Tag Archives: Clay County

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 …

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is working alongside the Clay County Sheriff’s office investigating a fatal meth lab bust. FDLE Spokesman Keith Kameg says there are still many loose ends. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/news/files/2012/02/Kameg2.mp3] Detective David White was shot by one of the suspects during last night’s bust.  5 suspects are in …

A nine-year veteran of the Clay County Sheriff’s Office was  shot and killed in the line of duty tonight.  At around 6:25 p.m., 35-year-old CCSO Detective David White,, was shot and killed by an armed suspect at a home located at 4874 Alligator Blvd. in Middleburg.  A second CCSO member, Det. …

There are now three candidates for a proposed new Congressional seat in North Florida. Florida Senator Steve Oelrich of Cross Creek, Gainesville Veterinarian Ted Yoho, and Clay County Clerk James Jett have announced the intentions to run for the new seat, which is a result of recent redistricting. Florida’s 89.1, …

The Fire Marshal’s office is investigating the cause of a Clay County fire that left one person dead early this morning.  Clay County Fire Rescue responded to a home near 7169 Coe Drive in Keystone Heights around 1 AM to find the structure a total loss.  The cause of the …

The Clay County youth who was hospitalized in critical condition after being shot in the head at his home on Sunday has died. Seth Lassiter spent two nights in critical condition at Shands Jacksonville after a rifle handled by another juvenile family member discharged, resulting in the victims head injury. …