Palatka Daily News
| Type | Daily newspaper |
|---|---|
| Format | Broadsheet |
| Owner(s) | Charlie Douglas |
| Founder(s) | 1885 |
| Publisher | Jennifer Moates |
| Editor | Brandon Oliver |
| Sports editor | Mark Blumenthal |
| Language | English |
| Headquarters | 1825 St. Johns Avenue Palatka, Florida 32177  United States |
| Circulation | 4,500 |
| OCLC number | 34298353 |
| Website | PalatkaDailyNews.com |
The Palatka Daily News is a local newspaper in Palatka, Florida, United States. It publishes on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.[1] Coverage includes local news, sports and community events in Putnam County.
History
The Palatka Daily News was founded in 1885.[1] The newspaper was purchased by The New York Times Company in 1972,[2] who sold it Community Newspapers, Inc. in 2000.[3][4]
In April 2023, the newspaper decreased the number of prints editions from five a week to three.[5]
In June 2024, the newspaper was sold to Charlie Douglas who operates the paper under the name Blue Crab Publishing LLC.[6] The following month the newspaper announced it was closing its printing press and laid off several employees.[7]
References
- ^ a b "Palatka Daily News". MondoTimes. Retrieved 15 August 2020.
- ^ Staff Writer. "CNI buys three North Florida newspapers". The Ledger. Retrieved 2024-03-11.
- ^ "Community Newspaper Locations". Community Newspapers, Incorporated. Retrieved 15 August 2020.
- ^ "History of Community Newspapers". Community Newspapers, Incorporated. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
- ^ "Daily News changes set to begin". Palatka Daily News. April 7, 2023. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
- ^ Oliver, Brandon D. (June 13, 2024). "Attorney, business owner to purchase Daily News". Palatka Daily News. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
- ^ Alfree, Claire (2024-07-26). "Palatka Daily News retires 20th century printing press". First Coast News. Retrieved 2024-07-26.
External links
- Official website
- Historic issues at Florida and Puerto Rico Digital Newspaper Project:
- Palatka Daily News (1884-1888)
- Palatka News (1905, 1907)
- Palatka News and Advertiser (1902-1905, 1910-1917)
- Palatka Daily News (1919, 1921-1922)