Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Individuals who commit retail theft, porch piracy or incite looting via social media will face stiffer penalties, per a bill that the governor recently signed into law….
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Court reaffirms decision to deny attorneys’ fees to wedding venue
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. In response to a motion by the owners/operators of a wedding/entertainment venue asking the court to clarify its earlier order denying them attorneys’ fees and revisit aspects…
Senior Center suffers extensive flood damage
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The severe storm on April 10 and 11 brought significant flooding in the Jefferson County area, which blocked roads and damaged several buildings. The local Jefferson Senior…
Department of Health issues rabies alert
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County branch of the Florida Department of Health (DOH) has issued a rabies alert for our area. On April 12, a confirmed case of rabies…
It’s a crime to steal campaign signs
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. With the election season beginning and more candidates entering political races, folks are reminded that it is against the law to steal, vandalize or otherwise deface campaign…
County funds wildlife center improvements
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The North Florida Wildlife Center (NFWC) will receive a small portion of the funds that the county collects annually from its tourist development tax thanks to a…
Court rules in favor of Collins Law Firm defending Reams
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Collins Law Firm will continue to represent former Clerk of Court Kirk Reams in the criminal case that is set for trial in early May. In…
Monticello man found dead
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, April 13, the Monticello Police Department (MPD) was alerted to complaints of an individual lying in a Monticello yard near Martin Luther King St., reportedly…
Motorcycle crash claims one life
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Donato “Donny” Castano of Monticello was killed, and his passenger, Maureen Castano, also of Monticello, was critically injured when the motorcycle they were riding crashed into a…
County returns $50,000 recreation grant
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Local officials recently rescinded a Florida Recreation Development Assistance Grant (FRDAP) Agreement between the county and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), giving up $50,000 in…
Lego Lunatics give stellar performance at state
Carly Peary Conributor Out of more than 700 teams in the entire state of Florida, 56 teams advanced to represent the FIRST® LEGO® League Challenge State Robotics Finals in West Palm Beach,…
Photo Ark to include NFWC’s Cleo and Sèze
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. World-renowned National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore came to Jefferson County on Wednesday, March 20, to capture the images of two birds who live at the North Florida…
Health department now offers 24/7 food locker
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. With the snip of a celebratory red ribbon on Thursday morning, March 21, the Florida Department of Health – Jefferson and Second Harvest of the Big Bend…
Light it up Blue: Awareness on the Spectrum
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Starting on April 2, the world turned blue in honor of World Autism Awareness. Both children and adults with autism are especially susceptible to mood changes due…
Duke to cut rates again in June
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Florida Duke Energy customers can expect soon to see decreases in their electric energy bills, making for the second such reduction this year. The company announced the…
Hosford appointed to statewide group
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Commissioner Austin Hosford has a new responsibility. Governor Ron DeSantis recently appointed him to the CareerSource Florida Board of Directors as a business representative. County Manager Shannon…
While the world looked up…
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. A solar eclipse is a common-place rarity – a frequent event that you may never actually fully see. Amazingly, an eclipse occurs every 18 months that can…
– SIGN UP NOW – Watermelon Pageants set for June 1
Emerald Greene ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the Watermelon Festival Pageants will be held on Saturday, June 1, at the old Jefferson County…
Trial set in long dispute between county and wedding/entertainment venue
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The court has set aside two days in May for a non-jury trial on the county’s 10-month-old motion seeking the imposition of a temporary injunction against the…
Cafeteria workers walk out at Jefferson K-12
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Cafeteria workers at Jefferson K-12 School declared themselves to be on strike as of Tuesday morning, April 2. “We’re on strike as of today,” Cafeteria Manager Mary…