Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. County officials continue trying to complete the revision of the comprehensive plan, a document that sets the community’s vision 20 years out and that must be reviewed…
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Overturned semi blocks Hwy. 19
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. On Monday, March 10, around 6:30 p.m., a semi truck traveling southbound on U.S. 19 overturned as it was approaching the highway’s intersection with William Floyd Road…
Help the Handley family’s fight against cancer
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Handley family of Monticello is seeking community support, following a cancer diagnosis for Hunter Handley, son of Randall and Mary Pate Handley. On Jan. 8, 2025,…
Single vehicle wreck leaves one deceased
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday morning, March 8, Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) responded to a crash located on U.S. Highway 19, at Tecumseh Rd. At approximately 6:15 a.m., a pickup…
New bill seeks to stiffen dangerous dogs laws
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Another bill to stiffen the state’s dangerous dogs laws has been filed in the Florida Legislature for the session that started on Tuesday, March 4. Senate Bill…
Ecological Park in need of major repairs
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The past several years have been wrought with significant bouts of severe weather, from major hurricanes to historic winter snow storms. Many Florida residents are struggling to…
Celestial events in March Total Lunar Eclipse Thursday/Friday
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. 2025 is shaping up to be a pretty active, astronomically speaking, with January and February enjoying a planetary parade, several different planetary and lunar conjunctions, a massive…
Missing elderly adult located safe and sound
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday morning, March 7, a little after 10:30 a.m., the Monticello Police Department (MPD) was flagged down on North Railroad Street in reference to an elderly…
New City Manager chosen
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello City Council last week made its choice for city manager, at the same time designating its second choice, should negotiations with the first choice prove…
Readers beware—text message toll scam spreads far and wide
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Have you gotten a text or two that claims to be from SunPass recently, telling you that you have unpaid tolls? Watch out! Chances are, it’s just…
County adopts investment policy to manage excess funds
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. At the request of Clerk of Court Trey Hightower, the Jefferson County Commission recently approved by resolution an investment policy that sets the ground rules for the…
Scholarship established in memory of Gannett Fulford
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…
City may get low-cost emergency communications system
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…
Workshop on gym elicits little public input
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…
Jefferson Arts Gallery to pay utilities going forward
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…
Some Aldi stores returned to Winn Dixies
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…
Domestic altercation leads to manhunt
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…
JCS teachers can now access $25K grant for field trip expenses
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…
Three bills aim to reduce or eliminate property taxes in Florida
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…
Conditions perfect for elevated fire danger: JCFR warns citizens to be aware
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…