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Authorities are searching for Mossie L. Brooks, a fugitive wanted in St. Johns County for violating probation on an aggravated-battery charge.

A 22-year-old man who confessed to Titusville police about killing his landlord in July 2007 was convicted of second degree murder with a firearm Thursday, officials said.

Palatka police said a suspicious man near a school bus stop causing "abduction concerns" was arrested early Tuesday morning.

Putnam County Sheriffa s Office Detectives have arrested a Palatka High School student for making bomb threats against the school.

Congressional Republican candidate Armando Gutierrez Jr . keeps up his near-daily clip of endorsements, the latest coming from state Rep.

Published: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 6:30 a.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 12:22 a.m. The 17-year-old who was baby-sitting Haleigh Cummings the night the child disappeared was robbed Monday night while trying to buy illegal drugs, according to the Palatka Police Department.

His 13-pound, 8-ounce stringer gave him a two-day total of 30-05. "It was really tough, I only caught ten fish today," he said.

The parents of two young children have been arrested for a drug operation in their home.

Putnam County deputies arrested three Miami men and a teenager Tuesday afternoon after investigating the passing of forged bills at a convenience store in East Palatka.

Misty Cummings and two other young women were reportedly robbed Monday night while trying to buy drugs, a television station is reporting on its Web site.

Investigators are working to identify remains found in an early morning mobile home fire in Palatka.

A body was found inside a mobile home that was destroyed by fire over the weekend.

Telling an employer that he's the man for the job is a skill that has become a little easier for Antwaun Cooks.

Plenty of opportunities for Trunk and Treating and purchase of pumpkins this Halloween season are being offered by area churches.

Model trains will get their due this weekend at the 19th annual Palatka Railfest.

Rescuers said a Palatka man drowned in a swimming pool Monday afternoon. The drowning happened at the Underwood Estates subdivision on West Flamingo Drive.

PATRICK C. LEONARD/Palatka Daily News Morgan Leppert sits with her attorney Christoper Smith before her sentencing Sept.

Haleigh Cummings: Stepmom Misty tells CBS she believes someone 'on the other side of the family has her' In an interview on " The Early Show" this morning, Misty Cummings pointed to other relatives in the disappearance of stepdaughter Haleigh.

Haven't read Mark Twain's "Tom Sawyer" in a while? Dust it off and discover it's not just a kid's book as Tom becomes this year's One Book One Putnam selection.

Two people from Palatka are in jail following a drug investigation and arrests. According to the Putnam County Sheriff's Office, the drug/vice unit had been investigating suspected drug activity at an apartment at 6710 St.

St. Johns River Community College will hold informational orientations for its Educator Preparation Institute on the following dates: * Oct.

The Putnam County Sheriff's Office has concluded nothing that corrections officers did contributed to an inmate's death.