A woman jogging on Eagle Creek Road in Green Cove Springs was attacked by a pack of dogs, and a passing driver says he fired a gun into the ground to drive the animals away and save her life.
A Florida man accused of a chemical pipe bomb attack on a deputy in Putnam County in April 2024 has been sentenced to 20 years in prison, the State Attorney’s Office announced Monday.
A Putnam County father-son is accused of owning child sex abuse material after a cyber tip led to their home being searched, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office said Friday.
A Putnam County Sheriff’s Office bailiff was arrested at work on two out-of-state felony warrants from Georgia accusing him of forging a check, the sheriff’s office said.
The Florida Highway Patrol said Friday that it is monitoring three wildfires along State Road 19 between Silver Lake Road and Rodeheavers Boys Ranch Road and urged motorists to use caution.
A North Florida couple who celebrated 60 years of marriage in June is now trying to rebuild after a fire destroyed the Interlachen home they spent decades building together.
A newly obtained boating accident report from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is shedding light on a crash involving two Putnam County Sheriff’s Office marine units following ‘Boater Skip Day’ in June.
A 27-year-old bicyclist was killed Monday night when she was struck by a car in Putnam County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A Putnam County court clerk was arrested June 10 and charged with multiple felonies after investigators said she unlawfully accessed and shared confidential arrest-warrant information with known drug traffickers, the sheriff said Friday.
The Palatka Police Department issued a statement Tuesday surrounding the recent arrest of Caleb Roberts, a former youth pastor at Victory Church in Palatka.
A Palatka man faces multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after police say he drove a pickup truck onto a crowded block party, struck bystanders and patrol vehicles, and fled the scene of numerous crashes, according to a probable cause affidavit.
A Crescent City man was charged with two counts of threatening to kill President Donald Trump and “blow the White House up,” the Department of Justice said.
Two Putnam County Sheriff’s Office marine units were involved in a boat crash near the Palatka City Dock while returning from assisting with Boaters Skip Day in Clay County.
The Palatka Police Department is warning the public about an unauthorized truck meet planned for May 31 at the Palatka Mall, which has not been approved by the city or property management. Only those conducting business with mall tenants will be allowed on the premises; others may face trespass enforcement. Officers will monitor the area and address any violations such as trespassing, reckless driving, racing, or disorderly conduct. The department emphasizes that private property rights will be enforced and unlawful behavior may result in citations, arrests, or vehicle impoundment.
A months-long investigation spanning three counties has led to the arrest of a 23-year-old Putnam County woman on first-degree felony child abuse charges, according to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office.
The St. Johns River State College softball team is heading back to the NJCAA DII Softball World Series. The Vikings look to claim their second national championship in three years.
A Palatka man is behind bars after deputies say five dogs were found in deplorable conditions at his Washington Street home, including one dog that required emergency surgery to remove a chain embedded in her neck.
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office disputed what it calls “rumors, lies and untruths” circulating online following a block party incident Saturday that left multiple people injured.
A block party meant to bring something positive to a Palatka neighborhood turned violent Saturday night when investigators said a man drove a pickup truck into the crowd, injuring multiple people.
Middleton Burney in Crescent City is on lockdown as a precaution due to an unrelated event near the school and there is no danger to students or staff, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office said.
The block party was drawing neighbors together when the situation turned violent, leaving behind visible damage on multiple vehicles parked along the street.
A woman was arrested after deputies found her sleeping in her car with three children, marijuana, methamphetamine, and drug paraphernalia on Sunday, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office said.
A 34-year-old man was arrested after scaling a fence at Interlachen Junior-Senior High School armed with a billy club during a lockdown on April 17, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office said.
Firefighters continue to battle a wildfire burning along the southern Clay County and northern Putnam County line, with the fire now 65% contained and spanning 4,413 acres, according to Clay County Fire Rescue.
Firefighters continue working to contain a blaze that has charred more than 4,000 acres around the Putnam and Clay County line. Fire crews tell News4JAX that digging fire lines non-stop has been critical to getting the Railroad Fire to 55% containment.
The massive Railroad Fire burning near the Clay–Putnam County line now spans around 4,186 acres and is about 55% contained, as of Wednesday morning.
As wildfires continue burning across parts of Clay and Putnam counties, some families living in the area are choosing to stay, even as the flames remain an active threat.
A man who stopped to break up a fight outside a Putnam County school ended up seriously injured after a group of students turned on him Friday afternoon, according to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office.
