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10/13/2026 · Palatka
Letter to the Editor: Alexander, Harvey incorrectly accused in recent Public Forum letter
Lynn Roberson’s Oct. 9 letter to the editor, “Commissioners share disregard for St. Johns’ (River) health,” blamed Commissioners Larry Harvey and Josh Alexander for the continuing loss of the river’s eelgrass. Her facts need correcting. I vividly remember the request to fund research by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission biologist Dan Kolterman, and the unprofessional, unnecessary response he […] The post Letter to the Editor: Alex…
Column: At long last, Panthers will host a swim meet
The waiting is over. The time has come to compete at the Putnam Aquatics Center for the Palatka Junior-Senior High School swimming team. On Tuesday afternoon, the Panthers will have their one and only home meet of the season at the new and improved facility on Westover Drive when they host the Panthers of Orange Park Ridgeview High School at […] The post Column: At long last, Panthers will host a swim meet first appeared on Palatka Daily News.
[email protected] · Palatka Daily News · 10/09/2026
Letter to the Editor: Opinion of hospital reversed after receiving stellar care
It is often said that organizations are exemplary because of their leadership. And although this is partially true, a good leader is incumbent upon knowing how to assemble an excellent team. After arriving in the emergency room, I was admitted to HCA Florida Putnam Hospital for an emergency operation. In the past, I must admit that I have been […] The post Letter to the Editor: Opinion of hospital reversed after receiving stellar care first appea…
[email protected] · Palatka Daily News · 10/08/2026
Letter to the Editor: Commissioners share disregard for St. Johns’ health
Several years ago, the Putnam County Board of Commissioners, chaired by Commissioner Larry Harvey, told an environmental group that requested $30,000 for river restoration to take a hike. Larry didn’t want to replenish the lost eelgrass that nurtures fish, shellfish and manatees. Oh, no. He wanted the money for a boat ramp, despite the fact that 90% of the […] The post Letter to the Editor: Commissioners share disregard for St. Johns’ health firs…
[email protected] · Palatka Daily News · 10/08/2026
My way or the highway
Except in the case of brain surgery, there are generally more ways than one... The post My way or the highway appeared first on The Port St. Joe Star.
Michael J. Brooks · Star · 10/07/2026
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