The Baker County Press

The Baker County Press The Baker County Press is a weekly newspaper covering the news in Baker County, Florida since 1929. Winner of the FPS 2012 & 2013 General Excellence award.

The Baker County Press has been publishing the news of Baker County since Tate Powell started the paper in April 1929. Winner of numerous awards from both the Florida Press Association and National Newspaper Association in news coverage, photography, advertising including the 2012 & 2013 FPS General Excellence award and the award as the best 7000 and under weekly in the state of Florida. The Press

has a high market penetration in Baker County and is the premier newspaper in our area. The newspaper encourages the free exchange of postings on its page. Please be advised that the content of your post can be used by the newspaper in its editorial page feature "Facebook Fans — What you had to say...". The newspaper also monitors postings for obscenities, scurrilous comments and other material which in its opinion are deemed objectionable. We ask posters to use good judgement and decorum when commenting on our page. People violating these standards will be blocked from further postings. Thank you.

The National Weather Service in Jacksonville has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southwestern Nassau Count...
08/24/2026

The National Weather Service in Jacksonville has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southwestern Nassau County in northeastern Florida... Northeastern Bradford County in northern Florida... Baker County in northeastern Florida... Northeastern Union County in northern Florida... East central Columbia County in northern Florida... South central Charlton County in southeastern Georgia... * Until 445 PM EDT. * At 355 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Sanderson, or 19 miles north of Raiford, moving east at 10 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Taylor, Macclenny, Glen St. Mary, Sanderson, and Olustee.

📣 We’re helping one of our community partners spread the word about two important statewide surveys designed to better u...
08/24/2026

📣 We’re helping one of our community partners spread the word about two important statewide surveys designed to better understand experiences related to health, relationships, emotional well-being, communication, social expectations, and seeking support.

🌴These surveys are open to adults across Florida — not just Baker County.

Both surveys are:
✅ Anonymous
✅ Voluntary
✅ Open to adults ages 18+
✅ Approximately 10–12 minutes to complete
📅 **Open through September 15, 2026**

👨 Masculinity and Social Expectations Survey
This survey explores how social expectations may influence men’s health, relationships, emotional well-being, communication, and help-seeking behaviors. Responses can help identify strengths, challenges, and opportunities to improve prevention efforts, education, and community resources that support men and families throughout Florida.

🔗 Complete the survey:
https://us.list-manage.com/3R7PfN0Dpvk?e=b53aedd45e&c2id=c55f175d76d95ec41a6ebc01b216c17f

👵👴 Older Adults’ Well-being and Healthy Aging Survey
This survey explores how social expectations may influence health, relationships, emotional well-being, communication, and help-seeking behaviors among older adults. The information collected can help guide opportunities for education, prevention efforts, and community resources that support older adults throughout Florida.

🔗 Complete the survey:
https://us.list-manage.com/WLXme30O51u?e=b53aedd45e&c2id=c55f175d76d95ec41a6ebc01b216c17f

💙 Your perspective matters. If one of these surveys applies to you, please consider participating — and help us reach more Floridians by sharing this post with your family, friends, colleagues, clients, and community networks.

⏰ Deadline: September 15, 2026

Heads up! Start your planning now!
08/24/2026

Heads up! Start your planning now!

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08/22/2026

Cats up 17-6 at halftime at Clay!

New episode of The Press Pass podcast is up on our YouTube channel!! Head over there and be sure to subscribe- we're wel...
08/21/2026

New episode of The Press Pass podcast is up on our YouTube channel!! Head over there and be sure to subscribe- we're well over halfway to our goal of 500 subscribers! Thanks for watching!

Welcome back to The Press Pass, our weekly podcast from The Baker C...

08/21/2026

Baker County - Board of County Commissioners move forward to replace the long-damaged and closed Turner Cemetery Road Bridge with county funding despite the potential loss in FEMA reimbursement cash for most of the nearly $1 million project, as explained by Baker County Sheriff's Office BCSO Division of Emergency Management's Dennis Schmitz on Monday.

Registration is required for this free farmers and ranchers financing workshop next week on Aug. 26.
08/21/2026

Registration is required for this free farmers and ranchers financing workshop next week on Aug. 26.

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104 S 5th Street
Macclenny, FL
32063

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+19042592400

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