Tag Archives: Clay County

William Owens and his team of FEMA Mitigation Specialists were in Clay County Thursday, helping residents cleanup and rebuild the damage left by Tropical Storm Debby. Owens has been on the road for weeks now, visiting cities and helping residents. He says the main goal is to inform. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/owens3AUG16.mp3] Although Tropical …

Clay County has opened a permanent shelter at Tynes Elementary school in Middleburg. It is already open and will remain open until it is no longer needed. Clay County Fire and Rescue Captain and Public Information Officer Bernita Bush says officials were going to close the shelter, but as many residents …

Clay County press release During a fly over on Wednesday around noon Clay County officials found these horses surrounded by rising water off of Sunnyside Drive in Middleburg. They could have moved to higher ground but would not do so on their own.  CCSO and the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue …

Official Press Release Initial reports from damage assessment crews lead county officials to believe the damage reports for flood waters associated with Tropical Storm Debby may exceed initial estimates. Crews assessed the following areas: Aquarius Concourse Arora Blvd. North Bellair Tanglewood subdivision Greenwood subdivisions Orange Park South These efforts will …

Clay County Emergency Management Office Press Release: Door-to-door damage assessment efforts will begin tomorrow morning (Thursday) at 8 a.m., when teams take to the streets in areas where flood waters have subsided. Assessment efforts will be concentrated in the: Knightboxx Road area Tanglewood and Greenwood subdivisions, Southern Orange Park Aquarius …

Clay County’s “Don’t Play in Clay” operation has now brought about the arrest of more than 20 sex offenders. Florida’s 89.1 WUFT-FM’s Jonee Lewis spoke with Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Todd Kelly about the most recent arrest made last night. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/StingQnA.mp3]

As dry conditions continue, the lack of rain has some missing out on recreational fun on Melrose area lakes as water levels dip extremely low. WUFT-FM’s Kelsey Peck traveled to the area today where she found getting to spend time on the water is a “cherished” opportunity. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/BackyardLaketroublewrapKP.mp3] Melrose resident and artist David Beede’s has lived …

Smoke and falling trees are becoming a hazard as Clay County Fire Rescue attempts to control the Caribbean Circle fire. Clay County Fire Rescue Captain Bernita Bush says the crew is handling the flames the best it can. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/news/files/2012/03/Bush11.mp3] Bush adds residents near the containment lines can do their part …

Florida Forestry officials are amping up containment lines around a brush fire near Keystone Heights. Clay County Fire Rescue Captain Bernita Bush says teams are surveying the area for any potential damage. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/news/files/2012/03/BUSH1.mp3] The fire is about 200 acres at this point and 50 percent contained. Bush says the fire …

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is now involved in the investigation of a fatal methamphetamine lab bust in which a detective was killed. Florida Department of Law Enforcement Communications Coordinator Keith Kameg says the FDLE is providing support on various levels. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/Kameg1methbust.mp3] He expects the investigation will take some …