Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Florida’s First District Court of Appeal (DCA) this week denied a motion for a rehearing by the full court of the case against Kirk Reams, Jefferson County’s…
City officials learn the limits of code enforcement
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. In In their efforts to clean up Monticello of dilapidated structures and overgrown lots, city officials are confronting the dilemma of code enforcement in the face…
Group explores local history through cemeteries
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The weekend of Oct. 24 and 25, the Cemetery Restoration and Reservation Society of North Florida, Inc., hosted a research tour as part of their Bailey-Bellamy Cemetery…
Five county employees recognized for heroic action
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) recently recognized four of its own plus a county employee for providing life-saving measures to a citizen during an emergency. The…
Fields of Faith is coming soon to Warrior Field
Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. The Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Aucilla Christian Academy chapter is preparing to join together with students from Jefferson County for their annual Fields of Faith event…
CareerSource Capital Region receives first-place Veterans Performance Incentive Award
Story Submitted CareerSource Capital Region has been recognized by the Florida Department of Commerce as the first-place recipient of the Veterans Performance Incentive Award, for outstanding service to veterans and eligible individuals,…
Jefferson County observes Veterans Day
The Monticello News published a special section today dedicated to Veterans Day. Click below to read features on: • New Veterans Affairs Officer David Dishman • Reflections by JROTC Instructor Jesse Jackson…
A Veterans Day Breakfast is only the first invitation
A Veterans Day breakfast gives neighbors a welcome reason to sit together. Someone pours the coffee, someone makes the meal, and a veteran hears a sincere thank-you. Jefferson County’s November observances offer…
Keep the Flag Flying in Downtown Lloyd
Dear Editor Our community is proud to have a flagpole on the corner of SR 59 and Old Lloyd Road to honor our veterans and those who serve in the military. The…
Florida Gaming Control Commission kicks off new Illegal Gambling Awareness Week
Florida Gaming Control Commission Contributor The Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC) is joining with its partners around the world in the inaugural Illegal Gambling Awareness Week (IGAW), Monday, Nov. 9, through Friday,…
Trulieve submits plan to address problems at Waukeenah facility
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. In a letter dated Nov. 3, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) acknowledged receipt of an irrigation runoff plan submitted by Trulieve to correct the several…
Recycle and reduce waste for the holidays
Metro Media The holiday season is a special time of year. Individuals often spend a little more on gifts, indulge a little more on rich foods and treats and make a concerted…
County updates travel policy
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. As County Manager Doug Baber continues reviewing and updating county policies to reflect the current circumstances and realities, his latest effort is a revision of the travel…
A true story of Life, Love, Tragedy, Theft and … Forgiveness
Help me please, I’m desperately searching for my wife! The following is a true story of Life, Love, Tragedy, Theft, and the offer of Spiritually inspired, soul searching Forgiveness. I’m Dave Rogers,…
Sentinel Fest 2026 combines campus festivities with the grand opening of a $4.2M Community Center
North Florida College’s new Community Center, shown in the artist’s rendering above, will officially open during Sentinel Fest 2026 on Tuesday, Nov. 17. North Florida College Contributor Something big is happening at…
JROTC Cadets visit the Blue Angels at NAS Pensacola
Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. On Wednesday, Oct. 28, nine of Jefferson County’s Junior Reserve Officer’s Training Corps (JROTC) cadets visited the U.S. Naval Air Station Pensacola. There, they had the opportunity…
Sharing the spirit of Thanksgiving
Community meals, food giveaways and volunteer opportunities offer ways for Jefferson County residents to give and receive this holiday season Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Opportunities to join in on community-wide Thanksgiving…
Goodwill’s new donation unit on South Jefferson Street is open
Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. During October, Goodwill Industries of Big Bend installed a donation unit on in Monticello. The donation drop-off unit was installed behind Monticello Physical Therapy & Wellness, in…
Our Blessings Early Learning Centers win award
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Tomica King Jackson, founder of Our Blessings Early Learning Centers in Tallahassee and Monticello, received a Local Leader of the Year Award from the Florida Association for…
GOP donation kicks off fundraising drive for WWII monument
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A recent $2,500 donation from individual members of the Jefferson County Republican Party (JCRP) served as the kick-off for a fundraising drive that aims to collect enough…