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Palatka man, 39, killed after being ejected from SUV in Putnam County: FHP

Read full article: Palatka man, 39, killed after being ejected from SUV in Putnam County: FHP

The Florida Highway Patrol said a 39-year-old man from Palatka died on Tuesday after he was ejected from his SUV while driving in Putnam County.

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St. Johns River State College keeps rolling in softball World Series

Read full article: St. Johns River State College keeps rolling in softball World Series

St. Johns River State kept right on rolling in the National Junior College Athletic Association World Series.

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Defending national champion St. Johns River State College softball team heads back to World Series

Read full article: Defending national champion St. Johns River State College softball team heads back to World Series

The St. Johns River State College Vikings are the defending champs and are looking for back-to-back titles. The Vikings are getting up Saturday at 8 a.m. and hitting the road from Palatka to Oxford, Alabama, where the World Series is being played next week.

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7-year-old escaped, alerted neighbor to call 911 as deadly fire consumed Putnam County home, sheriff’s office says

Read full article: 7-year-old escaped, alerted neighbor to call 911 as deadly fire consumed Putnam County home, sheriff’s office says

One day after a residential fire in Putnam County killed three people and consumed their home, the sheriff’s office provided an update on the condition of the other people who were inside.

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‘They lost everything’: Owner of Putnam County property damaged by fire says victims are good people who need help

Read full article: ‘They lost everything’: Owner of Putnam County property damaged by fire says victims are good people who need help

The fire broke out on North Maryland Avenue near Cynthia Street, and State Fire Marshal Clu Wright said he has investigated some pretty bad fires during his career, however, he added that this one ranked with some of the worst.

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State track and field: Nieko Garnes, Jackson shine at 2A championships

Read full article: State track and field: Nieko Garnes, Jackson shine at 2A championships

The Jackson boys had an excellent showing in the Class 2A state track and field meet on Friday, with hurdler Nieko Garnes winning one individual event and helping out on the champ 4x400 relay team.

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Man with BB gun triggers lockdown at Palatka high school

Read full article: Man with BB gun triggers lockdown at Palatka high school

The Palatka Jr.-Sr. High School was put on a brief lockdown on Thursday after a man brought what was initially believed to be a firearm on campus.

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Farm Share to host food distribution in Palatka on Saturday

Read full article: Farm Share to host food distribution in Palatka on Saturday

Farm Share, the state’s largest food bank, will distribute food to Floridians in need on Saturday morning in Palatka.

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Palatka pastor facing child sex charges in connection with extended relationship with teen, police say

Read full article: Palatka pastor facing child sex charges in connection with extended relationship with teen, police say

The pastor of an East Palatka church is facing a charge of sexual battery of a minor in connection with an ongoing sexual relationship with a teen, the Palatka Police Department announced this week.

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Northeast Florida has cranked out 5 global women’s pro wrestling stars

Read full article: Northeast Florida has cranked out 5 global women’s pro wrestling stars

Some of the biggest women's wrestling stars to ever live all have roots in Northeast Florida. That includes Michelle McCool, Jade Cargill, Alicia Fox, Kelly Kelly & Sable.

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Local wrestling show comes to Westside this weekend

Read full article: Local wrestling show comes to Westside this weekend

Continental Championship Wrestling is hosting a local wrestling show at The Potter's House on Normandy Blvd Saturday March 22nd. Two of their wrestlers are interviewed on this week's episode of Going Ringside.

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City of Palatka considers adding automated speed cameras in school zones

Read full article: City of Palatka considers adding automated speed cameras in school zones

The city of Palatka could soon begin installing speed cameras in school zones.

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Farm Share to distribute food in Palatka on Saturday

Read full article: Farm Share to distribute food in Palatka on Saturday

Farm Share, Florida’s largest food bank, will hold a food distribution Saturday morning in Palatka.

