Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD) continues its review of a permit application from Trulieve to modify the stormwater pond that has repeatedly overflowed into an…
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Love’s Truck Stop likely coming to Lloyd
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A Love’s Travel Stop appears will be coming to the I-10 and SR-59 interchange near Lloyd, and this time around, the application will likely be handled administratively,…
County manager makes good on promise to spruce up A-Building
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. By now, many local residents have probably noticed the A-Building’s improved look and cleaned-up landscape. Credit County Manager Doug Baber for making good on his promise to…
Mackiewicz hit with additional charges – over 1,600 child porn images found –
Hailey Waldo ECB Publishing, Inc. According to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO), on Monday, July 20, deputies arrested Kurt Mackiewicz on a warrant related to his initial arrest on May 19….
Daylight saving time may become permanent
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The U.S. House of Representatives voted recently by a large margin to make daylight saving time permanent across the country. The measure, appropriately enough named the ‘Sunshine…
Planners affirm approval of Lamont Truck Stop
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The travel center that the California-based Solero Land Company plans to build on the southwest corner of U.S. Highway 19 and Nash Road recently overcame what could…
Lulu’s Law seeks to protect beachgoers
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. Lulu Gribbin was 15 when she was attacked by a shark while swimming at Rosemary Beach on June 7, 2024. The beach is located in Walton County,…
ALDI store set to open July 30
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. ALDI is scheduled to open its new store in Monticello on Thursday, July 30, with a sneak peek on Wednesday, July 29. ALDI posted the information on…
Former city manager formally charged
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The state attorney’s office has now formally filed charges against Kurt Mackiewicz, Monticello’s former city manager. Court records show that the state filed the information formally charging…
Property Appraiser certifies preliminary tax roll
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Property Appraiser Angela Gray certified the preliminary tax roll to the Florida Department of Revenue and all taxing authorities effective July 1, officially beginning the Truth in…
County seeking $2M to extend sewer/water infrastructure into industrial park
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County is seeking $2 million in funding from the FloridaCommerce, formerly the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (FDEO), to finance public infrastructure improvements at the Jefferson…
Council approves charter revisions for voters’ consideration
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. When Monticello voters go to the polls in November, they will have an opportunity to change the city charter. This is because the Monticello City Council recently…
Duke Energy representative gives company update
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Robert Scott Mixon, Duke Energy public affairs and communications professional, provided an update of the company’s doings to the Jefferson County Commission on Thursday morning, July 2….
Jefferson County property taxes set to increase slightly
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. For the time being at least, the Jefferson County Commission has set the millage rate for the coming fiscal year at 7.5261 mills, which represents a 2.16%…
New county manager makes an impression
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. In his first budget presentation to the Jefferson County Commission on Thursday morning, July 2, newly-appointed County Manager Douglas Baber impressed with his overall knowledge of the…
Local candidates to speak at political forum July 21
Story Submitted Three local races will be determined this autumn, as candidates contest for positions as County Commissioners and on the School Board. Preceding the Primary Election on Aug. 18, a political…
Lightning strike results in residential fire
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County Fire Rescue (JCFR) responded to an incident in Ashville on July 6, following a lightning strike which resulted in the burning of a workshop building…
Florida Spectrum Alert now in effect
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. Though the Florida Spectrum Alert was established in 2025, it didn’t go into effect until Wednesday, July 1. The new alert is intended to enhance the safety…
SCAM ALERT: Think twice before you give out your info to a “deputy”
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) recently shared a warning on social media regarding persistent scammer activity in our area. If someone contacts you and identifies themselves…
Several local public offices up for election already decided
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Nine local public offices are up for election this year, with 13 candidates remaining on the field after the qualification period, which ran June 8-12. Of the…