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01/06/2026

State Road 16 Resurfacing from State Road 21 to U.S. 17 Begins This Week

CLAY COUNTY, Fla. – Construction is scheduled to begin this week on a project to resurface State Road 16 from State Road 21 to U.S. 17 (State Road 15).

Anderson Columbia Co., Inc. was awarded the contract to complete this $10 million project, which includes milling and resurfacing, base work, shoulder and driveway treatment, drainage improvements and utility adjustments, curb and gutters, sidewalks, highway signing, guardrail, signalization and other incidental construction.

Traffic is being maintained in accordance with FDOT design standards throughout the project. No lane closures are allowed from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Sunday. No lane closures are allowed from 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. within 600 feet of a signalized intersection. On school days within 600 feet of a school zone, no lane closures are allowed from one hour before school begins to 30 minutes after school begins and one hour before school ends to 30 minutes after school ends.

Completion is expected in late 2026, weather and unforeseen circumstances permitting.

Drivers seeking real-time traffic alerts are encouraged to visit www.FL511.com or download the FL511 app prior to their journey.

Provides up to the minute traffic information for Florida. View the real time traffic map with travel times, traffic accident details, traffic cameras and other road conditions. Plan your trip and get the fastest route taking into account current traffic conditions.

01/04/2026

We’re starting 2026 strong!
This week brings a full slate of public meetings, including Town Council, Economic & Community Development, Environmental Quality, and Planning & Zoning.

Stay informed, stay engaged, and be part of the conversation. Meeting schedule below 👇

01/04/2026

🚂 The Impact Clay Train is rolling into town! 🚂

Excited to announce the 2026 Impact Clay Train dates! This incredible mobile service brings healthcare and support directly to Clay County communities—completely FREE and with no financial requirements.

This dedicated team of healthcare professionals and community workers will be offering:
✅ Medical check-ups & chronic illness management
✅ Mental health support
✅ Assistance with SNAP, WIC, Medicare, and Medicaid

But that’s not all! They will also have:
✂️ Complimentary haircuts
🥗 Food & clothing
📚 Books
💻 Tech help
🎈 Fun activities for the kids!

📅 Mark your calendars and join Impact Clay as they make a positive impact, one stop at a time.

👉 More info: https://www.impactclay.org/impact-clay-train

01/03/2026

Detours Scheduled from Jan. 4 to Jan. 8 as Part of FDOT’s I-10 Widening Project

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – As part of FDOT’s I-10 from I-295 to I-95 widening project, closures and detours are scheduled at multiple interchanges within the project limits Sunday, Jan. 4 through Thursday, Jan. 8 while crews perform construction work, weather and unforeseen circumstances permitting. Please note that schedules may be adjusted to avoid conflicting detour traffic along the routes.

Closure scheduled Sunday, Jan. 4 to Thursday, Jan. 8 from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.:

I-10 West off-ramp to U.S. 17 (Roosevelt Boulevard) closed: Drivers will detour to McDuff Avenue and make a left on McDuff Avenue to access U.S. 17.
Irene Street on-ramp to I-10 West closed: Drivers will detour to Edison Avenue and make a right on Forest Street to access I-10 West.
McDuff Avenue closed: Southbound drivers will make a right on Lenox Avenue, a left on Luna Street and a left on Rayford Street to I-10 East to access McDuff Avenue. Northbound drivers make a right on Rosselle Street, left on King Street and left on Edison Avenue to access McDuff Avenue.

FDOT hired Superior Construction to complete this $174.5 million project in fall 2026, weather and unforeseen circumstances permitting.

Drivers seeking real-time traffic alerts are encouraged to visit www.FL511.com or download the FL511 app prior to their journey.

Stay informed about lane closures and roadwork in your area by following FDOT District 2 at on X, at MyFDOTNEFL on Facebook or by visiting nflroads.com.

Provides up to the minute traffic information for Florida. View the real time traffic map with travel times, traffic accident details, traffic cameras and other road conditions. Plan your trip and get the fastest route taking into account current traffic conditions.

01/03/2026

Annually, Orange Park Community Theatre offers an opportunity for local organizations, who accomplish community service functions, to submit to be considered for an OPCT Benefit Show.  Selectees have the opportunity to use one of the OPCT performances from the upcoming season as a fundraising event...

12/20/2025

We are thrilled to continue our office's annual partnership with Guardian Ad Litem here in Clay County! The joint effort this year involved Clerk's Office employees, Public Defender Office employees, and local citizens, too! Twenty (20) children had their Christmas gift wish lists covered lovingly by our participants - kudos to all involved! Thank you, GAL staff, for all you do to help local kids in need.

12/20/2025

Meet the all-new T3035 – the latest addition to the TYM lineup.

Designed to bring dependable performance to your everyday work, the T3035 delivers 35 horsepower of compact strength that’s perfect for winter chores, snow clearing, and property upkeep.

New season. New power. Same TYM reliability.

12/20/2025

🚆 The Impact Clay Train is coming to Green Cove Springs! 🎄
This is a FREE community event on Friday, December 20 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Green Cove Springs Junior High School.
✨ Open to the public and all are welcome
🍽️ Free hot meal
🚂 Free train rides
🤝 Access to community resources and support

📍 1220 Bonaventure Ave., Green Cove Springs
📞 904-330-1848
🌐 www.impactclay.org

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