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Middleburg fentanyl dealer tried sneaking drugs into jail following arrest, deputies say
MIDDLEBURG, Fla. — A Middleburg fentanyl dealer arrested by the Clay County Sheriff’s Office tried to sneak drugs into jail after his arrest Thursday, deputies said. After a month-long undercover investigation, detectives executed a search warrant at 43 Plankton Ave. Wednesday in search of drugs. The sheriff’s office said they found 16 grams of cocaine, 57 grams of fentanyl, 3.5 buprenorphine pills, 48 Xanax pills, three guns and 84 rounds of ammunition. One of the guns had previously been reported stolen by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Northeast Florida unemployment rises to 3.6% in June
Jacksonville’s unemployment rate jumped higher in June, a normal seasonal trend as high school and college graduates enter the labor force and don’t immediately find jobs. The jobless rate for the Jacksonville metropolitan area of Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau and St. Johns counties rose from 3% in May to 3.6% last month, the Florida Department of Commerce reported July 19.
'It definitely ramps up:' Local Fire Rescue departments see an increase in heat-related illness call
With summer in full swing, our First Alert Weather team has seen some above-average temperatures making the hot days feel hotter. This summer has been two degrees above average for June and July, so far.
Clay County alums soccer up with Armadaclay county soccer
FLEMING ISLAND - In a unique display of local soccer talent versus season professionals, the Clay County Soccer United Soccer Alliance boys soccer team took on the Jacksonville Armada U-23 team in a showcase game played at Fleming Island High School on Saturday. "The game was part of a National...
Salvation Army’s annual Back To School Outreach on Aug. 2
MIDDLEBURG — The Salvation Army will partner with the Clay County District Schools to host its eighth annual Back to School Outreach on Aug. 2. The goal is to reach students experiencing homelessness, housing transition issues, or needing school supplies to start the new school year off prepared and ready to learn. Several agencies will provide valuable information to parents and caregivers about programs and services they offer to help families in our area.
Edwards seeks to spread awareness, educate youth about domestic violence
GREEN COVE SPRINGS — Quigley House selected Julia Edwards as its newest executive on Jan. 8. A Jacksonville native, Edwards secured many leadership positions throughout her career. Helping those in crisis, she says, has always been her calling. “It’s who I am,” she said. “It’s just a part of...
CCSO School Deputies busy with training sessions classes
GREEN COVE SPRINGS — Three at a time, newly hired Clay County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officers trained to clear a hallway as they looked for students and an active shooter. Step by step, they swapped positions, checked pretend doors and peeked around imaginary corners. Sgt. Steve Parker...
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