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High school football โ24: Friday nightโs scoreboard and looking ahead to next week
It was a wild and chaotic week as Hurricane Helene shook up the high school football schedule. Teams played on Wednesday and Friday, with many pushing their Week 6 games to Monday, Sept. 30. But quite a few teams squeezed in their games. Hereโs a look at the results and the ever-changing schedule.
Palatka community comes together in sea of blue for 15-year-old football player
The Palatka High School community came together Friday to honor the life of a 15-year-old football player who suddenly passed away from a possible cardiac arrest.
โHe had a determined heartโ: Palatka High community mourns after football player dies unexpectedly
A vigil is being held for a Palatka Junior-Senior High School (PJSHS) football player after he died unexpectedly in his home Tuesday morning, according to the Putnam County School District.
History for SJR State! Vikings softball team wins NJCAA national title on walk-off homer
Alyssa Valladโs crushed a two-run homer in the bottom of the seventh to slap an exclamation point on the most dominant close to a season in program history and deliver the Vikings a 7-5 win over Kirkwood for the NJCAA Division II title in Spartanburg, SC.
St. Johns River State College softball team barrels into national championship game
The dream ride of the St. Johns River State College softball team continues, and itโs taken the Vikings all the way to the NJCAA Division II national championship game.
โHistoricโ: For the 1st time, SJR Stateโs baseball and softball teams playing in respective national world series
A local collegeโs baseball and softball teams are capping off historic seasons in a unique way.
Palatka police cracks down on loud music, car exhausts after complaints from residents
The Palatka Police Department said it will crackdown on people who blast loud music while driving and those with loud car exhausts because of complaints from residents.
Man held without bond after chemical pipe bomb explodes on Putnam County deputy during traffic stop
A man in Putnam County is being held without bond due to not cooperating with investigators after he was charged with possessing an explosive, aggravated battery, and illegal possession of a gun silencer.
Putnam County deputy released from hospital after being exposed to unknown substance during traffic stop
A Putnam County deputy was rushed to a hospital Friday after he was exposed to an unknown substance during a traffic stop in Palatka, according to the sheriffโs office.
Massive indoor marijuana farm in Palatka ready to expand if legalization approved by voters in November
On Thursday, News4JAX got a behind-the-scenes look at Green Dragon Florida's facility where theyโre cultivating and processing medical marijuana.
City of Palatka launches program to help residents who struggled with utility bills during pandemic
The City of Palatka launched a new program that will help residents who struggled with utility bills during the COVID-19 pandemic.
St. Johnโs River Water Management District schedules controlled burn at conservation area
According to a release, the St. Johnโs River Water Management District conducted a 196-acre prescribed burn at its J.P. Hall Bayard Conservation Area in Clay County.
Florida mom accused of trying to sell 18-month-old daughter to store employee for $500
A Florida woman was arrested last week after allegedly trying to sell her daughter outside of a local business, according to the Palatka Police Department.
Life sentence for Putnam County man who murdered childhood friend
A 33-year-old Putnam County man who pleaded guilty in December to second-degree murder in the shooting death of his friend has been sentenced to life in prison.
Putnam County neighborhood riddled with gun violence hopes authorities can make a difference
Putnam County residents in an unincorporated area of Palatka said their community is under siege by gun violence.
โHe tried to knock him outโ: Mom of 12-year-old outraged after she says teacher elbowed her son, knocked tooth out
The mother of a 12-year-old boy is speaking out after her son was injured by his teacher Monday.
Good Samaritans rescue wandering 3-year-old from getting hit on busy Palatka street
A 3-year-old was safely rescued Monday night after two good samaritans spotted him in the middle of a busy street in Palatka.
High school football โ23: Bradford, St. Augustine, Trinity wrap up district titles in Week 10
After Week, 10 the playoff picture is coming into focus. Eight district champions were crowned this week, with one big one left to go.
At least 1 person killed in crash on State Road 19 and Crill Avenue: FHP
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a crash involving two cars that left at least one person dead on State Road 19 and Crill Avenue in Palatka Sunday evening.
3 arrested in Palatka drug house bust suspects in recent shootings: investigators
In Palatka, a two-year investigation into illegal drug activity led to multiple arrests during a raid on a suspected drug house.
โHeartbreaking, horrible nightmareโ: 16-year-old struck by lightning while hunting with father in Putnam County dies
Baylee Holbrook, a 16-year-old who was struck by lightning while hunting with her dad in Putnam County passed away Thursday morning, according to Trinity Baptist Church.
โShe has proven a fighterโ: 16-year-old in critical condition after being struck by lightning while hunting
A 16-year-old Putnam County girl and her father were struck by lightning that glanced off a tree Tuesday afternoon while they were hunting, the Sheriff's Office said.
Putnam County employee accused of fraudulently using county credit card, stealing gasoline
A Putnam County solid waste employee is facing charges of larceny and fraud after investigators said she went on an illegal shopping spree with a county credit card. Denise Adams, 48, of Interlachen has already bonded out of jail on a $30,000 bond.
SnapJAX Stories: Rare pink grasshopper found on Palatka Farm
This weekโs SnapJAX stories brought me to a rural part of our area -- to a house on 40 acres in Palatka where we were looking for something that only 1% of the population will ever see: a pink grasshopper. Jackie Green, who owns the property, has enjoyed such a rare sighting TWICE.
Palatka community says gun violence has become out of control after late-night shooting leaves 2 injured
The North Palatka community is sick of the increase in violence after two men in their early-20s were injured in a Wednesday late-night shooting.
