A Republican gubernatorial candidate continued his campaign swing across Florida with a stop in Palatka to have lunch and speak with local elected officials and supporters. Paul Renner emphasized ...

A teenager facing 10 years in prison earned a second chance at life and being an active father when he walked out of the Putnam County Courthouse on Monday a free man – albeit with stipulations.

Hundreds, if not thousands, of people gathered at the Palatka riverfront Saturday evening to celebrate the semiquincentennial ...

Officers from the Palatka Police Department recently paid a visit to the summer camp hosted by The Arc of Putnam County.

As the final fireworks exploded over the St. Johns River on Friday night and spectators began gathering their lawn chairs ...

Former county softball player of the year Mindi Buckles had eyed the Palatka Junior-Senior High School head softball coaching job for years. “Probably before Brandi Malandrucco took it, had I been ...

With many people in Putnam County and beyond planning to purchase and ignite their own fireworks for America’s semiquincentennial, local officials are encouraging revelers to exercise caution to ...

This story originally published July 3, 2025. As fireworks light up the sky this Independence Day, veterinarians and animal advocates are urging pet owners to take extra precautions to protect their ...

Can’t make it to the riverfront? We’ve got you covered! The Palatka Daily News will stream Putnam County’s spectacular Independence Day fireworks display live from our webcam atop the River Center, ...

With the 250th birthday of America occurring Saturday, Interlachen has plans to celebrate the nation’s independence all day. The focus of the annual All-American Blast will be patriotism and family, ...