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…
Four signs of potential electrical hazards in a home
Metro Media Homeowners know that the work of maintaining a home is never done. Cleaning is a daily task associated with homeownership, and such sessions can reveal more than dust buildup or…
Here’s something new to do at night
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The North Florida Wildlife Center is introducing a new special event – Wildlife After Dark. On Thursday, May 14, the center will re-open 5-9 p.m. to offer…
Events for May 11-17
MAY 11 (Monday) Teen Lounge – D&D Character Building takes place 4 -5:30 p.m. at the library (375 S. Water St.). For more information, call 850-342-0205. The Jefferson County School Board has…
New camps have been added to the directory
Check it out at https://ecbpublishing.com/summer-camp-vbs-directory-2026/. To add a camp to the directory, email reporter1@ecbpublishing.com.
Wacissa as it was
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Sixteen miles south of Monticello, the Wacissa community lies by a river of the same name. With roots extending well back into Florida’s territorial period and beyond,…
Garden club’s annual plant sale was a success
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The Founders Circle of the Monticello Garden Club recently held their annual plant sale at the historic Wirick-Simmons House. The sale is a fundraiser for the club’s…
Fluffy and Jack need a forever home
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Fluffy and Jack, two cats at the Jefferson County Humane Society’s Wolf Creek Pet Adoption Center (JCHS), are in need of a new home. Fluffy, true to…
County contributes $30,000 to 250th Celebration
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County has now formally ponied up a portion of the expenses for the activities that are planned locally to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United…