The plan to build an immigration detention facility at Camp Blanding in Clay County is meeting with community pushback on the heels of the opening of Alligator Alcatraz in the Florida Everglades.

Clay County Sheriff Michelle Cook reported a decade-long decrease in crime rates during Thursday’s Sheriff’s Net meeting in Fleming Island.

As Wednesday afternoon storms rolled through Northeast Florida, the impacts were felt in parts of Clay County, with nearly 7,000 power outages reported by the county’s utility.

As part of bridge maintenance activities, lane closures with a flagging operation will be in place on the Shands Bridge starting at noon on Wednesday, according to the Florida Department of Transportation.

The Clay County Sheriff’s Office cleared hundreds of juveniles from the area around the Orange Park Mall on Saturday after reports of disruptions inside the shopping center.

Construction is expected to begin soon on a new ICE detention center in Clay County. The site at Camp Blanding near the Clay County-Bradford County line is being developed to hold about 2,000 people awaiting immigration hearings or deportation, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.

Clay County sheriff’s office clears hundreds of juveniles from Orange Park Mall after disruptions

After the controversial “Alligator Alcatraz” detention center officially opened on Tuesday, attention has shifted to the planned facility at Camp Blanding in Clay County, which could begin construction as early as next week.

Governor Ron DeSantis said on Tuesday that the ICE detention site planned at Camp Blanding will be able to house 2,000 detainees.

More than a month after Green Cove Springs council members shot down a 20% increase in electric rates, they unanimously approved a 12% increase in electric rates Tuesday night

The Clay County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) is currently investigating the death of a man whose body was discovered in a wooded area behind a Winn-Dixie Saturday morning.

A Clay County jury found a man guilty of murder in the stabbing death of his father in 2020, according to the State Attorney’s Office.

Clay County commissioners are considering a proposal to raise the local utility tax from 4% to 10% — a 6% increase that would apply to electric bills for those within unincorporated portions of the county, including Clay Electric members, Clay Electric announced Monday.

Governor Ron DeSantis has proposed using Camp Blanding, the Florida National Guard’s headquarters in Clay County, as a potential site for a new immigration detention facility — an idea that has sparked mixed reactions among local residents.

A Clay County deputy was fired and arrested following a sexual battery investigation.

Two juveniles took Clay County deputies on a pursuit in a stolen vehicle that ended at the Orange Park Mall on Thursday.

After Gov. Ron DeSantis named Camp Blanding Joint Training Center an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility, a few residents sounded off about the possible new addition.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said on Wednesday that Camp Blanding Joint Training Center in Clay County is among the locations being considered for an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility.

A Clay County man who was shot by deputies following an hourslong standoff on Friday has died from his injuries, according to the Clay County Sheriff’s Office.

The family of the Clay County man shot by deputies is calling for more transparency about the incident.

A man wanted by Clay County deputies was injured in a shooting that stemmed from a Monday incident after an attempt to issue a warrant.

Nearly two dozen local children are now safe, thanks to a coalition of local, state and federal agencies joining forces in Northeast Florida for the first time.

Fleming Island grocery shoppers will soon be able to fill all their produce, dairy, and frozen food needs as Aldi revealed an official opening date of its first store in the city.

In the Navy, many toss around the word “family” casually. Divisions become families. Departments become families. Berthing members become families. Co-workers who spend 18 hours a day working together and another six sleeping near each other become family members.

Clay County deputies are working to identify remains found in Orange Park.

The site of a closed Speedway gas station in Orange Park is proposed to be redeveloped with a fast-food restaurant and a drive-thru coffee shop in a project called Robin’s Nest Plaza.

The Clay County Sheriff’s Office held a press conference on recent investigations and cracking down on illegal drugs throughout the county.

An Orange Park man was arrested on Wednesday after being accused of soliciting and traveling to meet a minor for sex, according to the Clay County Sheriff’s Office.

The Orange Park Police Department is investigating an incident that left at least one person seriously injured on Tuesday.

Median prices for single-family homes fell in the majority of Northeast Florida counties in May, according to a new report from the Northeast Florida Association of Realtors (NEFAR).

Plans for the new Johnson Slough improvement project in Orange Park saw opposition from concerned residents at Tuesday’s town council meeting.

Printers Place is a small business conveniently located in Orange Park Mall, proudly serving Duval and Clay County with a wide range of printer services.

Fifty years ago, a local pediatrician answered a need in the Clay County community for medical services, back when seeing a doctor cost just $17 a visit.

The Clay County School District said it is reevaluating its spending as it faces a potential $10 million budget shortfall next year.

