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‘I saw dead animals’: Suspected animal cruelty case now involves two homes
Read full article: ‘I saw dead animals’: Suspected animal cruelty case now involves two homesNews4JAX has learned that long before multiple dogs were removed from a home in Middleburg, the couple that had rented the home had recently moved out of Jacksonville where dead dogs were discovered.
Varsity 4 Super 6 volleyball: Beachside moves to top spot as district tourneys arrive
Read full article: Varsity 4 Super 6 volleyball: Beachside moves to top spot as district tourneys arriveThe News4JAX Varsity 4 Super 6 high school volleyball rankings will be published each Wednesday during the regular season. Records are through Oct. 8 games.
Middleburg woman who planned with husband to groom children for sex sentenced to more than 21 years
Read full article: Middleburg woman who planned with husband to groom children for sex sentenced to more than 21 yearsA U.S. District Judge sentenced Meggin Anne Evans, a 35-year-old Middleburg woman, to serve 21 years and 10 months in federal prison for the production of child sexual abuse material.
Clay County residents complain of missed trash pick-ups days after service switch
Read full article: Clay County residents complain of missed trash pick-ups days after service switchSome Clay County residents are reportedly having to wait all week to get their trash picked up, which comes after the county switched to a new trash hauler, FCC Environmental Services, on Tuesday.
Clay County Fire Rescue to host community Paramedicine’s Narcan events in October
Read full article: Clay County Fire Rescue to host community Paramedicine’s Narcan events in OctoberClay County Fire Rescue will host several Paramedicine Narcan events throughout Clay County in October to promote overdose prevention and understanding of narcotics.
Varsity 4 Super 6 volleyball: Middleburg sweeps No. 2 BK to stay on top of rankings
Read full article: Varsity 4 Super 6 volleyball: Middleburg sweeps No. 2 BK to stay on top of rankingsThe News4JAX Varsity 4 Super 6 high school volleyball rankings will be published each Wednesday during the regular season. Records are through Oct. 1 games.
Widespread power outages, downed trees & powerlines in Clay County after Helene
Read full article: Widespread power outages, downed trees & powerlines in Clay County after HeleneClay County officials are preparing for what will become Hurricane Helene as it is expected to make landfall in the Florida Panhandle on Thursday.
Varsity 4 Super 6 volleyball: Record for Fletcher star and Fleming Island moves into rankings
Read full article: Varsity 4 Super 6 volleyball: Record for Fletcher star and Fleming Island moves into rankingsThe News4JAX Varsity 4 Super 6 high school volleyball rankings will be published each Wednesday during the regular season. Records are through Sept. 25 games.
‘It is hell’: Lake Asbury residents are beyond frustrated with ongoing road construction ahead of First Coast Expressway
Read full article: ‘It is hell’: Lake Asbury residents are beyond frustrated with ongoing road construction ahead of First Coast ExpresswayResidents in several subdivisions have been dealing with massive traffic slowdowns for several months in Lake Asbury. It's the fastest growing part of Clay County.
Varsity 4 Super 6 volleyball: Creekside moves in and a huge milestone for Trinity’s Mari King
Read full article: Varsity 4 Super 6 volleyball: Creekside moves in and a huge milestone for Trinity’s Mari KingThe News4JAX Varsity 4 Super 6 high school volleyball rankings will be published each Wednesday during the regular season. Records are through Sept. 10 games.
What hidden hazards are lurking in standing floodwater left after Debby?
Read full article: What hidden hazards are lurking in standing floodwater left after Debby?The flooding in Middleburg near Black Creek may have left more than just a mess to clean up as health officials warn people about hidden safety hazards.
Hundreds affected by flooding in Clay County as Black Creek swells from Tropical Storm Debby
Read full article: Hundreds affected by flooding in Clay County as Black Creek swells from Tropical Storm DebbyBlack Creek continues to rise from Tropical Storm Debby’s deluge, reaching just under 20 feet on the north fork as of 9 a.m. Tuesday.
High school football ‘24: A look at team schedules for the upcoming season
Read full article: High school football ‘24: A look at team schedules for the upcoming seasonHigh school football season in Florida begins in less than a month. News4JAX has you covered. Here are the team-by-team schedules for schools in the North Florida coverage region.
Clay County mother accused of child neglect after 4-year-old girl accidentally shoots herself
Read full article: Clay County mother accused of child neglect after 4-year-old girl accidentally shoots herselfThe mother of a 4-year-old girl was arrested Monday and accused of aggravated child neglect after the child accidentally shot herself last week.
