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…
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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…
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)…
It’s Insurance Awareness Day!
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. National Insurance Awareness Day is observed on June 28 to encourage us to review our insurance policies to ensure we have protections for ourselves and our property….
Wild Adventures to honor America 250 with Celebrate America Fireworks Spectacular
Story Submitted Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta, Ga., will be celebrating Independence Day with the Celebrate America Fireworks Spectacular. The fireworks take place during the park’s Celebrate America Festival powered by Georgia Power, a patriotic three-week…
Enjoy lots of music, local fireworks and more for America’s 250th
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County is looking more and more festive the closer we get to America’s 250th Independence Day! Encouragement to decorate porches, yards and business fronts has made…
Watermelon Car Show draws dozens of unique vehicles to town
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The 3rd annual Craig McCollum Memorial Watermelon Festival Car Show was held in the midst of the festival bustle on Saturday, June 20. From 8:30 a.m. to…
Watermelon royalty dazzle the festival
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello Watermelon Festival has not only a reigning Queen but a full extended royal family who bring a dimension of elegance to every part of the…
Take your pet to work on June 26
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. We’ve taken some pictures of pets that you might have seen in workplaces around Jefferson County. Take a look! Even if you don’t regularly take your pet…
Father’s Day around the world
Metro Media Many countries around the world celebrate Father’s Day, but not all of them do so in June. The most common date for Father’s Day celebrations is the third Sunday of…
Five appliances to help manage energy use in the summer
Duke Energy Florida Contributor While summer heat has already settled across Florida, the astronomical start of the season is observed today, June 21. Duke Energy Florida is helping customers manage their energy…
Top 10 reasons to shop locally
1) Small businesses and local businesses are still the backbone of our economy. This is where we live, where we are raising our families, where we shop, where we eat and where…
How communities benefit when consumers shop local
Metro Media Ideas about shopping are never set in stone, and the pandemic illustrated just how quickly consumer trends and opinions can change. Many individuals are now reevaluating how they spend their…
Conserving fuel as prices rise
Metro Media Fuel is a necessity for millions of drivers on the country’s roadways. According to a recent report from Experian Automotive, approximately 1.4 percent of the 292.3 million cars and trucks…
Cancer Survivors Day
National Cancer Survivors Day® is a CELEBRATION for those who have survived, an INSPIRATION for those recently diagnosed, a gathering of SUPPORT for families, and an OUTREACH to the community. CLICK HERE to celebrate…
How Jefferson County’s demographic “tapestry” impacts small business decisions
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Business Consultant Pamela Johnson, who works at Florida A&M University (FAMU) for the Small Business Development Center (SBDC), gave a presentation earlier this year on a “Tapestry…