Clay County and state fire officials warned residents Tuesday that a massive wildfire burning near the Clay–Putnam county line could be just the beginning as exceptionally dry conditions and gusty winds fuel what’s expected to be a long—and busy—wildfire season.
A growing wildfire near the Clay–Putnam county line has left smoke lingering across nearby neighborhoods, including along White Tail Trail, where scorched patches of land and haze show how close the fire has come to homes.
The community is stepping up to support the firefighters battling a 4,000-acre wildfire as they work to protect homes and businesses.
The massive Railroad Fire burning near the Clay–Putnam County line continues to grow—now spanning around 3,000 acres and only about 10% contained.
Two wildfires burning in North Florida merged Saturday into a single blaze now known as the Railroad Fire, prompting evacuations, road closures and railway suspensions across Clay and Putnam counties.
The Railroad Fire in northern Putnam County, north of Bostwick and east of US 17, is prompting evacuation orders from Putnam County Emergency Management.
Two fast-moving brush fires burning near the Clay–Putnam County line are growing into a single large fire burning more than 3,000 acres, threatening structures and forcing voluntary evacuations, according to Florida Forestry Service spokesperson Dr. Ludie Bond.
State and local fire crews are battling two fast-spreading wildfires just a few miles apart from each other near the Clay-Putnam County line, threatening structures and prompting voluntary evacuations.
A fast-moving wildfire in Bostwick is threatening six structures as crews from multiple agencies work to contain the flames, according to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office.
Putnam County Sheriff H.D. “Gator” DeLoach announced the death of former Sheriff Jeff Hardy over the weekend.
A 66-year-old Crescent City man died after his motorcycle collided with a sedan at the intersection of County Road 308 and Union Avenue in Putnam County on Friday morning, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office says Keuka Road is closed between Strickland and Como Circle because of low visibility in the area.
Putnam County School District said Kekua Road is closed due to low visibility and school buses will not run in that area.
Deputies responded to multiple student fights in the parking lot of Palatka Junior-Senior High School Wednesday night after students returned from a mental health summit.
A 23-year-old man died early Wednesday after his sedan left the roadway, struck a sign and trees and overturned on State Road 26 in Putnam County, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office said Sunday that it arrested a man who is accused of killing a 47-year-old Palatka resident earlier in the week.
A man died Thursday night in Putnam County after he was struck by a vehicle that left the scene, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A Jacksonville man who was reported missing earlier this month was found alive Wednesday at a sand plant near Melrose, according to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office.
The St. Johns River Water Management District has issued an amended order declaring a Phase I moderate water shortage that includes Putnam County, the agency said.
A man found dead in the woods off Old San Mateo Road in 1981 has been identified, but officials need help connecting how he arrived in Putnam County, the sheriff’s office said.
A Palatka woman was arrested Tuesday and accused of pointing a gun and forcing two children into her car after she accused them of trespassing because they were fishing in her pond, according to the arrest report.
A Palatka woman was arrested Tuesday and accused of pointing a gun and forcing two children into her car after she accused them of trespassing because they were fishing in her pond, according to the arrest report.
Poor visibility conditions in the Interlachen area prompted a road closure Thursday morning that impacted some school bus routes, according to the Putnam County School District.
Some parts of Keuka Road in Putnam County were closed early Friday due to smoke and dense fog in the area, according to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office.
Crews from the Florida Forest Service and Putnam County fire rescue responded to a fast-moving wildfire north of Bardin Thursday afternoon.
A gun brought to Palatka Junior-Senior High School on Monday triggered a school lockdown and the arrest of four students facing multiple charges, including possession of a firearm on campus and disruption of a school function, according to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office.
A rare red flag warning was issued Thursday for parts of Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia, as gusty winds, very low humidity and severe to extreme drought created conditions that can quickly spark new wildfires or cause existing fires to spread.
Putnam County Fire Rescue responded to a house fire on Campbells Lane that spread to nearby trees and cars on Friday.
Days after having to close two schools in Interlachen because smoke from a wildfire had reduced visibility to “essentially zero,” the Putnam County School District announced another closure on Friday.
A 16-year-old Palatka Junior-Senior High School student was arrested and charged Thursday with threatening to kill classmates after he posted a music video on his social media account, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office said.
As brush fires continue to burn across parts of Putnam County, one local woman found a simple way to say thank you to the firefighters working long hours to keep flames from spreading: cupcakes.
