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Clay County, Florida

Clay County Florida
US county information
NameClay County
StateFlorida
SeatGreen Cove Springs
US Area
Total Area644 sq mi (1668 km2)
Land Area601 sq mi (1556.6 km2)
Water Area43 sq mi (111.4 km2)
Population140814 (2000)
Density90/km2 (233.1/sq mi)
FoundedDecember 31, 1858

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Clay County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of 2000, the population was 140,814. The U.S. Census Bureau 2008 estimate for the county is 184,727. Its county seat is Green Cove Springs, Florida . Clay County is part of the Greater Jacksonville Metropolitan area.

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A horrifying scene caught on video at a school board meeting in Panama City, Florida. A gunman started shooting at board members and amazingly, he missed every person he fired on. Heart-stopping moments for bay district school board members in Panama City, Florida Tuesday. Amazingly, no one was hurt except the gunman, 56-year-old Clay Duke. Police say he died after shooting himself. In the moments leading up to the shooting, news cameras were rolling as they normally do during school board meetings. Duke stood up and spray painted a red circle and a 'V' then told everyone except six board members to get out. In the video, you can hear him saying, "You may leave you may leave, and you can leave.' Moments later, a board member, Ginger Littleton, tried unsuccessfully to knock the gun out of duke's hand with her purse while board members yelled for her to stop. The superintendent who you heard trying to reason with Duke recounted the terrifying ordeal. William Husfelt, superintendent for Bay County School District says, "But when he turned around with that gun, you could see in his eyes, that you know, he just had that look. You knew that he had something in mind that he was going to do and it was not going to end well." Authorities now trying to determine what caused clay duke to go on a shooting spree which ultimately ended with his own death. Police say they have a solid lead on Clay Duke's motive, but are still investigating. Before he started shooting, Duke could be <b>...</b>
1.03 min. | 3.49 user rating		 Shooting at Florida School Board Meeting - Gunman, 56-year-old Clay Duke, Opens Fire A gunman, 56-year-old Clay Duke, started shooting at a Florida school board meeting. At about 2 pm Tuesday, Dec. 14th, 56-year-old Clay Duke walked up to the podium and said he had a motion. Before his turn was over there was one person shot and a room full of people taking cover. 56-year-old Clay Duke took out a red can of spray paint and made a "V" on the wall surrounded with a circle, then took out a handgun. According to the local TV station, WJHG, Ginger Littleton, a board member, attacked him with her purse but Clay opened fire; randomly shooting around the room. This was a heated meeting but no description of what the meeting was about has been released yet. The local SWAT team arrived and took over the scene. All that has been released so far, is one person was shot. Pensacola Police declined to say if it was the shooter or a board member. Authorities now have the streets around the shooting at the Florida school board meeting blocked off from the public. The TV station WJHG also mentions the possibility of that the gunman may have been firing blanks and was killed by the swat team. It is not clear if that is anything more than a rumor. This is a developing story so little information is available at this time. Hopefully, more information will be available later today.
0.85 min. | 2.55 user rating		 Link From: www.newzzcafe.com Panama City - While NewsChannel 7 cameras rolled, a man used a pistol to take hostages at Tuesday's Bay County School Board meeting in the Nelson building off Balboa Avenue in Panama City. Starting a little after 2 pm, a 56-year-old man, identified as Clay Duke, addressed the school board briefly, talking about his wife being fired, before using a can of red spray paint to paint a large "V" with a circle around it on the wall of the building. Duke then pulled out a small caliber, semi-automatic handgun, and released the women and children from the room, taking the others hostage. Tensions built while Duke questioned the school board, and told the group that "Somebody is going to die today." WJHG's video footage shows Duke as he began firing, and SWAT teams responded and burst in. School Board Superintendent Bill Husfelt says that the gunman had "almost a smile" on his face, and seemed determined that he was going to die.
3.15 min. | 4.54 user rating		 The gunman who opened fire at a Florida school board on Tuesday has been identified as Clay Duke. His Facebook page and all traces of his online activity were quickly purged from the internet. However, viewed before it was removed, his Facebook profile yielded insight into his worldview and the better understanding of his possible motives. On Facebook, Duke called government an evil monster. His Bio. Read in part: I was just born poor in a country where the Wealthy manipulate, use, abuse, and economically enslave 95% of the population. Rich Republicans, Rich Democrats... same-same... rich... they take turns fleecing us... our few dollars... pyramiding the wealth for themselves. The 95%... the us, in US of A, are the neo slaves of the Global South. Our Masters, the Wealthy, do, as they like to us... Duke labeled himself a "Freedom Fighter." Under religious views, he wrote, "Humanism." Some of his favorite websites he listed included: www.theprogressivemind.info mediamatters.org www.wearechange.org www.stoplying.ca crimesofthestate.com As Clay Duke spray painted the "V" for vendetta symbol on the wall of the auditorium a few minutes before his death, the same symbol used on his Facebook page, we were reminded how horrible and destructive a force is anarchy. Judging from his online activity, Mr. Duke embraced a decidedly anti-government philosophy from a leftist perspective, and targeted the school board because they had called for lower taxes, which he linked to his wife's <b>...</b>
