Category: Community News

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce has teamed up once again with the Monticello Woman’s Club to offer another networking opportunity for local women. They invite local…

Tiffany Martin Children’s Home Society of Florida  When students have access to clean clothes and essential hygiene items, they can focus on learning instead of worrying about their basic needs. Clothing closets…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet Sylvester Peck, Sr.! Peck was born and raised in the New Bethel community of Jefferson County’s Linton’s Mills area. Though he currently lives in Leon County,…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Sullivan, a two-year-old pitbull, is in need of a forever family. At 58 pounds, Sullivan is strong, energetic, intelligent and friendly. His current foster owner, Debbie Snapp,…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. At the Jefferson County Humane Society’s Wolf Creek Pet Adoption Center (JCHS), many sweet animals are hoping to find their forever home. Three orange kittens, Nick, Chester…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. At the Jefferson County Humane Society’s Wolf Creek Pet Adoption Center (JCHS), many sweet animals are hoping to find their forever home. Ace, a handsome black-and-white cat,…

JANUARY 12 (Monday) The Jefferson County School Board has a regular meeting at 6 p.m. at 1490 W. Washington St. To attend via Microsoft Teams, use Meeting ID 229 905 633 064…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Have you ever heard of Florida 211? It’s a free, confidential helpline that connects Floridians to all sorts of resources, including “social services, food, housing, utilities payment…

Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The owners of the Avera-Clarke House are a step closer to getting the historic structure listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Jefferson County Board…

Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. In response to requests, the Lee American Legion Post 422, will be hosting Veterans support group meetings, starting on Friday, Jan. 16. There will be two different…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. FL Cares, a local 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit, saw record-breaking activity in 2025. The volunteer-run organization is committed to increasing accessibility across the four-county area of Jefferson, Leon,…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. At the Jefferson County Humane Society’s Wolf Creek Pet Adoption Center (JCHS), many sweet animals are hoping to find their forever home. Crawford, a handsome brown tabby…

Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The alumni of Suwannee River Junior College and Madison County Training School are holding a fundraising campaign to help with the restoration of the historic property. The…

Morgan Sweeney The Center Square  The federal government is relaxing Biden-era fuel economy standards that required most cars to have a fuel efficiency of nearly 50 mpg by 2031 in an effort to ease…

Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. North Florida College will be the site for an event targeted toward helping small businesses located in rural Florida. FloridaCommerce and the Florida Small Business Development Center…

JANUARY 6 (Tuesday) Lego Club meets at 4 p.m. at the library (375 S. Water St.). For more information, call 850-342-0205‬. Shepherd’s Hands Free Health Clinic is from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m….

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. At the Jefferson County Humane Society’s Wolf Creek Pet Adoption Center (JCHS), many sweet animals are hoping to find their forever home. Sunrise, an orange tabby cat,…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Did you know that over 10 million people are affected by domestic violence every year? According to Break the Cycle, nearly one in four women and two…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet Ramsey Revell Wheeler! An alum of Aucilla Christian Academy, she was raised in Jefferson County, which she continues to call her home today. She grew up…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. For those who like to keep eyes on the skies, January has some interesting celestial events in store. • On Jan. 1, Sirius will reach its highest…