Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Under Florida Statute 985.04, the name, photograph and arrest report of a juvenile offender who commits an felony offense, is charged with a felony violation, or…
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32 marijuana plants seized in drug bust
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. On the behalf of an attained warrant, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office’s (JCSO) Drug Unit administered a search of a property located off of Quitman Highway on…
High-voltage power line
Done deal? Imminent domain? Statute 74? Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The issue of the proposed high-voltage transmission line surfaced recently at the Jefferson County Commission meeting, raised by a concerned property…
Drug Take Back Day hosted by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Prescription medications are a benefit when you are sick or in pain, but once the medications have ceased being used or become expired, they can become a…
ACA athletes sign with colleges
Story Courtesy of Aucilla Christian Academy On Monday, April 8, three Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Warriors signed letters of intent to play athletics on the college level next school year. Evan Courtney…
Two arrested on fraud charges
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Brandon Sanchez Brinson, 30, of Orlando, and Alexis Lashawn Atkins, 20, also of Orlando, were both arrested on Thursday, April 11 by Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) Trooper…
Shooting in Madison; arrest in Jefferson
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. On Thursday, April 11, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) arrested Mario Verasso after Verasso engaged in shooting at another vehicle while traveling on Interstate 10 through…
Reams sues county
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Come now the plaintiffs – Clerk of Court Kirk Reams and Attorney David Collins – who on March 28 filed a lawsuit against Jefferson County for the…
Watermelon Pageant slated for June 1
Emerald G. Parsons ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that this year’s Watermelon Festival Pageants will be held on June 1, at the First United…
A Hero’s salute for James Clark
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Every veteran deserves a hero’s salute! After serving overseas in battlefields of conflict and grief in order to assure freedom for the friends and families they left…
High voltage transmission line to cross Jefferson County
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A proposed high voltage transmission line that would cut across Jefferson County from Leon to Madison is creating concern among some local residents. Gordon Paulus, senior communications…
Easter Egg Hunt, April 14
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Join with Pastor John and Cathy Hicks on Sunday, April 14, for a communitywide picnic and Easter Egg Hunt. The spring event will be held at 4…
Car vs. School bus
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. An Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) school bus was involved in a traffic collision on Friday, April 5. At around 2:40 p.m., the Jefferson County Fire Rescue (JCFR)…
The Plaza Complex turning an eyesore into an asset
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A Monticello institution from the mid 20th century is in the process of making a comeback, if not to its original form or purpose. Whatever the outcome,…
Second week second bust
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. An investigation conducted by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) was concluded on Thursday, March 28, by investigators of the agency. Armed with a search warrant, Investigators…
County says NO to paying Reams’ legal fees
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. After hearing from a hired outside attorney and the county’s insurance carrier as to whether the local government is obligated to pay Clerk of Court Kirk Reams’…
Alligator mating season is here
Tips to stay safe and respect Florida’s largest reptile Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. The warm climate, abundant wildlife and stunning waterfronts are just some of the reasons why Florida has lured…
Four teens vandalize JES
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson Elementary School (JES) has long been a hot-button topic around the county since the Jefferson County School Board chose to lease out the derelict school…
Is your item being recalled?
Compiled by: John Willoughby Portable Generator American Honda is releasing recall information on approximately 200,000 portable generators. The recalled portable generators can leak gasoline from the fuel valve, posing fire and burn…
Early voting starts March 30
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. The election to fill the District 7 House of Representatives seat, left empty behind former Rep. Halsey Beshears, will begin with early voting on Saturday, March 30….
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