4.72 min. | 4.0 user rating		 [Video] Florida gunman Clay Duke shoots at school board, misses big time! Apparently, this "guy couldn't should straight to save his life" was a true statement in this case. Either the people he shot had made a pact with the devil (no one was even grazed, and he shot at point-blank range!) or this guy managed to put his bullets in backwards. this guy gets an emphatic "thumbs down" as an aspiring 'crazed gun-wielding maniac'. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Find Friends, Love, "Hook-Up"!! findfriendsfacebook.com +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
6.45 min. | 3.81 user rating
Panama City - While NewsChannel 7 cameras rolled, a man used a pistol to take hostages at Tuesday's Bay County School Board meeting in the Nelson building off Balboa Avenue in Panama City. Starting a little after 2 pm, a 56-year-old man, identified as Clay Duke, addressed the school board briefly, talking about his wife being fired, before using a can of red spray paint to paint a large "V" with a circle around it on the wall of the building. Duke then pulled out a small caliber, semi-automatic handgun, and released the women and children from the room, taking the others hostage. Tensions built while Duke questioned the school board, and told the group that "Somebody is going to die today." WJHG's video footage shows Duke as he began firing, and SWAT teams responded and burst in. School Board Superintendent Bill Husfelt says that the gunman had "almost a smile" on his face, and seemed determined that he was going to die.
3.02 min. | 4.38 user rating		 A horrifying scene caught on video at a school board meeting in Panama City, Florida. A gunman started shooting at board members and amazingly, he missed every person he fired on. Heart-stopping moments for bay district school board members in Panama City, Florida Tuesday. Amazingly, no one was hurt except the gunman, 56-year-old Clay Duke. Police say he died after shooting himself. In the moments leading up to the shooting, news cameras were rolling as they normally do during school board meetings. Duke stood up and spray painted a red circle and a 'V' then told everyone except six board members to get out. In the video, you can hear him saying, "You may leave you may leave, and you can leave.' Moments later, a board member, Ginger Littleton, tried unsuccessfully to knock the gun out of duke's hand with her purse while board members yelled for her to stop. The superintendent who you heard trying to reason with Duke recounted the terrifying ordeal. William Husfelt, superintendent for Bay County School District says, "But when he turned around with that gun, you could see in his eyes, that you know, he just had that look. You knew that he had something in mind that he was going to do and it was not going to end well." Authorities now trying to determine what caused clay duke to go on a shooting spree which ultimately ended with his own death. Police say they have a solid lead on Clay Duke's motive, but are still investigating. Before he started shooting, Duke could be <b>...</b>
4.28 min. | 3.0 user rating		 Clay Duke complained about his fired wife then attempted to kill board members. He later took his own life. Anderson Cooper talks with William Husfelt the superintendent at Bay County Schools.
15.92 min. | 3.85 user rating		 Do not miss this ultimate video taken from different sources, with enhanced sound and full subtitles! This real life drama spans from before the painting of the "V" to when the SWAT teams entered the room. Read details of the conversation you may have missed with earlier videos. Judging from his online activity, Mr. Duke embraced a decidedly anti-government philosophy from a leftist perspective, and targeted the school board because they had called for lower taxes, which he linked to his wife's loss of a job. So, once again, hate and class warfare led to violence. Progressives have told us that we are entitled to other people's money in the form of taxes and benefits. This is a lie, and has serious consequences for all of society. We see it in Europe, and and in the horrible case of Clay Duke, a man who would kill a politician simply for wanting lower taxes and leaner government. school shooting florida panama city board meeting suicide full video news
7.10 min. | 4.33 user rating		 Via MediaIte: Clay Duke opening fire on a school board meeting in Florida earlier today. Duke, apparently upset over the firing of his wife, later fatally shot himself. Anderson Cooper reported on the incident on CNN, and showed video of Duke spray-painting a red "V" with a circle around it (think the movie V For Vendetta) before telling several people in the room to leave. At one point, a woman tries to knock the gun out of Duke's hand, but is unsuccessful. Superintendent Bill Husfelt pleads with Duke to let it go, and then Duke fires several shots. Duke is then shot by Mike Jones, a security officer for the school district (Jones was off-camera). An absolutely surreal scene. Also disturbing, arguably, is CNN's exploitative handling of the video. They take pains to repeatedly warn viewers how graphic and upsetting the images will be, but wait until after they've played the video (twice, once in slow motion) to tell viewers that all of the assailant's shots missed. This seems to confirm the rather obvious fact that "Graphic footage!" warnings are about gluing eyeballs, not shielding them.
5.18 min. | 3.0 user rating

