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Ham Jam packed with something for everyone
Leave it to the irreverent First Coast Ham Jam, which once staged beer belly contests, to find a way to put barbecue, cars, camels, disco, cute babies, beer and a band called the Kentucky Headhunters all in one place.
Florida man dies in collision on U.S. 21
ELKIN a ' A Florida man died yesterday when he drove his pickup the wrong way on U.S. 21 near Interstate 77 in Elkin and collided with a tractor-trailer, the N.C. Highway Patrol said.
NewGreen Cove family emblematic of thousands helped by Hope Fund
Mel Ferrotta and her mother, Mildred Jackovich, of Green Cove Springs, were among those helped last year by the Hope Fund.WILL DICKEYThe Times-Union Will Dickey A year ago, Mel Ferrotta couldn't even walk around on the plywood floors of her trailer.
NewClay County holiday closings
Here are the area Thanksgiving holiday government office closings and waste pickup changes: Clay County County government offices will be closed Thursday and Friday.
NewGrand opening today for Fleming Island pet adoption center
FOR MORE INFORMATION and to view a complete list of Animal Care and Control's adoptable pets, go to www.clayanimal.petfinder.com . TO DONATE Send donations for the Clay County Animal Welfare Fund to CatBugs Pet Rescue Inc.
Clay Jail receives reaccreditation from state review agency
Clay County jail officials receive a reaccreditation certificate from representatives of the Florida Corrections Accreditation Commission.
NewTake Stock in Children seeking mentors for students in Clay
Take Stock in Children, which helps low-income students with tutoring, counseling, advocacy and scholarships, is recruiting new Clay County mentors.
After adoption festival, Clay Animal Care and Control seeks continued success
Photos by BETH REESE CRAVEY/Staff A Clay County Animal Care and Control resident outside for a walk greets a pal still inside at the shelter's adoption festival Sunday.
Clay County Motorcyclist Hospitalized After Being Dragged In Crash
Florida Highway Patrol investigators said John Herbert, 50, of Green Cove Springs was in critical condition Sunday morning after being hit by an SUV while riding his motorcycle.
NewCold Noses: Meet Holly and Moo Moo
Each Saturday, the Times-Union's pet blog, Cold Noses, is featuring pets available for adoption at area shelters.
NewGardening Clay: Raintrees are pretty, but can be a nuisance
Provided by Ray Zerba The Golden Raintree is a fast-growing tree that spreads seeds easily.
Kids, Man Found Dead In Upscale Community
Two children and a man have been found dead in an upscale gated community in north Florida.
2 children, adult found dead in home
Two children and a man have been found dead in an upscale gated community in north Florida.
LAW & DISORDER: Rewards go up in Somer slaying, killing of worker, Five Points rape
First Coast Crime Stoppers announced enhanced rewards Monday in the search for Somer Thompson's killer and a Riverside rapist, while a fresh reward has been offered in the slaying of a construction worker in Jacksonville.
About 75 people waited outside Jacksonville Memory Gardens cemetery for Somer Thompson's funeral procession to arrive, which it did around 12:30. Just before 12:20, police started blocking off the streets around Wells and Blanding, and Kingsley and Blanding so that they could only be accessed by the funeral procession.
Rep. Carroll: Obama's healthcare plan leaves uncertainty for veterans
JACKSONVILLE - As President Obama prepares for a visit to Jacksonville's Mayport Naval Air Station, Rep.
Somer Thompson's father forgives murderer
Sam Thompson was at the Tuesday funeral and burial of his daughter Somer. He traveled almost 500 miles from North Carolina to help bury his child.
NewClay appointments available for nasal mist H1N1 vaccine
The Clay County Health Department will hold special free clinics Wednesday and Thursday for individuals seeking the nasal mist H1N1 vaccine.
Man falls in tank space on tug boat
A man is recovering after he fell in a void tank space on a tug boat Wednesday afternoon.
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