14-year-old boy shot, killed after his friend ‘recklessly’ handled gun in Middleburg home: CCSO
Read full article: 14-year-old boy shot, killed after his friend ‘recklessly’ handled gun in Middleburg home: CCSOA 14-year-old boy died after his 16-year-old friend fired a gun while he was handling it “recklessly” just after midnight on Thursday, according to the Clay County Sheriff’s Office.
All-News4JAX girls wrestling: Middleburg’s Cheyenne Cruce rises above pressure to shine
Read full article: All-News4JAX girls wrestling: Middleburg’s Cheyenne Cruce rises above pressure to shineMiddleburg star Cheyenne Cruce is now a two-time All-News4JAX girls wrestler of the year. She followed a state championship as a sophomore with another as a junior. She’s only gotten better, with a 32-0 season locking her in as one of the best grapplers in Florida, and, best in an emerging sport.
A Middleburg man built a little library to share free books with his neighbors. Then he was sued by his HOA
Read full article: A Middleburg man built a little library to share free books with his neighbors. Then he was sued by his HOAA Middleburg man had the novel idea to provide free books to his neighbors, but the idea opened up a new chapter in his life: a legal battle with his homeowners association.
High school softball playoffs ‘24: Creekside, Fort White, Middleburg, Oakleaf move on
Read full article: High school softball playoffs ‘24: Creekside, Fort White, Middleburg, Oakleaf move onThe first round of the high school softball playoffs are in the books, with Creekside, Fort White, Middleburg and Oakleaf all moving on to the next round.
High school softball ‘24: Playoff field set as Baldwin, Middleburg, UC lead area contenders
Read full article: High school softball ‘24: Playoff field set as Baldwin, Middleburg, UC lead area contendersThe Florida High School Athletic Association unveiled its softball playoff bracket on Saturday morning, with state championship contenders Baldwin, Middleburg and University Christian all earning No. 1 seeds in their regions.
News4JAX Super 6 softball: Baldwin moves back to top spot as season winds down
Read full article: News4JAX Super 6 softball: Baldwin moves back to top spot as season winds downThe News4JAX Super 6 high school softball rankings will be published Thursday’s during the regular season. Records are through April 24.
News4JAX Super 6 softball: Episcopal moves up to top spot, win milestone for Middleburg coach
Read full article: News4JAX Super 6 softball: Episcopal moves up to top spot, win milestone for Middleburg coachThe News4JAX Super 6 high school softball rankings will be published Thursday’s during the regular season. Records are through April 17.
News4JAX Super 6 softball: West Nassau back in rankings as top teams hold steady
Read full article: News4JAX Super 6 softball: West Nassau back in rankings as top teams hold steadyThe News4JAX Super 6 high school softball rankings will be published Thursday’s during the regular season. Records are through April 10.
News4JAX Super 6 flag football: Clay moves up, Bradford moves into final rankings
Read full article: News4JAX Super 6 flag football: Clay moves up, Bradford moves into final rankingsThe News4JAX flag football team will be published Wednesday’s throughout the regular season. Records are through April 9 games.
News4JAX Super 6 softball: Top teams hold steady as Baker County rejoins rankings
Read full article: News4JAX Super 6 softball: Top teams hold steady as Baker County rejoins rankingsThe News4JAX Super 6 high school softball rankings will be published Thursday’s during the regular season. Records are through April 3.
News4JAX Super 6 flag football: White makes big jump as Gateway tourney rolls on
Read full article: News4JAX Super 6 flag football: White makes big jump as Gateway tourney rolls onThe News4JAX flag football team will be published Wednesday’s throughout the regular season. Records are through April 2 games.
Clay County firefighters go door-to-door to add smoke alarms for Middleburg residents
Read full article: Clay County firefighters go door-to-door to add smoke alarms for Middleburg residentsThe Clay County Fire Rescue with the American Red Cross went door-to-door on Friday in a Middleburg neighborhood off Atlantis Drive to install smoke alarms.
News4JAX Super 6 softball: Middleburg, Creekside move up, Oakleaf jumps into rankings
Read full article: News4JAX Super 6 softball: Middleburg, Creekside move up, Oakleaf jumps into rankingsThe News4JAX Super 6 high school softball rankings will be published Thursday’s during the regular season. Records are through March 20.
