New O.P. Top Cop, Jennings Forest Manhunt, and Fleming Island SWAT Standoff

Jun 20, 2026

New Orange Park Police Chief sworn in — Cody Monroe was sworn in as the new Orange Park Chief of Police, pledging to lead with integrity and keep the community safe. (Clay Today)
Sheriff’s Office opening North Operations Center at Orange Park Mall — CCSO is partnering with the mall to create a central law-enforcement hub in the northern part of the county. (Clay Today)
Fire Rescue launches field blood transfusion program — Clay County Fire Rescue paramedics can now administer life-saving blood transfusions in the field before patients reach the hospital. (Clay Today)
School district names new administrative leadership — Clay County District Schools announced new principal/administrative appointments for the coming school year as the academic year wrapped up. (Clay County District Schools)

Manhunt in Jennings State Forest — As of June 18, CCSO was searching for a man wanted for grabbing a woman in the forest. (CCSO News)
Orange Park Mall disturbance — Investigation underway into a fight among juveniles and gunshots heard nearby Saturday night. (Clay Today Police Briefs)
Fleming Island Man Apprehended After SWAT Standoff — The man was arrested after firing a gun in his backyard. (Clay Today Crime)

Impact Clay Train — Sat, June 20, 10 AM–12 PM at Clay Hill Elementary School, Middleburg. (claycountygov.com)
Free youth sports & school physicals — Sat, June 20, with Ascension St. Vincent’s Clay participating. (Clay Today)
Board of County Commissioners Meeting — Tue, June 22, 4 PM at the County Administration Building. (claycountygov.com)
Countywide Flood Adaptation Plan Public Outreach Meeting — Tues, June 23. (claycountygov.com)
School Board July 2026 Meeting— Thu, June 25th, 6 PM, at Fleming Island High School

Road & lane closures, June 20–26 — See the county’s weekly closure report. Crews are paving Lakeview St., Hilltop St., and part of SW Pecan St. in Keystone Heights. (Clay County Newsroom)