Florida wants to put people back to work.

INTERLACHEN – A West Putnam County man accused of threatening to cut off a U.S. senator’s head pleaded guilty in federal court Friday.

A Palatka man received a 22-year prison sentence for robbing Central Florida pharmacies about three years ago.

Hurricane season is just over a week away and new officials at Putnam County’s Emergency Operations Center are urging residents to start planning. 

U.S. Rep. Kat Cammack introduced a bill Thursday that encourages private broadband investors to improve internet access in rural areas like Putnam County. 

Florida has added a tax-free week in early July and extended two traditional sales tax holidays after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a tax relief package into effect Friday morning.

John Browning understands the importance of highway infrastructure in rural counties such as Putnam.

Putnam County’s unemployment rate increased slightly in April but remains well below jobless numbers from one year ago.

The Putnam County School District honored its top scholars for the 2020-2021 academic year Thursday night, with the top award going to a Crescent City High School senior.

EAST PALATKA – Residents and family gathered Thursday at the Putnam County Fairgrounds to honor a longtime resident and philanthropist.