The Town of Orange Park is working to determine how its police force should handle immigration. Currently, the Orange Park Police Department doesn’t have any officers with the certification to hold people with federal immigration warrants. The town council is hoping to amend that by working with the federal government.

Following years of crime issues along Youngerman Circle new hotels in the area are taking action

Netta Furry Babies relocated from Springfield to Orange Park offering more than just a visit with a personalized experience for pets with their grooming, daycare and boarding services. From pampered grooming sessions to safe and fun daycare and overnight stays, your pet will feel at home when they stay at the facility. www.netta-furry-babies.com

Weather Authority Chief Meteorologist, Richard Nunn, has issued an Impact Day for Wednesday due to a swift-moving cold front heading our way.

Read the latest stories and features about Black History Month and find local events in Jacksonville and across northeast Florida and southeast Georgia.

Whether it’s a custom ordered cake for a special occasion or just a cup of coffee and a pastry for a snack, 3 Sweet Ladies Bakery has you covered. Everything is made fresh and from scratch.

The focus is 2030, which is the projected year when all of the construction is expected to be done.

At least three rallies were planned in Northeast Florida on Monday amid dozens of President’s Day protests planned across the country to denounce some of President Donald Trump’s policies and executive orders.

World War II veteran Charlie Mungin is turning 100 years old Tuesday. Over the weekend, family and friends threw him a surprise birth lunch at Golden Corral in Orange Park. Friends and family are collecting cards for him.

The two were watching TV when without warning, someone kicked in their front door and ran away. Their home security camera captured the moment—along with the panic that followed.

Orange Park! We were in your neck of the woods for the first episode of the 4 Your Neighborhood series.

After protecting residents for 35 years, former Orange Park Police Chief Gary Goble decided to retire almost a year ago.

Anyone familiar with soccer in Florida is aware of the illustrious career of St. Johns Country Day School coach Mike Pickett. In his 26th year as head coach in Orange Park, Pickett has won 14 state championships and holds the record for most consecutive championships, winning 11 in a row from 2012 to 2022.

As part of the News4JAX “4 Your Neighborhood” campaign in Orange Park, 10-time Olympian Caeleb Dressel talked about what the Clay County community means to him, his achievements and more.

After winning a 2024 Hyundai Tucson as part of News4JAX’s Hometown Heroes contest, we caught up with Howell, who shared why she takes her role as a teacher so seriously, calling it “her calling,” and why she spends time investing in the youth.

If you have played sports in Orange Park or anywhere in Clay County, you’ve probably seen Randy Lefko, and he’s got a slew of breathtaking photos to prove it.

Moosehaven, a retirement community located in the heart of Orange Park, is known for its amazing 4th of July fireworks show.

Many know John McCain as a decorated war hero and influential senator, but few are aware of his connection to Orange Park.

The lab’s research involved frontal lobotomies on monkeys, administering various drugs, and even one case where a husband and wife—Cathy and Keith Hayes—raised a monkey named Viki as a human child.

The Clarke House in Orange Park stands as a timeless window into the area’s rich history. Built in 1912 by William and Carrie Clarke, this wooden farmhouse remains a testament to the pioneering spirit of its original owners.

Positioned just off Wells Road, Calico Station serves as a kind of sanctuary for local quilters who call the shop their second home.

Chief Randy Case, who was sworn in as Orange Park Police Chief this past May following the retirement of long-serving chief, Gary Goble, shared his goals and visions as a town leader with News4JAX.

The Orange Park Mall is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, marking five decades as a staple in the community, employing over 3,000 people and housing 80 small businesses.

Algae blooms are a problem in many communities around Florida, especially in Clay County. The county’s water management team is removing phosphorus or nitrogen from its water to help combat the potential for algae blooms.

The number of homes on the market in the Town of Orange Park has increased over the past year, and so has the median sale price.

While Jacksonville residents might visit Orange Park often, especially those who live on the Westside, they might not know the history of the town.

Across three schools in the Town of Orange Park, there are more than 1,700 students, and the Clay County School District says work is underway on each campus to keep facilities up-to-date.

The biggest challenge for the fire department in the Town of Orange Park is keeping firefighters and filling vacancies.

Orange Park is home to many fast-food restaurants, but one stands out not just for its longevity but for its remarkable owner. This McDonald's, the first in Clay County, has been a staple for over 50 years.

