Body Found in Wooded Area Behind Winn-Dixie in Middleburg Identified

On the morning of Saturday, June 28, 2025, at approximately 7:15 a.m., deputies from the Clay County Sheriff’s Office and personnel from Clay County Fire Rescue responded to a wooded area behind the Winn-Dixie located at 2720 Blanding Boulevard after a witness reported seeing what appeared to be a deceasedContinue Reading

Human Remains Discovered in St. Johns River in Fleming Island

The Clay County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) is investigating the discovery of human remains found in the St. Johns River off Highway 17 in Fleming Island. On Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at approximately 5:07 P.M., CCSO received a 911 call from a local homeowner reporting skeletal remains at the bulkhead ofContinue Reading

Four Hospitalized, Cause Under Investigation in Clay County Home Explosion

Clay County Fire Rescue responded to a home explosion on Sycamore Way Monday evening, resulting in the hospitalization of two adults and two children. While the exact cause remains under investigation, preliminary indications suggest an apparent gas explosion. The State Fire Marshal is currently on scene and will be conductingContinue Reading