Clay County Jail, according to the Clay County Sheriff’s Office.

The Clay County Sheriff’s Office says there is no indication or evidence that fentanyl was involved in an incident being discussed on social media involving Ridgeview High School. In a Facebook post, Sheriff Michelle Cook said detectives are speaking with students to determine whether gummies or caffeine pills may have been involved. “We will get to the bottom of it,” Cook said, adding that the agency will release an official update after the interviews are complete.

A man opened fire with an AR-style rifle during a child custody exchange in a Clay County neighborhood, sending bullets into a vehicle and several homes, authorities said.

The Clay County Sheriff’s Office is on the scene of a shots-fired incident in the Oakleaf Plantation area, but officials say there is no threat to the community.

Clay County detectives are asking for the public’s help identifying a driver who struck a 20-year-old riding a minibike and fled the scene in Middleburg.

Residential developments in Clay County where a governmental unit was created to serve the specific needs of its community are selecting candidates for their development district’s Board of Supervisors.

In addition to the three proposed amendments to the Florida constitution, Clay County voters will face choices on two additional ballot questions: a proposed charter amendment and a referendum from the school board regarding property tax funding for the school district.

Drivers traveling through the SR 16/SR 13 intersection in St. Johns County should expect brief delays this week as construction crews work to advance the Shands Bridge project.

A 12-year-old student at Argyle Elementary School is facing possible criminal charges after a classmate caught him writing what Clay County Sheriff’s Office is calling a “death note” — a list of names of students and staff.

The Florida Department of Health in Clay County is warning residents and visitors about the presence of blue-green algae detected at Doctors Lake Center as of Sept. 8, 2026. Water sample testing is currently underway to determine whether toxins are present.

A car and a school bus collided at about 3 p.m. Tuesday at the intersection of State Road 21 and County Road 219, Florida Highway Patrol said.

Clay County officials announced a Guardianship Task Force Tuesday to identify, investigate and prosecute mismanaged or illegally conducted guardianships that have left elderly residents and children vulnerable, officials said.

Officials say another student saw the 12-year-old writing the note and immediately notified their teacher, who then notified school administration and the school resource officer.

A 60-year-old Green Cove Springs man was killed Thursday night after he was struck by a vehicle while walking across the northbound lanes of U.S. 17 near Little Ruth Road, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Sheriffs across Florida are pulling automated license plate readers off state roads after the Florida Department of Transportation revoked the permits that allowed the cameras to operate on state property.

The Clay County Sheriff’s Office cleared the scene at Pecan Grove Drive and Spencer Plantation Boulevard in the Oakleaf Plantation community after a standoff with a vehicular homicide suspect ended peacefully.

The Florida Department of Health in Clay County (DOH-Clay) is warning the public about the presence of blue-green algae detected at Black Creek-Middleburg Boat Ramp on Aug. 19.

A 19-year-old has been arrested after a gunshot fired inside the restroom of an Orange Park Publix forced the store to be evacuated on Friday.

The Clay County Sheriff’s Office alerted the community about increased law enforcement activity in the area of 410 Blanding Blvd in Orange Park Friday night.

State Road 16 West in Clay County near Clay High School is closed due to a crash Friday afternoon.

With kids suiting up in pads and helmets for Friday night lights and weekend activities, HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital is urging parents to recognize the warning signs of heat-related illness before it becomes a life-threatening emergency.

A 66-year-old Keystone Heights man was arrested Monday morning after a Clay County sheriff’s deputy clocked him driving more than 100 mph on State Road 21, according to an arrest report.

The Clay County Sheriff’s Office will announce an undercover child exploitation operation Tuesday at 2 p.m.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the recovery of 163 missing children — ranging in age from 2 months to 17 years old — during Operation Statewide Shield.

A man and woman were taken into custody after a police chase involving a stolen car ended with a homeowner shooting the intruder in an Orange Park neighborhood, according to the Clay County Sheriff’s Office.

