Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. In a break with the recent past, the Jefferson County Commission has okayed a pre-approved list of vendors and authorized the clerk of court to pay those…
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Judge issues formal restitution order (Reams requests rehearing)
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Following oral arguments by the state and defense attorneys in a restitution hearing on Monday, Jan. 13, in Leon County, Circuit Judge Stephen Everett recently issued a…
Annual event to mark first U.S. flag raised on Iwo Jima set for Feb. 23
CDR Troy G. Avera Jr. USN (Ret.) “Boots” Thomas Veterans Memorial Park Foundation The 80th Anniversary Commemoration of the First United States Flag raised on Iwo Jima, Japan, is set for Sunday,…
Mark Kessler inducted into building industry Hall of Fame
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Building Industry Association of the Big Bend (BIABB) recently inducted Kessler Construction’s co-owner, Mark Kessler, into its Housing Hall of Fame. BIABB serves Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon,…
Proposed bill could eliminate local ag agency
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Former Commissioner Chris Tuten appeared recently before the Jefferson County Commission wearing a new hat as a representative of the soil and water conservation district, one of…
Jefferson Arts Gallery’s lease at risk
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Representatives of Jefferson Arts Gallery (JAG) will get an opportunity to argue their case before the Jefferson County Commission before the latter decides on what to do…
Dirty Pecan registration closes soon
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The 2025 Dirty Pecan Gravel Ride is set to take place on Saturday, March 1. So far, a record 267 people have already registered to ride this…
Stay updated on concealed carry laws
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Laws regarding concealed carry vary from state to state, and those laws are subject to change. If you take advantage of concealed carry, staying up-to-date on gun…
Water customers to get discount on bills due to recent cold snap
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Monticello residents will get a break on a coming water bill, a recognition on the part of city officials that many people let their faucets run during…
Allman re-elected as Chief Judge
Elizabeth Garber Trial Court Administrator The Second Judicial Circuit of Florida is pleased to announce that the Honorable Francis J. “Frank” Allman has been reelected as Chief Judge, beginning his second term…
Bill aims to ban weather modification activities
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. One of the bills introduced for the coming Florida legislative session seeks to prohibit weather modification activities in the state. Senate Bill 56, which Republican Senator Ileana…
Traffic stop leads to arrest for money laundering
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. A rental van traveling through Jefferson County on Thursday, Feb. 6, was stopped for a moving violation by members of the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) Criminal Interdiction…
ACA announces its school spelling bee winners
Laura Young ECB Publishing Inc. In late January, Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) held spelling bees to determine a Lower Division winner and an Upper Division winner to advance to the Scripps regional…
City council recognizes African-Americans’ achievements
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. In observance of Black History Month, established in 1976 to honor African-Americans’ contributions to the nation, the Monticello City Council last week issued several proclamations recognizing local…
Search for city manager narrows to three candidates
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The list of candidates vying for the city manager position has narrowed to three individuals, according to the latest update from senior consultant Mark Ryan of the…
Ceremony marks 33rd anniversary of trooper’s death
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, Feb. 1, which marked the 33rd anniversary of the death of Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) Trooper Jimmy Fulford, family, friends and members of the law-enforcement…
Human trafficking: know the signs
Leah Androski ECB Publishing, Inc. National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, which took place in January, raises awareness about human trafficking. Florida, the state with the third-highest number of reported cases, faces unique…
City seeking nearly $5M for infrastructure improvements
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. At the behest of Interim City Manager Steve Wingate, and in conjunction with Kimley-Horn Engineering, the City of Monticello is going after nearly $5 million in grant…
Man arrested under Second Degree Murder charges
Story submitted by JCSO On Saturday, Jan. 25, at approximately 1:20 a.m., Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) received a 911 call in reference to a shooting at 4205 St. Augustine Rd. The…