Palatka man dies after truck overturns on State Road 20

FHP, Florida Highway Patrol, Police lights, Police siren, Police car, State Trooper, Police light (Copyright 2022 by WKMG ClickOrlando – All rights reserved.) PALATKA, Fla. – A 21-year-old Palatka man…

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Helicopter called for two crashed in 24 hours at Palatka ATV park

Hog Waller Campground & ATV Resort in Palatka is also the site where three people lost their lives due to ATV crashes in recent years. PALATKA, Fla. — Within 24…

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Palatka residents can expect water service interruption Tuesday

The water supply is expected to be restored once the work is complete. Following the restoration a boil water advisory will be put in place. This is due to the…

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Palatka man dies in Clay County crash

CLAY COUNTY, Fla. — A 53-year-old Palatka died Saturday morning following a single-vehicle crash in Southern Clay County, according to Florida Highway Patrol. The report said the man was A…

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Major gas leak in East Palatka prompts possible evacuations

PUTNAM COUNTY, Fla. — Some Putnam County residents may be asked to evacuate their homes Saturday night after a major natural gas leak in East Palatka prompted first responders to…

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Dangerous Dog Bill proposed by Palatka lawmaker

A bill filed by house Rep. Billy Payne, says dogs subject to certain dangerous dog investigations have to be confiscated until completion of certain action. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — First Coast…

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Palatka crash leaves man dead

PALATKA, Fla. — A pickup truck hit two pedestrians standing next to a ride-on lawnmower in Palatka, killing a a 52-year-old Palatka man, according to a Florida Highway patrol report….

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Newborn found in backyard of Palatka home, police say

PALATKA, Fla. – A newborn baby was found in the backyard of a home by Palatka police early Sunday morning, according to the Palatka Police Department. Police said the baby…

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Good Samaritans driving down busy Palatka street rescue wandering 3-year-old from getting hit

PALATKA, Fla. – A 3-year-old was safely rescued and reunited with his family Monday night after two good samaritans spotted him in the middle of a busy street in Palatka….

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Inspired by teen killed by lightning strike, hundreds in Palatka get baptized

PALATKA, Fla. – Inspired by Baylee Holbrook, hundreds came together this past Sunday for a community baptism at the Palatka Riverfront. The gathering comes three weeks after Holbrook, a 16-year-old…

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