A Palatka man was arrested on armed robbery and drug charges stemming from what was supposed to be the sale of two puppies, authorities said.

A faith-based mentoring program in West Putnam County is showing local young people there is no time like the present to start making good choices.

A Putnam County official has filed his intent to seek reelection and must defeat his two immediate predecessors on the road to victory.

The city of Palatka has issued a boil water notice for a neighborhood in the western part of the city because of possible contamination.

Broadband internet access could spread to more parts of Putnam County thanks to project grants from the state.

The Florida Department of Transportation has announced road closures that are scheduled to take place next week in Putnam County.

Two people were taken to the hospital after a car struck the moped on which they were riding Thursday afternoon, officials said. 

The state Department of Transportation leader visited the Palatka Municipal Airport on Friday to hear about the millions of dollars in upgrades that are in the works.

The teenager wanted for a shooting that occurred earlier this week has surrendered and been taken to a juvenile facility, authorities said.

Students returned to school Thursday and were met by school employees, volunteers and, in some cases, cheerleaders eager to get the year rolling.