Florida School Boards Association The Jefferson County School Board Members and Superintendent were recognized for earning the Certified Master Board distinction by the Florida School Boards Association (FSBA) at the Jefferson County…
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County’s rock mine may get new life
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County’s long abandoned limerock mine near the Taylor County line is getting renewed attention, in no small part because of pressure from the Florida Department of…
Jefferson County eyes joining foreign trade zone
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Commission recently approved a letter of support for creation of a foreign trade zone (FTZ) in the region, following the presentation of Vanessa Spaulding,…
County may acquire a private road
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The county may be taking over Vista Road and bringing it up to county standards, provided that the affected property owners are willing to deed their portions…
Proposed annexation on town’s southeast side put on hold
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A recent workshop by the Monticello City Council to discuss the pros and cons of annexing properties on the southeast side of town and get stakeholders’ views…
Interim clerk revamping, modernizing office
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. If you’ve visited the clerk of court’s website, you’ve probably noticed several new features, including profiles on the staff, a self-help center, a community newsletter and a…
Proposed truck stop jumps first hurdle
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The proposed truck stop on Nash Road recently advanced a step, receiving a conditional recommendation for approval from the Jefferson County Planning Commission. Among the several conditions…
Bill would ban children from social media
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Another of the many proposed measures moving their way through the Florida Legislature is one that would ban minors of certain ages from using social media platforms….
JCSO becomes first county in Florida to complete Disaster Readiness Assessment
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office became the first entity in all 67 Florida counties to complete the Disaster Readiness Assessment (DRA) before the start of 2024. The…
Drug possession yields one and a half years
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. When Tyshira Davis, 28, of Lamont, Fla., had her day in court on Monday, Feb. 5, she probably did not receive the outcome for which she was…
Fatal crash at U.S. 90 and Old Lloyd Rd.
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. On Monday, Feb. 12, at approximately 6:35 p.m., a fatal single-car crash occurred at the intersection of U.S. Hwy. 90 and Old Lloyd Rd. Florida Highway Patrol…
City juggling $7M worth of capital improvement projects
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The City of Monticello has a number of capital improvement projects that are either underway, nearing completion, or about to be launched, according to a list that…
City employees may get $1,000 bonus
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. City of Monticello employees will be eligible for a $1,000 bonus this year, depending on their job performances and if the appropriate evaluation system can be developed…
Truck vs Post Office
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Wednesday, Feb. 7, at approximately 2:05 p.m., a pick- up truck that was parked in front of the Wacissa Post Office, located at 38 Tram Rd….
Local carpenter suffers fatal fall
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Thursday, Feb. 8, local emergency officials responded to an alert about an accident involving a local carpenter, who has been identified as Johnny Ellis. According to…
Mayor recognizes retired educators for Black History Month
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. In keeping with her promise to honor the achievements of local African-Americans during Black History Month, Monticello Mayor Gloria Cox recently recognized the Jefferson County Retired Educators…
County officials reaffirm rejection of two proposed multi-use trails
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Two proposed bike/multi-use trails that county officials rejected a while back – one along U.S. 90 from Leon County to Monticello and the second along an old…
Commission joins state’s effort to disqualify Reams’ attorneys
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Along with Interim Clerk of Court Jason Welty, the Jefferson County Commission has now also submitted an affidavit objecting to the Collins Law Firm’s representation of Kirk…
Aldi’s acquisition of Winn Dixie moving forward
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Aldi’s acquisition of Southeastern Grocers, including 400 Winn-Dixie and Harvey Supermarket stores, continues moving forward, and is expected to be completed in the near future. The latest…
$500,000 grant for A-Building continues to languish
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A $500,000 grant that last year appeared to have been in the bag for the county’s continuing restoration of the A-Building, is now in limbo. County Manager…
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