During their meeting Tuesday, Putnam County School District board members unanimously approved the first step to issue a bond referendum to voters to build multiple schools in the next 10 years.

A 20-plus-year veteran of the Putnam County School District took home a regional award for her work as a lead school psychologist.

Residents are encouraged to give their input at the first hearing for Putnam County’s 15-year comprehensive plan scheduled for March 23. 

HAWTHORNE –  Royal Way will be temporarily closed to traffic at State Road 20 through early May.

One Palatka bike store owner said he can barely get parts or new bikes to sell as bicycle use has increased during the coronavirus pandemic. 

Valeria Thomas has been the interim Palatka city attorney for about 10 months, but she called it an honor to finally be promoted to the full-time position last week.

Putnam County’s leading health official said 36% of county residents 65 or older had been vaccinated for COVID-19 by midnight Friday.

The Palatka Municipal Airport is asking for federal support to accommodate its coronavirus-related challenges for the second year in a row.

If you build it, will they come?

Putnam County officials are banking on potential residential growth. And based on data from 2020, there is a strong demand for housing locally.

CRESCENT CITY – City commissioners are optimistic they can overcome challenges as four city employees have filed resignation letters within two months.