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‘He was always telling a joke’: Fellow skydivers share stories about pilot who died in Flagler County plane crash

Read full article: ‘He was always telling a joke’: Fellow skydivers share stories about pilot who died in Flagler County plane crash

Harvey was a beloved member of the skydiving community. His close friend Art Shaffer, owner of Skydive Palatka, reflected on their nearly four decades-long friendship, recalling Harvey’s infectious humor and adventurous spirit.

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Palatka native named to WWE Hall of Fame

Read full article: Palatka native named to WWE Hall of Fame

Palatka native (and wife of The Undertaker) Michelle McCool has been named to the WWE 2025 Hall of Fame class. Set to be inducted in Nevada during WrestleMania weekend in April.

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Empowering Greatness: Farah & Farah scholarship supports UNF student who lost leg in wrong-way crash

Read full article: Empowering Greatness: Farah & Farah scholarship supports UNF student who lost leg in wrong-way crash

A head-on collision with a wrong-way driver in Hastings resulted in now UNF freshman Jordan Beverly suffering a traumatic brain injury and the loss of her right leg below the knee.

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Putnam County crash leaves 75-year-old man dead

Read full article: Putnam County crash leaves 75-year-old man dead

The Florida Highway Patrol said a 75-year-old man from Palatka died Saturday evening after a crash involving two pickup trucks took place in Putnam County.

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Palatka police say men killed in Christmas Day shooting were armed, more suspects believed to be involved

Read full article: Palatka police say men killed in Christmas Day shooting were armed, more suspects believed to be involved

The Palatka Police Department provided an update on Wednesday regarding a Christmas Day shooting that left two people dead and one person hospitalized.

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Two intended K-6 schools in Putnam County will now be K-2 and 3-6 to address mobility challenges

Read full article: Two intended K-6 schools in Putnam County will now be K-2 and 3-6 to address mobility challenges

The Putnam County School Board voted unanimously to dub two new Palatka schools a K-2 and 3-6.

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Palatka commissioner hosts town hall to discuss ending violence, other topics in the community

Read full article: Palatka commissioner hosts town hall to discuss ending violence, other topics in the community

Palatka Commissioner Justin Campbell Sr. is hosting a town hall meeting on Thursday to discuss ending violence and other topics in the community.

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Deadly gun violence erupts across US during Christmas holiday

Read full article: Deadly gun violence erupts across US during Christmas holiday

A triple Christmas Night shooting in Palatka that left two young men dead and a third man in the hospital fighting for his life was just a small portion of the gun violence that has erupted during the Christmas holidays.

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Christmas night shooting in Palatka leaves 2 dead, 1 in critical condition

Read full article: Christmas night shooting in Palatka leaves 2 dead, 1 in critical condition

Two people were killed and a third was critically injured Wednesday night in a shooting near the Palatka Daily News, police said.

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Former Palatka interim city manager accused of concealing business ties in land deal

Read full article: Former Palatka interim city manager accused of concealing business ties in land deal

An investigation into the City of Palatka’s former interim city manager, Jonathan Griffith, has concluded that he concealed a significant business relationship while serving in his position.

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Riverfront Park hosts Jingle Jam for Palatka families this holiday season

Read full article: Riverfront Park hosts Jingle Jam for Palatka families this holiday season

Palatka is embracing the holiday season with its annual Jingle Jam at Riverfront Park.

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‘It’s life-changing’: Palatka family finally whole after discovering a son over 50 years after his birth

Read full article: ‘It’s life-changing’: Palatka family finally whole after discovering a son over 50 years after his birth

A family in Putnam County is meeting their brother/son for the first time after going 52 years without knowing they existed.

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Renewed warning about card safety after arrest of Jacksonville man accused in gas station skimming scheme

Read full article: Renewed warning about card safety after arrest of Jacksonville man accused in gas station skimming scheme

There is a renewed warning about gas station skimmers as a Jacksonville man faces justice in another state

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Farm Share to hold food distributions in Palatka, Lake Butler

Read full article: Farm Share to hold food distributions in Palatka, Lake Butler

Farm Share, the state’s largest food bank, will distribute food to Floridians in need in Palatka and Lake Butler.