I-TEAM: Middleburg man shocked as scammer sells his waterfront property to a developer
Read full article: I-TEAM: Middleburg man shocked as scammer sells his waterfront property to a developerImagine owning a piece of waterfront property near Black Creek for decades and learning it's been sold to a developer without you even knowing it. It's a Middleburg man's reality. His nearly 3-acre plot of land was sold to a Jacksonville developer by a scammer.
What’s it like to celebrate a special occasion only every 4 years? Our viewers share their Leap Day stories
Read full article: What’s it like to celebrate a special occasion only every 4 years? Our viewers share their Leap Day storiesIn this special report, we speak with multiple people (and one dog) who were born on Feb. 29. It's an unusual birthday that only comes around every four years.
Middleburg residents urged to stay inside, avoid Old Jennings Road as deputies respond to a mental health crisis
Read full article: Middleburg residents urged to stay inside, avoid Old Jennings Road as deputies respond to a mental health crisisThe Clay County Sheriff’s Office is advising residents staying near Old Jenning Road to remain inside their homes as deputies are working with an individual having a mental health crisis on Friday night.
‘Fairytale, storybook ending’: Middleburg basketball team manager shines in his moment on senior night
Read full article: ‘Fairytale, storybook ending’: Middleburg basketball team manager shines in his moment on senior nightMiddleburg coach Sean Sweeney said the night was difficult to put into words. While the game was never in question — Middleburg won 66-32 — it was an emotional evening that Sweeney said would stick with him forever.
Volunteers, donations needed for 70 dogs, cats removed from Middleburg home
Read full article: Volunteers, donations needed for 70 dogs, cats removed from Middleburg homeClay County Animal Services said all of the animals have been examined by their staff. And those that need any advanced medical care, have those appointments scheduled.
All-News4JAX volleyball ‘24: State title as good as it gets for Middleburg and star Connor Rahn
Read full article: All-News4JAX volleyball ‘24: State title as good as it gets for Middleburg and star Connor RahnMiddleburg senior hitter Connor Rahn led the Broncos to a state championship and leads the All-News4JAX volleyball team.
Clay County woman turns herself in after investigators find numerous dead animals in abandoned home
Read full article: Clay County woman turns herself in after investigators find numerous dead animals in abandoned homeA 38-year-old woman turned herself into authorities three months after multiple dead animals were discovered at an abandoned and severely dilapidated home on Maluke Lane in Middleburg.
River flood warning extended for North Fork Black Creek in Middleburg
Read full article: River flood warning extended for North Fork Black Creek in MiddleburgThe National Weather Service in Jacksonville has extended the River Flood Warning for the North Fork Black Creek in Middleburg following rounds of heavy rain in the past two days, Clay County Emergency Management said on Monday morning.
19-year-old dies, 15-year-old critically injured after motorcycle crashes into pickup truck in Clay County
Read full article: 19-year-old dies, 15-year-old critically injured after motorcycle crashes into pickup truck in Clay CountyA 19-year-old man died and a 15-year-old girl was critically injured after the motorcycle they were riding on collided with a pickup truck traveling on Peppergrass Road in Clay County Wednesday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Arrest report for man accused of firing gun at Middleburg Christmas Parade reveals details of incident
Read full article: Arrest report for man accused of firing gun at Middleburg Christmas Parade reveals details of incidentA man who was arrested early Sunday morning following a shooting incident at the Middleburg Christmas Parade appeared in court Monday.
Man gets ‘agitated’ by Middleburg Christmas parade festivities, starts shooting : CCSO
Read full article: Man gets ‘agitated’ by Middleburg Christmas parade festivities, starts shooting : CCSOA man was arrested Saturday following a shooting incident at a Middleburg Christmas Parade, according to the Clay County Sheriff’s Office.
Clay County deputy arrested, charged with DUI following crash while on duty, deputies say
Read full article: Clay County deputy arrested, charged with DUI following crash while on duty, deputies sayA Clay County Sheriff’s Office deputy was arrested Friday and is accused of driving under the influence following a crash that happened while he was on duty, officials said.
High school volleyball ‘23: Trinity Christian, Middleburg, Bishop Kenny nab top seeds for state playoffs
Read full article: High school volleyball ‘23: Trinity Christian, Middleburg, Bishop Kenny nab top seeds for state playoffsThe high school volleyball playoff brackets are set, with three local teams grabbing top seeds in their regions for postseason play.
High school football ‘23: Four games to watch, full schedule for Week 9
Read full article: High school football ‘23: Four games to watch, full schedule for Week 9It’s Week 9 of the high school football season. We’ve got a look at the top four games, the next four options and the full schedule for teams in north Florida and south Georgia.
