Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. In its latest update on the broadband expansion project in Jefferson County, Tri-County Electric Cooperative (TCEC) notes that it and its partner Conexon were recently awarded a…
Reasons to spay/neuter your pet
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. As Spay and Neuter Awareness month is observed across the nation in February, local animal shelters, rescue organizations and veterinarians highlight their messages to residents about doing…
Events for February 16-20
FEBRUARY 16 (Monday) The Magnolia Garden Circle meets at 11 a.m. for lunch and an educational program. All are welcome to attend. For information about this month’s meeting place, call Leonia Maresch…
Bill seeks to further restrict smoking
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. If a House-introduced bill in the current Florida legislative session is approved and signed into law, smoking in public will become more constrained. House Bill 389, which…
Learn about the new Beekeeping 4-H Club at open house Feb. 24
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. A new 4-H club is preparing to start up for youth ages 8 and up who are interested in beekeeping. An informational open house will be held…
Affordable housing project hampered by city’s costly utility connection fees
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A local couple who wants to expand and upgrade an existing mobile home park off U.S. 19 South with the goal of providing more affordable housing in…
Brynwood holds the first dance of prom season
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Staff at Brynwood Health and Rehabilitation Center decorated the entire facility for their 2026 prom, setting the stage for the elegant and fun celebration that was to…
Let’s Walk Monticello starts March 2
Melanie Southerland UF/IFAS Extension Jefferson County Let’s Walk, Monticello! A free healthy lifestyle program begins locally on March 2 as part of Let’s Walk, Florida! – a statewide, program and physical activity…
VFW Post 251 announces essay contest winner
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 251 is pleased to announce the winner of the 2025-26 Voice of Democracy competition. Congratulations to Corey Hatchett, a senior at…
County contributes $1,500 to Dirty Pecan
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Dirty Pecan, an annual event that puts bicyclists on the county’s gravel roads, is the latest beneficiary of the small grant program administered by the Tourist…
City honors three individuals during Black History Month
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. In keeping with the celebration of February as Black History Month, city officials on Tuesday, Feb. 3, issued proclamations to three local African Americans in recognition of…
Warriors take district title
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Lady Warriors emerged on the top end of a low-scoring contest with the Tiger Sharks of Port St. Joe High School on…
JCHA holds their 2026 annual meeting
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. On Thursday, Feb. 5, the Jefferson County Historical Association (JCHA) welcomed members and local history enthusiasts to their annual meeting at 6 p.m. This event serves as…
Florida Prepaid Open Enrollment now available
Florida Prepaid Contributor The Florida Prepaid College Board announced the Open Enrollment window for 2026 started Sunday, Feb. 1, allowing Florida families to lock in future postsecondary education costs at today’s plan…
Florida producers urged to report agricultural losses from winter 2026 freeze events
Hailey Waldo ECB Publishing, Inc. Florida agricultural producers impacted by the winter 2026 freeze events are being asked to participate in a rapid damage assessment survey, led by the University of Florida’s…
RISE scholarships available to support tech education
Hailey Waldo ECB Publishing, Inc. Applications are now open for the Able Trust RISE Scholarship, a financial aid opportunity designed to support High School High Tech (HSHT) students as they transition from…
Monticello Opera House elects new board members
Story Submitted At its meeting on Oct. 20, 2025, Chairman David Ward welcomed those recently elected to join the Monticello Opera House Board of Directors. Brian Bachman, Corin Bachman, David Baucum, Jason…
Graduation congratulations to Kellen Samuel Madison
Story Submitted Grandparents Mary and the late Samuel Madison, Sr. are proud to report graduation achievement of their third grandchild, Kellen Madison. He is the son of their youngest son Sam, Jr….
Timing of menopause could affect women’s strength later in life
Bri Rodriguez ECB Publishing, Inc. The age at which a woman begins menopause may play a critical role in determining how much muscle mass she loses later in life. Menopause describes the…
Guest readers participate in Literacy Week at JCS
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. During the last week of January, Jefferson County K-12 Community Partnership School (JCS) celebrated Literacy Week, along with schools across the state. The Florida Dept. of Education…