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Palatka man killed, 1 injured on Thanksgiving in crash on SR 207

Read full article: Palatka man killed, 1 injured on Thanksgiving in crash on SR 207

A 63-year-old man from Palatka was killed Thursday and a 40-year-old man was injured in a crash on State Road 207, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP).

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Longtime Putnam County teacher arrested, accused of sexting student

Read full article: Longtime Putnam County teacher arrested, accused of sexting student

Detectives in North Carolina on Tuesday arrested former QI Roberts Junior-Senior High School teacher Robert Grady Bush Jr., 54, of Palatka and accused him of a second-degree felony of authority figure soliciting or engaging in lewd conduct with a student.

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High school football playoffs ‘24: Breakdowns for Rural, Class 1A and 2A openers

Read full article: High school football playoffs ‘24: Breakdowns for Rural, Class 1A and 2A openers

The high school football playoffs begin this week. Here is a glance of the matchups for local teams in the Rural and Class 1A and 2A divisions. Breakdowns of games in Classes 3A-7A will be published on Thursday.

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Man dies after being hit by car filled with 3 teens in St. Johns County: FHP

Read full article: Man dies after being hit by car filled with 3 teens in St. Johns County: FHP

A 50-year-old St. Augustine man died Friday night after he stepped into the path of a car on U.S. 1 near Andora Street and was struck, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

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Man hit by car after stepping into road dies in Palatka: FHP

Read full article: Man hit by car after stepping into road dies in Palatka: FHP

A 61-year-old man died Wednesday after he was hit by a car on St. Johns Avenue in Palatka, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

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DeSantis-appointed Putnam County judge accused of abusing her authority through judicial contempt power

Read full article: DeSantis-appointed Putnam County judge accused of abusing her authority through judicial contempt power

An investigative panel on Monday alleged that a Putnam County judge appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis last year abused her authority through the “improper use” of judicial contempt power “in direct contravention of clearly established procedures and law.”

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Putnam County already seeing minor flooding ahead of Hurricane Milton

Read full article: Putnam County already seeing minor flooding ahead of Hurricane Milton

Some low-lying areas in the county have seen flooding due to heavy rain. Some residents plan to evacuate while others will stay home and ride out the storm.

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High school football ‘24: Friday night’s scoreboard and looking ahead to next week

Read full article: High school football ‘24: Friday night’s scoreboard and looking ahead to next week

It was a wild and chaotic week as Hurricane Helene shook up the high school football schedule. Teams played on Wednesday and Friday, with many pushing their Week 6 games to Monday, Sept. 30. But quite a few teams squeezed in their games. Here’s a look at the results and the ever-changing schedule.

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4 injured in two separate but related Palatka shootings, police say

Read full article: 4 injured in two separate but related Palatka shootings, police say

Two shootings in Palatka left one dead and three people injured on Monday, according to the police department.

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2024 Voter’s Guide: Palatka, Crescent City, Welaka municipal elections

Read full article: 2024 Voter’s Guide: Palatka, Crescent City, Welaka municipal elections

Voters in three Putnam County communities will face choices in the general election, for city officials or a referendum question.

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Palatka community comes together in sea of blue for 15-year-old football player

Read full article: Palatka community comes together in sea of blue for 15-year-old football player

The Palatka High School community came together Friday to honor the life of a 15-year-old football player who suddenly passed away from a possible cardiac arrest.

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‘He had a determined heart’: Palatka High community mourns after football player dies unexpectedly

Read full article: ‘He had a determined heart’: Palatka High community mourns after football player dies unexpectedly

A vigil is being held for a Palatka Junior-Senior High School (PJSHS) football player after he died unexpectedly in his home Tuesday morning, according to the Putnam County School District.

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Woman, teen girl critically injured in Palatka shooting

Read full article: Woman, teen girl critically injured in Palatka shooting

A 20-year-old woman and a 16-year-old girl were wounded Wednesday night in a shooting, the Palatka Police Department said.

