This year’s UF/IFAS Florida Pecan Field Day took place on September 13th, 2018 at the Jefferson County Extension Office. Extension specialists from Florida and Georgia provided growers from across the state…
ACA students participate in Youth Speech Contest
Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. On Monday, Sept. 10, the Jefferson County Farm Bureau hosted a Youth Speech Contest at Aucilla Christian Academy, with the students in Jade Mocase’s class participating. The…
National Hunting and Fishing Day celebrates #WhoTaughtYou
Florida has abundant outdoor recreational opportunities. The state boasts public access to a wide array of hunting, fishing, boating and wildlife viewing activities. It is the Fishing Capital of the World and…
National Business Women’s Day
Every year on Sept. 22, the United States celebrates American Business Women’s Day. The first annual event was held on September 22, 1982, and was officially recognized by congressional proclamation in 1983…
CRIME BEAT
Samuel A. Fratzke, 40, of Leesburg, FL; arrested Sunday, Sept. 2; charged with out-of-county warrant, writ of child support. Bond set at $569. No released date information provided. Andrea Marie Hagan, 37,…
K9 Magnum joins the force
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. The newest addition to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office doesn’t wear a badge or even walk on two legs – rather, the newest addition is one who…
Michael “Mike” Martin McFaul
Michael “Mike” Martin McFaul, 84, went home to be with the Lord on September 12, 2018 at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital surrounded by loving family following a short illness. He was born to…
Casa Bianca Plantation history told at Library
Debbie Snapp, ECB Publishing, Inc. The establishment of the Casa Bianca Plantation of Jefferson County in Florida involved a president, two congressmen and a slave ship. But the story of the majority…
Over 400,000 pounds of chicken recalled due to metal pieces
Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. On Wednesday, Sept. 5, the United States Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced that Wayne Farms, LLC, an establishment headquartered in Oakwood, GA, was recalled…
Blank Check Society visits fallen veterans
Debbie Snapp, ECB Publishing, Inc. Blank Check Society (BCS) of America, Leon County Chapter, placed American flags on the graves of 96 veterans laid to rest in the Broom Sage and Beth…
Jefferson Somerset’s high school students will attend Jacksonville National College Fair
Story Submitted Jefferson Somerset’s high school students will attend the National College Fair Exhibit, which is taking place on Saturday, Oct. 13, at the Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center Hall in…
New wheels for JCSO
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. On Tuesday, Sept. 11, two new vehicles rolled into the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) inventory. Purchased through a $91,000 grant from the Florida Department of Law…
Josephine Perry
Minister Josephine Perry, 88, passed on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018. Services will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday at the Old Jefferson County High School Auditorium, with burial in Texas Hill Cemetery….
Wise “Hickey” Blake
March 10, 1929 – July 6, 2018 Mr. Blake passed on July 6, 2018 in Winter Haven, FL. He was born in Monticello, FL on March 10, 1929, to William and Lilla…
Prepping for Disaster
Story submitted The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, Division of Emergency Management, is hosting a Disaster Preparedness Expo! When: September 15 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Where: Jefferson County Emergency Operation Center,…
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office/Division of Emergency Management is looking for volunteers to join its CERT Program
Story Submitted Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is a national and statewide Initiative for local communities. Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office\Division of Emergency Management is looking for community members to join its…
Spirit Week and Homecoming Parade Coming to Jefferson Somerset
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. The school week of October 1 through October 5 has been designated as the spirited Homecoming Week at Jefferson Somerset. The week will begin on Monday, October…
Two hurricanes in the Atlantic; Cat. 4 targets the east coast
John Willoughby, ECB Publishing, Inc. When Hurricane Irma plowed through the Caribbean Islands and up the west coast of Florida’s peninsula this time last year, thousands were left without power, food and…