By Emanuel Griffin

Palatka Daily News

Putnam County Republicans gathered Tuesday evening for a visit with a national figure who is a prominent supporter and friend of President Donald Trump.

By Emanuel Griffin

Palatka Daily News

Halloween is right around the corner, and children of Putnam County will be trick-or-treating. 

Florida School of the Arts students are preparing for this year’s Fill the Empty Bowl project, an international grassroots effort to raise money and awareness in the fight to end hunger. 

An East Palatka man was arrested Monday after authorities said he smashed out the windows in his girlfriend’s SUV in which three of her grandchildren were passengers.

After a successful inaugural event last year, the Palatka Craft Beer Festival returns Saturday.

Students at St. Johns River State College banded together during a food drive and food boxing event Tuesday to help Putnam County School District students.

It has been 120 years since Florahome was founded, and the town has plans to celebrate. 

The annual Fall Heritage Festival will take place 10 a.m. Saturday at Palmetto Park.

By Emanuel Griffin

Palatka Daily News

INTERLACHEN — The town of Interlachen may soon see a new pedestrian crossing near Interlachen High School after one local resident brought her safety concerns to county officials.