Why Are Clay County Teacher Salaries So Low?
Two years ago, St. Johns teachers were paid like Clay’s. Then their community changed the conversation. This is the story of how they did it, what the numbers say about Clay today, and the one question that must be answered before November 3, 2026. Two years ago, St. Johns County found itself facing a problem […]
Local Business Spotlight: Grounded by Grace Electric
When you look at an electrical panel, you probably see a gray metal box. Grounded by Grace Electric sees the heart of a home’s electrical system. For the Green Cove Springs company, electrical work is about more than getting the lights back on. It’s about protecting families and doing the job right the first time. […]
Clay County Teachers Say They Can’t Afford to Stay. Parents Should Pay Attention.
CLAY COUNTY, Fla. — If you’ve wondered why teachers keep leaving Clay County, the answer may be in the numbers. The Clay County School District and the Clay County Education Association are negotiating salaries and health insurance for the upcoming school year. While both sides continue bargaining, teachers say rising insurance costs could erase any […]
Stock Our Schools Returns for Year 6 as Clay County Teachers Prepare for a New School Year
As Amazon Prime Day shopping carts fill up across Clay County, hundreds of local teachers are preparing for a shopping season of their own. The difference? Most of what they’re shopping for isn’t for themselves. It’s for their students. Stock Our Schools is officially back for its sixth year, and classroom wish lists from teachers […]
They Brought Plant City’s Famous Corn Dogs to the Clay County Fair. Nobody Realizes Yet.
I was standing at the pig races when I heard it. Not from a friend. Not from social media.From the announcer. She casually mentioned there was a corn dog stand right next door. Said they hand dip everything. Said people wait for it at other fairs. I remember thinking… okay, that sounds good.But fair food […]
They Started With Chickens. Now This Clay County Farm Is Healing Animals, Kids, and People Too
They Started With Chickens. Now This Clay County Farm Is Healing Animals, Kids, and People Too There are stories that sound nice on paper. Then there are stories you can feel. Healing Hooves Farm is one of those stories. It is in Middleburg. It is local. It is not fancy. It is not trying to […]
Serious Safety Concerns Growing Over Morning Traffic Between LAE and LAJH
Families in the Lake Asbury community are raising urgent concerns about dangerous traffic conditions on Sandridge Road between Lake Asbury Elementary (LAE) and Lake Asbury Junior High (LAJH). What many parents describe as a daily frustration is now being viewed as something far more serious: a safety hazard unfolding every single school morning directly in […]
Florida Bills HB 1341 and SB 1394 Could Bring Tougher Enforcement for Clay County Businesses
CLAY COUNTY, Fla. — Florida lawmakers are moving forward with two companion bills, HB 1341 and SB 1394, that would expand enforcement powers for the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). These bills may sound like government paperwork, but they could affect many everyday businesses and residents right here in Clay County, especially […]
Birdie’s Dinner & Dessert Brings Sweet Comfort to Middleburg
Middleburg has a new dining gem that feels like home. Birdie’s Dinner & Dessert is the kind of restaurant that wraps you in a warm hug the moment you walk through the door. It is the creation of Jeff and Jo, a husband and wife team who spent over a decade running a beloved family […]
ALDI Grand Opening in Fleming Island Set for June 26
By: Community Impact Contributor Fleming Island is welcoming a new grocery option this summer as ALDI officially opens its doors at 1545 County Road 220. Known for its everyday low prices and streamlined shopping experience, ALDI is celebrating with a grand opening on Wednesday, June 26, and a full lineup of giveaways and festivities. What […]