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Northeast Florida group travels to France for D-Day anniversary

Read full article: Northeast Florida group travels to France for D-Day anniversary

On Thursday, veterans from Northeast Florida were in France for the 80th commemoration of D-Day.

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History for SJR State! Vikings softball team wins NJCAA national title on walk-off homer

Read full article: History for SJR State! Vikings softball team wins NJCAA national title on walk-off homer

Alyssa Vallad’s crushed a two-run homer in the bottom of the seventh to slap an exclamation point on the most dominant close to a season in program history and deliver the Vikings a 7-5 win over Kirkwood for the NJCAA Division II title in Spartanburg, SC.

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St. Johns River State College softball team barrels into national championship game

Read full article: St. Johns River State College softball team barrels into national championship game

The dream ride of the St. Johns River State College softball team continues, and it’s taken the Vikings all the way to the NJCAA Division II national championship game.

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‘Historic’: For the 1st time, SJR State’s baseball and softball teams playing in respective national world series

Read full article: ‘Historic’: For the 1st time, SJR State’s baseball and softball teams playing in respective national world series

A local college’s baseball and softball teams are capping off historic seasons in a unique way.

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Palatka police cracks down on loud music, car exhausts after complaints from residents

Read full article: Palatka police cracks down on loud music, car exhausts after complaints from residents

The Palatka Police Department said it will crackdown on people who blast loud music while driving and those with loud car exhausts because of complaints from residents.

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It's Cinco de Mayo! Don't let the rain ruin your Sunday.

Read full article: It's Cinco de Mayo! Don't let the rain ruin your Sunday.

It's Cinco de Mayo! Don't let the rain ruin your Sunday.

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Deputies recover dead body found in a Putnam County creek

Read full article: Deputies recover dead body found in a Putnam County creek

Putnam County deputies recovered a body in a creek in an unincorporated area of Palatka after a motorist stopped in the area to take wildlife photos.

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Man held without bond after chemical pipe bomb explodes on Putnam County deputy during traffic stop

Read full article: Man held without bond after chemical pipe bomb explodes on Putnam County deputy during traffic stop

A man in Putnam County is being held without bond due to not cooperating with investigators after he was charged with possessing an explosive, aggravated battery, and illegal possession of a gun silencer.

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Putnam County deputy released from hospital after being exposed to unknown substance during traffic stop

Read full article: Putnam County deputy released from hospital after being exposed to unknown substance during traffic stop

A Putnam County deputy was rushed to a hospital Friday after he was exposed to an unknown substance during a traffic stop in Palatka, according to the sheriff’s office.

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Massive indoor marijuana farm in Palatka ready to expand if legalization approved by voters in November

Read full article: Massive indoor marijuana farm in Palatka ready to expand if legalization approved by voters in November

On Thursday, News4JAX got a behind-the-scenes look at Green Dragon Florida's facility where they’re cultivating and processing medical marijuana.

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City of Palatka launches program to help residents who struggled with utility bills during pandemic

Read full article: City of Palatka launches program to help residents who struggled with utility bills during pandemic

The City of Palatka launched a new program that will help residents who struggled with utility bills during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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St. John’s River Water Management District schedules controlled burn at conservation area

Read full article: St. John’s River Water Management District schedules controlled burn at conservation area

According to a release, the St. John’s River Water Management District conducted a 196-acre prescribed burn at its J.P. Hall Bayard Conservation Area in Clay County.

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Florida mom accused of trying to sell 18-month-old daughter to store employee for $500

Read full article: Florida mom accused of trying to sell 18-month-old daughter to store employee for $500

A Florida woman was arrested last week after allegedly trying to sell her daughter outside of a local business, according to the Palatka Police Department.

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Life sentence for Putnam County man who murdered childhood friend

Read full article: Life sentence for Putnam County man who murdered childhood friend

A 33-year-old Putnam County man who pleaded guilty in December to second-degree murder in the shooting death of his friend has been sentenced to life in prison.

