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Florida woman pardoned 3 decades after non-violent drug offense was committed
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WCJB) - A woman from Palatka is one of 16 people, two in Florida, President Joe Biden granted clemency for non-violent drug offenses on Wednesday. Eleven people received pardons and five had their sentences commuted. According to White House officials, Beverly Holcy, 59, of Paltaka, pleaded guilty to...
Hog Waller responds to ATV death involving child, neighbors react to tragedy
PALATKA, Fla. — Neighbors living near a popular ATV resort in Putnam County are voicing their concerns following the death of a child over the weekend. A 7-year-old boy was killed while riding on the back of an ATV at Hog Waller Campground & ATV Resort. First Coast News...
James Beard-recognized chefs hit the Hastings Cabbage, Potato and Bacon Fest
The annual Hastings Cabbage, Potato and Bacon Festival returns on April 27-28 with the things that make it sound exactly like what folks might expect — the Lawn Mower Race and Spud 5K run, for example — along with events that one might find surprising. Case in point: An exploration of the town’s agricultural roots through the lenses of world-class culinarians, some of whom happen to be locals. ...
VIDEO: Florida woman spits, screams, bangs head during arrest
A Florida woman is facing multiple charges after she allegedly spat on Flagler County deputies and caused a dramatic scene during her arrest last week, authorities said. Julia Jones, 40, of Palm Coast, was arrested Friday on charges of disorderly intoxication in a public place, causing disturbance, battery on a law enforcement officer and possession of Hydrocodone, the Flagler Sheriff's Office said in a news release.
1st hopeful launches bid to lead Pomona Park
The first candidate for mayor of Pomona Park has filed his paperwork to run for office. Anthony Raymond Cuevas III submitted his candidacy documents on April 12, according to the Supervisor of Elections Office. With Mayor Joseph Svingala yet to announce his reelection bid, Cuevas is the only person in...
Breaking bass barriers
Bassmaster broke down doors for women this weekend when it hosted a first-time, all-female bass fishing workshop. BassmastHER taught 17 women anglers, beginners and experienced, how to break into the bass-fishing world. The five-hour workshop took place across the street from the all-male Bassmaster Elite Series semifinals Saturday in Palatka.
2nd candidate enters running for city seat
A new candidate has entered the fight to claim a Palatka City Commission seat its holder will vacate after her current term ends. Annie Henderson Davis filed her campaign paperwork last month as she began her bid to win the Group 1 commission seat, according to the Supervisor of Elections Office. Davis will face off in the nonpartisan commission contest against Vito Russo, according to the Elections Office.
Marion County firefighter arrested in Putnam County, accused of molesting victim younger than 12
A Marion County Fire Rescue firefighter-paramedic was arrested at the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office on Friday, accused of lewd and lascivious molestation by a person 18 years or older on a victim less than 12. Murrel Dempsey Liverman Jr., 57, of Hawthorne, applied for a reserve position with PCSO and detectives “decided to ask him to come in to interview for the reserve position as the safest way to bring him into custody,” a news release from PCSO said. PCSO said it received a tip from the state hotline about possible abuse between Liverman and the victim. “The victim told deputies the abuse started about a year earlier and that on several occasions Liverman would put his hands down the victim’s pants when there were no other adults nearby,” the news release said.
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