WWE legend โThe Undertakerโ stares down shark to scare it away from Palatka-born wife
Video from this weekend shows WWE legend โThe Undertakerโ standing just feet away from a swimming shark. And his wife said he was doing it to protect her.
Palatka man accused of bringing Harry Potter books, other items to meet 15-year-old for sex: PCSO
The man brought Harry Potter books, $20, and some muffins from a gas station, PCSO said.
SUV goes airborne, overturns in fatal Putnam County crash; 1 adult, 2 children seriously-injured
A 9-year-old was killed and three others including two children were seriously injured after a single-vehicle crash in Putnam County.
Putnam County man arrested, accused of kidnapping 5-year-old from home
A Palatka man was arrested Thursday morning and accused of kidnapping after he allegedly took a 5-year-old child from a home he was visiting.
Man thrown from overturned side-by-side vehicle dies in Putnam County, FHP says
A Deltona man is dead Saturday after being thrown out of an overturned Can-Am side-by-side vehicle, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Man accused in 2015 murder of woman, unborn child found burned in remote Putnam County cemetery
The Putnam County Sheriffโs Office on Tuesday announced an indictment in the 2015 murder of a pregnant woman from Daytona Beach.
Body found in river after car drives off boat ramp in Palatka
A body was found in the St. Johns River after a car drove off Browns Landing Boat Ramp in Palatka early Monday morning, according to the Putnam County Sheriffโs Office.
Man, woman arrested; teenage girls found in suspected drug house, Putnam County deputies say
Two people were taken to jail and face multiple felony charges after a neighbor saw something and reported it to authorities, according to the Putnam County Sheriffโs Office.
Farm Share to hand out food during distribution event in Palatka
Farm Share, Floridaโs leading food nonprofit and the stateโs largest food bank, is distributing food to food-insecure Floridians in the Jacksonville area on Saturday, Jan. 21, at Jenkins Middle School.
Putnam County man sentenced to life in brutal stabbing of girlfriend
A jury in Putnam County on Tuesday sentenced a man to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the stabbing death of his 16-year-old girlfriend, according to a news release from the State Attorneyโs Office.
Crime alert: Reward up to $50K for information in armed robberies of USPS mail carriers
The United States Postal Service on Tuesday announced itโs offering a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible after two postal workers were robbed at gunpoint in Putnam County.
St. Augustine vs. Palatka: One of areaโs oldest rivalries reignites in Game of the Week
Two teams go head-to-head in Putnam County for their last game of the regular season for this weekโs Football Friday on 4 when Palatka High School takes on St. Augustine in one of the areaโs oldest rivalries.
Palatka woman severely stabbed in argument with roommate: Sheriffโs Office
A Palatka woman was stabbed multiple times Tuesday night following an argument with her roommate, according to the Putnam County Sheriffโs Office.
High school football โ22: Bishop Kenny stuns Bolles as teams wrap up district titles in Week 10
The biggest week of the high school football regular season is in the books, headlined by an upset decades in the making.
Game of the Week: Fernandina Beach ends Palatkaโs perfect season
It wasnโt just the 43 times that TaโJon Nelms carried the ball that was impressive, nor was it the 194 yards the Fernandina Beach running back picked up on the ground.
Palatka Police Department investigation uncovers new details in deadly shooting
The Palatka Police Department on Friday night said detectives continue their investigation into a shooting outside Vickโs Supper Club, renewing its push for anyone with information to come forward.
โI just donโt understandโ: Mother of man killed in Palatka shooting mourns death
A mother of one of the victims killed in a deadly shooting in Palatka Saturday is speaking out about her loved one.
Illegal narcotics, dozen firearms confiscated amid crime crackdown in Putnam County
A dozen illegal firearms, lots of cash and more than a kilo of illegal narcotics have been confiscated amid a crackdown following a spike in violent crime in and around Palatka, according to the Putnam County Sheriffโs Office.
Detectives arrest Palatka man accused of threatening a mass shooting
Detectives arrested a 31-year-old Palatka man accused of threatening a mass shooting on social media, the Putnam County Sheriffโs Office announced Tuesday.
Pilot seriously injured after small plane makes emergency landing in wooded area near Palatka airport: authorities
A pilot was taken to a hospital with serious injuries after a small plane crashed Monday morning in a wooded area in the Palatka area, authorities said.
News4JAX Super 6 softball: Bartram Trail, Ridgeview move in to rankings
The News4JAX Super 6 softball rankings will be published each Monday through the end of the regular season. Results are through April 3 games.
Putnam sheriff accuses Palatka mayor of interfering with police duties. Mayor says itโs never happened.
Putnam County Sheriff Gator DeLoach and Palatka Mayor Terrill Hill appear to be at odds.
Putnam County Sheriff DeLoach asks Palatka Mayor Hill to resign at commission meeting
During a meeting Thursday evening of the Palatka City Commission, Putnam County Sheriff Homer โGatorโ DeLoach demanded the resignation of Palatka Mayor Terrill Hill, who was present for the sheriffโs comments.
One weak cold front equals a โ10โณ on the Gaughan Gauge
Friday, moisture from our south may fire off a few afternoon showers for folks living between Gainesville to Palatka to St. Augustine. Jacksonville should stay dry. Skies will be sunny and our temperatures will be warmer. Morning temperatures will start in the low to mid 60s and see a high around 85ยฐ.
Putnam County Fire Department battles fire at Georgia-Pacific paper mill
The Putnam County Fire Department has requested help from neighboring Clay County to battle a two-alarm fire Tuesday morning at the Georgia Pacific paper mill.
Popular Jacksonville breakfast spot shut down after droppings found at the bagel oven
Two restaurants were forced to shut down immediately last week after they both failed two health and food safety inspections.