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‘They’re heading straight for each other’: Man killed in Crescent City boat crash, authorities say

‘They’re heading straight for each other’: Man killed in Crescent City boat crash, authorities say

A man was killed Friday morning in a boat crash in Crescent City, authorities said.

January 09, 2026 at 2:19 pm EST

Teen dies in Palatka shooting, juvenile arrested

Teen dies in Palatka shooting, juvenile arrested

January 06, 2026 at 9:50 am EST

Putnam County Sheriff’s Office warns public of bail scam calls

Putnam County Sheriff’s Office warns public of bail scam calls

January 03, 2026 at 1:02 pm EST

Palatka homeless shelter closure leaves dozens without housing as search for new site continues

Palatka homeless shelter closure leaves dozens without housing as search for new site continues

January 02, 2026 at 7:51 pm EST

K9 helps arrest felon during SWAT operation in Putnam County

K9 helps arrest felon during SWAT operation in Putnam County

December 31, 2025 at 4:13 pm EST

Putnam County volunteer firefighter retires after serving more than 40 years

Putnam County volunteer firefighter retires after serving more than 40 years

December 31, 2025 at 11:10 am EST

Man arrested in Putnam County after video shows sexual abuse of dog

Man arrested in Putnam County after video shows sexual abuse of dog

December 30, 2025 at 5:18 pm EST

Palatka kidnapper sentenced to 20 years after high-speed chase

Palatka kidnapper sentenced to 20 years after high-speed chase

December 29, 2025 at 3:56 pm EST

First Alert Weather: Warm through Monday, freezing temperatures by New Year’s Eve

First Alert Weather: Warm through Monday, freezing temperatures by New Year’s Eve

December 28, 2025 at 9:10 am EST

Remains found in Putnam County identified as missing Palatka woman

Remains found in Putnam County identified as missing Palatka woman

December 23, 2025 at 1:41 pm EST

Pilot survives after crashing, sinking plane in Alachua County lake

Guilty verdict in high-speed chase involving a kidnapped mother and her children

First Alert Weather: Beautiful weekend ahead of a nice Christmas week

Viking Manor residents still waiting for speed tables nine weeks after approval

State seeks death penalty for suspect in deadly Putnam County stabbing

First Alert Weather: Cold front bringing drier air and sunny skies

Putnam County Sheriff’s Office phone system partially down

Fight brewing between Tallahassee and DC over the future of AI

Questions surround Governor’s plan to cover lost property tax revenue in constrained counties

Chilly morning with a warming trend for the weekend

Putnam County Goodwill evacuated after grenade found in donation bin

After tests show elevated lead levels, City of Palatka said its water meets state, federal standards

Winning lottery ticket sold at Putnam County convenience store

Palatka families on edge after city detects high lead levels

Toys Tour launches 25th anniversary weekend to provide toys for local children

Many would-be bear hunters won’t be gearing up for this bear season due to efforts by advocates

City of Palatka issues public notice about elevated lead levels in drinking water

Man accused in naked burglary case attempts to flee court, Putnam County Sheriff’s Office says

Putnam County School District employee resigns amid mileage reimbursement audit

Putnam County announces festive lineup of Christmas parades for November and December

SpaceX Crew-11 splashes down safely in Pacific Ocean

Verizon users report outage

Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Landslide’ finally hits Hot 100 chart thanks to ‘Stranger Things’

Brothers shot, killed in incident linked to $5M fraud case, police say

Recall alert: Chocolate bars sold nationwide recalled over possible Salmonella contamination