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A Palatka resident faces up to five years in prison for allegedly lying about committing domestic battery when trying to purchase a gun. Vance Perry, 67, was indicted in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida on charges of twice giving …
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5 days ago · Local resident charged in federal gun case. Sarah Cavacini. Wednesday, November 6, 2024. A Palatka resident faces up to five years in prison for allegedly lying about committing domestic battery when trying to purchase a gun. 1.
Incumbent, newcomer win in Palatka commission races
Nov 6, 2024 · There will soon be new blood on the Palatka City Commission, but one incumbent’s victory ensured there wouldn’t be a complete shake-up. Commissioner Will Jones, who was first elected to the Group 3 seat in 2020, won his reelection bid by claiming 1,960 votes (56.11%) against the 1,533 votes (43.89%) Elizabeth van Rensburg earned, according to unofficial results from the Supervisor of ...
Veterans honored during Palatka parade, service
1 day ago · By Sarah Cavacini on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. Palatka honored veterans near and far Monday as people flocked downtown and along the riverfront to observe Veterans Day. The American Legion Bert Hodge Post 45 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3349 hosted this year’s Veterans Day commemorations in Palatka. There was a parade, which traversed ...
Residents safe from Milton but flooding could worsen
Oct 11, 2024 · Residents safe from Milton but flooding could worsen. Although Hurricane Milton didn’t inflict the same severity on Putnam County as it did in other areas of the state, local officials are concerned about ongoing flooding that could continue to affect areas in the days to come. Putnam experienced flooding, downed trees and power lines as a ...
Sheriff to keep fighting crime another 4 years
Nov 6, 2024 · Sheriff to keep fighting crime another 4 years. By Sarah Cavacini on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. The sheriff’s race featured competitors who were no strangers to each other, and like in the last two sheriff’s elections, the result was the same. Republican Sheriff Gator DeLoach won the sheriff’s race after receiving 28,800 votes against ...
Officials warn Milton could bring ‘worst-case scenario’
Oct 7, 2024 · Officials warn Milton could bring ‘worst-case scenario’. Local government officials are closing offices and schools and recommending people living in flood-prone areas to evacuate as Hurricane Milton continues its charge toward Florida. The hurricane escalated to a Category 5 Monday, and officials in Putnam County aren’t taking it lightly.
Officials urge caution amid ‘disheartening’ Idalia updates
Aug 29, 2023 · Officials urge caution amid ‘disheartening’ Idalia updates. By Sarah Cavacini on Tuesday, August 29, 2023. Putnam County officials recommended evacuation for numerous areas of the county Tuesday evening in light of Hurricane Idalia’s strengthening. They recommended residents who live in mobile homes, older structures and low-lying, flood ...
3rd superintendent contestant enters race - Palatka Daily News
Jun 6, 2024 · 3rd superintendent contestant enters race. By Brandon D. Oliver on Thursday, June 6, 2024. The race for superintendent of schools got more crowded after a write-in candidate filed her intent to run for office. Pat Wilson turned in her candidacy paperwork May 28, according to the Supervisor of Elections Office.
Residents want growth while keeping historic look
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