Residents of Middleburg apartment complex demand removal of trash piling up for over a month
Read full article: Residents of Middleburg apartment complex demand removal of trash piling up for over a monthResidents at one apartment complex in Middleburg are demanding action from management after they said trash has been piling up for over a month.
News4JAX Super 6 volleyball: Top teams hold steady as district tourneys approach
Read full article: News4JAX Super 6 volleyball: Top teams hold steady as district tourneys approachThe News4Jax Super 6 high school volleyball rankings will be published each Wednesday during the regular season. Records are through Sept. Oct. 10 games.
‘What he took from us is irreplaceable’ Family of man killed in DUI crash in Clay County react to driver’s sentencing
Read full article: ‘What he took from us is irreplaceable’ Family of man killed in DUI crash in Clay County react to driver’s sentencingA local family said they are one step closer to healing after the driver who killed their loved one on New Year’s Eve in Middleburg was sentenced Tuesday to 11 years in prison for DUI manslaughter.
News4JAX Super 6 volleyball: Middleburg up to No. 2 after sweep of Kenny; Fletcher moves in
Read full article: News4JAX Super 6 volleyball: Middleburg up to No. 2 after sweep of Kenny; Fletcher moves inThe News4Jax Super 6 high school volleyball rankings will be published each Wednesday during the regular season. Records are through Sept. Oct. 3 games.
‘It’s unacceptable’: Middleburg homeowner says new build troubled with mold, humidity, ventilation issues
Read full article: ‘It’s unacceptable’: Middleburg homeowner says new build troubled with mold, humidity, ventilation issuesA Middleburg homeowner who moved to Clay County with the expectation of living in an issue-free, newly built home said her recent homeowner’s experience hasn’t been the delight she intended because the home is so poorly constructed.
News4JAX Super 6 volleyball: Milestones for Trinity, Middleburg players as top 2 teams stay put
Read full article: News4JAX Super 6 volleyball: Milestones for Trinity, Middleburg players as top 2 teams stay putThe News4Jax Super 6 high school volleyball rankings will be published each Wednesday during the regular season. Records are through Sept. 19 games.
News4JAX Super 6 volleyball: Fleming Island moves up, Middleburg moves in to rankings
Read full article: News4JAX Super 6 volleyball: Fleming Island moves up, Middleburg moves in to rankingsThe News4Jax Super 6 high school volleyball rankings will be published each Wednesday during the regular season. Records are through Sept. 5 games.
News4JAX Super 6 volleyball: Trinity Christian surges into top spot in rankings
Read full article: News4JAX Super 6 volleyball: Trinity Christian surges into top spot in rankingsThe News4Jax Super 6 high school volleyball rankings will be published each Wednesday during the regular season. Records are through Aug. 29 games.
Middleburg ice cream parlor hit by thief when woman caught on camera stealing...flowers
Read full article: Middleburg ice cream parlor hit by thief when woman caught on camera stealing...flowersA Dreamette ice cream shop in Middleburg was the victim of theft in broad daylight when a woman was caught on camera stealing flowers right out of the soil in front of the parlor.
Suspected leader of Clay, Pasco County child sex trafficking ring arrested in Middleburg
Read full article: Suspected leader of Clay, Pasco County child sex trafficking ring arrested in MiddleburgThe suspected leader of a child sex trafficking ring that was operating in Clay and Pasco counties is now in jail.
News4JAX Super 6 softball: University Christian jumps to top spot after big week
Read full article: News4JAX Super 6 softball: University Christian jumps to top spot after big weekThe News4JAX Super 6 softball rankings will be published each Thursday through the end of the regular season. Results are through April 26 games.
News4JAX Super 6 flag football: Gateway champ White moves up to No. 2; Fleming still hasn’t allowed a point
Read full article: News4JAX Super 6 flag football: Gateway champ White moves up to No. 2; Fleming still hasn’t allowed a pointThe News4JAX Super 6 flag football rankings will be published each Wednesday through the regular season. Records are through April 18.
Jacksonville nurse pleads guilty to replacing fentanyl with saline
Read full article: Jacksonville nurse pleads guilty to replacing fentanyl with salineA nurse who previously worked at a Florida outpatient surgical center has been convicted of stealing fentanyl and replacing the powerful pain medication with saline.
News4JAX Super 6 softball: Surging Episcopal moves up to No. 1 spot in rankings
Read full article: News4JAX Super 6 softball: Surging Episcopal moves up to No. 1 spot in rankingsThe News4JAX Super 6 softball rankings will be published each Thursday through the end of the regular season. Results are through April 12 games.
