Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Commission recently postponed the adoption of an ordinance to update the land development code (LDC), pending an opinion from the Florida Attorney General on…
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Hurricane center implements new tools for 2026 season
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s never too early to begin thinking about the Atlantic hurricane scene, which is set to begin officially on June 1. At least it’s never too early…
Accounting firm to evaluate county’s internal control system
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Local officials have entered an agreement with an accountant firm to have it perform a one-time evaluation of certain aspects of the county’s system of internal controls…
Proposed measure would allow criminal checks of county employees
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. County officials have scheduled a public hearing for adoption of an ordinance that will require Level II criminal background checks on certain county employees and job applicants….
Auditor General gives Jefferson County Schools a clean report
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The State of Florida Auditor General found no deficiencies when conducting its annual Financial and Federal Single Audit for Jefferson County Schools. None. Its report, just released…
New bill signed by governor further erodes home rule
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law on March 27 House Bill 399, one of several bills in the recently concluded legislative session that aimed to further weaken…
County manager responds to earlier accusation of falsehood
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. County Manager Shannon Metty recently returned to the issue of the $3 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds that the county received from the federal…
USPS proposes major stamp price increase amid financial struggles
Hailey Waldo ECB Publishing, Inc. The United States Postal Service (USPS) is proposing a significant increase in the cost of first-class stamps, a move that could impact millions of Americans who rely…
Is Jefferson County ready to implement litter-control crews?
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Does it bother you to see litter piled up alongside the county’s roads and byways? If it does, Commissioner J.T. Surles may have a solution to the…
Local business couple takes issue with city requirements
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A local entrepreneurial couple continues having problems with the city and its administrative arm over the enforcement of certain regulations. Erik and Amy Paul appeared before the…
County manager provides transition plan for her departure
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The county manager’s office has now submitted to the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners a plan detailing the orderly transition of the operation to the deputy…
Animal control separates from solid waste, gets own director
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County now has a self-standing animal control department, along with a new department director. She is Cassie Griesheimer. County Manager Shannon Metty informed the Jefferson County…
Property fraud alert system sends false warnings
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. If you’re a property owner who is registered with the property fraud alert system provided by the Jefferson County Clerk of Court Office, you may have recently…
Local fireworks and more being planned for America’s 250th
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. A committee of more than 20 people have begun making detailed plans for Jefferson County to have a fireworks show this Fourth of July, along with other…
County adopts cybersecurity policy
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. County officials have now adopted a cybersecurity policy to meet a state requirement that local governments implement digital security standards, training and risk-management practices to protect their…
Shellfish recall impacts Florida as FDA warns of possible norovirus contamination
Hailey Waldo ECB Publishing, Inc. A recent seafood recall affecting nine states has raised concerns in Florida, where potentially contaminated clams were distributed to restaurants and retailers, according to the U.S. Food…
Community Easter Egg Hunt planned for March 28
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The annual Easter Egg Hunt for the whole community is set to happen on Saturday, March 28. The free event begins at 10:30 a.m. and this year…
The March/April Front Porch has arrived!
Emerald Greene ECB Publishing, Inc. It is with great pleasure that we announce the arrival of the March/April 2026 edition of The Front Porch magazine. The new issue has been mailed and…
County seeking new manager and attorney
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners appears to be cleaning house, in terms of its administrative and legal support. On Thursday morning, March 5, the commission…
County manager continues to come under fire
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Outgoing County Manager Shannon Metty continues to catch flack for her alleged mishandling of matters in her office, even as her tendered resignation proceeds to its effective…