Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. When you’re caring for 75 birds representing 37 different species, there’s almost daily some exciting avian news to share. That’s the case for the North Florida Wildlife…
School board deeds property to VFW
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. At a regular meeting on Monday, Oct. 13, the Jefferson County School Board was finally ready for a conclusive vote regarding the transfer of one of its…
Lifestyle can help prevent or manage diabetes
Florida Dept. of Health – Jefferson Contributor The Florida Department of Health in Jefferson County (DOH-Jefferson) emphasizes the importance of diabetes prevention and management during National Diabetes Awareness Month, recognized annually in…
Tigers football team to play in Rural FIT regional semi-finals
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Tigers varsity football team has a home playoff game vs. the Wildwood Wildcats on Thursday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m. as part of the…
American Legion donates to Never Alone Foundation
When American Legion Post 49 hosted the Third District Bi-monthly Meeting on Oct. 4, a $2,000 donation was made by the district to Mary Reichardt, founder and president of the Never Alone…
Monticello Christmas vendor and parade applications are available now
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County’s festive holiday celebration for 2025 – an All-American Monticello Christmas – is set to take place downtown on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 3 to 8:30…
Healthcare Hero: Evelyn Williams
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Evelyn Williams has been working at what is now Brynwood Health and Rehabilitation Center since the healthcare location opened in 1987. She’s been a dedicated CNA (certified…
“Tron: Ares” ignites the Grid, glowing with neon brilliance and human heart
Bri Rodriguez ECB Publishing, Inc. The Tron universe returns in spectacular form with “Tron: Ares,” a visually striking and socially charged continuation of the digital odyssey that began more than four decades…
Coffee with a Vet is Nov. 13
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. CowHaus Coffee Co. and American Legion Post 49 are joining forces to offer a Coffee with a Veteran event in Monticello on Thursday, Nov. 13, from 9…
County officials consider hiring a lobbyist
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A more austere fiscal environment due to the Florida Department of Governmental Efficiency (DOGE) has local officials looking to better protect the county’s interests. At a recent…
ACA and JCS players nominated for all-star football teams
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. During the recent meeting of District Three of the Florida Athletic Coaches Association (FACA), several local high school football players received nominations to participate in the annual…
Jefferson County volleyball wraps season with growth and grit
Bri Rodriguez ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County girls volleyball program closed out its season with determination, progress and a few hard-earned wins that reflect the team’s continued development. History was made…
Bill seeks to regulate high-speed electric bicycles
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A bill filed in the Florida Legislature for the 2026 session would change the way that high-speed electric bicycles are regulated, posing potentially significant implications for both…
Florida Farm to School Essay Contest offers $3,000 in college funds – deadline is Nov. 17
Hailey Waldo ECB Publishing, Inc. The Florida Division of Food, Nutrition and Wellness has officially opened its annual Florida Farm to School Essay Contest, inviting high school students across the state to…
Help is available for Veterans
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. For those who have served in the military, life after service can carry its own set of unique challenges. Some of these challenges, such as post traumatic…
National Stress Awareness Day is Nov. 5
Sandra Walker Nichols, PhD, APRN Panacea Behavioral Health & Wellness Center Your body is made to react to stress in ways meant to protect you against threats from predators and other aggressors….
Free chamber concert to be held at Monticello Woman’s Club Nov. 20
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Historical Association (JCHA), in partnership with Fundación Tocando Puertas para Abrir Futuros, a cultural exchange program that offers opportunities for musically-inclined youth, is sponsoring…
Fish Fry planned to support St. Phillip Community Center
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. UPDATE Nov.10,2025: This event had to be cancelled. The St. Phillip Community Center plans to hold its annual Fall Fish Fry fundraising event on Saturday, Nov. 15,…
Florida laws taking effect Oct. 1 (Part One)
Bri Rodriguez ECB Publishing, Inc. Nearly 30 new state laws took effect across Florida on Oct.1, covering everything from public safety and education to housing and digital privacy. These changes touch nearly…
“It’s time to move on”: Stewart’s Station says goodbye after 43 years
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Stewart’s Full Service Gas Station, a cornerstone of Monticello’s courthouse circle for 43 years, has closed its doors. As the last of its kind in the county,…