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FHP: 33-year-old man killed in Palatka ATV crash

FHP: 33-year-old man killed in Palatka ATV crash

A 33-year-old Hollister man died Saturday when the ATV he was driving overturned on Lloyd Drive north of Earl Drive, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

September 19, 2026 at 2:02 pm EDT

Palatka Police Department to host 11th annual trunk or treat event

Palatka Police Department to host 11th annual trunk or treat event

September 09, 2026 at 4:08 pm EDT

Man faces animal cruelty charges after over 30 dogs seized in Melrose

Man faces animal cruelty charges after over 30 dogs seized in Melrose

September 09, 2026 at 11:21 am EDT

St. Johns, Putnam officials warn about viral ‘Cat in the Hat’ challenge, threats

St. Johns, Putnam officials warn about viral ‘Cat in the Hat’ challenge, threats

September 08, 2026 at 5:58 am EDT

Palatka woman accused of breaking into home, taking child

Palatka woman accused of breaking into home, taking child

September 07, 2026 at 6:50 am EDT

Over 800 acres in Putnam County permanently conserved via new easement

Over 800 acres in Putnam County permanently conserved via new easement

September 06, 2026 at 1:15 pm EDT

Fernandina Beach car shop owner arrested leaving nearly two dozen customer vehicles abandoned

Fernandina Beach car shop owner arrested leaving nearly two dozen customer vehicles abandoned

September 02, 2026 at 11:56 am EDT

Ex-paramedic chief faces up to life in prison after child abuse conviction

Ex-paramedic chief faces up to life in prison after child abuse conviction

September 01, 2026 at 11:44 am EDT

‘Thank God’: Several NEFL law enforcement agencies stop using ALPR’s due to FDOT memo

‘Thank God’: Several NEFL law enforcement agencies stop using ALPR’s due to FDOT memo

August 31, 2026 at 7:01 pm EDT

Putnam County sheriff orders removal of 18 automated license plate reader cameras

Putnam County sheriff orders removal of 18 automated license plate reader cameras

August 31, 2026 at 1:28 pm EDT

Boil water notice issued for Palatka

One killed, one seriously injured in Putnam County motorcycle accident

48-hour boil water notice issued for residents on the East Putnam Regional Water System

Satsuma man arrested after hitting crossing guard, driving away, Putnam County deputies say

Palatka Police Department to host National Night Out at the riverfront

Son charged after accused of shooting, killing parents during dispute at Putnam home

Putnam County teen arrested after police say he shot and killed his parents

‘Some people are just evil’: Neighbors react to Putnam County ‘house of horrors’

Putnam County family faces child neglect charges after sheriff’s office discovers ‘house of horrors’

First Alert Weather: Another hot day with afternoon/evening storms

Putnam County woman arrested after emaciated horses removed from rural Hollister property

Florahome woman arrested for aggravated child neglect after 6-week-old hospitalized, deputies say

Man sentenced to 20 years for pipe bomb explosion that sent a Putnam County deputy to the hospital

Florida sales tax holiday begins July 20 for back-to-school shopping

Father, son arrested in Putnam County on child sex offense charges

Putnam County Sheriff’s Office warns of rising phone scams targeting residents

Boil water notice issued for residents on the East Putnam Regional Water System

18-year-old charged with murder in March death initially reported as possible suicide, deputies say

First Alert Weather: Tracking scattered midday and afternoon storms

Boil water notice issued for East Palatka residents in Putnam County

CNN, MS NOW, Politico to sue Trump over White House ban

Recall alert: GM recalls Buicks, Chevrolets over rearview camera issue

Presley Gerber, Cindy Crawford’s son, dies at 27

Fat Bear Week 2026: Meet the bears

Recall alert: 84K Melissa & Doug fire truck toys recalled; sold at Target