Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Tourist Development Council (TDC) has opened up a call for Florida mural artists. Through a grant from the Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation, Jefferson County…
County awards nearly $12,000 in grants to local nonprofit organizations
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. None of the several local nonprofit organizations that recently applied to the county’s small nonprofit grants program for funding went away empty-handed. The program, as Grants Administrator/TDC…
Mural underscores county’s importance to statewide wildlife corridor
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publication Inc. County officials recently approved two license agreements for the creation of large-scale murals on two downtown buildings. The agreements, which the Jefferson County Commission signed on Thursday,…
2025 Heritage Banquet
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, March 1, the Jefferson County Kings of Spring Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) held its 13th Annual Hunting Heritage Banquet at the…
2025 Youth Turkey Challenge
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, March 8, the Jefferson County Kings of Spring hosted their 13th Annual Youth Turkey Challenge. This year, there were 38 youths that registered to participate….
VFW honors MPD investigator
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 251 recently honored Lt. Alan Camper as its Law Enforcement Officer of the Year for 2024-2025. He was nominated by Monticello Police…
Latest Palmetto Pioneers book is INDIES finalist
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Local author Cindy Roe Littlejohn has announced that her book, Palmetto Pioneers: From Harmony to Hostility, has been recognized as a Nonfiction Regional finalist in the 27th…
Stamping out cigarettes at Jefferson County, Florida Parks
Storm Goodlin Chairman – Tobacco Free Jefferson Partnership Here in Jefferson County, Fla. we’re fortunate to have great shared spaces like our parks, such as Jefferson County Recreational Park, to enjoy with…
JAG reveals newest exhibit
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, March, 1, the Jefferson Arts Gallery launched the opening of its latest exhibit, a display of the work of Tallahassee artist Debo Groover, who co-owns…
Man arrested after going 70 in a school zone
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. According to a Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department report, on Wednesday, March 19, a vehicle was seen traveling 70 mph in the school zone located at David Road…
Bill proposes making property owners liable for damages from fallen trees
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. If a bill under consideration in the current legislative session comes to fruition, property owners would be held responsible and liable for damages caused by their trees…
Committee formed to review city charter
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Monticello now has a newly-formed committee that is tasked with reviewing the city charter with an eye toward making revisions if necessary, which changes would require council…
County requests DOGE audit
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County last week became the second in the state to voluntarily request a Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) audit at the behest of Gov. Ron DeSantis….
Crowd pleasers and weather predictors
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Events like the annual watermelon festival and other warm weather festivities will be cooler and more tolerable in the future, temperature-wise. Kristy Anderson, director of Jefferson County…
Blue jay gang hits Monticello
I was hopeful that our peaceful community would escape gang activity. But I was wrong. The Tren de BlueJay have hit town. They all arrive at once. The first sign of the…
Thank you Jackie Pons!
Dear Editor, We would like to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to Superintendent Jackie Pons and the Jefferson County School Board for their extraordinary civic leadership and unwavering support…
Veterans to be honored on April 5 at Johnston’s
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, April 5, Johnston’s Meat Market has prepared a special presentation and honorary celebration for any and all veterans and military personnel to enjoy. This event…
Garden Huggers host plant giveaway
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, March 22, the Jefferson County Garden Hugger Club hosted a springtime plant giveaway at the R.J. Bailar Public Library, located at 375 S. Water St….