As the final fireworks exploded over the St. Johns River on Friday night and spectators began gathering their lawn chairs ...

Former county softball player of the year Mindi Buckles had eyed the Palatka Junior-Senior High School head softball coaching job for years. “Probably before Brandi Malandrucco took it, had I been ...

Putnam County agencies will receive nearly $3.8 million in the 2026-2027 state budget to fund items ranging from higher ...

With many people in Putnam County and beyond planning to purchase and ignite their own fireworks for America’s semiquincentennial, local officials are encouraging revelers to exercise caution to ...

Authorities are looking for a man accused of fatally striking a bicyclist with his car Monday night in Palatka and fleeing the scene. The crash between the sedan and bicycle occurred around 9:45 p.m.

Can’t make it to the riverfront? We’ve got you covered! The Palatka Daily News will stream Putnam County’s spectacular Independence Day fireworks display live from our webcam atop the River Center, ...

A Hollister man was arrested last week on suspicion of having transactional sex with a minor on a weekly basis since April.

This story originally published July 3, 2025. As fireworks light up the sky this Independence Day, veterinarians and animal advocates are urging pet owners to take extra precautions to protect their ...

Saturday will be huge throughout the country as America celebrates its 250th birthday. Certainly that will be the case at ...

Some stories are tales you would rather forget. That is certainly the case with today’s column. I had to think long and hard ...