Governor DeSantis immediately suspends Reams from office Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) on Wednesday, Sept. 20, arrested Clerk of Court Kirk Reams and two alleged…
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Nutrition assistance boosted in response to Hurricane Idalia Registration window is Sept. 22-28
Submitted by Florida Department of Children and Families Florida Department of Children and Families (Department) Secretary Shevaun Harris announced that the Department will implement the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP). D-SNAP…
School Board approves academic and athletic supplements
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Teachers and other school personnel are set to receive supplemental pay when they take on extra duties like mentoring a beginning teacher, sponsoring a club, coordinating a…
School Board approves final budget of $21.8M
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County School Board held its Final Budget Hearing on Monday, Sept. 11. First the board unanimously approved the millage rate for levying taxes. They set…
Clerk of Court Kirk Reams arrested
Jefferson County Clerk of Court Kirk Reams was arrested on Wednesday afternoon (Sept 20) on charges of grand theft and fraud. Reams, as confirmed by his attorney, David Collins, is facing charges…
Library is FEMA/SBA help center
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Hurricane Idalia has come and gone, but many Jefferson County residents are continuing to deal with the damage the storm left in its wake. Those who need…
Trees still pose a threat
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. According to information provided by Tri-County Electric Cooperative (TCEC), which services Madison, Jefferson, Taylor and parts of Dixie counties, there are still damaged trees around that continue…
The NEW Front Porch has arrived
Emerald Greene ECB Publishing, Inc. It is with great pleasure that we announce the arrival of the September/October 2023 issue of The Front Porch! The new issue has been mailed out and…
City, county officials pleased with hurricane response
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. City and county officials alike last week took time to recognize the men, women, and children who, from either a sense of duty or empathy, stepped forward…
Important Hurricane Idalia Information
Resources for farmers affected by Hurricane Idalia Leah Androski ECB Publishing, Inc. Here is a resource for farmers to use if they received damage from Hurricane Idalia. USDA provides multiple disaster assistance…
Winn Dixie pharmacy to cease
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County residents accustomed to getting their prescriptions filled at the local Winn Dixie pharmacy will have to go elsewhere for their medical needs in the future….
Beware of money laced with fentanyl
Leah Androski ECB Publishing, Inc. On Tuesday, Aug. 15, the wife of a Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office deputy contacted her husband with a frightening story. She informed him that she had recently…
Disaster Unemployment Assistance available for those impacted by Hurricane Idalia
Florida Department of Emergency Management Contributor On Tuesday, Sept. 5, FloridaCommerce announced that Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is available to Florida businesses and residents whose employment or self-employment was lost or interrupted…
Idalia makes history in Big Bend
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Idalia proved less destructive than state officials had feared, given its magnitude, with Jefferson County – just west of where the eye of the storm made landfall…
After Idalia: Thankful for help from near and far
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Actions to ensure public safety kick into high gear when there’s a Category 4 hurricane coming to town. Thankfully, an impending storm of this magnitude brings lots…
Citizen praises Sheriff, Fire Rescue for outstanding service
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s nice to be commended for the outstanding performance of one’s duty; it’s doubly so when the praise comes from someone who himself is an exemplar of…
American Red Cross to be providing meals at noon and 4pm on Sunday – Wednesday
The American Red Cross will be providing meals at noon and 4pm on Sunday – Wednesday at the following locations: WACISSA -Old Post Office at 14507 Waukeenah Hwy Monticello, FL 32344 ;…
Idalia slams Jefferson County
Laura Young ECBPublishing, Inc. Jefferson County residents were hit hard by hurricane Idalia on Wednesday, Aug. 30, suffering near 100 percent power outages and widespread structural damage across the county as fierce…
Citizen praises Sheriff, Fire Rescue for outstanding service
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s nice to be commended for the outstanding performance of one’s duty; it’s doubly so when the praise comes from someone who himself is an exemplar of…
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