Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. Dr. George W. Pittman Sr. marked 100 years on Aug. 1, receiving a celebration in his honor at Kilpatrick Civic Auditorium on Water St. for his age…
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Audie Rowell for Congress
Florida’s 2nd Congressional District I am running for Congress in Florida’s 2nd Congressional District, and I am a six-generation Floridian from right here in the Big Bend/Taylor County area. I am not…
City and county update joint risk-assessment plan
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Local officials have now approved the 2026 Jefferson County Local Mitigation Strategy Plan (LMS), a 108-page document that sets the framework for how local emergency operations will…
Legislative appropriations of $3M-plus being put to good use
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Two county-owned facilities and a local nonprofit organization were recently the beneficiaries of more than $3 million in combined appropriations from the Florida Legislature, funding that will…
Fire assessment set to increase next year
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners has initiated the process for the reimposition of three special assessments that go to fund fire protection, solid waste collection…
County seeks grant to enhance its cybersecurity
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Like many other government agencies, businesses and organizations immersed in today’s digital world, Jefferson County is looking to minimize its cyber risk by better securing its vital…
Jibri Knight for Florida House District 9
I am running for Florida House District 9 because this is home. I have been a resident of this district my entire life, and Jefferson County is where I live, raise my…
County officials warn of ongoing scam
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The offices of the Jefferson County Sheriff and Clerk of Court are warning local residents not to fall for a scam that involves telephone calls purporting to…
Monticello to Interview Four Finalists for City Manager Position Meet and Greet Scheduled for the Public
The Monticello City Council has narrowed its search for the city’s next city manager to four finalists following a special meeting held Monday evening, Aug. 3. Residents will have an opportunity to…
Aldi is open: Monticello joins growing list of Aldi store locations
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The long-awaited grand opening of the Aldi store in Monticello last week made for a community happening, with the former Winn Dixie parking lot filled to capacity…
Roadwork starts today on Boston Highway
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Beginning on Monday, Aug. 3, motorists traveling on the Boston Highway, also known as CR-159, can expect to encounter some delays due to construction. The payoff, however,…
Audit shows county’s finances vastly improved
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners recently received a glowing audit report, thanks in no small part to the efforts of Clerk of Court Trey Hightower…
State continues review of Trulieve’s application to modify troublesome pond
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…
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…