Locally owned and operated, Blue Crab Broadcasting, LLC is the new proud owner of local radio stations WPLK and WIYD. Blue Crab Broadcasting, LLC owns, operates, and supports the community by investing in the voices of Palatka. Breaking down barriers, bridging gaps, and unifying the voices in our community.
“It’s an honor for me to carry forward the rich legacy of WIYD and WPLK that have been fixtures in our community for decades,” said Charlie Douglas, Owner of Blue Crab Broadcasting, LLC. “My vision for these stations is to lift every voice of citizens in Putnam County, highlight local content, and share with the world why Putnam County is the best community to live, work, and play.”
As a staple in the Palatka community, WPLK and WIYD will continue to provide favorite radio voices and personalities but will take on a new refreshed role in the community. Tune in for new audience-capturing programs featuring hometown highlights such as downtown activities, bass fishing, blue crab-themed conversations, and most importantly, you—the citizens of our community! Adding hometown charm and breathing new life into what will be the new Voice of Palatka is the main inspiration.
The ownership change comes at the cusp of new growth and development. By leveraging the resources of what the community has to offer and embracing collaboration from its citizens and local government, Charlie Douglas and Blue Crab Broadcasting, LLC intend to provide the foundation for a downtown renaissance, raising the standards for what the future of Palatka can and will look like.