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ICE Operation Locks Down Palatka School Build Site
Around townAn ICE operation at a Palatka school construction site triggered a lockdown and stopped work for several hours.
Putnam County Florida DeskNov 8, 2026
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Putnam sheriff issues civil citations in student vaping crackdown
Police, fire and courtsThe Putnam County Sheriff’s Office is enforcing student vaping rules through civil citations as it describes the problem as an epidemic.
Putnam County Florida DeskNov 6, 2026
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Putnam sheriff issues civil citations for student vaping
Police, fire and courtsThe Putnam County Sheriff’s Office is responding to student vaping with a crackdown that includes civil citations.
Putnam County Florida DeskNov 5, 2026
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Putnam students caught vaping to receive civil citations
SchoolsPutnam County students caught vaping on school property are set to receive civil citations under the reported change.
Putnam County Florida DeskOct 31, 2026
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Questions for Candidates: Putnam Executive
Around townA civic question guide focuses on what residents should ask people seeking a Putnam executive role.
Putnam County Florida DeskOct 19, 2026
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Caylen Deller Found Guilty in Chad Mullen Murder
Police, fire and courtsCaylen Deller, 32, was found guilty in the September 2024 death of her boyfriend, Chad Mullen.
Putnam County Florida DeskOct 16, 2026
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Two charged in Putnam County creek shooting death
Police, fire and courtsThe Putnam County Sheriff’s Office said two men face murder charges after a 19-year-old man was found shot to death near a creek.
Putnam County Florida DeskOct 12, 2026
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All lanes of SR-100 blocked after deadly crash
Police, fire and courtsA deadly multi-vehicle crash has blocked every lane of SR-100 at Bardin Road in Putnam County.
Putnam County Florida DeskOct 2, 2026
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Warrant issued in Putnam County underage-image case
Around townA warrant was issued for a Florida man accused of sharing photos and videos involving an underage girl in Putnam County.
Putnam County Florida DeskSep 30, 2026
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Florida football rises to No. 8 in AP Poll
Around townFlorida football is ranked No. 8 in the latest Associated Press poll, marking a climb for the team.
Putnam County Florida DeskSep 27, 2026
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Putnam Sheriff Defends Street Camera System
Police, fire and courtsThe Putnam County sheriff is defending a street camera system, but its operation and the sheriff’s specific reasons remain unclear.
Putnam County Florida DeskSep 20, 2026
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Healthy Families program in Putnam County to end Sept. 30
Around townThe Healthy Families wellness program in Putnam County is set to end Sept. 30 after funding was lost.
Putnam County Florida DeskSep 17, 2026
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Putnam Healthy Families Program to close after 26 years
Around townThe Healthy Families Program in Putnam County is set to close after 26 years of service.
Putnam County Florida DeskSep 16, 2026
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36 dogs seized after months of neighbor reports in Putnam County
Police, fire and courtsA man was arrested after neighbors reported concerns for months, followed by the seizure of 36 dogs in Putnam County.
Putnam County Florida DeskSep 11, 2026