Writers Alliance of Gainesville Contributor The Writers Alliance of Gainesville, Fla., is pleased to announce the annual Teen Lit Contest, part of the 2026 Sunshine State Book Festival, offering Florida students the…
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Local Kiwanis Clubs help fund an upcoming ACA student mission trip
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Two North Floridian Kiwanis Clubs recently made a donation to Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) to help fund a student mission trip. The donations, which were given by…
School board deeds property to VFW
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. At a regular meeting on Monday, Oct. 13, the Jefferson County School Board was finally ready for a conclusive vote regarding the transfer of one of its…
Aucilla Christian alumni of ’93, ’94 and ’95 reconnect after shared loss
Story submitted Alumni from three graduating classes turn grief into gratitude and lasting friendship. What began as a moment of sorrow when a beloved classmate from the Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Class…
JCS celebrates Homecoming 2025!
Laura Young and Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. Homecoming Week 2025 was a special time for the Tiger roar for Jefferson County Schools (JCS), with lots of opportunities for its football team,…
School district recognizes Back-to-School Event donors
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Public seating for the Oct. 13 meeting of the Jefferson County School Board was filled with representatives from a wide array of donors who had contributed to…
Sentinel spirit shines bright: NFC celebrates a decade of national recognition
Allison Finley Contributor For the 10th consecutive year, North Florida College has been recognized as one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, earning the coveted “Great Colleges to…
Altrusa donates to JCS Media Center
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Altrusa International is a service organization that has a special emphasis on literacy and improving economic well-being and quality of life in communities around the world. The…
Warriors face Seahawks on Senior Night
Regular season ends tonight! Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Warriors went out to an early 14-0 lead and didn’t look back on their way to a resounding…
Tigers battle Bulldogs on Senior Night
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. It was a tough evening for the Jefferson County Tigers football team on Senior Night, Friday, Oct. 17, as they hosted the Bulldogs of Liberty County High…
Local schools celebrate Principals Month
Hailey Waldo ECB Publishing, Inc. October is national Principals Month, and schools across Jefferson County are recognizing the dedication and leadership of those who guide their campuses each day. From Jefferson County…
ACA celebrates Homecoming with spirit days and new royalty
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) had lots for its football team, fans, alumni and their families to celebrate during Homecoming 2025. The week of Oct. 6-10 was jam-packed…
School board approves $22.5M budget
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. At a brief, final budget hearing on Monday, Sept. 15, the Jefferson County School Board voted unanimously to adopt a millage rate of 5.296 mills as well…
Performance audit findings presented to school board
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County School Board heard a presentation on Monday, Sept. 15, from the CPA firm of Law, Redd, Crona & Monroe, P.A. concerning the findings of…
World Teachers’ Day with Stefanie Prevatt
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Oct. 5 is World Teachers’ Day, an event to spread awareness of the efforts of teachers across the globe. This World Teachers’ Day, we’re shining a spotlight…
Volleyball ups and downs for Aucilla
Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. The Aucilla Girls’ volleyball teams were busy again last week, and it was a series of ups and downs for the dedicated athletes. The varsity team competed…
JCS and homeschool students debate big issues
Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. Building 9 at Jefferson County K-12 Partnership School (JCS) is an amazing place to be after school, as Crystal Goodwin, JCS teacher, opens her door to both…
Aucilla volleyball teams putting forth strong effort on the courts
Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. It has been a challenging season for Aucilla Christian Academy’s (ACA) volleyball teams, as the players continue to practice, work hard and play with heart.. With teams…
Dr. Jennifer Page to be next North Florida College president
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. After what was described as a very brief meeting of the North Florida College (NFC) Board of Trustees on Friday, Aug. 29, Executive Vice President Dr. Jennifer…
Aucilla’s middle school volleyball team fighting hard
Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. The middle school girls volleyball team at Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) has had a busy season already, and they will continue to play regularly throughout the season….