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 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.
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.
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 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.
A 17-year-old boy was charged in connection with the shooting death of another 17-year-old boy in Palatka on Saturday evening, according to the Palatka Police Department.
A 17-year-old boy was charged in connection with the shooting death of another 17-year-old boy in Palatka on Saturday evening, according to the Palatka Police Department.
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.
A Goodwill in Palatka was evacuated Thursday after a live hand grenade was discovered inside a donation bin, according to the Palatka Police Department.
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.
The Palatka City Commission will review the city manager’s progress Monday after a 30-day corrective action plan.
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 St. Augustine stunt pilot who was beloved in the local aviation community died Saturday when his plane crashed at Keystone Airport.
A Jacksonville man died Wednesday morning after he was hit by a car on State Road 20 in Palatka, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Palatka’s city manager will head back to work on Wednesday following an investigation into misconduct claims.
The Palatka City Commission will hold a special meeting on Monday evening to discuss next steps following an external investigation into allegations against City Manager Marcia Carty.
Palatka City Manager Marcia Carty broke her silence Wednesday night, publicly responding to a list of misconduct allegations that have stirred controversy in city government for months.
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.
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a dog attack that hospitalized a woman in Palatka on Wednesday.
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 Palatka City Commission voted on Monday to return the city manager to her position while an external investigation is being conducted.
Multiple schools in Palatka are on a modified lockdown Thursday out of caution as the Palatka Police Department searches for a man possibly armed with a knife, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office said.
The Palatka Police Department and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement searched nine convenience stores, leading to the arrest of multiple people and seizure of illegal marijuana.
A Florida metal detector enthusiast found a Clemson University class ring on Daytona Beach, leading to a month-long search for its owner and forming an unexpected friendship between two families.
An official with the Palatka Housing Authority is being accused of funneling over $150,000 intended for the organization into a separate company that he controlled, according to a federal indictment filed on Wednesday.
A Palatka mother was arrested early Tuesday morning after deputies learned that she had left her child home alone with seven dogs while she took a multi-week vacation to Las Vegas, according to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office.
A man who jumped into the St. Johns River to rescue men who had fallen into the water said he was only doing what came naturally to him.
A multi-agency search was underway Tuesday morning for at least one person who fell into the St. Johns River Monday night while shrimping in Palatka, according to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office.
Two people were hospitalized Friday morning after a “disturbance” between motorists in two separate vehicles ended in a shooting and a crash in Palatka, according to the Palatka Police Department.
Pop-up showers and thunderstorms are expected across the Jacksonville area this afternoon, with varying rainfall amounts and no current severe storm risk.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Palatka Police Department provided an update on Wednesday regarding a Christmas Day shooting that left two people dead and one person hospitalized.
The Putnam County School Board voted unanimously to dub two new Palatka schools a K-2 and 3-6.
Palatka Commissioner Justin Campbell Sr. is hosting a town hall meeting on Thursday to discuss ending violence and other topics in the community.
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.
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.
A family in Putnam County is meeting their brother/son for the first time after going 52 years without knowing they existed.
There is a renewed warning about gas station skimmers as a Jacksonville man faces justice in another state
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A local college’s baseball and softball teams are capping off historic seasons in a unique way.
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.
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.
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.
On Thursday, News4JAX got a behind-the-scenes look at Green Dragon Florida's facility where they’re cultivating and processing medical marijuana.
The City of Palatka launched a new program that will help residents who struggled with utility bills during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.
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.
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.
Putnam County residents in an unincorporated area of Palatka said their community is under siege by gun violence.
The mother of a 12-year-old boy is speaking out after her son was injured by his teacher Monday.
A 3-year-old was safely rescued Monday night after two good samaritans spotted him in the middle of a busy street in Palatka.
After Week, 10 the playoff picture is coming into focus. Eight district champions were crowned this week, with one big one left to go.
