CLAY COUNTY, Fla – Clay County’s 10th annual Strawberry Festival drew more than 10,000 people Sunday, and despite the crowds and some passing rain showers, law enforcement says traffic moved smoothly in and out of the fairgrounds.
The growing festival, held near State Roads 16 and 13, has a history of long backups and congestion for drivers trying to get in and out. This year, the Clay County Sheriff’s Office said it made traffic control a priority by boosting staffing and tightening its traffic plan.
The agency assigned 37 deputies to work the two-day event, positioning them at entrances, exits, and throughout the parking areas…