Former mayor reflects on plan to combat blight

  • Photos courtesy of Azalea Aerials / The building that was once Central Academy sits in ruin along Eagle and Washington streets in Palatka.
    Photos courtesy of Azalea Aerials / The building that was once Central Academy sits in ruin along Eagle and Washington streets in Palatka.
  • The site of the former Florida Furniture in Palatka sits vacant after having caught fire in December 2021.
    The site of the former Florida Furniture in Palatka sits vacant after having caught fire in December 2021.
A former Palatka and Putnam County official is hoping a new city plan to clean up dilapidated properties will spur positive results. The Palatka City Commission unanimously voted last week to fix…

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