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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.
Palatka Daily News
Published October 02Alachua, Orlando men killed in 4-vehicle collision
Three men were killed Thursday evening when a driver attempting to pass two pickup trucks on State Road 100 near Bardin Road collided with an oncoming sedan, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. A 64-year-old Alachua man was driving east on S.R. 100 when he entered the…
Palatka Daily News
Published October 02Today in History – Sept. 2
October 2 In 1886, The News moved into its new building on Reid Street. Painters, plasterers, and carpenters were still at work, but “the latch string hangs outside the doors, and that we will be glad for one and all to give us a call.” In 1887, the ferry boat Louise made the run…
Palatka Daily News
Published October 01Wine stroll, festivals and music fill busy North Florida weekend
Summer Night Lights may be finished for the season, but downtown Palatka is not slowing down as October begins. Wine tastings, live music and shopping will fill downtown Friday night before the Palatka Farmers Market takes over the courthouse lawn Saturday, kicking off a busy…
Palatka Daily News
Published October 01Today in History-Oct. 1
October 1 In 1885, cows were still allowed to run at large on Palatka’s streets, frightening ladies with impunity, and sometimes making men walk off the sidewalk or “unduly exercise their lower limbs by making vicious kicks … Oh, the Palatka cow is a daisy, and the pet of the…
Palatka Daily News
Published October 01Putnam Legal Notices 100126
The Waterways and Trails Committee will meet on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. in the County Commissioner’s Conference Room located at 2509 Crill Avenue, Suite 200, Palatka. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person needing a special…
Palatka Daily News
Published September 30Letter to the Editor: Bipartisan debate denied access to public commission chambers
Recently, the Putnam County Republican Executive Committee and the Putnam County Democratic Executive Committee did something rare and commendable: they set aside partisan differences to co-sponsor an election debate for Board of County Commissioners candidates. The goal was…
Palatka Daily News
Published September 30A Place to Call Their Own
For Dale Masteller, life in the Veterans Village of Palatka comes down to one word: peaceful. The Navy veteran was the first resident of the small neighborhood off Westover Drive, where former service members own affordable homes and find companionship among neighbors who…
Palatka Daily News
Published September 30Book club makes ‘golden’ choice for upcoming season
Having recently decided on its book of choice, a local nonprofit is encouraging bookworms to get an early start on preparing for the upcoming literary season. One Book One Putnam members selected “Theo of Golden” by Allen Levi as the 2027 read, the nonprofit group announced Sept.…
Palatka Daily News
Published September 30Actor guests added for third year of Halloween event
A spooky event will return to East Palatka next week with a new name, new celebrity guests and the same goal of getting everyone in the Halloween spirit. HallowRamaCon will be 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Oct. 10 at the Putnam County Fairgrounds, 118 Fairgrounds Road in East Palatka. The…