Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. A committee of more than 20 people have begun making detailed plans for Jefferson County to have a fireworks show this Fourth of July, along with other…
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County adopts cybersecurity policy
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. County officials have now adopted a cybersecurity policy to meet a state requirement that local governments implement digital security standards, training and risk-management practices to protect their…
Shellfish recall impacts Florida as FDA warns of possible norovirus contamination
Hailey Waldo ECB Publishing, Inc. A recent seafood recall affecting nine states has raised concerns in Florida, where potentially contaminated clams were distributed to restaurants and retailers, according to the U.S. Food…
Community Easter Egg Hunt planned for March 28
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The annual Easter Egg Hunt for the whole community is set to happen on Saturday, March 28. The free event begins at 10:30 a.m. and this year…
The March/April Front Porch has arrived!
Emerald Greene ECB Publishing, Inc. It is with great pleasure that we announce the arrival of the March/April 2026 edition of The Front Porch magazine. The new issue has been mailed and…
County seeking new manager and attorney
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners appears to be cleaning house, in terms of its administrative and legal support. On Thursday morning, March 5, the commission…
County manager continues to come under fire
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Outgoing County Manager Shannon Metty continues to catch flack for her alleged mishandling of matters in her office, even as her tendered resignation proceeds to its effective…
Public hearing scheduled about senior services
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. A public hearing has been scheduled by Advantage Aging Solutions for Wednesday, April 1, to share information on local senior services they are providing and to allow…
Award-winning farmdog Millie hails from Monticello
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Millie’s bright, deep eyes sparkle toward the camera. Behind her, a bouquet of gold and purple roses towers twice her height. Behind that, appreciative spectators fill the…
Florida bill imposes new voter identification requirements
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A bill passed by both the Florida House and Senate and now awaiting Gov. Ron DeSantis’ signature will require voters to show proof of citizenship at the…
Small grants available to local nonprofits from county
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Local nonprofit organizations have an opportunity to apply to the county for small grants of up to $2,000 each, beginning March 1 and running through April 30….
Lamont man dies in crash with tree
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. On Sunday afternoon, March 15, a Lamont man suffered fatal injuries while traveling in a pick-up truck on the Econfina River Road in Taylor County. The Florida…
Truck stop informational meeting draws small but vocal group
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Twenty people turned out Monday evening, March 9, for the presentation by representatives of Solero Land Company LLC on the proposed truck stop at the intersection of…
Florida’s “Halo Law” sets boundary between bystanders and first responders
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Florida’s recent “Halo Law” (SB 184 Impeding, Threatening, or Harassing First Responders) went into effect last year, changing how bystanders can legally observe and interact with working…
City honors two women for their accomplishments
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. In keeping with the practice of recognizing noteworthy individuals in the community, Councilwoman Gloria Cox recently had the Monticello City Council issued proclamations to two local businesswomen…
Oil spill money: Commission to move forward on how to spend it
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Local officials have decided to go for broke when it comes to seeking some of the $12 million that is available to Jefferson County through the RESTORE…
City seeks $12.8M grant for infrastructure improvements
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Monticello officials recently gave the green light for a consultant firm to apply to the state for a $12.8 million grant to make needed improvements to the…
JCSO and Madison SWAT arrest four at “trap” house
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday, March 6, at around 6 a.m., deputies of the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) were joined by the Madison County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team to…
New city clerk sworn in
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The City of Monticello now has a new city clerk and treasurer. City Clerk/Treasurer Roosevelt Brooks was formally installed on Tuesday evening, March 3, following a brief…
Proposed city charter revisions now before elected officials
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The proposed revisions to the city charter are now in the hands of the Monticello City Council to do with as it sees fit, preparatory to submitting…