Funeral homes in Putnam County are staying busy because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but for some directors, there is more to their jobs. 

Palatka Fire Department firefighters donated school supplies, including filing cabinets, notebooks and writing utensils, to four Palatka elementary schools Thursday.

A Palatka woman fought and spit on a Palatka Police Department officer after causing a disturbance at a local bar Wednesday, according to officers. 

A Palatka man is accused of threatening a person with a knife after an argument Wednesday night.

Classes will resume Monday at St. Johns River State College, the second year the school has started during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ed Brooks, a former clerk of court, property appraiser and Palatka commissioner known for his public service, died Wednesday at 85.

This year’s first organized protest about the Confederate monument at the Putnam County Courthouse is planned to take place Saturday.

A local nonprofit organization went from zero to 60 in two years  – literally.

Putnam Community Medical Center reported 60 coronavirus patients were receiving treatment Wednesday at the facility.

The Putnam County School District is grappling with bus driver shortages and long wait times during the first week of school.