Orange Park's Town Hall sits on the property that was once home to the Normal and Industrial School, which was ahead of its time. An abolitionist group taught Black and white students under one roof at the school in the late 1800s.

The search for 7-year-old Somer Thompson brought hundreds to the town of Orange Park 15 years ago. Her mother, Diena Thompson, reflects on what the support meant to her during the worst time of her life.

Known as the “Little school with a big heart,” Orange Park Elementary has become a shining example of educational excellence in Florida. The school’s success can be attributed to a combination of love, passion, and strong parental involvement.

The oldest barber shop in Orange Park and arguably the oldest in the Jacksonville area, the Modern Style & Barber Shop remains a hidden, timeless gem on Kingsley Avenue.

Orange Park Junior High School has enhanced its campus security with new safety protocols, including ID checks and increased monitoring of social media threats, to protect students and staff.

In Orange Park, nestled along the picturesque St. Johns River, lies a venue that has become synonymous with celebrations — Club Continental.

Orange Park Town Councilman Doug Benefield and his wife, Cary, explain what they love about growing up and raising their family in a small town.

WJXT is proud to continue its long-serving promise of dedication to North Florida and South Georgia communities by introducing a new, inside perspective of area neighborhoods.

The Historical Society of Orange Park is dedicated to preserving the stories of African Americans who have played significant roles in the area’s history. One example of this is the story of Lawrence Hicks, also known as the “Ice Man,” who ran a successful ice delivery business in the late 1930s and 1940s.

WJXT is proud to continue its long-serving promise of dedication to North Florida and South Georgia communities by introducing a new, inside perspective of area neighborhoods.

A 20-year-old man was charged with attempted murder in the shooting incident of his mother’s fiancé.

Life South and HCA Orange Park Hospital are hosting a blood drive in Orange Park from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The teen who has been missing since December from Clay County has been found safe.

The family of the teenager who has been missing for more than a month refuses to give up the fight on the search.

The town of Orange Park is preparing for its biggest public works project yet—a massive drainage overhaul aimed at mitigating future flooding issues.

Clay County is in the process of approving the rezoning and construction of two new buildings at Oakleaf Junior High and Lake Asbury Junior High. They will be the first two junior high schools in the county to accommodate 6th, 7th, and 8th grades.

Jacksonville Memory Gardens hosted its eighth annual Wreaths Across America Wreath-laying Ceremony to honor those who served the country on Saturday.

A family was displaced after a fire broke out on Woodglen Drive in Orange Park Tuesday afternoon, according to Clay County Fire Rescue.

While this year’s lineup is slightly smaller than last year’s record-breaking twelve parades, the holiday spirit will be just as lively.

In the state of Florida, over 100,000 hit-and-run crashes happened just last year. And that was actually down 1% from 2022. Hit-and-run crashes in 2023 resulted in 271 fatalities and 871 serious bodily injuries, according to Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.

Stay informed about the incoming Arctic air bringing freezing temperatures to the area as December begins.

“I just saw like a fluffy head staring at me right here,” she said.

A man who was shot several times outside an Orange Park casino in 2022 after cashing out his winnings is now suing the venue. He believes not enough was done to keep him safe.

A 32-year-old Jacksonville man was sentenced to 21 years and 10 months in federal prison for drug trafficking over 500 grams of drugs containing a mixture of crystal methamphetamine.

Daniel’s Dungeons of Haunted Horrors is celebrating its 11th year of screams and scares and gave News4JAX a behind-the-scenes look at the haunted attraction which is attended by thousands of visitors each year.

Bolles and Raines rolled in a pair of Super 10 high school football showdowns in Week 9 on Friday night.

Some Orange Park residents have been finding green Waste Management tags on debris piles waiting to be picked up outside their homes.

One Clay County home has built an entire haunted house for those brave enough to enter. Daniel’s Dungeon of Haunted Horrors is located off Blanding Boulevard and is said to be one of the best local scares in our area!

A routine air duct cleaning drove an Orange Park couple from their home.

It’s been an almost adversity-free season on the football field for Middleburg, unlike the past 20 years. But to finish off a negative two-decade streak, the Broncos had to respond to a difficult situation Friday night.

Mary Hoff was instrumental in the creation of the iconic POW/MIA flag. United States. Her husband's plane was shot down in 1970. He is still missing in action.

Community Development Block Grant Home Rehabilitation applications are now open in Clay County.

Isolated to scattered rain will continue into the evening for parts of NE FL, SE GA

The community is invited to share ideas on the proposed improvements for two Clay County parks.

