Story Submitted by Aucilla Research Institute There is no detailed history of the community on the lower Aucilla River known as “Nutall Rise.” It is randomly mentioned in narratives related to the…
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Bamboo
Temperatures are on the rise and school is out. While the official start of summer 2021 is still weeks away, that summer feeling is growing in every corner of Jefferson…
Brace for Elsa
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Regardless where Elsa ultimately makes landfall, the Big Bend region is likely to get tropical storm conditions on Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service (NWS),…
Protecting the K9s who protect us
Katie Krell ECB Publishing, Inc. Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a bill allowing first responders to transport and treat any injured K9. Senate Bill 388 was signed on Friday, June 18, at…
Emerald’s Gem Box…
What if you woke up today, with only the things you thanked God for yesterday? Too many times, I feel, we are caught up in what we don’t have in life, and…
George Edward Grek, Jr.
George Edward Grek, Jr. passed away peacefully on May 26, 2021. He was born January 30, 1944, in Somerville, New Jersey and moved to Florida in 1971 where he met his wife…
A Dangerous Trip for Tripp
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Wednesday began much like any other for Monticello resident, Karen Jenkins and her husband, Sam. That is, until they opened the kitchen door to let the cat…
Kelley and Mary (Lucas) Bailey Memorial Endowment designed to help local, first-generation college students
NFC Student Destiny Wade of Jefferson County is scholarship’s first recipient Story Submitted by North Florida College Destiny Wade, a first-generation college student from Jefferson County, is wrapping up her second…
Being Neighborly
The bystander effect is the name given to a social psychological phenomenon in cases where individuals do not offer help in an emergency situation. Imagine that you’re walking on the street and…
World record holder coming to Transforming Life Church VBS
Story Submitted Transforming Life Church’s Kid’s Power UP Adventure Week (VBS) July 12 through 16, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. is going to be a fun and exciting week of games, music,…
Asya Gashi: The Next Lady Gaga?
International Pop-Star of Positivity comes to Florida Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The shine of a spotlight. The roar of a crowd. The thump of loud music as it reverberates out of a…
From the Sunny Side
Independence Day Some of you may remember last year around this time, I made mention of the need to declare a “new” Independence Day. Today, I feel the need to make…
Want to play a game? Dial 1-800-SHUT OUT!!
Mike Johnson ECB Publishing, Inc. The University of Florida (UF) and its softball fans will never forget Elizabeth Hightower’s name. Raised in Jefferson County, Fla., Hightower has been the talk of the…
FDLE releases annual crime report
– Crime drops statewide; rises locally – Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County again bucked the trend when it came to crime in 2020, registering a rate increase from the previous…
Martin King, Jr.
Martin King, Jr. of Monticello passed at Hospice House on Thursday, June 24, 2021. Deacon King was a decorated Korean War Army veteran, a retired NYC police officer and past Chairman of…
Barbara Ann Henry
Barbara Ann Henry, 68, departed this life on Wednesday, June 23, 2021. Barbara had worked at Bassett Dairy and the Simpson Nursery. A member of Elizabeth, she enjoyed fishing and dancing during…
George Franklin Floyd III
George Franklin Floyd III passed away peacefully June 29, 2021, at his home in Waukeenah. Frank was born in the same house on March 12, 1943. He graduated from Jefferson High School,…
Department of Revenue holds Freedom Week sales event
Katie Krell ECB Publishing, Inc. The Florida Department of Revenue is having a Freedom Week Sales Tax Holiday from Thursday, July 1, to Wednesday, July 7, to celebrate Independence Day. Consumers can purchase…
Jefferson Somerset School Congratulates Valedictorian and Salutatorian
Mike Johnson ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson Somerset School is pleased to announce that Ryan Long has been named Valedictorian and Xander Ames has been named Salutatorian of the Class of 2021. Valedictorian Ryan…
Show me the HONEY!!
Mike Johnson ECB Publishing, Inc. Granny Kat’s Apiary Supply & Bee Learning Center is a local owned business, not just specializing in the making of honey, but also in the life of…
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