Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. County officials recently ratified an agreement that provided Jefferson County Fire Rescue with a $90,000 state grant for the purchase of critical equipment used by the Emergency…
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It’s time for scarecrows again
Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. Recent mornings have blessed us with a slight nip in the air, and with the resulting thoughts of autumn also come ideas about the annual Monticello Scarecrow…
Julie Conley reenters public arena
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A former public servant who not long ago stepped down from office has returned to the fray. Julie Conley, a longtime Monticello City Council member and several…
County to reimpose three special assessments
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. County officials are scheduled to take up a final review and approval of the reimposition of three existing non-ad-valorem special assessments that they preliminarily approved by separate…
Crash causes power lines to block U.S. 19
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) reports that on Thursday, Sept. 4, at approximately 11:40 a.m., a pick-up truck traveling southbound on U.S. 19 in Lamont, Fla., ran…
Justin Forehand named Capital City Bank president in Jefferson County
Brooke Hallock Capital City Bank Capital City Bank has named Justin Forehand president of its Jefferson County market. A long-time Jefferson County resident, Forehand is a trusted local banker whose deep community…
TV campaign aims to promote community regionally
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Tourist Development Council (TDC) has a new tool in its toolbox for promoting Jefferson County and drawing visitors to the community, encouraging tourism and spurring economic…
Monticello is home to three Best of Florida businesses
Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. Each year, The Guide to Florida recognizes Florida’s top businesses in several categories and produces both a digital and online guide of the best Florida locations to…
Tax repeal on commercial rent begins October 1
Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. After Oct. 1, Florida businesses will no longer have to pay tax on the spaces they rent. Florida has long been the only state to impose a…
Figueroa appointed to workforce development group
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. When the CareerSource Capital Region Board (CSCR) that represents Leon, Wakulla, Gadsden and Jefferson counties convenes next on Wednesday, Sept. 24, it will have a new member…
Kevin Harvin recognized for heroic action
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Kevin Harvin, a guidance counselor at Aucilla Christian Academy, recently received recognition for his lifesaving heroics. Harvin was presented with the lifesaver award by Jefferson County Fire…
Florida has a new tax holiday for hunting, fishing and camping
Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. If you need supplies for your camping, fishing and hiking adventures, the time to stock up is Sept. 8 through Dec. 31, 2025. This time period serves…
Three arrested in Greenville stolen vehicle case
Hailey Waldo ECB Publishing, Inc. A stolen vehicle incident in Greenville on Thursday, Sept. 18, led to a large law enforcement response and the arrest of three suspects after a day-long search,…
Early morning crash causes minor injury to local deputy
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. At 1:15 a.m. on Sept. 2, a Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputy suffered mild injuries as a result of a crash at the intersection of U.S. Highway 27…
The NEW Front Porch is here
Emerald Greene ECB Publishing, Inc. It is with great pleasure that we announce the arrival of the Sept/Oct 2025 edition of The Front Porch magazine. The new issue has been mailed and…
Flipped tanker spills potato chip fluid
Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. At about 7:45 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, a tanker overturned near the corner of U.S. Hwy. 19 and U.S. Hwy. 27. Jefferson County Fire Rescue,…
Walker Family donates portrait of late commissioner to county
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Family members of the late Stephen Walker recently presented the Jefferson County Commission with a portrait of the former commissioner, along with a plaque, both intended for…
Senator Simon and Representatives Shoaf and Tant to hold Jefferson County Delegation Meeting
Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. Local elected officials, leaders and citizens will have the opportunity to meet with Jefferson County’s Florida Representatives Jason Shoaf and Alison Tant, as well as Florida Senator…
State takes emergency action to continue local senior services
Laura Young and Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Beginning Monday, Sept. 8, the Area Agency on Aging for North Florida (AAANF) will assume operations and services at the senior center at 1155…
Duke Energy continues support for JCEF
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Duke Energy has been a steady supporter of the Jefferson County Educational Foundation (JCEF), and their commitment is continuing into the 2025-26 school year. At a JCEF…