Putnam County officials’ request for more money from the city of Palatka to pay for unplanned roadwork expenses went unanswered Thursday. 

Putnam County leaders on Tuesday approved a state-funded project to provide extra illumination to one of the gateways into Palatka.

A 7-year-old died Sunday after the all-terrain vehicle on which he was riding overturned in a well-known mudbogging park, authorities reported. 

A motorist who stopped to take wildlife photos found a body in a Palatka creek on Monday, authorities said. 

Putnam County officials gave updates on projects they’ve completed, some that are near completion and others they have in the works. Chief among those is the repaving of St. Johns Avenue.

Work has been completed or nearly finished on eight Putnam County parks, one bridge and a landfill, all of which are on the county’s extensive project list.

Residents driving along St.

A local official hopes to use the national certification he recently acquired to boost economic development by helping businesses find, train and retain employees.

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Former President Donald Trump predictably soared to victory Tuesday in Florida’s presidential preference primary.