Alleged abuse leads to standoff, suspect’s death
EAST PALATKA – A standoff ended in an apparent suicide Tuesday after authorities stated a woman escaped from her ex-husband abusing and forcibly restraining her for more than 12 hours.
EAST PALATKA – A standoff ended in an apparent suicide Tuesday after authorities stated a woman escaped from her ex-husband abusing and forcibly restraining her for more than 12 hours.
Frank Taylor needed a steady job.
“I just love to work,” the Palatka 43-year-old said. “I don’t care how many hours I work, it’s just, like, I’ve got a lot of energy.”
Live music, colorful fireworks and a farmers market in South Putnam County kicked off local Independence Day celebrations over the weekend.
An Interlachen man was arrested Friday night after authorities stated he attacked his nephew with a chain for refusing to buy him a gun.
A summer of fun was underway Monday on Palatka’s north side as kids and teenagers entered the third week of Camp Higher Ground.
The city of Palatka will enter negotiations about potentially buying a new City Hall, commissioners unanimously decided Thursday.
Palatka commissioners unanimously voted Thursday to draft an extension of the city's contract with the company that organized and promoted the Blue Crab Festival.
Putnam County is under a severe thunderstorm warning until 2:15 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.
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A contentious Palatka City Commission meeting Thursday saw city leaders send back a contract that would have granted a church $35,000 to refurbish a pool for community use.