Laitin Sterling Duke Energy Florida As holiday lights fill homes across the country, consider these eight tips to enjoy the holiday displays while keeping energy usage low and safety top of mind….
Festive Animal Tales program delights families at library
Bri Rodriguez ECB Publishing, Inc. The Animal Tales Holiday Edition welcomed 35 attendees on Saturday, Dec. 13, to the Jefferson County R.J. Bailar Public Library, offering families a festive and educational encounter…
NOAA looks back on 2025 hurricane season
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Now that the Atlantic hurricane season is officially over as of Nov. 30 (although hurricanes have been known to occur well into December in the past), the…
Pet adoption spotlight: Cannoli
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Looking for a new furry friend? The Jefferson County Humane Society’s Wolf Creek Pet Adoption Center has plenty of animals who are eagerly awaiting their new home….
Funeral home proposal advances two tentative steps
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The ongoing effort of a local business to get a property on South Jefferson Street rezoned and its land-use designation changed on the Future Land Use Map…
Riverlyn Odiorne receives early gift from Jesus
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. Five years ago, Adam and Haley Odiorne were doubly blessed as Haley gave birth to two vibrant twins, Baylor and Riverlyn. The joy of their arrival came…
Wait until mid-February to prune your muscadines
Frank Humphries Florida A&M University Pruning vines too early creates a higher risk of cold damage during unpredictable winter warm-ups and frost events. Muscadines are a grape native to the southeastern United…
234 years later: reflecting on the ratification of the Bill of Rights
Hailey Waldo ECB Publishing, Inc. Dec. 15 marks the 234th anniversary of the ratification of the Bill of Rights, a milestone moment in American history that continues to shape the nations laws,…
Christmas reflections with a touch of grace: There must be a tree
Mickey Starling Columnist In Florida, getting in the Christmas spirit can be a little tricky. December may be the wearer of many meteorological hats. It can be as “hot as blue blazes”…
Applications for Lands Protection Program open soon
Florida Dept. of Agriculture Contributor The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will open an application cycle for the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program (RFLPP), beginning Monday, Dec. 15, at…
City officials wrestle with how actively to pursue code enforcement
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello City Council recently engaged in general discussion on code enforcement, prompted by City Manager Kurt Mackiewicz and City Planner Quinn Atkinson. The two basically were…
AMF offers $20,000 in scholarships for seniors
Hailey Waldo ECB Publishing, Inc. High school seniors can apply for a statewide scholarship offered by the American Muslim Alliance of Florida, Inc. (AMF). A total of $20,000 in scholarship funds will…
ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo by Laura Young, Dec. 2, 2025
Story Submitted American Book Fest has announced the winners and finalists of the 22nd Annual Best Book Awards (BBA), one of the world’s largest international book award programs for mainstream, indie and…
The Biletnikoff Award Scholarship available for North Florida Counties
The Tallahassee Quarterback Club Foundation, Inc. Contributor The Tallahassee Quarterback Club (TQC) Foundation, Inc., the Florida-based creator and sponsor of the prestigious Biletnikoff Award, presented to the season’s outstanding FBS receiver in…
GH Liford reflects on grit, growth and global wins in 2025 Firefighter Challenge season
Bri Rodriguez ECB Publishing, Inc. After a bittersweet finish in 2024, one Monticello native firefighter, Gene Henry (GH) Liford, returned to the Firefighter Challenge circuit this year with renewed drive, a…
Glaucoma awareness: silent threat to vision
Bri Rodriguez ECB Publishing, Inc. Glaucoma, often called the “silent thief of vision,” is the second leading cause of blindness worldwide. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that about three…
Kittens available for Christmas adoption
Bri Rodriguez ECB Publishing, Inc. Looking to add a little extra joy to your holiday season? Debbie Snapp of Snapphappy Cat Sanctuary is opening her doors to families ready to welcome a…
More than $4.5 million in funding announced for North Florida water resource projects
Suwannee River Water Management District Contributor Governor Ron DeSantis, on Wednesday, Dec. 3, announced the approval of more than $4.5 million in funding for a trio of projects that will help strengthen…
Ten fire safety tips
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. With the holiday season in full swing, homeowners are reminded that fire safety during this time of year is more crucial than ever. According to the National…
Practical gift ideas that bring joy and usefulness
Bri Rodriguez ECB Publishing, Inc. With the holiday season underway, many shoppers are searching for gifts that will be appreciated long after the wrapping paper is gone. Practical gifts often carry the…