Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Monticello may switch to using gallons instead of cubic feet to measure customers’ water usage. City Manager Kurt Mackiewicz broached the subject to the Monticello City Council…
Community spirit and business wisdom shine at Women’s Business Event
Bri Rodriguez ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello Woman’s Club opened its doors to a vibrant mix of local entrepreneurs, civic leaders and community members on Wednesday, Nov. 12, for a dynamic women’s…
Renowned biophysicist Beverly Rubik brings wireless radiation awareness tour to Monticello
Bri Rodriguez ECB Publishing, Inc. Beverly Rubik, Ph.D., a pioneering scientist in the field of biofield research and electromagnetic health, visited Monticello this November as part of her national awareness tour on…
Did you know you can read the Monticello News daily?
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The year 2025 was full of exciting updates here at ECB Publishing. In September, the content of our Friday Jefferson County Journal and Wednesday Monticello News merged…
Meet Your Neighbor: Treasa Towson
Bri Rodriguez ECB Publishing, Inc. For Treasa Towson, Jefferson County feels like home in more ways than one. After moving into her Monticello house in 2023, she says the fresh country air…
The interesting history behind the Twelve Days of Christmas
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. Among the many songs of the season that can be heard non-stop during this time of year is “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” Few songs have as…
Emily Nolen returns as our FAMU agriculture and 4-H agent
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The agriculture extension office for Jefferson County is now fully staffed again. The most recent team member to be hired is FAMU Cooperative Extension 4-H and Agriculture…
Governor proposes legislation to curb AI and AI data centers
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Governor Ron DeSantis is proposing the enactment of a measure to protect consumers by establishment of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Bill of Rights for Floridians, as well…
Watchdog group releases statewide comparison of counties’ taxes and spendings
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing Florida TaxWatch, an independent taxpayer research institute and government watchdog, recently released its 2025 report titled “How Florida Counties Compare,” in terms of taxation, expenditures, policies and programs….
Do you hear what I hear?
Rev. John Hicks Guest Columnist 1942. As the story goes, a young boy named Bruce was to be the Wise Man from the East in a Christmas pageant at a rural church…
4-H day at the North Florida Fair
Gideon Burrell Contributor The North Florida Fair was very interesting and fun. It had a variety of things to do: games, rides, shows and many other things. On 4-H day at the…
Warriors defeat Panthers in basketball
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday, Dec. 12, the Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Warriors hosted the Madison Creative Arts Academy Panthers in basketball action. It was a close-fought contest and, in…
Gregory Anderson honors FAMU professor father with “Deck the Hallways” film
Story Submitted This holiday season, a Florida son honors his late father’s legacy with a heartwarming Lifetime Holiday Movie. The film “Deck the Hallways” is a story of family, tradition and hope…
Aucilla Christian Academy students tour Full Circle Dairy
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. On Thursday, Dec. 11, a group of first-grade students from Aucilla Christian Academy took a tour of Full Circle Dairy, in Lee. It was a fun and…
County signs latest agreement for extension of $500,000 grant for A-Building
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. At this point, it can be difficult to keep up with the many twists and turns and extensions granted to the Jefferson County by the Florida Department…
A Comprehensive Plan should not be changed lightly
A Comprehensive Plan is a long term roadmap for a community’s future. It is supposed to guide growth by addressing land use, transportation housing and the environment. It is supposed to be…
Mosquito control program refunded
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Residents who subscribe to the county’s mosquito control program will be glad to learn that the program has been funded for another year. The Jefferson County Board…
Are you experiencing a prolonged spiritual dry spell?
Sheryl H. Boldt Guest Columnist Has it been a while since you truly felt that God heard your prayers? Maybe you haven’t even wanted to pray. Do you feel unworthy? Insignificant? Do…
County’s interest earning exceed half a million in last fiscal year
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Effective cash management strategies employed by the clerk of court’s finance department have resulted in steady earnings throughout Fiscal Year 2024-2025. This was the bottom line of…
Florida leads new wave of SNAP junk food restrictions as 18 states prepare changes in 2026
Hailey Waldo ECB Publishing, Inc. This year, Florida secured approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to restrict the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for certain “junk food”…