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Law & Disorder: Judge has short reply to State Attorney Corey criticism - Florida Times-Union Tweet this news
Florida Times-Union--By The Times-Union A -Clay County- circuit judge criticized by the state attorney for overriding a jury's death sentence recommendation for a man who'd strangled his wheelchair-bound girlfriend has offered a limited response - Date : Thu, 03 Mar 2011 07:38:33 GMT+00:00
Q&A, Marine officer Chris Castelli: After fatal accident, a reminder of ... - Florida Times-Union Tweet this news
Florida Times-Union--The Coast Guard Auxiliary in Green Cove Springs, with the -Clay County- Sheriff's Office, holds free Boating Safety Classes at its base of operations off -Florida- 16 East in the Reynolds Industrial Center, 910 Roland Ave., Green - Date : Wed, 02 Mar 2011 19:32:59 GMT+00:00
Clay Sun Best Bets: Stage set for Railroad and History Festival - Florida Times-Union Tweet this news
Florida Times-Union--The festival is scheduled from 10 am to 4 pm in the -Clay County- Historical Triangle, 915 Walnut St. at -Florida- 16/Ferris Street. Admission and parking are free. For more information, call (904) 284-9644/5243, e-mail historicsociet - Date : Wed, 02 Mar 2011 19:52:11 GMT+00:00
Herding dogs among stars of the Northeast Florida Scottish Festival at Clay ... - Florida Times-Union Tweet this news
Florida Times-Union--Herding dogs have a similar partnership, and some exceptional border collies demonstrated their skills during the Northeast -Florida- Scottish Games and Festival on Saturday at the -Clay County- Fairgrounds near Green Cove Springs. .. - Date : Wed, 02 Mar 2011 20:01:45 GMT+00:00
Crime Watch: Latest property crimes reported in Clay County - Florida Times-Union Tweet this news
Florida Times-Union--A -Florida- dealer license plate was stolen from a vehicle parked in the parking lot at an auto dealership on Blanding Boulevard, Orange Park. The decal was stolen from a license plate on a pickup truck somewhere in -Clay County-. ... - Date : Wed, 02 Mar 2011 17:46:08 GMT+00:00
AET bringing 'green' jobs to Green Cove - Clay Today Online Tweet this news
Clay Today Online--"I live in -Clay County- and I've always been partial to -Clay County-," Byrom said. "I've had a good experience with the -Clay County- Development Authority." Byrom said the relocation also - Date : Wed, 23 Feb 2011 15:29:21 GMT+00:00
Grab your battle ax, the Scottish Games are back! - Clay Today Tweet this news
Clay Today--GREEN COVE SPRINGS - Break out the kilts and the bagpipes, it's time for the annual Northeast -Florida- Scottish Games and Festival at the -Clay County- Fairgrounds. The 16th annual festival runs from 9 am to 10 pm Saturday, Feb. ... - Date : Wed, 23 Feb 2011 19:14:24 GMT+00:00
Nothing to mock in this trial as young First Coast "lawyers" compete - Florida Times-Union Tweet this news
Florida Times-Union--Amy Nicotra, 16, of Fleming Island High, twirls around and points to the defendant while giving the closing argument as she portrays a prosecuting attorney during a mock trial Friday at the -Clay County- Courthouse in Green Cove Sprin - Date : Sat, 26 Feb 2011 19:22:01 GMT+00:00
Large Prescribed Burn in Clay County - First Coast News Tweet this news
First Coast News---CLAY COUNTY-, Fla. -- There are nearly 1000 acres burning on Camp Blanding today, but it is part of a prescribed burn. According to the -Florida- Division of Forestry, the 926-acre fire is part of an overall plan to reduce forest hazard - Date : Thu, 24 Feb 2011 16:41:14 GMT+00:00
Call Box: Work on Branan Field Road in Clay County should begin in fall - Florida Times-Union Tweet this news
Florida Times-Union--Dear Call Box: Do you know of any plans to continue the Branan Field Road construction from the Duval County line to -Florida- 21 (Blanding Boulevard) in -Clay County-? - RW, Middleburg Dear RW: According to Mike Goldman, public infor - Date : Sun, 27 Feb 2011 05:31:01 GMT+00:00

Presidential elections results
Unincorporated Communities :
Year Republican Democratic Other
2008 70.9% 28.2% 0.9%
2004 76.2% 23.3% 0.5%
2000 72.8% 25.5% 1.7%
1996 64.5% 28.2% 7.4%
1992 58.0% 23.3% 18.7%
1988 76.7% 23.0% 0.3%

Municipalities and communities of Clay County, Florida

County seat: Green Cove Springs
CitiesGreen Cove Springs * Keystone Heights
TownsOrange Park * Penney Farms
CDPsAsbury Lake * Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace * Lakeside * Middleburg
Unincorporated
communities		Belair * Clay Hill * Doctors Inlet * Fleming Island * Hibernia * McRae * Meadowbrook Terrace * Melrose � * North Meadowbrook Terrace * Virginia Village
Footnotes�This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties



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