April 1, 2025
Republican Randy Fine will represent parts of St. Johns, Flagler and Putnam counties in Congress after claiming victory in Tuesday…
March 21, 2025
Early voting underway in special congressional election
The election in Congressional District 6 pits two vastly different candidates — Democrat Josh Weil and Republican Randy Fine.…
February 10, 2025
Historic cemetery bulldozed to build home in Putnam County
Local historians say cemetery headstores have been offered for sale after the landowner graded the property.…
January 28, 2025
Primary tees up state senator vs. teacher for Congressional District 6
A special primary election set the stage for an April congressional race between a state lawmaker and a teacher.…
January 6, 2025
3 appointed to board at St. Johns River State College
Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed three new faces to the board of trustees at St. Johns River State College.…
December 20, 2024
Former Putnam teacher jailed over nude student photos
Police said Gus Devereaux was arrested after photos of a former student were found on his laptop computer.…
November 20, 2024
Ex-Putnam teacher accused of lewd texts with student
Former teacher Robert Grady Bush Jr. is charged with soliciting or engaging in lewd conduct with a student. He has…
October 22, 2024
Putnam judge accused of abusing authority
An investigative panel accused Judge Anna Maria Gennusa of “improper use” of her power to hold people in contempt.…
October 16, 2024
Dog seriously injures toddler in Putnam County
The dog bit the 2-year-old boy after the child pulled his ear, police said.…
October 11, 2024
Utilities continue to restore power on First Coast
Power remains out mainly in St Johns, Putnam and Flagler counties after Hurricane Milton.…
September 23, 2024
Former Putnam school deputy gets life in sex case
Joshua Herren was sentenced to life in prison plus 235 years for a sexual relationship with a minor.…
August 8, 2024
4 school districts target substance abuse and violence
Putnam and St. Johns County schools are teaming with other school districts to increase awareness and support for students.…
June 3, 2024
Land deal preserves 855 acres in Putnam County
A family who has owned the property for nearly a century agreed to preserve it forever.…
April 11, 2024
Putnam jail director on leave after complaint
Maj. Scott Surrency was put on leave Tuesday during an internal investigation and audit.…
March 22, 2024
Search for missing Putnam boy ends in tragedy
Mason Newstead, a 4 year-old child with special needs, was found dead in the St. Johns River, about a block…
March 7, 2024
Where to vote early in the presidential primary
The early voting period for the Presidential Preference Primary in Florida begins this week across Northeast Florida.…
March 5, 2024
National Guard jets rattle Putnam County
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office got more than a dozen calls after an apparent sonic boom from low-flying jets shocked…
September 28, 2023
Palatka teen dies after lightning strike
Sixteen-year-old Baylee Holbrook was hit by lighting while hunting with her father on Tuesday afternoon.…
September 27, 2023
Putnam teen critical after lightning strike while hunting
Lightning hit a father and daughter as they were hunting near Bostwick. Police warned that lightning strikes have increased in…