What would Jefferson County be like without local news? Local newspapers serve a critical role in communities, providing trustworthy information, serving as government watchdogs, holding officials accountable and reporting on the local…
Wild Adventures named Top 5 Most Affordable Theme Park in U.S.
Story submitted Wild Adventures Theme Park has been named the fourth most affordable theme park in the United States, according to HomeToGo’s 2026 U.S. Summer Travel Survey. The national recognition highlights the overall value of…
Southern Baptist Convention votes to ban women from the pulpit
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) found the saying “the third time’s the charm” to be accurate as they convened on Wednesday, June 10, in Orlando, Fla. After…
The Road to Independence
Christian Peterson ECB Publishing, Inc. From the Museum of the American Revolution French and Indian War (1754): Amidst ongoing tensions between Great Britain and France in their American colonies and abroad, 22-…
Is a dumpster rental service right for your project? Ask On Demand Dumpsters
Sponsored Content Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. For their daily needs, most in our community use one of two options for garbage disposal: either paying for a private garbage collection service, or…
Healthcare Hero: Donna Catalano
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet one of our local healthcare heroes, Donna Catalano! Catalano was born in New York and raised in North Miami Beach. She moved to Tallahassee in 1979,…
The July/August Front Porch has arrived!
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. It is with great pleasure that we announce the arrival of the July/August 2026 edition of The Front Porch magazine. This issue includes a fabulous array of…
Aucilla Christian Academy announces varsity cheerleading squad
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. Aucilla Christian Academy has announced the 2026 varsity cheerleading squad that will be cheering on the Warriors during the upcoming football season. The members of the varsity…
Tips for taming holiday weekend traffic
Metro Media Extended holiday weekends tend to fall on national holidays throughout the year, giving workers and students an opportunity to enjoy an extra day off from work and school. The open…
Celestial events in July
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. For those who like to keep eyes on the skies, here are some interesting celestial events happening this month. • All month: Get a great view of…
Fourth of July for Fido
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. As summer kicks into full-gear, Americans everywhere prepare to fire up their grills, stoke up their inner patriot, and get the fireworks ready for the Fourth of…
Celebrating America’s 250th Independence Day
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The July 1, 2026, issue of the Monticello News includes a special B Section dedicated to celebrating America’s 250th Independence Day. Enjoy 12 full pages of information…
Celebrating America!
America is the most generous country in the world, helping other nations in times of crisis. At home, we are a land of endless opportunity, enabling hardworking citizens to pursue their dreams….
Ode to Lucky O. Henry
O. Henry was found abandoned at John Stretch Park. He was such a lovable dog that those who found him didn’t want to send him to animal control. Enter a search for…
Duke Energy Florida implements third rate reduction to lower residential bills
Aly Raschid Contributor Duke Energy Florida will implement its third rate reduction of 2026 from June through September, lowering residential customer bills by approximately $50, or 25%, for every 1,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh)…
From the Sunny Side: Little things
I’m not quite sure exactly when the change occurred. In fact, it has only recently dawned on me that any change at all had happened. But it certainly has happened. I remember…
New county manager now on the job
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Newly-hired County Manager Douglas Baber officially took over the reins of the office on Monday, June 22, per the employment contract that the Jefferson County Board of…
Jefferson County residents donate big for Big Bend Hospice nutrition drink drive
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Big Bend Hospice (BBH) reports that during their recent Ensure drive they received an incredible outpouring of support from the Jefferson County community. “The response was overwhelming,…
Correction to “Building and planning permit fees may increase”
Correction: The Monticello News erred in the story posted online on June 27, regarding the Jefferson County Commission approving a proposal to hire a consultant to conduct a study of the current…