Linda Burney

Putnam County teenagers demonstrated teamwork and problem solving skills to come in second place out of 37 teams last week in a national competition. The Boy Scouts of America Exploring Post 955 took their skills to Gatlinburg, Tenn. to compete in the Boy Scouts’ Winterfest, a two-day event where young adults competed in a variety of competitions and explored numerous career fields like law enforcement and fire rescue, according to the event website.

Next week is Severe Weather Awareness Week and experts want Putnam County residents to keep any eye out for lightning, wildfires and more. Each day of the week focuses on a different type of weather…

Palatka officials set a special workshop Monday afternoon to talk business incubator recommendations and American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 projects. The workshop is set for 4:30 p.m. at City Hall,…

A Palatka elementary school was put on lockdown Thursday afternoon because of a threat from a parent, officials said. The threat, which was made over the phone, occurred after classes at James A…

As I close out my orthopedic surgery practice here in Palatka, I am grateful for the years I have had here. I am grateful to my office staff who have supported my practice. I am grateful to the…

Mack, Perry injuries have Interlachen coach Belton concerned in final playoff run. The last stop in coach C.S. Belton’s 25-year road trip as Interlachen Junior-Senior High School’s boys basketball coach has hit a detour. Already without the 2021-22 county player of the year, Jaden…

SPARR – Free throws win basketball games. Palatka cheerleaders say it. Coaches say it and even fans say it all the time, but it does not always resonate on the charity stripe. On her home court,…

A simple post on Twitter has dug up some old wounds it seems. When Interlachen Junior-Senior High posted a Tweet looking for a week nine football game next season, a couple of responses brought up…