Congratulations to newly crowned Teen Miss Jefferson County Chloe Pitts and Miss Jefferson County Aubrey Raker. Full results of the Oct. 3 Miss Jefferson County Pageant will be published in the Oct….
Farm Bureau Meeting stories fill a special B Section
Headlines include the following: • Brock Family Farm recognized as Farm Family of the Year • Edwards, Finlayson receive Farm Bureau honorary memberships • Maddie Campbell presents legislative update • Farm Bureau…
Trulieve fined $80,000; ordered to come up with irrigation plan
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday, Oct. 2, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) issued a 15-page consent order to Trulieve Capps Highway, LLC, relative to the several cited problems…
Picture from the Past: Local students attend the 2006 4-H State Congress
Local students enjoyed attending the 2006 4-H State Congress, where they brought home many awards for their hometown. Pictured together at the Awards Banquet are, from left to right, (back row) Alex…
Fun fall events fill the October calendar
To add other seasonal events, email reporter1@ecbpublishing.com or call 850-997-3568. Scarecrow Extravaganza All of October View creative scarecrows displayed all around! Entry deadline is Oct. 23; winner announced on Oct. 29. Aunt…
Pastor Appreciation Day coming soon
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. Sunday, Oct. 11, is Pastor Appreciation Day, which is part of a month-long recognition of the pastors who lead our churches. There are many ways to demonstrate…
Coach Heard shares ACA boys golf season overview
Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. Deven Heard has coached at Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) since 2021. He enjoys helping players grow and learn about sports and physical education. Coach Heard recently shared…
JCFR urges residents to power up devices with fire safety in mind
National Fire Protection Association Contributor Jefferson County Fire Rescue (JCFR) is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) to support Fire Prevention Week. This year’s FPW theme, “Charge into Fire…
Two Monticello residents killed after crashing into fallen tree
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Updated at 1:59 p.m. On Sunday, Oct. 4, at 7:10 a.m., two Monticello residents traveling on U.S. Highway 90 suffered fatal injuries when their vehicle crashed into…
Appellate court upholds Reams’ conviction
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Nearly two years after former Jefferson County Clerk of Court Kirk Reams filed a notice of appeal with the First District Court of Appeal (DCA) contesting his…
Celestial events in October
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. For those who like to keep eyes on the skies, October has some exciting celestial events in store, including two meteor showers. • Oct. 8, 9: Draconid…
FLHSMV celebrates National Pedestrian Safety Month: See tips for staying safe
FLHSMV Contributor Every October, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) and its division, the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), join public safety partners statewide in recognizing National Pedestrian Safety…
ACA Kindergarten classes visit community helpers
Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. Two kindergarten classes from Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) learned some of the ways their community works together on the school’s annual “Community Helpers” field trip. On Thursday,…
City approves final budget and millage rate (Slight property tax increase is part of package)
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The budget and millage rate that city officials adopted by the Monticello City Council on Monday evening, Sept. 28, will slightly raise property taxes effective Oct. 1,…
“Real Men Love Jesus” meeting features speaker JCFR Chief Derrick Burrus
Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. “Real Men,” a Monticello community-based religious group focused on guiding and supporting men on their path of faith, recently featured Jefferson County Fire Rescue (JCFR) Chief Derrick…
Walk in His grace during ‘Gathered in Grace: A Community Prayer Walk for Women’
Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. “Gathered in Grace: A Community Prayer Walk for Women” is a community event hosted by Taylor Todd Gargan, a Monticello resident whose family has lived and worked…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: The shot felt ‘round the world
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. When I was growing up, Madison’s hospital was located across the street from the present location of Madison County Community Bank. This small hospital wasn’t famous for…
Jefferson Pregnancy Center offers resources for local families
Story Submitted Since April 2025, Mondays on the Monticello Church of the Nazarene property have been a little busier. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Monday, the nonprofit Jefferson Pregnancy Center…
Voters’ guide to three amendments on November’s ballot
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. When Florida voters go to the polls on Nov. 3 for the general election, among the choices that they will face will be three state-sponsored constitutional amendments….
Complete your will if your milk is swill
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. If you need another reason to appreciate living in a rural community, I have you covered in this week’s trip down history lane. I’m not a big…