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…
Rebekah Chamberlain explores imaginative worlds through art
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County is home to many talented and hardworking creatives. One of them is Rebekah Chamberlain, who describes herself as a professional illustrator and concept artist. Her…
Historic courthouse to get needed repairs
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County officials have hired a contractor to do restoration work on the historic courthouse in the heart of Monticello. On Thursday, Oct. 22, the Jefferson County…
Adding cool-season color with winter annuals in North Florida gardens
Ben Hoffner UF/IFAS Extension – Jefferson Winter may not seem like the ideal time to plant a garden, but in North Florida, the cooler months provide an excellent opportunity to replace fading…
The war was on when these birds of a feather flocked together
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. Who doesn’t enjoy the occasional Liberty Mutual Insurance commercials that entertain and inform us during our favorite TV programming, especially when the dynamic duo of LiMu Emu…
JCS culinary is cooking up choice creations
Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County K-12 Community Partnership School has recently highlighted some of the tasty culinary creations made by students of the Culinary Arts program. The program is led…
The MIND diet helps prevent cognitive decline
Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. The MIND diet, or the Mediterranean-DASH Diet Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay, is a diet that combines elements of the Mediterranean and DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension)…
County changes rule for grants to nonprofits
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Local nonprofit organizations that may be considering asking for funding assistance from Jefferson County to carry out their respective missions need to keep in mind a recent…
May your sacrifices never, ever be forgotten
Sheryl H. Boldt Guest Columnist Have you served the United States through military service? Have you stood side by side with your fellow service members, either in combat, support, administrative or leadership…
Republicans win big across Florida, with Tant a key local exception
Also, Hosford retains his commission seat; Bradley wins school board race Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. In Tuesday night’s midterm election, Jefferson County voters helped Florida retain its political red status, making…
Jefferson County welcomes dedicated veterans affairs officer
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Around 1,300 military veterans call Jefferson County home. When they seek assistance in accessing disability benefits related to their service, they can now meet up with David…
NFC raises the curtain on the Sentinel Stage
North Florida College Contributor The arts are back! The curtain is rising once again at North Florida College (NFC), and the community has a front-row invitation. NFC is bringing live performances back…
Remember Had a Better Day Roadside Repair for your roadside troubles: Joseph and Audrey Korey’s roadside assistance and repairs is coming soon
Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. Audrey and Joseph Korey, both lifelong residents of Madison and Jefferson counties, are excited to announce the official opening of their new roadside repairs and assistance service…
Girls of Royalty ends fourth year with enthusiasm and fun
Mary Madison Contributor Part of the Girls of Royalty (GOR) mentoring organization’s mission is to provide incentives to the girls for their positive, excellent cooperation at every level of participation. The officers,…
Forget or remember?
Ted Okolichany Guest Columnist Webster’s dictionary defines memory as “the power or act of remembering.” For some of us, remembering is more difficult than for others. Like when I walk to the…
ACA celebrates Homecoming
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) had plenty for its football team, fans, alumni and their families to celebrate during Homecoming 2026. The week of Oct. 19-23 was jam-packed…