Clay County working to reopen vacation rentals by Friday

Clay County officials are working to take the next steps in reopening. Wednesday Emergency Management Director John Ward announced the county has submitted plans to the state to reopen vacation rental properties. He says their goal is to get them back open before the three-day Memorial Day weekend.

“We submitted that on Monday, so we’re hoping that either today or tomorrow that information will come back.” Ward says.

As of Wednesday afternoon, according to the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, the plans submitted to reopen vacation rentals in Duval, Nassau and St. Johns Counties have been approved.

Meanwhile if you’re looking to get the kids out of the house, the county says they’re reopening all playground equipment beginning this Friday. Next Tuesday the county says all public library branches will be opening Monday through Friday from 1PM until 6PM. With the expanded reopening, they say you’ll be able to browse for items inside the library, but there will be a 50% capacity limit. Also, this upcoming Tuesday, the animal shelter in Green Cove Springs will be open from 10AM until 2PM Tuesday through Saturday. The county says an appointment is required and you’ll need to check in at a tent outside of the entrance.