Heavy smoke in Putnam County Wednesday morning prompted the closure of multiple roads, which then led to two schools canceling classes to keep bus drivers and parents off the dangerous roads.
Both directions of State Road 20 in Putnam County were closed early Wednesday due to “extremely heavy smoke in the area,” prompting Robert H. Jenkins Jr. Elementary and Interlachen Jr.–Sr. High School to close for the day, according to the sheriff’s office.
The Florida Forest Service said the extreme drought, high wind and lack of hurricanes this tropical season created a climate for the fast-moving Putnam County fires over the last week.
Evacuations are being made from Munich Avenue to Madrid Avenue and Brussells Avenue due to a large brush fire off Keuka Road, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office said.
An employee with the Palatka Housing Authority pleaded guilty to funneling over $150,000 intended for the organization into a separate company that he controlled, the Department of Justice said Friday.
The Florida Highway Patrol released details and images of a possible suspect vehicle involved in a hit-and-run crash that nearly killed a 28-year-old man in Putnam County.
A Putnam County man has been sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty of intentionally driving his vehicle into his ex-girlfriend’s house and pursuing her with a gun.
A 28-year-old man is fighting to recover after a hit-and-run crash that nearly killed him last week in Putnam County. His family is asking the community for help during what is expected to be a years-long recovery.
Putnam County schools will have additional law enforcement on Friday after a “heated exchange” between an adult and a child during an online gametriggered a school threat investigation, according to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office.
A man from Palatka is facing multiple charges after fleeing from police, driving while drunk, and possessing a large amount of marijuana and oxycodone, all of which were done while two children, aged 9 and 3, were unrestrained in his vehicle.
Seventeen-year-old Lawrence Evans was a star in football, track, and in the classroom at Palatka High School before he was shot and killed 10 days ago.
Multiple people were transported to a hospital Friday morning following a boat accident on Crescent Lake, according to Putnam County Fire Rescue Professionals Local 3529.
The man who kidnapped a woman and her young children, then led authorities on a multi-county police pursuit, was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Monday.
For the first time in more than a decade, Citizens Property Insurance Corp., the state-backed insurer of last resort, is proposing a 2.6% statewide average rate decrease, a move insurance experts say signals growing stability after years of soaring costs.
Northeast Florida continued to see improving housing affordability, steady pricing and a healthy inventory across the region in November, according to the Northeast Florida Association of Realtors’ report published Monday.
The city of Palatka shared an update on Monday after alerting citizens last week to elevated lead levels in water found in some homes during routine monitoring.
The City of Palatka is alerting residents after recent water tests showed elevated lead levels in more than 10% of homes sampled, surpassing the federal lead action level set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
A 25-year-old man in Putnam County who was charged in February with burglarizing a home while naked tried to run out of his court hearing this week, the Sheriff’s Office said.
Lemar Beasley, 54, has been indicted for capital murder, making him eligible for the death penalty, after being accused of fatally stabbing Cheyenne Kastens outside a Dollar General in Putnam County
The Florida Highway Patrol said a man, 35, died on Friday morning after his vehicle struck two telephone poles in Putnam County.
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office on Saturday arrested a man accused of fatally stabbing a woman at a Dollar General in Fruitland.
A man was killed Sunday evening when his minibike crashed into an SUV on State Road 19 in Putnam County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office on Saturday arrested a man accused of fatally stabbing a woman at a Dollar General in Fruitland.
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office is seeking community assistance to identify a man accused of fatally stabbing a woman at a Dollar General in Fruitland.
A woman was sentenced Thursday in the 2022 stabbing death of her boyfriend and the victim’s family said they have waited more than two years for justice.
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office captured an inmate who escaped from a medical facility during an appointment on Thursday.
A 38-year-old man died in a crash Wednesday morning in Putnam County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Two Putnam County Sheriff’s Office deputies are facing charges after they were accused of falsifying timecards and stealing more than $8,000 in pay for unworked hours.
A man was sentenced to life in prison on Wednesday after he was convicted of capital sexual battery in Putnam County, according to the Office of the State Attorney, Seventh Judicial Circuit of Florida.
A 9-year-old in Putnam County is facing charges after deputies said he brought a knife to school and threatened two classmates.
A dog that attacked and injured a woman in Palatka last week was “humanely euthanized” on Friday, according to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office.
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Representative Randy Fine and Putnam County Sheriff H.D. “Gator” DeLoach spoke at a press conference in Palatka about the federal government shutdown’s impact on local residents, focusing on flood insurance and federal program funding.