The Clay County Sheriff’s Office shared on Monday a sketch of a partial tattoo on the leg of an unidentified person found in early May in the St. Johns River, off Highway 17, in Fleming Island.

According to the Clay County Sheriff’s Office, there were 21 arrests connected to the event last year. This year, across all agencies, was down to 8. That number included Boating Under the Influence and 1 person arrested for battery on a law enforcement office.

It doesn’t get more Florida than a boater skip day. Thousands took to the water Friday to participate in the event on the St. Johns River.

The Florida Department of Health in Clay County issued a health alert on Friday after finding harmful blue-green algae in toxins in Doctors Lake-Pace Island Back Park Dock.

The Clay County Sheriff’s Office is encouraging everyone to enjoy the day, but emphasizes the importance of safety.

A man's traffic stop and arrest led to an administrative investigation by the Clay County Sheriff’s Office. The investigation looked into the 21-year-old deputy’s actions after the man reported that approximately $4,000 had been stolen from him during his arrest.

A 59-year-old man who was in the custody of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office on charges of violating his probation on an aggravated assault charge died Tuesday in the hospital, JSO said.

Children wheeled through obstacle courses and received free safety helmets during Clay County’s Kids Bike Rodeo Friday at the Clay County Fairgrounds.

At least 3,000 Clay County residents lost power on Thursday as storms swept through Northeast Florida.

A man died early Thursday morning in Keystone Heights when his SUV was hit by a sedan that didn’t stop at a stop sign, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

New images show the aftermath of Friday night’s fire at Hagan Ace Hardware store on Blanding Boulevard in Orange Park.

A huge fire at a family-owned westside hardware store broke out on Friday, leaving many Clay County community members devastated.

After a massive fire broke out at an Ace Hardware in Orange Park, News4JAX viewers have sent in video and pictures of the fire.

Clay County firefighters and crews from other surrounding agencies responded to a massive fire at a family-owned Ace Hardware in Orange Park.

A 10-year-old third grader was arrested in Clay County after he brought an electric stun gun to school, according to the sheriff’s office.

A woman who helped her fiancé pose as a nurse in Clay County was arrested along with the fiancé in Michigan on Monday, Clay County Sheriff Michelle Cook announced Tuesday. While posing as a nurse, according to investigators, the fiancé oversaw the care of an elderly man who died of natural causes less than six months ago.

Green Cove Springs city officials will make the official decision Tuesday night on whether or not residents will pay more for their electric bills.

The Clay County Sheriff’s Office announced that it is collaborating with the state of Florida to help solve cold cases.

A 37-year-old man was killed Saturday night on State Road 21 Blanding Boulevard north of Ridgewood Avenue, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A 37-year-old man from Orange Park was killed Friday evening in a crash involving a motorcycle and an SUV on Blanding Boulevard, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The Florida Department of Health issued a caution to Clay County residents about possible blue-green algae in Doctors Lake-Center.

The family of a 19-year-old Jacksonville man who was killed after being hit by a pickup truck in Clay County has identified him, saying he was completing work for his job when the fatal incident occurred.

National Hospital Week is a time to recognize the vital role hospitals and healthcare workers play in our communities.

St. Johns Country Day made an early lead stand up and now heads back to the state baseball championship game to defend its title.

A 19-year-old Jacksonville man was struck and killed Wednesday morning while walking in Clay County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Health professionals met with county leaders in Fleming Island to discuss where the county needs to improve.

Clay’s Summer 2025 Food Service will provide free meals to all kids and teens 18 and under. You do not need an application, all you need is to show up and enjoy a nutritious meal.

Ken Hearda, 80, is one of the 135 veterans who were experiencing homelessness in 2024. Now, he's got a life-changing opportunity, thanks to Operation Barnabas and Operation Lifeline in Clay County.

The Clay County Sheriff’s Office, along with local law enforcement agencies, will hold the 2025 Police Memorial Service to honor officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the community.

It’s been a week since 15-year-old Sadie Haynes was hit by a car at the Clay County intersection of Town Center Boulevard and Eagle Harbor Parkway, which left her with an extensive list of serious injuries.

A longtime Chick-fil-A guest used more than 300,000 app points to feed Orange Park High School teachers and support staff for Teacher Appreciation Week on Wednesday.

To help parents navigate summer for their children, News4JAX has compiled a list of summer camps around Northeast Florida they can check out. There’s a variety of summer classes offered. Most of them are offered to children of all ages.

