Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Lions Club (JCLC) usually meets every Monday evening at 6:30 p.m. at the Health Department annex to discuss upcoming events, fundraising ventures and service…
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Hurricane Heroes: Georgia-Florida Aviation Search Team
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. In 2016, Monticello native Richard Connell created a search and rescue nonprofit organization that would become the Georgia-Florida Aviation Search Team (or G-Fast for short). The organization…
Vehicle pulled from the Miccosukee
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. A vehicle has been pulled from the waters of Lake Miccosukee after the vehicle was found submerged. According to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, no one was…
Crime-fighting lights may be in our future
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Nearly two years ago, Duke Energy representatives talked to Monticello city officials about plans to install better nighttime illumination within city limits. Then nothing more was heard…
Vaping: teens’ health goes up in smoke
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. Over the past several years, nicotine use in the US has been steadily dropping. That trend is rapidly disappearing with the growing popularity of vaping, which is…
Tigers’ Coach Smith is Coach of the Year
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Tigers may not have made it to the state championships this year, but Tiger Head Coach Leroy Smith is being recognized by the Florida…
Thief steals packages off porch
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. In the modern day and age, shopping has become as easy as clicking a button that says ‘buy now’, and getting the item delivered straight to your…
City to earn more on its money
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Guided by City Clerk Emily Anderson, the Monticello City Council last week approved two financial actions that will earn the city additional interest on its accounts. In…
It’s too trashy around here
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Two of the county’s garbage collection sites will soon stop accepting tree debris, white goods (stoves, refrigerators, etc.) and waste tires. The two – the New Monticello…
Boy Scouts receive earned awards
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Boy Scout Troop 803 gathered their family and friends together for their annual awards ceremony at The Eagles Nest on a recent Saturday evening. The recognition ceremony…
Grand Theft Doggo
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. A Monticello man has been arrested on grand theft charges after stealing a dog worth $1,000. On Tuesday, November 6, Jefferson County Deputy Harrison responded to a…
Donor leaves historical society $100,000
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Historical Association (JCHA) last week was the recipient of significant donation from one of its former members — the late William K. Kirkpatrick, who…
Tensions flare at school board over JES
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. As with any Jefferson County School Board meeting, the Monday, December 10 regularly scheduled gathering of the school board began with a prayer, pledge of allegiance to…
County Tropicana’s speech winners chosen
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Tropicana speech contest for fourth, fifth and sixth graders was held on Tuesday, December 4, at the Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) campus. Drawing the…
Lawmakers visit Monticello
Lazaro Aleman, ECB Publishing, Inc. With the 2019 legislative session set to begin on March 5 and legislative committee meetings beginning as early as this week, the Jefferson County Legislative Delegation held…
Is driving with an unbuckled minor child abuse?
Senate Bill 128 says yes Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. A new bill has been filed for discussion during the 2019 session of the Florida Senate that would create stricter punishments and…
Hit-and-run information sought
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Information is sought that may lead to the identification of a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run accident at a local business several weeks ago. According to the…
Walking helps cut risks of obesity
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. If you’re like the average Floridian, the most you’re willing to walk to get anywhere is 18.2 minutes, or 0.9 miles. Which is about average for most…
School Board meeting tonight, Dec. 10
Tonight (Monday, Dec. 10): The Jefferson County School Board will be meeting at 6 p.m. to discuss the lease agreement between the school district and the Eleventh Episcopal District of the African…
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