News4JAX Super 6 softball: Creekside moves up, Clay moves in to rankings
Read full article: News4JAX Super 6 softball: Creekside moves up, Clay moves in to rankingsThe News4JAX Super 6 softball rankings will be published each Thursday through the end of the regular season. Results are through April 5 games.
News4JAX Super 6 flag football: White moves up after win over Paxon; milestone win for Fleming
Read full article: News4JAX Super 6 flag football: White moves up after win over Paxon; milestone win for FlemingThe News4JAX Super 6 flag football rankings will be published each Wednesday through the regular season. Records are through April 4.
News4JAX Super 6 softball: No moving Baldwin, Episcopal; Creekside moves into rankings
Read full article: News4JAX Super 6 softball: No moving Baldwin, Episcopal; Creekside moves into rankingsThe News4JAX Super 6 softball rankings will be published each Thursday through the end of the regular season. Results are through March 22 games.
News4JAX Super 6 flag football: Fleming Island, Stanton, Bradford remain dominant in rankings
Read full article: News4JAX Super 6 flag football: Fleming Island, Stanton, Bradford remain dominant in rankingsThe News4JAX Super 6 flag football rankings will be published each Wednesday through the regular season. Records are through March 28.
News4JAX Super 6 softball: Providence, UC, West Nassau move up in latest rankings
Read full article: News4JAX Super 6 softball: Providence, UC, West Nassau move up in latest rankingsThe News4JAX Super 6 softball rankings will be published each Thursday through the end of the regular season. Results are through March 22 games.
News4JAX Super 6 flag football: Stanton moves up, but no one’s catching Fleming Island
Read full article: News4JAX Super 6 flag football: Stanton moves up, but no one’s catching Fleming IslandThe News4JAX Super 6 flag football rankings will be published each Wednesday through the regular season. Records are through March 21.
Clay County house fires being investigated as arson after officials find evidence of targeted attack
Read full article: Clay County house fires being investigated as arson after officials find evidence of targeted attackTwo house fires in a remote, rural area of Clay County are being investigated as arson after county officials say they found evidence of a targeted attack.
Clay County commissioners discuss major capital investments with fire chief, sheriff
Read full article: Clay County commissioners discuss major capital investments with fire chief, sheriffAmid a population spike, Clay County leaders have begun discussions on major capital investments for the area, including things like a new jail and improvements to major roads.
State fire marshal investigating cause of suspicious house fires at 2 homes in Clay Hill
Read full article: State fire marshal investigating cause of suspicious house fires at 2 homes in Clay HillThe Clay County Sheriff’s Office says it’s investigating two fires at unoccupied homes in the Clay Hill area.
Middleburg father mourns loss of only son killed in February hit-and-run crash in Orange Park
Read full article: Middleburg father mourns loss of only son killed in February hit-and-run crash in Orange ParkA Middleburg father, who remembers his son as a “good kid,” said his son was the victim in a deadly hit-and-run crash that happened in Clay County in February.
News4JAX Super 6 flag football: Fleming Island, Bradford, Stanton lead the way in rankings
Read full article: News4JAX Super 6 flag football: Fleming Island, Bradford, Stanton lead the way in rankingsThe News4JAX Super 6 flag football rankings will be published each Wednesday through the regular season with the exception of March 15. Records are through March 7.
Former Solite employee working with FDEP hopes to prevent sale of Superfund site
Read full article: Former Solite employee working with FDEP hopes to prevent sale of Superfund siteAn ex-employee of a Clay County plant that was shuttered in the 1990s for illegally burning hazardous materials hopes to help prevent the sale of the former Superfund site.
Talks of selling former Superfund site in Clay County sparks concern among homeowners
Read full article: Talks of selling former Superfund site in Clay County sparks concern among homeownersSome residents of the Clay County community are calling for leaders to stop the sale of a former Superfund site.
14-year-old student hit, seriously injured on County Road 218 in Clay County, FHP says
Read full article: 14-year-old student hit, seriously injured on County Road 218 in Clay County, FHP saysA 14-year-old boy was struck by a pickup truck and seriously injured Thursday morning in the area of a Middleburg school bus stop, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
Man accused of killing 23-year-old in 2022 fiery Clay County crash dies before trial
Read full article: Man accused of killing 23-year-old in 2022 fiery Clay County crash dies before trialNews4JAX has learned that a man accused of causing a fiery four-car wreck in Clay County that proved deadly has died.