Two killed in crash after storm
Two Putnam County residents died in a car crash Thursday evening after losing control of their vehicle and overturning in a flooded ditch, authorities said.
Two Putnam County residents died in a car crash Thursday evening after losing control of their vehicle and overturning in a flooded ditch, authorities said.
Hundreds of people have taken refuge inside Putnam County shelters as wind and rain from Hurricane Ian continue to pummel the area.
Amid tropical storm conditions, authorities said they and bystanders responded Thursday morning to a “potential jumper” on the Memorial Bridge.
Putnam County fared better than expected Wednesday night, officials said, though flooding and blackouts continued to sweep through the area Thursday morning and rising water levels remain a concern
Two people in red raincoats paddled to the Palatka riverfront shore Wednesday in a dinghy from their sailboat that they anchored on the St. Johns River.
Putnam County commissioners didn’t wholly agree on the upcoming fiscal year budget or the tax rate, but both were adopted Tuesday in two split 3-2 votes.
With a passion for history and drama, Dianne Jacoby will bring to life in live theater with elaborate costumes the three wives of Henry Morrison Flagler this weekend in Interlachen.
Putnam County officials provided advice and updates on Hurricane Ian’s potential impact on the area at a press conference Wednesday morning.
By Sarah Cavacini
and Daniel Egitto
Palatka Daily News
scavacini@palatkadailynews.com
By Jim Turner
The News Service of Florida