Shanna Boutwell Tax Collector REAL PROPERTY TAXES NOTICE OF TAX CERTIFICATE SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 197.432, FLORIDA STATUTES, SUBSECTION (1) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE 2026 TAX SALE FOR DELINQUENT JEFFERSON…
Local Emancipation Day events planned for May 20, 1-5 p.m.
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Community Friends of Jefferson County invite everyone to the annual 20th of May (Emancipation Day) Celebration, 1-5 p.m. at the Old Howard Academy, located at 835 Mamie…
Don’t get shocked: Simple ways to stay safe at home
May is National Electrical Safety Month: Stay Aware, Stay Safe Story Submitted Each year, the month of May is recognized as National Electrical Safety Month, a time set aside to raise awareness…
The role of skilled nursing care in recovery and healing
Story Submitted After a hospital stay, many patients are not ready to return home right away. They may still need medical attention, rehabilitation or help with everyday tasks. In these cases, skilled…
Things my mother taught me
Rev. John Hicks Guest Columnist Last Sunday was Mother’s Day. Some of us celebrated with our moms. Others were not able for one reason or another. Many of us have had good…
Are we hooked on hatred?
Sheryl H. Boldt Guest Columnist You thought you could stop any time. Next thing you know, you’re hooked. What went through your mind when you read my opening sentences? Likely, you thought…
National Electrical Safety Month: Did you know?
• Water and electricity are a dangerous combination • Extension cords are not meant for permanent use • Electrical malfunctions are a leading cause of house fires in the United States. •…
County is awarded $93K to continue solid waste program
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners recently reaffirmed an agreement with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) that assures the county’s continued receipt of state…
Remembering Ted Turner and his deep ties to Jefferson County through Avalon Plantation
Fabrizio Gowdy Contributor When media mogul and billionaire philanthropist Ted Turner passed away last week, many Americans might have been surprised to learn he died on a former cotton plantation in an…
Congratulations to the Class of 2026 – JCS, ACA and JCHAI
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s graduation time, and students everywhere who have completed education programs are donning academic regalia and marching toward their diplomas to the stately tune of “Pomp and…
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County finally gets FEMA reimbursements
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Some two years after the fact, Jefferson County has finally been compensated by the federal government for expenses it incurred in cleanup operations in the wake of…
Public invited to Memorial Day picnic
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Memorial Day is Monday, May 25, and the entire community is invited to join together to remember and honor those who died while serving in the United…
New county impact fees off the table for now
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County will not be imposing new impact fees anytime soon. County commissioners learned recently that the impact fee study that is required for the imposition of…
Thinking about starting a garden? Head to your local library
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Summer is swiftly approaching, and that means that the more heat-hardy among us are headed outside to spend some time in the sunshine. A popular outdoor activity…
Friday fires destroy two homes
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday afternoon, May 8, Jefferson County Fire Rescue (JCFR) was responding to a house fire on Doke Road when another call came in requiring a response…
Patches needs a patch of your heart
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. At the Jefferson County Humane Society’s Wolf Creek Pet Adoption Center, many animals are searching for somewhere to call home. Among them is Patches, a senior sweetie…
Be the present for Mother’s Day
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 10, and it is always a festive affair at churches everywhere. Restaurants and flower shops also make festive amounts of money on…
NFC recognizes two Jefferson County honors students
North Florida College Contributor North Florida College formally recognized academic excellence, leadership and service during its 2026 Honors Convocation, an annual academic tradition that highlights student achievement across disciplines and celebrates the…
She’s a real Diamond
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. At the Jefferson County Humane Society’s Wolf Creek Pet Adoption Center, many animals are searching for somewhere to call home. One of these animals is Diamond, who…