Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Governor Ron DeSantis recently appointed Colby Roberts of Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) to serve on the Early Learning Coalition of the Big Bend Region (ELC). The ELC…
New rules in effect for septic tanks
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Beginning Jan. 2, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) has taken over the permitting of septic systems from the Florida Department of Health for 16 north…
Businessman may revive plan for new facility in Lloyd
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Lloyd businessman Arun Kundra recently approached county officials, intent on reviving a plan for the development of his extensive property on the southwest quadrant of the I-10…
Two wildlife murals planned for downtown Monticello
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. County officials recently accepted a $14,100 grant from T-Mobile that will allow for the painting of a wildlife mural on the side of one of the buildings…
Florida Alliance to End Human Trafficking recognizes National Human Trafficking Prevention Month
The Florida Alliance to End Human Trafficking January marks National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, a critical time to raise awareness about the hidden epidemic of human trafficking that continues to impact countless…
What local 4-H youth have been up to lately
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. A big component of the UF/IFAS Extension service to Jefferson County is engaging local youth ages five to 18 in 4-H clubs and programs. 4-H is America’s…
Chamber luncheon includes overview of membership benefits
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce held its first member luncheon of 2025 on Tuesday, Jan. 7, catered by Carlito’s Way. Speakers included the Chamber’s own Executive…
How to reset your home for the New Year
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The holidays are over, the new year has come, and life has begun to get back into its usual rhythms. With the fresh start that 2025 brings,…
Jefferson students dig deeper into historical archaeology with Aucilla Research Institute
Submitted by Aucilla Research Institute The Aucilla Research Institute, in partnership with the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) and the Jefferson County School District, has provided a unique and exciting opportunity for…
Healthcare Hero – Carolanna Hartsfield
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet one of our local healthcare workers, Carolanna Hartsfield! Hartsfield is a PA-C, Physician Assistant, who currently works with Dr. Susanna Zorn at the Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic…
Ringworm – Breaking the cycle of itchy circles
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Ringworm is exceptionally common, with around a fourth of the entire world’s population contracting it at some point in their lives. Despite the name, ringworm is actually…
UF/IFAS offering Weight Management program
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Get fit, feel good and be strong. Discover the best “you” that you can be. These are health goals that UF/IFAS Extension – Jefferson is supporting for…
Making a jolly holiday at Brynwood
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. During December, many volunteers supported the staff at Brynwood Health and Rehabilitation Center to make the holidays jolly for residents. “The community and local organizations came with…
Eyes to the skies for a planetary parade
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The year 2024 was full of significant celestial events, including a complete solar eclipse, several consecutive supermoons, meteor showers and multiple sightings of Aurora Borealis across half…
Will Monticello see snow this week?
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. An extremely slim chance exists that snow, or a semblance of the white powdery stuff, may fall in Florida in this coming week, making for a first…
Old high school gym receiving renewed attention
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Now that the old high school gymnasium is officially in the county’s possession, officials appear ready to do something with the property, in terms of replacing it…
Update of comprehensive plan is underway
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Sometime this month or next, the Jefferson County Planning Commission should continue its review of the revised and updated comprehensive plan, an overarching document that envisions the…
Vendors and parade entries sought for MLK Day events
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Plans are well underway for Monticello’s 44th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. parade and celebration, which will take place on Monday, Jan. 20. Organizations that would like…
Ponderings…A little lackluster
Much of the holiday season makes people feel cozy and joyful, and there is undoubtedly an air of excitement hanging about. For those who anticipate seeing family members, having guests over, organizing…
National Security Matters
Last week over the Red Sea, the Navy lost an F-18F Super Hornet to friendly fire. The aircraft was shot down by a surface-to-air missile fired from the cruiser USS Gettysburg (CG-64)….