Thank you, FINALLY!

		Residents are happy to finally see such a big improvement in the freshly painted bridge and lamp post at Spring Park, to make an even more beautiful, Green Cove Springs, FL!
		Submitted by "Your favorite local photographer, Renae DeVine, DeVinevisionz2020"

Ray Forbess, Candidate for County Court Judge

Hello, my name is Ray Forbess, and I am running for Clay County Judge. Judge Collins is set to retire at the end of the year after three decades of public service to Clay County. Judge Collins can never be replaced, and the next elected Judge certainly has large shoes to fill. I am a resident of Green Cove Springs where I live with my wife, Sarah, and our six year old son Beau. I grew up spending time with my family at Camp Blanding and Kingsley Lake while my father was a Company Commander of the 20th Special Forces Group. I have many fond memories of spending my summers at Strickland’s Landing. I am actively involved in the community with several nonprofits: youth mentor as a baseball coach, and a Special Olympics golf coach. I graduated from the University of North Florida with an Accounting degree and earned my Juris Doctorate from Florida Coastal School of Law in 2008 where I received a Pro Bono Service Award. I continue to provide well over 150 hours of Pro Bono work every ye...

Hometown Girl: Erin Skipper is running for School Board District 1

By Erin Skipper- Erin Skipper for School Board My Clay County roots run deep with both of my parents being long time Clay County residents. My mom, Sheri Benton, has spent more than 34 years teaching in the Clay County Schools. This gave me a first hand perspective of the struggles teachers face everyday, raising a family and grading papers at night. My father, Harry Benton, ran a small business and worked throughout Clay County. As a family we were not wealthy, but we were loved. I was blessed to be born and raised in Clay County and have many wonderful memories of my childhood. While growing up, I attended various schools throughout Clay County and graduated from Middleburg High School. After graduating from high school, I married my “blue eyed” high school sweetheart, Joshua Skipper. Shortly after being married, Joshua enlisted in the U.S. Navy. While serving his Country, I was able to fulfill my life long dream of being a Nurse. I attended and graduated with honors from Oklahom...

Clay County Animal Services Offers Free Adoptions!

“The shelter at Clay County Animal Services is full and to help find forever homes for these adoptable dogs, Clay County is offering free adoptions through Saturday, July 9 , for all dogs over six months old. Lady has been at the shelter for over a year, and the staff loves her, but they’d love to see her find a more permanent home. Lady is one of the dogs that you can adopt for free. Staff recommends you bring your dog to the shelter at 3984 SR 16 W in Green Cove Springs for a supervised play date to make sure they are compatible before adopting. For more information, call the shelter at (904) 529-4107 or visit ClayCountyGov.com and select Animal Services under the Community tab.”

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