After a school year of masks and social distancing, the class of 2021 is a month away from finishing high school and walking across the stage.

INTERLACHEN — Putnam County School District and safety officials are urging communication between parents and students after a knife was found at C.H.

Crescent City became the fourth site for Putnam County town hall meetings Monday and local officials are hoping for an increase in municipality collaboration. 

Hollie Harrell, 21, of Palatka, is a sophomore at St. Johns River State College. She is graduating with an associate science degree in radiologic technology this month.

The 67th Mug Race’s Saturday start in Palatka felt like a return to normal for sailors and organizers with a fun day on the water and inconsistent weather conditions.

Fresh coats of gray and orange paint on a Fifth Street building in Palatka mark a place where people can receive a hot meal five days a week. 

INTERLACHEN – A 14-year-old student at C.H. Price Middle School was arrested Monday for bringing a fixed blade knife onto campus.

Monday morning for local law officers, highlighted by the arrest of a 31-year-old who was too eager to kick up his heels.

WELAKA – Mayor Jamie Watts announced the three candidates Friday vying to fill the vacant Town Council seat, with a decision expected to be made by Thursday. 

Putnam County Sheriff’s Office deputies said they wouldn’t consider the county in a drug epidemic.

But they said drug users have started to trade opioids for other substances.