In Green Cove Springs, city officials are contemplating a significant change that could lead to a 20% increase in electric rates by the end of the year. The city held its first public hearing on Tuesday, where residents voiced their opinions on the proposed rate hike.

Clay County Parks and Recreation is teaming up with partners from across the area to hold a Kids Bike Rodeo on May 30, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Clay County Fairgrounds.

Almost a week after a Fleming Island High School student was critically injured after being hit by a car, her family tells News4JAX that she is in critical, but stable condition.

Green Cove Springs residents are welcome to attend two public hearings regarding the possibility of a 14% electric rate hike to address sustainability, technology and infrastructure maintenance.

Heavy rains affect our southern Northeast Florida counties as the slow-moving front passes through with daytime heating. Expect heavy winds, pea-sized hail, and thunder with this system through St. Johns and Clay counties through 6 p.m.

Family, friends and fellow teammates paid tribute to a 5-year-old boy who drowned in a Middleburg pool.

Troopers said a teen was in the marked pedestrian crossing, headed north across the intersection, when a vehicle headed west on Eagle Harbor Parkway rounded the curve and hit her.

Two men were arrested at Orange Park Mall for a series of robberies across Florida, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP).

The event is from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 6, at the Teacher Training Center at Fleming Island High School at 2233 Village Square Parkway, Fleming Island, FL, 32003.

Orange Park Mall owner Washington Prime Group has, or is near, putting its entire portfolio of 50 shopping centers up for sale as it lays off employees at its corporate headquarters, Jacksonville Daily Record reported.

Drivers may soon start noticing construction popping out of the St. Johns River as the new bridge structure for the Shands Bridge project begins to take shape.

The Clay County Sheriff’s Office issued a notice about a training exercise it will host on Thursday morning.

A group of students at Orange Park High School walked out of their classes on Wednesday to make their voices heard on the potential cuts to state funding for advanced educational programs.

Clay County officials proposed a new road project that will save commuters time and help first responders.

A man who lives near a Clay County home where an explosion occurred on Monday night described to News4JAX the loud noise that resonated throughout the neighborhood at the time of the incident.

Two adults and two children were in the hospital on Monday night after their home suffered from an apparent gas explosion, according to Clay County Fire Rescue.

Two adults and two children were in the hospital on Monday night after their home suffered from an apparent gas explosion, according to Clay County Fire Rescue.

In Clay County, a community speech contest took place Monday night. The event, which began around 6 p.m. at the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension Center in Green Cove Springs, featured 25 poster entries and 23 speeches from Clay County middle and high school students.

A bailiff with the Clay County Sheriff’s Office has been arrested after he allegedly forged military leave documents and claimed to be performing military duties while he remained in the Jacksonville area, according to CCSO.

The Clay County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred Easter Sunday.

Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department Chief Keith Powers said the number of unsheltered people has dramatically dropped since it introduced an initiative to reduce homelessness.

With Easter on Sunday, there are a lot of activities happening this week leading up to it.

The town of Orange Park invited residents to attend a council meeting to make their voices heard about concerns affecting their community.

The Clay County Board of County Commissioners unanimously passed a resolution on Tuesday supporting the Florida’s recently-established Department of Governmental Efficiency (DOGE) team.

More details were released Wednesday in the deputy-involved shooting that happened after a 55-year-old “suicidal” woman came at deputies with a gun.

News4JAX has been hearing from parents about school buses being late in Clay County. Tell us your experience.

Clay County Animal Services (CCAS) will provide free vaccinations for Clay County pets. The no-cost vaccines are made possible through Petco Love’s national vaccinated and loved.

The Clay County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) said Tuesday it is investigating a deputy-involved shooting in Fleming Island.

A 72-year-old Gainesville woman was killed in Clay County Monday afternoon after a pickup truck crashed into her SUV, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office arrested a man in connection to a double murder in November 2023.

The gates finally open Thursday for the Clay County Agricultural Fair. So don’t miss out on the excitement, entertainment and fair food.

Clay County Sheriff Michelle Cook calls it the county’s Super Bowl. The Clay County Fair, which opens Thursday, is expected to draw around 170,000 people to the Green Cove Springs Fairgrounds, and residents know all too well about the traffic that the event brings to the area.

A Clay County-based nonprofit says the area has experienced an “alarming” increase in sexual assault cases, noting that the number of cases reported since July has already surpassed the number of cases in the previous fiscal year’s entirety.

According to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, 81% of women and 43% of men reported experiencing some form of sexual harassment and/or assault in their lifetime. That’s why on Tuesday, the City of Jacksonville officially declared April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and adopted the NSVRC’s theme, “Together we act, United we change.”