More than 20,000 customers of Clay Electric were reported without power Saturday morning.

The week-by-week high school football schedule for 2024.

High 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.

On Saturday, a historic Black fraternity unveiled a Little Free Library at Moody Avenue Park to provide free books and promote literacy in the community.

Florida Highway Patrol said it was investigating a two-car crash in which one car rear-ended another, resulting in a fatality.

Orange Park is looking forward to another great year featuring local music artists and a variety of food trucks at its annual Orange Park After Dark event.

A series of meetings were held this week to workshop the revision of the town of Orange Park. A group of small business owners gathered at Town Hall Wednesday to weigh in on the future and plans for a walkable town square to be built by 2040.

Dressed in their best patriotic partywear, dozens showed up to the VFW Post 5968 in Orange Park, not only to celebrate the Fourth of July, but to celebrate one special military veteran. Retired Navy Master Chief Fred Long who turned 100 on Thursday.

A man was shot and killed in the parking lot of an apartment complex in Orange Park Friday night, according to the Clay County Sheriff’s Office.

An arrest was made Tuesday in a hit-and-run crash that ended in the death of a 22-year-old over a year ago in Orange Park.

The Highway 17 and Interstate 295 interchange near the Duval-Clay border is one of the busiest interchanges in Northeast Florida and it’s been under construction for years.

The recent arrest of two men highlights an ongoing problem between drugs and gun violence that law enforcement said can either lead to injury or death.

Lawyers representing the family of a teen who drowned in a pool at an Orange Park Airbnb want to warn others about the dangers of pools at short-term vacation rentals.

Clay Humane, a nonprofit veterinary clinic in Orange Park, is encouraging pet parents to prepare for the 2024 hurricane season on the First Coast.

Clay County Sheriff Michelle Cook and members of the Sheriff’s Office will host the 2024 Police Memorial Ceremony on Thursday.

40-year-old Orange Park woman dies after getting hit by an SUV, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Orange Park Mall will hand out free solar eclipse glasses to the community starting April 1 to ensure safe viewing of the upcoming partial eclipse.

On Wednesday, family, friends, and colleagues gathered at Moosehaven for a special luncheon in his honor. They shared stories and checked out throwback photos from his career.

A 64-year-old man died Sunday night after he was hit by a pickup truck while he was crossing Park Avenue near Eldridge Loop, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

The Clay County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fight between a group of juveniles at Orange Park Mall Saturday night and a series of gunshots that were heard nearby, deputies said.

HCA Florida Orange Park is now the first hospital in our area to offer this option to patients with tremor-predominant Parkinson's disease and essential tremors.

St. Johns Country Day is headed back to the girls soccer state semifinals.

New traffic pattern is causing a traffic nightmare for many drivers where I-295 South merges onto US 17 South

Police and firefighters in Orange Park are getting raises after the Town Council reached a deal with the police and fire unions.

A 72-year-old man was seriously injured on Tuesday when a train engine towing multiple cars collided with his SUV, which was parked on a Clay County railroad track.

Fortis College in Orange Park will be offering free dental education and care to children in Northeast Florida on Friday.

The News4JAX Super 6 girls high school basketball rankings will be published each Tuesday — except during Christmas week — through the regular season. Records are through Jan. 29.

An elderly horse named “Champ” was rescued by the Orange Park Fire Department and St. Johns County Fire Rescue after a health incident.

Crash happened early Saturday morning on Blanding Blvd. at Kingsley Ave.

The News4JAX Super 6 girls high school basketball rankings will be published each Tuesday — except during Christmas week — through the regular season. Records are through Jan. 22.

St. Johns Country Day eighth grade point guard Camden Cooper cemented himself in Spartans history when he scored his 1,000th career point during a game on Tuesday night.

The News4JAX Super 6 girls high school basketball rankings will be published each Tuesday — except during Christmas week — through the regular season. Records are through Jan. 15.

A 55-year-old man from Orange Park was killed while he was walking on I-95 north near 8th Street Saturday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

There has been a string of burglaries in recent days in the Jacksonville area involving stolen cars being used as battering rams to break storefront windows.

A 67-year-old man was struck while riding a bicycle on Miller Street in Orange Park, and the driver who hit him left the scene, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

From now until the New Year is your best chance to get the best deal on a new car.

An Orange Park neighborhood was targeted by porch pirates right before the holidays, and it was all caught on camera.