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Palatka man dies after truck overturns on State Road 20

Read full article: Palatka man dies after truck overturns on State Road 20

A 21-year-old man is dead after his truck overturned on State Road 20.

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Putnam County neighborhood riddled with gun violence hopes authorities can make a difference

Read full article: Putnam County neighborhood riddled with gun violence hopes authorities can make a difference

Putnam County residents in an unincorporated area of Palatka said their community is under siege by gun violence.

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53-year-old man dies after crashing into ditch in Clay County

Read full article: 53-year-old man dies after crashing into ditch in Clay County

A 53-year-old man from Palatka died Saturday morning after crashing into a ditch in Clay County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

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‘He tried to knock him out’: Mom of 12-year-old outraged after she says teacher elbowed her son, knocked tooth out

Read full article: ‘He tried to knock him out’: Mom of 12-year-old outraged after she says teacher elbowed her son, knocked tooth out

The mother of a 12-year-old boy is speaking out after her son was injured by his teacher Monday.

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Newborn found in backyard of Palatka home, police say

Read full article: Newborn found in backyard of Palatka home, police say

A newborn baby was found in the backyard of a home by Palatka police early Sunday morning, according to the Palatka Police Department.

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Good Samaritans rescue wandering 3-year-old from getting hit on busy Palatka street

Read full article: Good Samaritans rescue wandering 3-year-old from getting hit on busy Palatka street

A 3-year-old was safely rescued Monday night after two good samaritans spotted him in the middle of a busy street in Palatka.

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High school football ‘23: Bradford, St. Augustine, Trinity wrap up district titles in Week 10

Read full article: High school football ‘23: Bradford, St. Augustine, Trinity wrap up district titles in Week 10

After Week, 10 the playoff picture is coming into focus. Eight district champions were crowned this week, with one big one left to go.

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Clay County firefighter arrested, accused of child sex crimes

Read full article: Clay County firefighter arrested, accused of child sex crimes

The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office said it arrested a Clay County firefighter on sex crime charges.

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News4JAX Super 10: Ponte Vedra, Raines move up in Week 10 rankings

Read full article: News4JAX Super 10: Ponte Vedra, Raines move up in Week 10 rankings

The News4JAX Super 10 football rankings will be published Tuesday’s during the regular season. All games at 7 p.m. unless indicated.

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At least 1 person killed in crash on State Road 19 and Crill Avenue: FHP

Read full article: At least 1 person killed in crash on State Road 19 and Crill Avenue: FHP

The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a crash involving two cars that left at least one person dead on State Road 19 and Crill Avenue in Palatka Sunday evening.

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Inspired by teen killed by lightning strike, hundreds in Palatka get baptized

Read full article: Inspired by teen killed by lightning strike, hundreds in Palatka get baptized

Hundreds got baptized in or by the St. Johns River, and many simply supported those on their big day.

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3 arrested in Palatka drug house bust suspects in recent shootings: investigators

Read full article: 3 arrested in Palatka drug house bust suspects in recent shootings: investigators

In Palatka, a two-year investigation into illegal drug activity led to multiple arrests during a raid on a suspected drug house.

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‘Heartbreaking, horrible nightmare’: 16-year-old struck by lightning while hunting with father in Putnam County dies

Read full article: ‘Heartbreaking, horrible nightmare’: 16-year-old struck by lightning while hunting with father in Putnam County dies

Baylee Holbrook, a 16-year-old who was struck by lightning while hunting with her dad in Putnam County passed away Thursday morning, according to Trinity Baptist Church.

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‘She has proven a fighter’: 16-year-old in critical condition after being struck by lightning while hunting

Read full article: ‘She has proven a fighter’: 16-year-old in critical condition after being struck by lightning while hunting

A 16-year-old Putnam County girl and her father were struck by lightning that glanced off a tree Tuesday afternoon while they were hunting, the Sheriff's Office said.

