TRISHA MURPHY/Palatka Daily News. Kevin Whitlock must undergo thousands of dollars in dental work before he can be put on the list to receive a liver transplant.

Dec 9, 2022 · Sybil Gage and her Catahoula band will perform Sept. 29 in Palatka. (Submitted photo)

SARAH CAVACINI/Palatka Daily News. A sign marking “The Battle of Braddocks Farm” still stands on the Denver Road property Friday, marking the February 1865 battle, but no headstones were in sight.

Dec 26, 2024 · A child is among the two people authorities said died in a Christmas night shooting at the Palatka Daily News. Palatka Police Department officials said via Facebook that Crescent City resident Tyree Gilyard, 24, was pronounced dead at the scene during the shooting that took place at 9:40 p.m. in front of the newspaper building, 1825 St. Johns Ave.

Jan 9, 2025 · EAST PALATKA – There was a 100% chance of snow Tuesday in Putnam County, but it wasn’t because of the dipping temperatures. The third annual Snow Day took place at the Putnam County Fairgrounds, where people partook in the Florida version of sledding and snowball fights, got their faces painted and stayed warm in …

Jan 3, 2025 · During Thursday’s town hall meeting about reducing violence in the community, Palatka Police Department Chief Jason Shaw addresses questions about the Christmas shooting.

Dec 30, 2024 · A Florida Department of Law Enforcement vehicle is parked across the street from the Palatka Daily News after a shooting took place on the property on Christmas.

2 days ago · The Palatka Daily News won big over the weekend as three of its journalists took home awards for their work in various categories. The Florida Press Club awards banquet took place Saturday in Ocala, where the organization honored journalists from around the state for their works spanning from June 1, 2023, to May 31, 2024.

Sep 23, 2024 · SARAH CAVACINI/Palatka Daily News. The Palatka Police Department block off a portion of Reid Street in Palatka on Monday after a shooting.

Nov 29, 2024 · The holiday spirit was showcased along St. Johns Avenue on Friday as thousands of spectators showed up to watch the Palatka Christmas Parade. Though the weather was chilly and rain made an appearance, people gathered along the parade route under blankets and draped in thick sweaters to see the century-long tradition.