Palatka will soon welcome another new business along State Road 19.

The city of Palatka distributed money Thursday aimed at making its downtown area more attractive to businesses and tourists.

Don Holmes came to Palatka for what was supposed to be a six-month stay. Forty-four years later, Holmes is still in Palatka and is its new city manager.

The Putnam County Chamber of Commerce wants to ensure all eligible businesses in the county are ready to apply for the Payroll Protection Program and/or the Economic Injury Disaster Loan with their

The Putnam County Board of Commissioners is going virtual for its meeting 9 a.m. Tuesday and will be immediately followed by the county transportation workshop.

By Sarah Cavacini

Palatka Daily News

scavacini@palatkadailynews.com

Just two weeks after firing Bill Shanahan as city manager, the Palatka City Commission selected a familiar face to replace him.

As the number of coronavirus cases in Putnam County hiked to 75 Thursday evening, four local nonprofit organizations are reaping the benefits from Florida’s First Coast Relief Fund. 

DUNNS CREEK – A search began Thursday evening for a boater who went missing in a South Putnam County waterway. 

HAWTHRONE – Authorities said they arrested a registered sex offender Thursday after he attempted to destroy his ankle monitor and skip out on his bond earlier in the week.