🌱 Why a Palatka Goodwill had to be suddenly evacuated Friday

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In today's newsletter:

• Why a Palatka Goodwill had to be suddenly evacuated Friday
• How Clay’s girls handed Keystone Heights another loss after falling to Palatka

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 67 and low of 51 degrees.
• Wednesday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, temps: high: 74, low: 58.
• Thursday: Rain and drizzle in the p.m., with a high of 74 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Live Grenade Found In FL Goodwill Store Donation Bin: Police (patch.com) — A Palatka Goodwill store was evacuated after an employee discovered a live grenade in a donation bin near the drop-off door, prompting a bomb squad response and controlled detonation elsewhere. No one was hurt, and police are urging residents to double-check donations to keep explosives, firearms, and ammunition out of collection bins.
   

• Blue Devils take battle of "ones" (claytodayonline.com) — Clay High’s girls basketball team dominated Keystone Heights 44-22 in a clash of one-loss Clay County squads, powered by standout games from Teaghan Moses and Alia Chmura. Keystone’s only prior loss came against Palatka, underscoring how competitive local teams remain as they head into a busy pre-Christmas stretch of games and tournaments.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Palatka

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday December 18

• Downtown Palatka Christmas Market
  Azalea City Brewing Co., 120 S 7th St, Palatka
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday December 18

• Palatka Christmas Market
  Palatka, FL Calendar , Coca-Cola Bottling Plant 120 South 7th St , Palatka
  11:00 am
• Business After Hours
  Palatka, FL Calendar , 611 Zeagler Drive , Palatka
  5:30 pm
• Honey Baked Sweets Christmas Pop-Up
  Ralph's House of Flowers , 605 St. Johns Ave , Palatka
  6:00 pm
• Bonsai & Beer
  Azalea City Brewing Co. , 120 S 7th St , Palatka
  6:45 pm

Friday December 19

• Palatka Christmas Market
  Palatka, FL Calendar , Coca-Cola Bottling Plant 120 South 7th St , Palatka
  11:00 am

Saturday December 20

• Storytime with Mrs. Claus
  The River Center , 102 North 1st Street , Palatka
  10:00 am
• Ranger Read Along - "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"
  Ravine Gardens State Park , 1600 Twigg St , Palatka
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday December 17

• Keystone Heights Indians vs Interlachen Rams
  Keystone Heights High School , 900 Orchid Ave , Keystone Heights
  5:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• FNPS Pawpaw Chapter field trip to Mud Spring
  Welaka State Forest Mud Spring Trail , State Forest , Welaka , Crescent City
  10:00 am
• Melrose Christmas Theater
  Melrose Heritage Park , 201 FL-26 , Melrose
  3:00 pm
• Jingle Jam by Jenkins Community Center
  Boathouse Riverfront Park , 100 Memorial Pkwy , Palatka
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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• Looking for sand-clay mix suitable for compaction.
  I need one cubic yard. Does anyone know I may purchase this? (Nextdoor Palatka Northwest)

• Southeastern Grocers posted a job opening for Grocery Associate FT in Palatka. Apply here.
• Home Depot (Retail) posted a job opening for Freight/Receiving in Palatka. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Palatka here.

🗞 Nearby News

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