A Republican candidate became the second person to file his intent to run for a Putnam County Board of Commissioners seat, according to the Supervisor of Elections Office.

Putnam County officials prepared for the worst from Hurricane Idalia, but emergency operations began demobilizing by Wednesday afternoon because of the storm’s light impact on the area.

Two local teens have won more belt buckles and leather saddles “than you can shake a stick at,” as the saying goes, and the girls are still going strong.

A former Crescent City commissioner filed a lawsuit Wednesday morning against Gov. Ron DeSantis after the governor removed the local official from office earlier this month.

Two people have qualified to fill a recently vacated commission seat while two others are vying to succeed elected officials facing recall efforts.

It’s going to be a happening time when the Arts Council of Greater Palatka opens its doors for its next Live at the Larimer event to a five-piece band from Putnam County.

Officials touted increased enrollment and a robust dual enrollment presence Monday as St. Johns River State College began its fall semester.

The police are investigating an early morning shooting that has left one man dead, according to Palatka officials.

Three elected officials had no competition in their efforts to retain their seats on the Interlachen Town Council.

A Satsuma woman remains in jail after being accused of stealing an air compressor and pawning it for $50, authorities said.