Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday, July 29, Bernard Cooper (born Oct. 2, 1973) of Lamont was convicted of three counts of Sexual Battery on a Child Under Twelve Years of…
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Human smuggling arrests made in Jefferson County
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Last Saturday, a traffic stop on Interstate 10 in Jefferson County developed into two arrests related to human smuggling. According to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) report,…
Bulb-outs and no on-street parking proposed for U.S. 19 North
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Addition of bulb-outs and the elimination of parking spaces are among the changes that the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is proposing for the portion of U.S….
BIG TRUCKIN’ TROUBLE
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Speculation and awe grew throughout the community on the morning of Thursday, Aug. 4, as an enormous tanker made its way painstakingly around the courthouse circle. Members…
Local Forums informed voters
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Early voting for the 2022 Florida Primary began in Jefferson County on Monday, Aug. 8, and citizens have already had a number of opportunities to meet candidates…
Econfina Timberlands vs Jefferson County
Federal Judge rules against county Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A federal judge last week ordered Jefferson County officials to revisit their denial of the application of a developer wanting to put…
Shrimp company continues plans to locate here
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. If you’ve been wondering what’s been happening since the Texas-based aqua-tech company, NaturalShrimp, Inc., announced its plan to locate a facility here back in April, things appear…
County raises rates for commercial trash pick-up
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Solid Waste Department will soon implement higher rates for its pickup of garbage from commercial establishments that deposit their trash in large rented containers…
County health insurance costs questioned
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Sheriff Mac McNeill spearheaded recent legislation that resulted in higher salaries for deputies and correctional officers (Cos) in Florida’s 29 fiscally constrained counties, including Jefferson. Now he’s…
Back to School Sales Tax Holiday
Halie Wetherington ECB Publishing, Inc. The back to school tax holiday has commenced, starting on Monday, July 25 and running until Sunday, Aug. 7. During this timeframe, parents are able to purchase…
Clerk rebuts foot-dragging allegation
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Attorney David Collins, who represents Clerk of Court Kirk Reams, took issue with a recent News report that Reams had dragged his feet when it came to…
Early voting – Printed ballots on demand
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Voters will find a subtle change in the voting process when they go to cast early votes at the elections office this primary; subtle enough to be…
The Front Porch is in your mailbox
Amber Albritton ECB Publishing, Inc. We are pleased to announce the arrival of the July/August 2022 issue of The Front Porch! This newest issue has been mailed out and subscribers will begin…
Early voting starts Aug. 8
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The start of early voting for the primary election is just around the corner, with voters soon getting a chance to choose their political party bearers for…
Bus service to Tallahassee coming soon
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. County officials last week signed a three-year agreement with the state that will allow for the establishment of a bus shuttle service to and from Tallahassee via…
Important meeting on Aucilla River Watershed
Meeting set for Tuesday, July 26 Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County residents who own properties near the Aucilla River and whose lands could be subject to flooding are urged…
The grades are in: “Incomplete” Jefferson County School District
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Whatever Jefferson-Somerset Charter School accomplished during its five years administration of the local schools, improving grades will not be part of its legacy, if the latest school…
Chamber to host candidate forums next week
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring two forums for candidates on the upcoming primary election ballot. The moderated Q&A sessions will give voters an important…
Clerk drags out public records requests
Finally complies after 60 days Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. After months of no word on the forensic audit that the Jefferson County Commission requested that a CPA firm conduct of the…
School Resource Officer program renewed
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. At its regular meeting on Monday, July 11, the Jefferson County School Board unanimously approved an agreement with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) to provide the…