Michel Scott said she was overwhelmed when Gov. Ron DeSantis said last week gyms and fitness centers could reopen Monday.

City Manager Don Holmes said Palatka has resolved its employees’ issues with their Social Security benefits.

INTERLACHEN – Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a hit-and-run in West Putnam County that left one pedestrian in critical condition.

INTERLACHEN – Deputies went to Dove Street on Friday night to check on a suspect’s ankle monitor but ended up arresting an Interlachen resident and a Hawthorne man outside of a known drug dwelling,

MELROSE – A Gainesville man who allegedly molested a girl he used to babysit was arrested Friday evening, according to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office.

Sarajean McDaniel was selected Saturday as the 2020 Florida Principal of the Year by the state Department of Education.

Hundreds of at-risk boys have found a home at Rodeheaver Boys Ranch since it was founded in Palatka 70 years ago with a mission of providing spiritual, educational and vocational training.

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Friday a full Phase 1 reopening with gyms allowed to do business and restaurants increasing capacity starting Monday.

Thursday’s city commission meeting addressed Palatka’s past, present and future.

By Al Krombach

Special to the Daily News

CRESCENT CITY – City commissioners chose to forego March and April meetings because of COVID-19 restrictions.