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Residents invited to free food distribution Saturday in Putnam County

Read full article: Residents invited to free food distribution Saturday in Putnam County

Farm Share, the state’s largest food bank, will be distributing food at 8 a.m. on Saturday in Putnam County to food-insecure Floridians.

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Putnam County employee accused of fraudulently using county credit card, stealing gasoline

Read full article: Putnam County employee accused of fraudulently using county credit card, stealing gasoline

A Putnam County solid waste employee is facing charges of larceny and fraud after investigators said she went on an illegal shopping spree with a county credit card. Denise Adams, 48, of Interlachen has already bonded out of jail on a $30,000 bond.

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Putnam County man airlifted to hospital after ATV crash

Read full article: Putnam County man airlifted to hospital after ATV crash

A Palatka man had to be airlifted to a hospital Sunday evening after his ATV overturned and landed on him during a crash, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

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SnapJAX Stories: Rare pink grasshopper found on Palatka Farm

Read full article: SnapJAX Stories: Rare pink grasshopper found on Palatka Farm

This week’s SnapJAX stories brought me to a rural part of our area -- to a house on 40 acres in Palatka where we were looking for something that only 1% of the population will ever see: a pink grasshopper. Jackie Green, who owns the property, has enjoyed such a rare sighting TWICE.

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Palatka community says gun violence has become out of control after late-night shooting leaves 2 injured

Read full article: Palatka community says gun violence has become out of control after late-night shooting leaves 2 injured

The North Palatka community is sick of the increase in violence after two men in their early-20s were injured in a Wednesday late-night shooting.

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WWE legend ‘The Undertaker’ stares down shark to scare it away from Palatka-born wife

Read full article: WWE legend ‘The Undertaker’ stares down shark to scare it away from Palatka-born wife

Video from this weekend shows WWE legend “The Undertaker” standing just feet away from a swimming shark. And his wife said he was doing it to protect her.

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Palatka man accused of bringing Harry Potter books, other items to meet 15-year-old for sex: PCSO

Read full article: Palatka man accused of bringing Harry Potter books, other items to meet 15-year-old for sex: PCSO

The man brought Harry Potter books, $20, and some muffins from a gas station, PCSO said.

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SUV goes airborne, overturns in fatal Putnam County crash; 1 adult, 2 children seriously-injured

Read full article: SUV goes airborne, overturns in fatal Putnam County crash; 1 adult, 2 children seriously-injured

A 9-year-old was killed and three others including two children were seriously injured after a single-vehicle crash in Putnam County.

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Florida nonprofit distributes food in Jacksonville area Saturday

Read full article: Florida nonprofit distributes food in Jacksonville area Saturday

Recipients will receive fresh produce and non-perishable canned goods at Jenkins Middle School.

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Putnam County man arrested, accused of kidnapping 5-year-old from home

Read full article: Putnam County man arrested, accused of kidnapping 5-year-old from home

A Palatka man was arrested Thursday morning and accused of kidnapping after he allegedly took a 5-year-old child from a home he was visiting.

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Man thrown from overturned side-by-side vehicle dies in Putnam County, FHP says

Read full article: Man thrown from overturned side-by-side vehicle dies in Putnam County, FHP says

A Deltona man is dead Saturday after being thrown out of an overturned Can-Am side-by-side vehicle, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

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Palatka teen arrested after 20-day search in murder investigation

Read full article: Palatka teen arrested after 20-day search in murder investigation

A teen was arrested in connection to the shooting death of Jermarien Edwards after a 20-day search, the Palatka Police Department announced Friday.

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Man accused in 2015 murder of woman, unborn child found burned in remote Putnam County cemetery

Read full article: Man accused in 2015 murder of woman, unborn child found burned in remote Putnam County cemetery

The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday announced an indictment in the 2015 murder of a pregnant woman from Daytona Beach.

