In the August 12, 2026 issue of the Monticello News, an article was published with the headline “VFW Post 251 and Ladies Auxiliary celebrate our nation’s 250th anniversary”. The VFW Auxiliary was…
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Primary settles two races: Wirick prevails; Bradley, Burdick advance to general election
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Tuesday, Aug. 18 primary election resulted in at least one statewide upset. Locally, however, the contests were fairly straightforward, with one incumbent securing a second term…
State rewrites ballot summary for Amendment 3
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. When voters go to the polls in November, they will encounter a rewritten ballot summary for the proposed property tax amendment that is more keeping with state…
Jefferson Emergency Operations Center earns recognition from National Weather Service
Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. This July, the Jefferson County Emergency Management and Operations Center (EOC) received recognition from the National Weather Service as a certified StormReady community, led by director Kristy…
Chamber announces “Vive Monticello” annual dinner
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce recently announced their upcoming annual dinner at the Monticello Opera House (MOH). Following the theme of “Vive Monticello,” the event will…
JCS high school football has been put on pause; middle school still playing
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The 2026 season of the Jefferson County K-12 Community Partnership School’s (JCS) high school Tigers football team has been canceled due to low participation. The middle school…
Single-vehicle crash results in fatality
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Following the crash of a pickup truck into a tree on the afternoon of Thursday, Aug. 13, the vehicle’s driver was pronounced deceased on the scene. According…
Support community journalism; support Jefferson County
What would Jefferson County be like without local news? Local newspapers serve a critical role in communities, providing trustworthy information, serving as government watchdogs, holding officials accountable and reporting on the local…
Don’t get fooled by current calm, hurricane experts warn
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Weather forecasters are cautioning Floridians not to be lulled into complacency by the apparent slow start of the 2026 Atlantic season, noting that its most active phase…
Court rules that proposed tax reform ballot “fails to inform voters”
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Opponents of the proposed Florida constitutional amendment to lower property taxes by increasing the homestead exemption were recently handed a victory by a circuit court judge who…
County prepares for lifting of state-imposed land-use restrictions in 2027
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Now that Jefferson County has a new consulting firm onboard, officials want to proceed with their goal of updating the comprehensive plan and land development code (LDC)…
Dr. George W. Pittman Sr. celebrates 100 years
Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. Dr. George W. Pittman Sr. marked 100 years on Aug. 1, receiving a celebration in his honor at Kilpatrick Civic Auditorium on Water St. for his age…
Audie Rowell for Congress
Florida’s 2nd Congressional District I am running for Congress in Florida’s 2nd Congressional District, and I am a six-generation Floridian from right here in the Big Bend/Taylor County area. I am not…
City and county update joint risk-assessment plan
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Local officials have now approved the 2026 Jefferson County Local Mitigation Strategy Plan (LMS), a 108-page document that sets the framework for how local emergency operations will…
Legislative appropriations of $3M-plus being put to good use
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Two county-owned facilities and a local nonprofit organization were recently the beneficiaries of more than $3 million in combined appropriations from the Florida Legislature, funding that will…
Fire assessment set to increase next year
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners has initiated the process for the reimposition of three special assessments that go to fund fire protection, solid waste collection…
County seeks grant to enhance its cybersecurity
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Like many other government agencies, businesses and organizations immersed in today’s digital world, Jefferson County is looking to minimize its cyber risk by better securing its vital…
Jibri Knight for Florida House District 9
I am running for Florida House District 9 because this is home. I have been a resident of this district my entire life, and Jefferson County is where I live, raise my…
County officials warn of ongoing scam
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The offices of the Jefferson County Sheriff and Clerk of Court are warning local residents not to fall for a scam that involves telephone calls purporting to…
Monticello to Interview Four Finalists for City Manager Position Meet and Greet Scheduled for the Public
The Monticello City Council has narrowed its search for the city’s next city manager to four finalists following a special meeting held Monday evening, Aug. 3. Residents will have an opportunity to…