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Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Gannett Fulford, son of Stephen and Tracie Fulford of Monticello, passed away on Feb. 22, 2025, of a sudden cardiac arrest. “He was a healthy and happy…

Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. City officials are considering a proposal from a group of radio enthusiasts for installation of devices on water tanks to serve as a communication network in the…

Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A recent workshop on the old high school gym to get public input as to what should be done with the deteriorating structure and what should replace…

Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Regardless of the outcome relative to the continuing lease negotiations between the Jefferson Arts Gallery (JAG) and county officials, the organization will henceforth have to pay the…

Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Given recent events, the question that arises relative to the local Winn Dixie is not so much whether Aldi will convert it into one of its brand…

Submitted by Jefferson County Sheriffs Office On Wednesday, Feb. 19, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) responded to the area of Bassett Dairy Road and Frank Lacy Road in reference to a…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Youth Council, a nonprofit organization chaired by Gladys Roann-Watson, has for many years applied for and received grants to support field trips for students…

Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Now that the Florida Legislature is formally in session as of Tuesday, March 4, it will deal with at least three bills that aim either to reduce…

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, March 1, the Jefferson County Fire Rescue (JCFR) issued a public statement warning citizens to be aware of the dangerous conditions, stating that the department…

Emerald Greene ECB Publishing, Inc. It is with great pleasure that we announce the arrival of the March/April 2025 issue of The Front Porch! The new issue has been mailed out and…

Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Contrary to the recommendations of staff, the planning commission and consultant planners, the Jefferson County Commission last week voted to deny the application of a California-based company…

Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A crowd of veterans, their friends, relatives and others filled the American Legions Hall to overcapacity on Sunday, Feb. 23, there to observe the 80th anniversary of…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Monticello Mayor Gloria Cox is scheduled to be the featured speaker at the Tuesday, March 4 member luncheon for the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce. Her topic…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County School District once again has its own in-house chief financial officer (CFO). One significant change made by Jackie Pons upon taking his oath of…

Duke Energy Contributor On Feb. 21, Duke Energy Florida submitted its 2025 Solar Base Rate Adjustment (SoBRA) filing to the Florida Public Service Commission (FPSC), outlining plans for four solar energy sites…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Spring is right around the corner, and that means it’s time to gear up for all those bat-and-ball sports we enjoy in the warming outdoors. Registration for…

Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A couple of the city’s bulbous water towers are getting a facelift, in terms of new coats of paint. Interim City Manager Steve Wingate recently informed the…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County School Board meeting on Monday, Feb. 10, included recognition of 2025 Elementary Teacher of the Year Indy Mack, Secondary Teacher of the Year Dr….

Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The property appraiser’s office (PAO) is reminding property owners and others who may be seeking a reduction in their property taxes that the time to apply for…