Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The City of Monticello recently got good news relative to its request for state dollars to continue improving its aging water system in some areas of town….
Category: Front Page
Commission meetings now available on YouTube
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Interested citizens who are unable to attend county commission meetings or miss the live broadcasts via Zoom can now see the proceedings at their leisure. Clerk of…
Legislators hear from constituents on host of issues
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Expressions of gratitude, combined with requests for funding or support for specific projects and programs informed the majority of the presentations made to lawmakers at the Jefferson…
Monticello paintball athlete helps Team USA win world championship
Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. Warren Barker, 15-year-old son of Kenny and Joanne Barker of Monticello, helped the U16 Team USA paintball competitors become the 2025 world champions. On Aug. 27-28, top…
County allocates $800,000 plus for courthouse repair and restoration
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A combined $855,000 in state, local and other funding is going into the needed repairs and overall restoration of the historic courthouse on the circle. Prompting the…
Don’t wait ’til you smell smoke
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. When was the last time you tested or replaced your smoke detectors? Most house fires are caused by mishaps when cooking, but other fire sources, including heating…
Fire Rescue gets funds to purchase ambulance and life-saving equipment
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…
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…