Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Local nonprofit organizations that may be considering asking for funding assistance from Jefferson County to carry out their respective missions need to keep in mind a recent…
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Jefferson County welcomes dedicated veterans affairs officer
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Around 1,300 military veterans call Jefferson County home. When they seek assistance in accessing disability benefits related to their service, they can now meet up with David…
Jefferson County reaffirms commitment to creation of foreign trade zone
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Nearly two years after Jefferson County officials expressed support for the creation of a foreign trade zone (FTZ) in the region, they recently reaffirmed their commitment to…
City officials get heads-up on coming anti-DEI law
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. With Senate Bill 1134 about to take effect on Jan. 1, Monticello officials are being reminded of the measure’s prohibitions against diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). SB-1134,…
Workshop on data centers set for Nov. 9
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. On Monday, Nov. 9, the first of a possible series of informational public workshops is set to be held in the Courthouse Annex to explore the pros…
Jefferson County to illuminate green in honor of our nation’s veterans
Story Submitted Jefferson County joins NACo’s Operation Green Light to express profound pride, gratitude and support for local veterans and service members. The Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners is proud to…
Honoring our local heroes: a night of gratitude and valor in Jefferson County
Douglas Baber Jefferson County Manager Contributor There are moments in the life of a community when time seems to stand still, allowing us to see clearly the strength, devotion and neighborly love…
County will finally get to use $500,000 grant for A-Building
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. After multiple years of delays and back-and-forth rounds with the Florida Division of Historic Resources (DHR), a change in the scope of the work to be performed…
County creates citizen’s recognition award
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County is poised to combat the media notion that because of the “gatekeeping” nature of news, the ordinary person rarely receives recognition, except if he or…
Winter forecast calls for continued El Niño influence
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The weather phenomenon known as El Niño is credited with contributing to a quiet 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, and it will likely also influence the coming winter…
Team Jefferson delivers in the wake of the storm
Douglas Baber Jefferson County Manager When tough times hit, you truly see what a community is made of. Following the storm that moved through our area this past weekend of Oct. 9,…
County to hold workshops to explore data centers
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Some three months after adopting a one-year moratorium on data centers, county officials are readying to host a series of workshops to explore the pros and cons…
Voters’ guide to three amendments on November’s ballot
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. When Florida voters go to the polls on Nov. 3 for the general election, among the choices that they will face will be three state-sponsored constitutional amendments….
Florida issues redesigned driver license and ID cards
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Say goodbye to the old Florida driver’s license and identification card and say hello to the new ones. Effective Sept. 30, the Florida Department of Highway Safety…
It’s a crime to steal or deface political signs
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s a crime to steal or deface political signs During this time between the primary elections and the general election, folks are reminded that it is against…
Jefferson County Animal Control is packed
Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. According to a post made on Sept. 5, the Jefferson County Animal Control kennel recently housed over 50 dogs. The commentator said the facility, designed to hold…
County manager making his presence known
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. In the little more than three months that County Manager Doug Baber has been on the job, he’s been putting his stamp on many of the county’s…
County revisits p-card policy
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The p-card – short for purchasing or procurement card – recently resurfaced in a discussion among the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners, only this time it…
City, county renew animal control agreement (improvements may be coming to dog pound)
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. After several months of negotiations and two sets of managers shepherding the process, the Monticello City Council and Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners finally have a…
Moving forward together: A shining success for Jefferson County
Douglas Baber Jefferson County Manager What an incredible evening we had last week! On Tuesday, Sept. 15, we gathered for our annual budget presentation, and I am thrilled to report that it…