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Palatka is located where the St. John’s River narrows. This is why the town has historically been the home the shipping industry that was conducted via the St. John’s River. Today, steamboats do not traverse this waterway, but the manufacturing industry remains strong in the area. Palatka is known for its Azalea Festival in March every year. The festivities include a bowling tournament, submitting recipes for a cookbook, parade, car show, and vendors. During the year, people come to Palatka to fish for mullet and bass in the St. John’s River. Palatka is centrally located, so Orlando, Kissimmee, St. Augustine, and Jacksonville are all close to this town. St. John’s River State College has its head campus in Palatka.