The Clay County Sheriff's Office issued a SaferWatch alert Saturday afternoon regarding an increased law enforcement presence in the area of Loango Road and Fortuna Drive.

Friends and family are raising money and planning a prayer gathering for Kadin Hanifen, a former Middleburg High football player seriously injured in an e-scooter accident, according to CCSO and organizers.

A News4JAX viewer captured video of a dust devil spawning and spinning up dirt and dust in Green Cove Springs. The tower of whirling dust appeared to be at least 20 feet high.

A Clay County crossing guard who spent more than two decades helping children safely cross the street outside Grove Park Elementary School is fighting for her life after being struck by a vehicle Tuesday morning while on duty.

A large tree came crashing through a home on Red Oak Circle East in Orange Park Tuesday afternoon as powerful storms swept through Clay County.

A crossing guard was struck by a vehicle Tuesday morning while on duty outside Grove Park Elementary School in Orange Park.

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Drivers crossing the Shands Bridge overnight should plan for delays.

Mercy Support Services held a groundbreaking Friday on 34 additional units for families experiencing homelessness in Clay County.

A Clay County teen says he is recovering after being struck on an e-scooter near Clay High School, and investigators are working to determine exactly what happened.

Even as summer winds down, Florida’s waters remain a constant presence — and a constant risk. Pools, retention ponds and the ocean are everywhere across the Sunshine State, and paramedics say parents should not let their guard down.

Clay County Sheriff Michelle Cook said two separate crashes involving students were reported Thursday morning in Clay County

Body camera footage captured the moment Clay County deputies cornered and arrested a kidnapping and attempted sexual battery suspect — less than 30 minutes after a Middleburg woman fought off her attacker during a morning jog Tuesday.

A partnership between the Northeast Florida Builders Association and Clay County Schools helps students secure paid positions with local employers and earn certifications while making money.

The southbound lane of State Road 21 at Weeks Road in Clay County has reopened to traffic following a water main break that occurred shortly after 6 a.m. Tuesday.

The Clay County Sheriff’s Office announced it will be holding a press conference Tuesday afternoon regarding the arrest of a kidnapping, attempted sexual battery and home invasion suspect.

Chief Mock led Clay County Fire Rescue for more than 16 years after serving 27 years with the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department.

More than 41,000 students will make their way back to more than 50 schools Tuesday. Monday, families made final preparations before the bell rings.

If you have any questions or issues with your child’s bus, we have the numbers for each district’s transportation department and bus hotline, along with info for districts with bus apps.

Hundreds of vaping-related incidents were reported across North Florida’s three largest school counties during the 2024–25 school year, according to data from the Florida Department of Education’s School Environmental Safety Incident Reporting system.

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, LaShonda "LJ" Holloway, 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 was re-elected in the August primary, in this non-partisan race. It will not appear on the November ballot.

District 4 board member Michele Hanson was re-elected in the August primary, in this non-partisan race. It will not appear on the November ballot.

District 1 board member Erin Skipper was re-elected in the August primary, in this non-partisan race. It will not appear on the November ballot.

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.

The Florida Highway Patrol says the crash happened at Moody Avenue and Whipple Avenue late Friday night.

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 Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said it is investigating the in-custody death of an inmate on Sunday.

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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.

Clay County Sheriff’s Office deputies are on scene of an armed robbery suspect barricaded inside an apartment off Burwick Avenue in Orange Park, according to CCSO.

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.

See the county-by-county breakdown of projects across Northeast Florida that were vetoed.

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 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.

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.

The Shands Bridge is temporarily closed after a barge hit the structure, the Florida Department of Transportation announced Wednesday morning.

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 large police presence could be seen at the Orange Park mall on Monday afternoon.

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 crash on the Buckman Bridge was causing backups Monday afternoon.

A Florida Highway Patrol marked cruiser was badly damaged overnight Monday in a crash at Argyle Forest Boulevard and Merchants Gate Drive.