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Kidnapping suspect captured, three victims located after police chase through Northeast Florida

Kidnapping suspect captured, three victims located after police chase through Northeast Florida

A man suspected of kidnapping a woman and her two small children in South Florida has been arrested following a high-speed police chase through Northeast Florida.

March 14, 2025 at 3:30 pm EDT

Tenikka’s Books for Kids is back for Year 8!

Tenikka’s Books for Kids is back for Year 8!

March 14, 2025 at 2:04 pm EDT

Putnam County cracks down on deadly road with new task force

Putnam County cracks down on deadly road with new task force

March 13, 2025 at 11:19 pm EDT

First Alert Weather Day

First Alert Weather Day

March 10, 2025 at 6:45 am EDT

Florida approves conservation of more than 1500 acres of land in Putnam County

Florida approves conservation of more than 1500 acres of land in Putnam County

March 05, 2025 at 6:41 pm EST

Monday is last day to register to vote in Florida’s Sixth Congressional District special election

Monday is last day to register to vote in Florida’s Sixth Congressional District special election

March 03, 2025 at 1:57 pm EST

Outside firm will help Welaka get in compliance with the state over its missing financial audits

Outside firm will help Welaka get in compliance with the state over its missing financial audits

February 26, 2025 at 6:50 pm EST

Palatka police investigating after man found shot in the face Tuesday night

Palatka police investigating after man found shot in the face Tuesday night

February 26, 2025 at 5:12 pm EST

INVESTIGATES: Number of weapons found in Northeast Florida schools on the rise

INVESTIGATES: Number of weapons found in Northeast Florida schools on the rise

February 24, 2025 at 4:06 pm EST

‘They’re bored’ Sheriff calls for more parental involvement after arrests of 8 teenagers

‘They’re bored’ Sheriff calls for more parental involvement after arrests of 8 teenagers

February 20, 2025 at 5:51 pm EST

565 manatees were reported dead in Florida last year: Here’s what we’ve learned

Putnam County Sheriff’s Office swears in first gunpowder detection K9 for school safety

Florida lawmakers introduce bill to create dangerous dog registry, require liability insurance

PHOTOS: Putnam County cemetery investigation

Conservationists obtain coastal land in Crescent Beach, preserve the habitat forever

‘We do not forget:’ 16 years since Haleigh Cummings’ disappearance in Putnam County

City of Palatka hosting public interviews of City Manager candidates

Section of Palatka’s St. Johns Avenue to temporarily close

Putnam deputies searching for suspect in child neglect, overdose case | Neighbors react

Man stabbed to death during fight on riverfront in Palatka, police say

Palatka repairing water treatment plant to address ‘rotten egg’ smell

Cool Sunday before rain on Monday

Fourth morning in a row of freezing temperatures, rain on the way

Police: Guns found near Palatka victims killed in Christmas Day triple shooting

Former Florida Gov. Buddy MacKay dead at 91

Former Putnam County teacher arrested, accused of having nude photos of student

Former Action News Jax anchor loses cancer fight

FBI seeking fugitives who may be in Florida

Owner of New Life Jax Recovery is December’s Doing Good in Your Neighborhood honoree

FEMA to close Putnam County Disaster Recovery Center

‘Ghost Adventures’ star Aaron Goodwin files for divorce after wife allegedly tries to hire hitman

American influencer picks up wild baby wombat

Man dies after fall from ski lift

‘I will always love him’: Dolly Parton makes first appearance since husband Carl Dean’s death

Mr. 4,000: Steph Curry breaks record with 4,000 3-point shots