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…
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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…
The NEW Front Porch is here
Emerald Greene ECB Publishing, Inc. It is with great pleasure that we announce the arrival of the Sept/Oct 2025 edition of The Front Porch magazine. The new issue has been mailed and…
Flipped tanker spills potato chip fluid
Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. At about 7:45 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, a tanker overturned near the corner of U.S. Hwy. 19 and U.S. Hwy. 27. Jefferson County Fire Rescue,…
Walker Family donates portrait of late commissioner to county
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Family members of the late Stephen Walker recently presented the Jefferson County Commission with a portrait of the former commissioner, along with a plaque, both intended for…
Senator Simon and Representatives Shoaf and Tant to hold Jefferson County Delegation Meeting
Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. Local elected officials, leaders and citizens will have the opportunity to meet with Jefferson County’s Florida Representatives Jason Shoaf and Alison Tant, as well as Florida Senator…
State takes emergency action to continue local senior services
Laura Young and Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Beginning Monday, Sept. 8, the Area Agency on Aging for North Florida (AAANF) will assume operations and services at the senior center at 1155…
Duke Energy continues support for JCEF
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Duke Energy has been a steady supporter of the Jefferson County Educational Foundation (JCEF), and their commitment is continuing into the 2025-26 school year. At a JCEF…
County finally transmits comp plan to state
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Commission has approved for transmission to the state for review and comments the county’s updated comprehensive plan, a necessary step in the process for…
City honors nonagenarian
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Dr. George W. Pittman, who turned 99 on Aug. 1, continues to garner honors in recognition of both his venerable age and many accomplishments. Pittman, who recently…
City council once again to take up funeral home issue
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. When the Monticello City Council meets on Tuesday, Sept. 2, the funeral home application may well be on its agenda; and if it’s not, it will be…
SCAM ALERT: Scammers using your social media against you
Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. There is another scam affecting people in our area. This is what happens: someone texts you with a conversational tone and says something friendly as if they…
Amber Alerts: Do you pay attention?
Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. Amber Alerts work. On Aug. 3, 2025, a child was saved from an alleged kidnapper near the intersection of Flat Creek Rd. and Bonnie Hill Rd. in…
Former Sheriff James H. Scott passes
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. James H. Scott, who was appointed by Governor Reubin Askew to serve as Jefferson County Sheriff in 1971, has passed away at the age of 85 at…
The Monticello News is getting an update
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello News is undergoing a significant update – the kind of change that has allowed it to be this community’s viable, reliable source of local news…
City renews contract with attorney
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello City Council recently renewed its contract with its legal counsel for the continuation of professional services at a small cost increase. City officials voted unanimously…