By Casmira Harrison

and Trisha Murphy

Palatka Daily News

charrison@palatkadailynews.com

As Hurricane Ian threatens Putnam County, some events have been postponed or canceled until further notice.

Authorities early Monday morning arrested a Palatka man accused of driving a vehicle containing more than 250 grams of drugs.

A storm surge watch and tropical storm watch are in effect in parts of Putnam County as officials are advising residents in at-risk areas to evacuate before Hurricane Ian arrives.

Key highlights Sunday:

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The St. Johns River State College Foundation was recently presented with $30,352 in scholarship funds.

An Interlachen man is accused of attacking and threatening to kill his roommate Wednesday before turning on deputies, who stunned and tackled him, authorities said.

Palatka will be seeking a new city manager and city attorney in advance of those officials retiring in May, commissioners decided Thursday.

With black powder muskets firing and smoke rising this weekend it will be a scene straight out of history when Union soldiers occupied Palatka.

The year was 1864.

CRESCENT CITY – There’s plenty to keep South Putnam County residents and visitors busy in the upcoming weeks as government leaders work to rejuvenate the city.