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Body found in river after car drives off boat ramp in Palatka

Read full article: Body found in river after car drives off boat ramp in Palatka

A body was found in the St. Johns River after a car drove off Browns Landing Boat Ramp in Palatka early Monday morning, according to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office.

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Palatka PD Releases a photo of a murder suspect

Read full article: Palatka PD Releases a photo of a murder suspect

Palatka PD release a photo of a murder suspect.

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World War II veteran jumps out of plane to celebrate 98th birthday

Read full article: World War II veteran jumps out of plane to celebrate 98th birthday

World War II Veteran Paratrooper Vince Speranza of the 101st Airborne took to the skies for a tandem skydive proving that age is just a number.

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Man, woman arrested; teenage girls found in suspected drug house, Putnam County deputies say

Read full article: Man, woman arrested; teenage girls found in suspected drug house, Putnam County deputies say

Two people were taken to jail and face multiple felony charges after a neighbor saw something and reported it to authorities, according to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office.

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Residents of Palatka home injured in dog attack, neighbors say

Read full article: Residents of Palatka home injured in dog attack, neighbors say

Two people were injured Tuesday afternoon after being attacked by a dog in Palatka, including a woman who was airlifted to a hospital for treatment.

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Controversial Narcan vending machines aim to reduce overdoses in Putnam County

Read full article: Controversial Narcan vending machines aim to reduce overdoses in Putnam County

A controversial new program that’s aimed at saving lives has begun in Putnam County.

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3 people found dead in Palatka house fire

Read full article: 3 people found dead in Palatka house fire

Three people were found dead Monday in a Palatka home after a fire, according to the Palatka Police Department.

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Deadly crash blocks lanes of State Road 19 in Palatka

Read full article: Deadly crash blocks lanes of State Road 19 in Palatka

A deadly crash Thursday night blocked all lanes of State Road 19 near the intersection of East Pinellas Street in Palatka, according to authorities.

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Farm Share to hand out food during distribution event in Palatka

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Farm Share, Florida’s leading food nonprofit and the state’s largest food bank, is distributing food to food-insecure Floridians in the Jacksonville area on Saturday, Jan. 21, at Jenkins Middle School.

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Palatka police make arrest in deadly 2022 stabbing

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The Palatka Police Department on Wednesday announced an arrest in a deadly stabbing that was reported in May 2022.

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Putnam County man sentenced to life in brutal stabbing of girlfriend

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A jury in Putnam County on Tuesday sentenced a man to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the stabbing death of his 16-year-old girlfriend, according to a news release from the State Attorney’s Office.

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Man killed in Palatka shooting, police say

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A man died in a shooting early Friday morning in Palatka, authorities said.

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Crime alert: Reward up to $50K for information in armed robberies of USPS mail carriers

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The United States Postal Service on Tuesday announced it’s offering a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible after two postal workers were robbed at gunpoint in Putnam County.

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High school football ‘22: Rough night for area teams on Saturday night of state playoffs

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The second night of the state playoffs proved a forgettable one for area teams.

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St. Augustine vs. Palatka: One of area’s oldest rivalries reignites in Game of the Week

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Two teams go head-to-head in Putnam County for their last game of the regular season for this week’s Football Friday on 4 when Palatka High School takes on St. Augustine in one of the area’s oldest rivalries.

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Palatka woman severely stabbed in argument with roommate: Sheriff’s Office

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A Palatka woman was stabbed multiple times Tuesday night following an argument with her roommate, according to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office.

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High school football ‘22: Bishop Kenny stuns Bolles as teams wrap up district titles in Week 10

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The biggest week of the high school football regular season is in the books, headlined by an upset decades in the making.

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Game of the Week: Fernandina Beach ends Palatka’s perfect season

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It wasn’t just the 43 times that Ta’Jon Nelms carried the ball that was impressive, nor was it the 194 yards the Fernandina Beach running back picked up on the ground.

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High school football ‘22: Friday’s scoreboard and looking ahead to Week 10

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The high school football regular season is down to the final two weeks.

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