By Sarah Cavacini and Wayne Smith
Palatka Daily News
scavacini@palatkadailynews.com
wsmith@palatkadailynews.com
Jurors heard opening statements and a few witness testimonies Tuesday in the first murder trial in the county since the COVID-19 pandemic shut down in-person proceedings.
WELAKA – Town Hall will host a free vaccination event Thursday to distribute first doses, with three more events planned in the coming weeks.
WEST PUTNAM — More details pertaining to a boat overturning and a Gainesville man drowning Saturday have been released.
FLORAHOME – Cycling and hiking enthusiasts can “Celebrate Putnam Trails” while contributing to the restoration of a slice of Florahome history.
WELAKA – The mayor is urging residents to attend government meetings starting Thursday evening because “critical” decisions are being made soon that will affect Welaka’s future.
The city of Palatka’s new finance director is about three weeks on the job and she says it’s good to be back in her hometown.
City Commissioners will meet 6 p.m. Thursday to review Fourth of July fireworks and hear a presentation about seventh and eighth graders who will be added to county high schools.
WEST PUTNAM — Officials are investigating a drowning that occurred Saturday after a canoe overturned near Mildred Road.
Palatka Police Department’s Police Athletic League is set to return after it was canceled last year due to COVID-19.