Leah Androski ECB Publishing, Inc. The University of Florida (UF) is offering a Livestock Judging Camp on Wednesday, July 16, through Saturday, July 19, with three different camps being held at the…
Governor Ron DeSantis announces record 126-day Gulf red snapper recreational season for 2025
FWC Contributor Governor Ron DeSantis announced a record-breaking 126-day Gulf Red Snapper recreational season for 2025, the longest season since Florida assumed management of Gulf red snapper. The expanded season includes additional…
NFC welcomes 64 students for Statewide Incubate Debate National Qualifier
North Florida College Contributor North Florida College proudly welcomed 64 student debaters from 14 counties across Florida to its campus for the 2025 Incubate Debate National Qualifier on Saturday, May 10. Students…
Jefferson Tiger athletes presented with letterman jackets and awards
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The baseball season ended for the Jefferson Tigers this April, earning them a season record of seven wins, a record that matched last year’s overall wins. Jefferson…
Explosives found in stolen car in Lamont
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) reports that on Tuesday, May 6, Troopers stopped a vehicle on U.S. 19 South near I-10 in Lamont, Fla., which had been…
County officials extend local fuel tax
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. County officials recently voted to approve an ordinance extending the imposition of four cents of the six-cent local option fuel tax through Dec. 31, 2036. Budget Officer…
Tigers relay team is 4th in state!
Photo Courtesy The Jefferson County Tigers 4 x 100 Meter Relay team competed at the 2025 FHSAA Class 1A State Track and Field Championship on May 10 in Jacksonville, Fla. They came…
George Pittman Sr. named Watermelon Festival Parade grand marshal
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. George Pittman Sr. has been selected to serve as the grand marshal of the 2025 Watermelon Festival Parade. This honor is presented to a resident of Jefferson…
Florida set to ban fluoride in water
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Florida may soon become the second state to ban fluoride in the drinking water, joining Utah, whose ban was set to take effect May 7. On Tuesday,…
Greenville resident seriously injured in sideswipe crash
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. A four-vehicle crash in Perry, Fla., at approximately 2 a.m. on May 7 left a Greenville man and a Perry man seriously injured, while two others sustained…
Empowering the powerless A homeowner’s guide to when the lights go out
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Strong spring storms can be a reason for despair or delight for many homeowners. While the rain can be a relief for many gardens, thunder, lightning and…
A man to never forget
As most people know, Dr. Jim Sledge has just passed away, which is very sad. But I would like to tell you about some very fun times my family and I had…
Stephen Edwin Garl
Stephen Edwin Garl (Steve), 79, of Monticello, Fla., passed away on May 4, 2025. Steve was raised in Bethel Park, Pa. He went to Bethel Park High School. He then went on…
Joe Espy Davis
Joe Espy Davis (89) of Lloyd, Fla., entered into his final rest and ultimate healing on Monday, April 28, 2025. He was born on Jan. 11, 1936 in Dothan, Ala., to the…
Meet Your Neighbor: Lily Hall
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet Lily Hall! Lily Hall was born in Sarasota, Fla. As a young child, her family moved to Havana, then Tallahassee, where she spent much of her…
Local VBS & Summer Camps 2025
To add a camp to this directory, contact reporter1@ecbpublishing.com Teen Center Summer Camp Jefferson County Youth Council Ages 6-16 June 3-July 25 7:45 a.m.-3 p.m. Activities: Individual and team sports, arts, crafts…
FRA announces patriotism essay winners
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Fleet Reserve Association (FRA) Branch 34 is pleased to announce the winners in the 2025 Americanism Essay Contest. Students in grades 7-12 from five area counties were…
Tractor Supply donates to local rescue
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday, May 9, the manager of Tractor Supply in Monticello met with representatives of Rainbow’s Edge to present a donation to the horse rescue on behalf…
Man charged with commissioner’s death set to plea
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A plea hearing has been scheduled later this month in the case of the man charged with causing the death of Commissioner Stephen Walker in 2023. Taylor…
Tigers advance to state in two track events
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson Tigers Track Team did well at regionals on May 3 at Pine Forest High School in Pensacola, Fla., and are advancing to the state championship…