Florida Gaming Control Commission Contributor The Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC) is joining with its partners around the world in the inaugural Illegal Gambling Awareness Week (IGAW), Monday, Nov. 9, through Friday,…
Trulieve submits plan to address problems at Waukeenah facility
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. In a letter dated Nov. 3, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) acknowledged receipt of an irrigation runoff plan submitted by Trulieve to correct the several…
Recycle and reduce waste for the holidays
Metro Media The holiday season is a special time of year. Individuals often spend a little more on gifts, indulge a little more on rich foods and treats and make a concerted…
County updates travel policy
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. As County Manager Doug Baber continues reviewing and updating county policies to reflect the current circumstances and realities, his latest effort is a revision of the travel…
A true story of Life, Love, Tragedy, Theft and … Forgiveness
Help me please, I’m desperately searching for my wife! The following is a true story of Life, Love, Tragedy, Theft, and the offer of Spiritually inspired, soul searching Forgiveness. I’m Dave Rogers,…
Sentinel Fest 2026 combines campus festivities with the grand opening of a $4.2M Community Center
North Florida College’s new Community Center, shown in the artist’s rendering above, will officially open during Sentinel Fest 2026 on Tuesday, Nov. 17. North Florida College Contributor Something big is happening at…
JROTC Cadets visit the Blue Angels at NAS Pensacola
Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. On Wednesday, Oct. 28, nine of Jefferson County’s Junior Reserve Officer’s Training Corps (JROTC) cadets visited the U.S. Naval Air Station Pensacola. There, they had the opportunity…
Sharing the spirit of Thanksgiving
Community meals, food giveaways and volunteer opportunities offer ways for Jefferson County residents to give and receive this holiday season Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Opportunities to join in on community-wide Thanksgiving…
Goodwill’s new donation unit on South Jefferson Street is open
Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. During October, Goodwill Industries of Big Bend installed a donation unit on in Monticello. The donation drop-off unit was installed behind Monticello Physical Therapy & Wellness, in…
Our Blessings Early Learning Centers win award
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Tomica King Jackson, founder of Our Blessings Early Learning Centers in Tallahassee and Monticello, received a Local Leader of the Year Award from the Florida Association for…
GOP donation kicks off fundraising drive for WWII monument
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A recent $2,500 donation from individual members of the Jefferson County Republican Party (JCRP) served as the kick-off for a fundraising drive that aims to collect enough…
Spread the warmth this winter through the United Force Coat Giveaway
Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. The United Force of Jefferson County, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is hosting their sixth annual Coat Drive Giveaway as part of their mission to…
Local businesses come together to donate a kennel to Animal Control
Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. Recently, eight local businesses responded to a request from Michael Robinson of Robinson Gunworks to donate toward a kennel for Jefferson County Animal Control’s new shelter location….
Brookwood One Act wins Region Championship
Story Submitted Brookwood School’s One Act production of “Alice” won the GISA AA Region Championship. Congratulations to Reagan Burrus of Monticello along with all the members of the cast. One Act productions…
Members Holiday Exhibit opens at JAG Nov. 14
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson Arts Gallery is opening its annual holiday all-member art show on Saturday, Nov. 14., with a reception from noon to 4 p.m. See and shop for…
Chris Tuten joins Florida Forestry Association team
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Florida Forestry Association has named Chris Tuten of Monticello to head up its Forestry & Regulatory Affairs department. In its announcement, the association noted that Tuten…
DOH to offer Mental Health First Aid training
Florida Department of Health Contributor Did you know that on average 130 people die by suicide every day; 841,000 people died fro drug overdoses from 1999-2019; and nearly one in five U.S….
Semi crashes on I-10 in Jefferson County
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. At 11:21 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 6, the Florida Highway Patrol FHP) responded to a semi vs. the tree line crash, on Interstate 10 at the eastbound…
Wildlife Center named #2 zoo in Florida
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. According to BusinessRate’s 2026 annual benchmark scores, the North Florida Wildlife Center in Lamont is #2 among Florida Zoos. Iguanaland in Punta Gorda was #1. Ratings are…
Events for November 7-15
Johnston’s 100th Celebration, Veterans Day Breakfast, CarQuest Car Show, Thanksgiving Feast at the Teen Center and MORE! November 7 (Saturday) Shop at Jefferson County Vendor’s Village 9 a.m.-12 noon in the courthouse…