Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. If you came to Jefferson County in the 1830s, you would find it to be a very different place than it is today. During the territorial period,…
Community support shines during NFC’s largest grad fest celebration yet
North Florida College Contributor North Florida College celebrated one of its largest and most memorable Grad Fest events to date on April 30 as graduates, family members and community supporters gathered on…
Summer weather forecast offers mixed bag of flooding and continued drought
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. AccuWeather, an American media company that provides commercial weather forecasting services worldwide, recently released its 2026 summer forecast, predicting continued drought conditions in the Southeast, energy cost…
Breeding successes mitigate species extinction at the Wildlife Center
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. One way that the North Florida Wildlife Center fulfills its mission is through participation in breeding programs for vulnerable species in its care. The center has had…
MOH presents Disney’s “The Little Mermaid Jr.”
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The Watermelon Festival is coming up soon, and with it the annual tradition of the summer show at the Monticello Opera House (MOH). Presented in partnership with…
JCI warden to speak at special June 4 prayer breakfast
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. A special gathering of the Monticello Community Prayer Breakfast has been scheduled for Thursday, June 4. It will take place 7-8 a.m. at the Training Facility for…
Events for May 29 – June 8
MAY 29 (Friday) Christ Episcopal Church Food Pantry (425 N. Cherry St.) opens at 7:15 a.m. and distributes until the food is gone. Coffee with the Interim County Manager takes place 9…
Jefferson County Commission to hold emergency special meeting 6 p.m. this Friday, May 29
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS The Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners (“Board”) will conduct a Special Meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, May 29, 2026, in…
B Fitness hosts latest MYP mixer
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. When the courthouse bell rang at 5 p.m. on May 21, local professionals headed to B Fitness for the latest Monticello Young Professionals Mixer, sponsored by the…
No easy solution to city’s buzzard problem
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. For residents concerned about an apparent buzzard problem in Monticello and wanting a solution from city officials, the remedy is not one that is readily available or…
The 411 on whole-house generators
Metro Media Weather is unpredictable. Strong winds or storms can wreak havoc on power lines, resulting in outages that may last hours or even days. People have come to rely on electricity,…
Your 2026 Hurricane Preparedness Guide is here
The Monticello News is pleased to provide a six-page 2026 Hurricane Preparedness Guide full of information and resources. It includes • Steps for preparing • The 2026 Atlantic hurricane names • Description…
Chamber’s June 2 luncheon program to feature insights on “second chance hiring”
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The next Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce member luncheon takes place on Tuesday, June 2, and will feature a special presentation by Erica Averion, executive director of…
He is the propitiation
Ted Okolichany Guest Columnist Some people may go their entire lives without knowing just what the word “propitiation” means since we rarely use it outside a religious context. Plus, the word is…
Local officials take steps to mitigate disasters
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. County officials recently approved two measures that aim to better prepare the community to mitigate hazards in the event of a disaster. The Jefferson County Board of…
Fulford Family Farms honored with CARES award
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Nine North Florida farmers and ranchers were honored for their environmental stewardship with a County Alliance for Responsible Environmental Stewardship (CARES) award on Thursday, May 7, at…
A modern-day mystery for the record books
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. The year was 1991, two years before the release of the film, “Groundhog Day.” In a small village in Romania, a true script was unfolding that would…
Tammy Brookins named 2026 Friend of 4-H for Florida
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Each year the Florida Association of Extension 4-H Agents presents a “Friend of 4-H” Award to people or organizations that provide exceptional support to 4-H youth programs….
NFC students named to Spring Dean’s List
North Florida College Contributor North Florida College is recognizing the outstanding academic achievement of students named to the Spring 2026 Academic Dean’s List, celebrating those who demonstrated exceptional dedication in the classroom…
City manager remains in jail, investigation ongoing
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Monticello City Manager Kurt Mackiewicz remained in the county jail as of Monday, May 25, while the investigation into his alleged possession of child pornography continued. Mackiewicz…