By Sarah Cavacini 

and Emmanuel Griffin

scavacini@palatkadailynews.com

egriffin@palatkadailynews.com

Wednesday was supposed to be the start of a 10-day international function where educators, including Superintendent of Schools Rick Surrency, would share information about each others’ school distr

Upgrading Putnam County’s Public Safety emergency communication system is a priority and the county needs funding to make it happen.

With the threat of eviction looming, hundreds of people are showing their support for the Palatka Art League.

The U.S. government is giving the Palatka Housing Authority $250,000 to make improvements to its buildings and ensure the safety of its residents.

Palatka Vice Mayor and City Commissioner Mary Lawson Brown will receive more recognition for her years of government service this week.

Putnam County Sheriff’s Office Col. Joe Wells said Taylor Douglas has been one of his mentors and role models for many years.

Putnam County high school girls filled St. Johns River State College on Friday morning for an annual get-together meant to uplift and inspire local women.

An extensive hunt to find someone who leaped Thursday evening from Memorial Bridge concluded when authorities discovered a 26-year-old man’s body in the St. Johns River. 

More than 100 Putnam County residents gathered at Ravine Gardens State Park on Thursday night to recognize members of the community who officials said are oftentimes forgotten.