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Palatka Police Department to host National Night Out at the riverfront

Palatka Police Department to host National Night Out at the riverfront

Join the Palatka Police Department for National Night Out featuring food trucks, music, and family activities.

August 04, 2026 at 10:32 am EDT

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

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

August 03, 2026 at 2:25 pm EDT

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

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

August 01, 2026 at 12:31 pm EDT

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

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

July 31, 2026 at 8:10 pm EDT

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

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

July 31, 2026 at 4:55 pm EDT

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

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

July 26, 2026 at 7:58 am EDT

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

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

July 23, 2026 at 7:20 am EDT

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

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

July 21, 2026 at 5:13 pm EDT

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

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

July 20, 2026 at 11:33 am EDT

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

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

July 20, 2026 at 10:53 am EDT

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

LIST: Here’s when Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia students return for 2026-27 school year

First Alert Weather: Hot week ahead

Woman riding bike killed in Putnam County hit-and-run crash

First Alert Weather: Hot Sunday with highs in the 90s

69-year-old Hollister man accused of having sex with 16-year-old arrested, deputies say

Former deputy clerk arrested after Snapchatting confidential information to drug traffickers: PCSO

Former Putnam County clerk employee arrested, accused of leaking confidential warrant information

Hot and humid Friday with scattered afternoon storms

Former church volunteer arrested for soliciting child for sexual activity

Putnam County man arrested, accused of making threats to kill Trump

Putnam County man charged with threatening to kill the President

Naval Station Mayport sailor among 58 men arrested in child sex sting operation, deputies say

Palatka man arrested on multiple sex crime charges involving teen

Putnam County drug bust results in 8 arrests, 12 suspects still at large

Minnie Driver ‘in shock’ after ‘really bad car accident’

Meta to pay $567M fine in kids’ mental health case

Florida man accused of sneaking onto JetBlue plane, falling asleep

Mets broadcaster Keith Hernandez apologizes for ‘garbage’ comment

2 men arrested in Florida Publix machete fight