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Professor Kim Van Vliet gives her students in Introduction to Biology the rundown on what to expect in the class on the first day at St. Johns River State College on Monday morning. Fran Ruchalski/Palatka Daily News
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Professor Kim Van Vliet gives her students in Introduction to Biology the rundown on what to expect in the class on the first day at St. Johns River State College on Monday morning. Fran Ruchalski/Palatka Daily News

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  • A massive rotted branch fell off the oak next door and destroyed the front of the house at 418 River Street Monday afternoon. Fran Ruchalski/Palatka Daily News
  • The superintendents attending the naming ceremony for the William M. Thomas Workforce Center on Husson Avenue Tuesday morning got together for a group photo. From left are current superintendent Rick Surrency, Carey Ferrell, Jr. (1966-1972),Geri Melosh (1992-1996), Daughter Jane Crawford, C. L. Overturf, Jr. (1980-1992), Phyllis Criswell (2012-2016), David Buckles (1996-2008). Fran Ruchalski/Palatka Daily News
  • School board superintendent Rick Surrency talks about former superintendent Bill Thomas and his history in the school system at the ceremony for the naming of the William M. Thomas Workforce Center on Husson Avenue Tuesday morning. Fran Ruchalski/Palatka Daily News
  • Former school board superintendent C. L. Overturf, Jr. talks about Bill Thomas at the ceremony for the naming of the William M. Thomas Workforce Center on Husson Avenue Tuesday morning. Fran Ruchalski/Palatka Daily News
  • School board member Jane Thomas Crawford talks about her father's legacy to those who came out to celebrate the naming of the William M. Thomas Workforce Center on Husson Avenue Tuesday morning in honor of her father. Fran Ruchalski/Palatka Daily News
  • School board member Jane Thomas Crawford talks about her father's legacy to those who came out to celebrate the naming of the William M. Thomas Workforce Center on Husson Avenue Tuesday morning in honor of her father. Fran Ruchalski/Palatka Daily News
  • St. Johns Avenue has been closed from 8th to 10th Streets for the 9th Street construction and traffic is being detoured around the area. Fran Ruchalski/Palatka Daily News
  • Local resident Tracy Marinella of Florida Defenders of the Environment implores the officials in attendance to review their practices that are impacting our local rivers. Fran Ruchalski/Palatka Daily News
  • St. Johns Riverkeeper Lisa Rinaman talks about issues affecting the health of the St. Johns River as she addresses the attendees at the St. Johns River Forum. Fran Ruchalski/Palatka Daily News
  • Dale Jenkins, Bureau Chief of project management at the Palatka St. Johns River Water Management District addresses the crowd about the effect of septic tanks on the river and what is being done in the area. Fran Ruchalski/Palatka Daily News
  • Tony Carvajal, Executive Vice President of the Florida Chamber of Commerce talks about the economic impact of the St. Johns River and it's role in drawing people to the area. Fran Ruchalski/Palatka Daily News
  • State Representative Paul Renner outlines the need for the forum and for getting people working together to protect this area's greatest natural resource. Fran Ruchalski/Palatka Daily News
  • Representative Bobby Payne welcomes a capacity crowd of elected representatives, government officials, and interested citizens to the St. Johns River Forum held at the St. Johns River Center on Monday morning. Fran Ruchalski/Palatka Daily News
  • Workers get ready to pour concrete around the base of the recently replaced Clock Tower along the riverfront on Monday morning. Palatka Daily News
  • Professor Kim Van Vliet gives her students in Introduction to Biology the rundown on what to expect in the class on the first day at St. Johns River State College on Monday morning. Fran Ruchalski/Palatka Daily News
  • Before going to their first classes, students play pool and prepare for their studies in the Viking Center on the first day of the new semester at St. Johns River State College on Monday morning. Fran Ruchalski/Palatka Daily News
  • Jessica Alvarez and Brisia Garcia walk through camput at St. Johns River State College for the start of their first semester on Monday morning. Fran Ruchalski/Palatka Daily News
  • WOWers Marsha Smith, left, and Michele Menadue, right, help students to navigate the St. Johns River State College campus during Week of Welcome and the start of the new semester. Fran Ruchalski/Palatka Daily News
  • Students returned to St. Johns River State College for the start of their new semester on Monday morning. Fran Ruchalski/Palatka Daily News
  • Twins Grace and Ruth Roebuck, 17, get in some work in the Viking Center before their first class at St. Johns River State College on Monday morning. The twins are seniors at Q. I. Roberts High School. Fran Ruchalski/Palatka Daily News
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