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Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. One of three commissioners who voted in favor of a resolution opposing a controversial amendment on abortion recently experienced blowback for his action. The Jefferson County Commission…

Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A snapshot of the voting on Wednesday afternoon as the clock ticked towards election night on Tuesday, Nov. 5, showed the number of local voters who had…

Emerald Greene ECB Publishing, Inc. It is with great pleasure that we announce the arrival of The Front Porch magazine’s Nov/Dec 2024 issue. The new issue has been mailed out and subscribers…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) is holding a community-wide Fields of Faith event on Wednesday evening, Nov. 6 at the ACA football field, located at 7803 Aucilla…

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Thursday, Oct. 17, representatives from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) flew in from the Tallahassee airport to meet some of Jefferson County’s local farmers who…

Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. County commissioners are asking residents to be patient with the hurricane debris removal and disposal operation that is currently underway. “I know that it’s been a hot…

Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The good news is that the tropics remain quiet, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). Nor does it foresee any storm activity developing within the next…

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. At approximately 10 a.m. Wednesday morning, Oct. 30, the University of Florida (UF) Health Cancer Center is scheduled to unveil their newest healthcare vehicle. According to a…

Deadline to call in is Thursday, Oct. 31 Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Wednesday, Oct. 23, the Department of Children and Families Secretary Shevaun Harris announced the approval for Florida’s application…

What they really mean (And my opinion) Official Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5. We have very important decisions to make for our individual counties and for the state of Florida. After…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Candidates seeking local offices in the 2024 General Election presented their credentials, motivations and visions during the Political Forum hosted on Thursday, Oct. 17, by the Monticello-Jefferson…

Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Early voting for the general election got underway in earnest across the state on Monday, Oct. 21, with a total of 1,137 ballots cast locally by the…

Charges include: sexual battery, possession of child porn, digital voyeurism and animal cruelty Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Contributor The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) recently concluded an investigation ending with 97 charges…

Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The headhunt for a new city manager is underway, with the Monticello City Council taking the first step in the process last week. Addressing the council on…

Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The trial and sentencing of Kirk Reams, former Jefferson County Clerk of Court, may be over, but the case continues to draw judicial attention and generate activity….

Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Lady Warriors won the Rural District Five Championship in volleyball on Thursday, Oct. 17, by defeating the Red Flashes of Hilliard High…

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Halloween is almost here, and that means Monticello is full of fun, spooky fall events for everyone to enjoy. Here’s what you can expect in the ways…

Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Unhappy with the way that the state handled hurricane debris removal and disposal following Hurricane Debby in August, local officials have decided to have county staff manage…

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Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. With the general election a little more than two weeks away, early voting is set to begin on Monday, Oct. 21. Early voting will then be held…