Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The second early forecast for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is out, and it pretty much falls into line with the one issued some two weeks ago….
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Tant bill closes elections qualification loophole
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Florida House Representative Allison Tant, whose district encompasses Jefferson County, recently posted a “thank you” to Governor Ron DeSantis for his signing into law House Bill 91,…
ALDI remains on target to open store this summer
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Rumors aside of the possible delay of the opening of the ALDI store in Monticello because of a construction problem, a spokesperson for the company told the…
– Sign up now – Watermelon pageants set for June 6
Emerald Greene ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the 2026 Watermelon Festival Pageants will be held on Saturday, June 6, at Kilpatrick Auditorium, located…
First hurricane season forecast released
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. With the Atlantic hurricane season set to begin on June 1, meteorologists have begun making their seasonal predictions, with AccuWeather releasing the very first forecast. In its…
Commission speeds up county manager’s transition
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s becoming difficult to keep up with the changes at the county manager’s office, fast as they are coming. On Thursday morning, April 2, the Jefferson County…
Pedaling with purpose: Dirty Pecan Ride fuels support for Jefferson County 4-H
Dr. Camille Lewis UF/IFAS Extension – Jefferson Residents may have noticed the steady stream of cyclists moving through the county’s rural roads on the morning of March 7. By mid-morning, the Jefferson…
Commission postpones approval of revised land development code
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Commission recently postponed the adoption of an ordinance to update the land development code (LDC), pending an opinion from the Florida Attorney General on…
Hurricane center implements new tools for 2026 season
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s never too early to begin thinking about the Atlantic hurricane scene, which is set to begin officially on June 1. At least it’s never too early…
Accounting firm to evaluate county’s internal control system
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Local officials have entered an agreement with an accountant firm to have it perform a one-time evaluation of certain aspects of the county’s system of internal controls…
Proposed measure would allow criminal checks of county employees
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. County officials have scheduled a public hearing for adoption of an ordinance that will require Level II criminal background checks on certain county employees and job applicants….
Auditor General gives Jefferson County Schools a clean report
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The State of Florida Auditor General found no deficiencies when conducting its annual Financial and Federal Single Audit for Jefferson County Schools. None. Its report, just released…
New bill signed by governor further erodes home rule
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law on March 27 House Bill 399, one of several bills in the recently concluded legislative session that aimed to further weaken…
County manager responds to earlier accusation of falsehood
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. County Manager Shannon Metty recently returned to the issue of the $3 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds that the county received from the federal…
USPS proposes major stamp price increase amid financial struggles
Hailey Waldo ECB Publishing, Inc. The United States Postal Service (USPS) is proposing a significant increase in the cost of first-class stamps, a move that could impact millions of Americans who rely…
Is Jefferson County ready to implement litter-control crews?
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Does it bother you to see litter piled up alongside the county’s roads and byways? If it does, Commissioner J.T. Surles may have a solution to the…
Local business couple takes issue with city requirements
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A local entrepreneurial couple continues having problems with the city and its administrative arm over the enforcement of certain regulations. Erik and Amy Paul appeared before the…
County manager provides transition plan for her departure
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The county manager’s office has now submitted to the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners a plan detailing the orderly transition of the operation to the deputy…
Animal control separates from solid waste, gets own director
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County now has a self-standing animal control department, along with a new department director. She is Cassie Griesheimer. County Manager Shannon Metty informed the Jefferson County…
Property fraud alert system sends false warnings
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. If you’re a property owner who is registered with the property fraud alert system provided by the Jefferson County Clerk of Court Office, you may have recently…