Bri Rodriguez ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet Harley! She’s a beautiful 6-year-old black and white pointer with a heart full of love and energy. Harley is wonderful with children, great with other dogs…
Community supports ongoing food drive to benefit JCS students
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. According to the USDA, nearly 14 million, or one in five children in the United States experienced food insecurity in 2023. Not knowing where one’s next meal…
“House of David” returns to Amazon
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. The hit series “House of David” returned to Amazon Prime in October, with David slowly beginning his march to take the throne from King Saul. Watching the…
Feeling jolly for holly? Don’t deck the halls just yet!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Now that Halloween has come and gone, it is time for homeowners everywhere to undertake an aesthetic transformation to their home décor. The time has come to…
Emerald Greene named Newsperson of the Year
Shelby Martin Florida Farm Bureau Emerald Greene, owner of Greene Publishing, Inc. and ECB Publishing, Inc., has been named the 2025 Florida Farm Bureau Newsperson of the Year. This announcement was made…
First-generation blueberry grower named state award winner
Florida Farm Bureau Contributor Tyler Shadrick, of Shadrick Farms in Madison County, has been named the 2025 Florida Farm Bureau Achievement in Agriculture award winner. His announcement came at Florida Farm…
Florida Farm Bureau Federation holds 84th Annual Meeting
Florida Farm Bureau Contributor More than 450 grassroots members gathered in Daytona Beach Oct. 27-29 at the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort for Florida Farm Bureau’s 84th State Annual Meeting. Voting delegates discussed and approved policy resolutions that were adopted as the organization’s policy…
Local Kiwanis Clubs help fund an upcoming ACA student mission trip
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Two North Floridian Kiwanis Clubs recently made a donation to Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) to help fund a student mission trip. The donations, which were given by…
A short history of America’s conflicts
Christian Peterson ECB Publishing, Inc. The United States of America has been a military power across the globe for a long time. Still, our history with the military and that of our…
Events for Nov. 11-13
NOVEMBER 11 (Tuesday) Otto M. Walker Post #49 (1065 S. Water St.)hosts a free Veterans Day Breakfast starting at 8:30 a.m., with meal, guest speaker and raffle drawings. The Woman’s Club meets…
Bill would make E-Verify a requirement for all businesses
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A bill recently introduced in the Florida House of Representatives would force every private business in the state – whether a small shop or a large chain-type…
Local neighborhood food market is relocating
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s been confirmed that Bob and Jeff’s Neighborhood Market will be moving to a new location in town. Rumors about the local food store’s potential relocation had…
Warriors fall in second round of SSAA tournament
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Warriors’ football season came to an end on Friday, Nov. 7, when they were eliminated in the quarterfinals of the Sunshine State…
New city clerk sought
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The City of Monticello is once again shopping for a new person to fill the administrative job of city clerk/treasurer. On Tuesday evening, Nov. 4, the Monticello…
Eight ways to honor veterans
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Millions of people make considerable sacrifices to protect the freedoms of their fellow citizens. According to the Pew Research Center and data from the Department of Veterans…
Song Review: “God’s own Fool”
Mickey Starling Columnist The song “God’s own Fool” takes us back a few decades, to 1986, when Michael Card was delivering some of his best work in the Christian music industry. Known…
Four-year-old Susie jumps out of her hiding spot “Peek-a-Boo!”
Sheryl H. Boldt Guest Columnist Expecting a fun reaction, the tiny girl doesn’t understand why her daddy’s face shows fear instead of delight. Instead of playfully scooping her into his arms, he…
Honoring our Veterans every day
Rev. John Hicks Guest Columnist Before David went to fight in Iraq, he worked with the same company for over 25 years. After 9/11, he joined the National Guard. David knew there…
The Nov/Dec Front Porch magazine has arrived!
Emerald Greene ECB Publishing, Inc. It is with great pleasure that we announce the arrival of the Nov/Dec 2025 edition of The Front Porch magazine. The new issue has been mailed and…
Florida names with native origins
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The names of many places in Florida are borrowed. In many instances, titles of towns, communities, waterways and landmarks are derived from the languages of the people…