Metro Media Electrical fires at home may not be foremost on the minds of homeowners, but they’re a notable threat that should not be overlooked. The Electrical Safety Foundation International reports that…
County to update affordable housing rules
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County officials recently instructed staff to amend the Land Development Code (LDC) in order to ensure compliance with new state requirements that went into effect last…
County imposes burn ban
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. If you haven’t been burning outdoors because you thought that a burn ban was in effect, consider yourself ahead of the curve, as a ban is now…
Water management district finds possible violations at Trulieve
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. In a letter dated April 17 and addressed to Eric Powers, the chief legal officer at Trulieve, the Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD) formally informs the…
Trulieve water problem surfaces at commission meeting (See side story of potential violations)
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Trulieve’s alleged contamination of a creek on an adjacent property was a topic of much discussion at the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners meeting on Thursday…
Mother’s Day blooms bright in Jefferson County: Florals take center stage in a cherished tradition
Mandy Self Bloom Birdie Florals Mother’s Day in Jefferson County brings a burst of color each year, as families turn to flowers – the holiday’s most enduring symbol – to honor the…
Four Warriors named to All-State football teams
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The Sunshine State Athletic Association (SSAA) recently announced their 2025-26 All-State football selections. Four Warriors from Aucilla Christian Academy were among those honored by the Association. Warrior…
Mail-Order Abortion Drugs
The push to make abortion drugs available by mail began with the Dobbs decision, which allowed states to enact and enforce laws that fully protect unborn life. No sooner had the U….
Today is National Lineman Appreciation Day
Ady Hammock ECB Publishing, Inc. Saturday, April 18, is National Lineman Appreciation Day. A lineman is a skilled worker who installs, repairs and maintains high-voltage electrical infrastructure, such as power lines. They…
Jefferson farmers advocate for agriculture in Washington
Story Submitted Members of the Jefferson County Farm Bureau visited with Florida’s Congressional delegation in Washington, D.C., last month to discuss various federal policies that affect farmers and ranchers. The visit included…
BBH advisory council conducts litter patrol through Adopt-A-Highway
Story Submitted You may have noticed a group of Jefferson County Big Bend Hospice Advisory Council members in bright orange vests, carrying pick-up sticks and filling garbage bags on Saturday morning, April…
Macedonia Church offers daily community prayer time
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Macedonia Church has announced that it will be opening its doors daily from 6 to 8 p.m. for prayer time, in accordance with 2nd Chronicles 7:14. This…
Monticello man arrested following Greenville Point Apartment Shooting
Hailey Waldo ECB Publishing, Inc. Madison County Sheriff David Harper reported that a Monticello man has been arrested following a Saturday night shooting that left two individuals injured at the Greenville Point…
April is National Lawn Care Month
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Did you know that April is National Lawn Care Month? In North Florida, spring has sprung, and that means it’s time to start thinking about your yard…
Spring Tea fundraising event to be held May 2
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. A Spring Tea benefitting the Jefferson Pregnancy Center, a nonprofit organization, is planned for May 2. The Jefferson Pregnancy Center is a local resource for parents-to-be in…
Monticello driver involved in pedestrian fatality
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. UPDATED April 17, 8:58 a.m. According to a Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) press release, a pedestrian crossing U.S. 27 from south to north near Williams Road in…
County amps up litter patrol
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Road Department is now equipped with two bright red four-wheelers to facilitate litter control along roadways. Commissioner J.T. Surles and Interim County Manager Ron…
Backyard Poultry Workshop is April 30
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. If you’re yearning to gather fresh eggs outside your own back door, consider attending the Backyard Poultry Workshop being offered by Jefferson County’s UF/IFAS and FAMU Extension…
Vendors desired for upcoming Emancipation Day Celebration
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Community Friends of Jefferson County, Inc. has announced plans for its annual 20th of May (Emancipation Day) Celebration, to be held on Wednesday, May 20, from…
BBH program changes name to improve access to palliative care
Story Submitted Big Bend Hospice has announced that its Transitions Supportive Care program will be renamed Big Bend Palliative Care, effective June 1, 2026. The name change reflects a strategic effort to…