Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. In the wake of the deputy manager/human resources director allegedly misrepresenting dependents on her health insurance coverage, county officials are taking steps to avoid the repeat of…
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County officials approve Duke’s solar farm near Waukeenah
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Based on the recommendations of the planning official and planning commission, the Jefferson County Commission recently approved Duke Energy’s large-scale solar facility off U.S. 27 in the…
Teen Center Youth Camp celebrates 10 years
Justice Barrington Teen Center Youth Camp The Teen Center Youth Camp recently reached a remarkable milestone by celebrating its tenth anniversary, marking a decade of dedication to the development and enrichment of…
EcoWatch: Time for a good and bad news report as season warms up
Delores Savas Contributor “The good news is that bad news can be turned into good news when you change your attitude.” – Robert H. Schuller, American television evangelist, author Sorry to say,…
Senior center found lacking in some aspects
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A regional agency that subcontracts with area service providers to deliver direct care to the elderly through such services as home delivered meals, homemaking, and personal care…
County’s proposed budget exceeds $37M
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Budget Officer Gus Rojas recently presented a summary of the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget to the Jefferson County Commission, ostensibly his last budget summation, as he has…
New state law targets super speeders
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Drivers caught speeding excessively in Florida now face criminal charges with stepped-up penalties. Florida’s “Super Speeder Law,” which went into effect on July 1, targets drivers…
Sheriff’s Office gets $435,068 for officers’ salary increases
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. County officials recently ratified an agreement with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) that will infuse a significant amount of dollars into the sheriff’s office for…
Commissioner Hall joins national convening for county leaders
Story Submitted Jefferson County District 2 Commissioner Gene Hall last week attended the National Association of Counties (NACo) Annual Conference in Philadelphia. The event drew thousands of county leaders from across the…
Red Cross Shelter training available August 19
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The public is invited to sign up for training about how to volunteer at an emergency shelter during a disaster. “This is your chance to learn how…
It takes an entire community to keep our children safe.
Jackie Pons Superintendent of Schools Beginning Monday, Aug. 11, Jefferson K12 will begin a new school year. Safety will always be a top priority in our school system. Not only physical safety,…
Help our neighbors in Franklin County
Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. Water is a basic necessity of life, and for several weeks our neighbors in Apalachicola and some other parts of Franklin County have been without safe drinking…
Spaghetti lunches to benefit senior center
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The next three Wednesdays are special spaghetti lunch days at the Jefferson Senior Citizens Center. For a $12 donation, enjoy delicious pasta, salad and garlic toast either…
Trying to save our Winn-Dixie
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A longshot effort is underway to try and keep the local Winn-Dixie from being converted into an ALDI store. The effort so far has garnered the support…
Fire Rescue gets four new brush trucks
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County Fire Chief Derrick Burrus recently received approval from officials for the purchase of four brush trucks with state funds, another example of the cooperative relationship…
Can local businesses get an advantage on county contracts?
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. County officials are contemplating a measure that would give preferential treatment to local vendors and businesses when it comes to the award of contracts for goods and…
County sets up a restitution fund
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. County officials have created a dedicated fund to facilitate the budgeting and tracking of the monies that either have been returned to the county or will be…
Support Jefferson K-12 School students this school year
Tosca Williams Community Partnership School at JCS The Tiger Closet at Jefferson K-12, A Community Partnership School, is seeking donations of new or gently used children’s clothing (sizes 4–14) to help our…
Post #49 installs 2025-26 officers
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Otto M. Walker American Legion Post #49 held a special ceremony on Saturday, July 19, to install its officers for the 2025-26 year. Leadership and staff from…
Artist spotlight: Martin Thigpen
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. “The possibilities are limitless when you create stained glass art,” or at least that’s the belief of Martin Thigpen, a Jefferson County artist with a passion for…