Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A number of Aucilla Shores Subdivision residents who were unintentionally spared having to pay a special assessment for three years due to a coding error won’t now…
70 Years Strong: Florida Forest Festival Returns Oct. 25
Florida Forest Festival Contributor The Florida Forest Festival: “Come Back Festival… Stronger Than Ever!” Celebrating 70 Years of Tradition, Timber & Togetherness – October 25, 2025 From its humble beginnings honoring the…
Local schools celebrate Principals Month
Hailey Waldo ECB Publishing, Inc. October is national Principals Month, and schools across Jefferson County are recognizing the dedication and leadership of those who guide their campuses each day. From Jefferson County…
Allison Tant shares inter-faith message at community prayer breakfast
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. On Oct. 2, First Baptist Church of Monticello took its turn to host the Monticello Community Prayer Breakfast. The fellowship hall filled with early risers, who from…
Duke grants $50k to five local groups
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Duke Energy presented five grant awards totaling $50,000 at the Oct. 7 member luncheon of the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce. Scott Mixon, who handles local public…
Fatal injuries result from crash into tree
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. At around 12:50 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18, a Panama City man suffered fatal injuries when his vehicle crashed into a tree on I-10 in Jefferson County….
County enters agreements with five groups that receive public funds
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. County officials recently approved agreements with five organizations that receive public funding from the county via a program that awards small grants to deserving groups whose work…
Community events for Oct. 20-21
OCTOBER 20 (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…
“Jeffecello” life in 1948
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. What was it like to go to Monticello High School (MHS) in 1948? Turn the pages of the “Jeffecello” 1948 yearbook to get a glimpse of the…
Auto interior maintenance and cleaning tips
Metro Media A number of factors are involved in keeping a vehicle functioning and looking good. Ensuring a vehicle interior is clean and tidy is easily overlooked, but such efforts can improve…
Community Events for Oct. 17-19
OCTOBER 17 (Friday) Second Harvest Mobile food distribution takes place at Greater Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church (690 Cypress St.) at 9:00 a.m. until food is gone. The Rotary Club meets at 11:45…
County’s share of Medicaid contribution is $166,000+
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County Commissioners recently signed a letter of agreement with the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) as part of the county’s required annual contribution to Medicaid,…
Local teams meet in volleyball tournament
On Tuesday, Oct. 14, the Aucilla Christian Academy Lady Warriors and the Jefferson County Lady Tigers met on the volleyball court in the Rural Class District Five Volleyball semi-final, held at Madison…
ACA’s golf team scores record of the season
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The varsity golf team at Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) is approaching the end of one of their best seasons in years. The team’s coach, Devin Heard, is…
New Animal Tales event coming to local library
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Saturday, Oct. 25, is set to be an exciting day at the Jefferson County R.J. Bailar Public Library. An Animal Tales event in the community room is…
Kiwanis swears in new officers for 2025-26
At a recent Kiwanis meeting, new officers were sworn in by Ben Hart (Lt. Governor Division 3). Pictured, from left to right, are: Roy Faglie (Immediate Past President and Board of Directors),…
Tamarin monkey family welcomes another baby
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. A few weeks ago, the tamarin monkey family at the North Florida Wildlife Center welcomed another baby. Executive Director Ryan Reines is beyond excited that the home…
Multiple local governments sue state over new law favorable to developers
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The opposition to a state law that restricts local governments from adopting certain land-use regulations and development codes for a period of time following hurricanes, continues building…
Jefferson County FFA Hosts Poinsettia Fundraiser Oct. 15-31
Bri Rodriguez ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter is holding a Poinsettia Fundraiser from Oct. 15-31, offering a variety of holiday plants as gifts for friends,…
Community Events for Oct. 15-16
OCTOBER 15 (Wednesday) Eagle’s Wings Food Pantry distributes donated food from 9 to 10:30 a.m. until the food is gone, at the First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall (290 E. Dogwood St.). The…