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Published October 02Church news: Homecomings, animal blessing and ministry conference planned
Oct. 2, 2026 Putnam County churches will host anniversary celebrations, a missions conference, a blessing of the animals and other activities throughout October. Hillcrest Baptist to celebrate 114th homecoming Hillcrest Baptist Church, 2009 President St. in Palatka, will…
Palatka Daily News
Published October 03Prep football: Rams roughed up by Hurricanes, 44-14
INTERLACHEN – Undefeated and off to their best football start in 71 years, the Lake Weir Hurricanes came through Interlachen and shredded the Rams’ defense in a 44-14 win Friday night at Feltner Field at Thompson Baker Stadium. Down 14-6 at the end of the first quarter, the…
Palatka Daily News
Published October 03Prep football: Raiders’ defense shines in 14-0 win over Indians
CRESCENT CITY – The offense continues to be a work in progress. It is with that knowledge the Crescent City Junior-Senior High School football team’s defense continues to be the team’s anchor in a tough season. On Friday night, the defense thwarted Keystone Heights to just 32…
Palatka Daily News
Published October 02Dunkin’ the latest of new Crescent City businesses
Crescent City residents looking for their coffee fix need look no further after a national coffee and donut business moved into the South Putnam County area this week. Dunkin’ opened a new location Sept. 30 at 1005 N. Summit St. in Crescent City. The store is open 4:30 a.m. –…
Palatka Daily News
Published October 02Column: That maniacal night at Bill Mignon Field
Friday night will bring excitement to Bill Mignon Field. The District 4-3A championship could be on the line for Palatka as it faces off with Menendez High School. If the Panthers win the game, then defeat Jacksonville Wolfson a couple of weeks later, Palatka will have its first…
Palatka Daily News
Published October 02College volleyball: Vikings get their revenge with sweep of Titans
It had to wait a month, but the St. Johns River State College volleyball team finally got its revenge Thursday night. The No. 10-ranked Vikings (17-5 overall, 9-3 conference) defeated the Titans in a 25-20, 25-16, 25-19 sweep at Tuten gymnasium. Exactly a month ago, host St.…
Palatka Daily News
Published October 03today in History – Oct. 3
by Nancy Alvers October 3 In 1887, the schooner Red Wing, a $30,000 iron schooner built in 1884, was discharging her cargo of orange boxes at Mr. Easton’s wharf; she had a registered tonnage of 415, measured, with a carrying capacity of 650 tons, weight tonnage. In 1895, county…
Palatka Daily News
Published October 03Putnam Legal Notices 100326
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR PUTNAM COUNTY CASE NO. 2025-0018-DP Div. 54 IN THE INTEREST OF: D.C.G. DOB: 3/23/2025 D.K.G. DOB: 3/23/2025 MINOR CHILDREN NOTICE OF ACTION TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS TO: Kailey Gibbs, address unknown YOU ARE HEREBY…
Palatka Daily News
Published October 02Letter to the Editor: D. Trump vs D. Parton – Legacies are passed down to future generations
President Donald Trump was born with a diamond-studded platinum spoon in his mouth and learned sociopathic behaviors from his parents. He quickly became a malignant narcissist and egomaniac who manipulates others for personal gain. Dolly Parton grew up extremely poor in a…
Palatka Daily News
Published October 02Event reviews under police control after permitting mishap
The city is changing event policies after a Palatka City Commission vote caused the cancellation of an event two days before it was scheduled to take place, with the applicant’s lawyer alleging city employees provided “faulty information.” On Sept. 29, city officials announced…
Palatka Daily News
Published October 02Martha Washington actor to have tea in Interlachen
A St. Augustine historian finds herself fascinated by women’s history and does her part as a reenactor to share that passion with others. Retired Stetson University history professor Dianne Jacoby will be the special guest and dressed in authentic period dress at the Historical…
Alachua Chronicle
Published October 02Alachua man and two Orlando men killed in Putnam County head-on crash
A 64-year-old Alachua man and two Orlando men were killed last night when the Alachua man's vehicle hit an oncoming vehicle while he was trying to pass two other cars on State Road 100 in Putnam County.