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Monticello News / ECB Publishing
Published 11 hours agoHealthcare Hero: Betsy Rykard
Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. Betsy Rykard has served Madison and Monticello’s communities through her various contributions to public health, safety and education at the Florida Department of Health. The Monticello News...
Monticello News / ECB Publishing
Published September 24With you I am well pleased
Rev. John Hicks Guest Columnist National Daughters Day 2026 will be celebrated this Friday, Sept. 25, honoring daughters and the special bond they share with their families. On this special day, families...
Monticello News / ECB Publishing
Published September 23Madison/Jefferson Community Cleanup hosted by SWAT was a success
Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. The two counties of Jefferson and Madison came together to organize a cross-county clean-up event on Saturday, Sept. 19. The event was organized by the Florida Department...
Monticello News / ECB Publishing
Published September 24Aucilla Warriors beat the Wakulla War Eagles in their first girls golf matchup of the season
Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. On Tuesday, Sept. 15, the Aucilla Christian Academy girls golf team faced off against the Wakulla High School War Eagles in their first match of the season....
Monticello News / ECB Publishing
Published 11 hours agoDon’t let gambling call the plays: FGCC urges smart choices as football seasons kick off
Florida Gaming Control Commission Contributor With college and professional football seasons officially underway across the Sunshine State, the Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC) is reminding Floridians to make informed choices when it...
Monticello News / ECB Publishing
Published September 24Former Monticello policeman pleads guilty to production of child pornography
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A former Monticello police officer is facing between 15 and 350 years in prison after pleading guilty in federal court to multiple child sex abuse charges, as...
Monticello News / ECB Publishing
Published September 24Where art meets the water: Florida Fish Art Contest
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Contributor Young artists across the Sunshine State are invited to put their creativity on display as the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), in partnership...
Monticello News / ECB Publishing
Published September 23Fall Farm Tour is Oct. 10-11
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. On the second weekend of October each year, the Fl-Ga Farm Tour makes it possible to visit many farms, ranches, groves, orchards, gardens, vineyards and other operations...
Monticello News / ECB Publishing
Published September 23The beef with beef, proclamations of beefy measures
Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. This year has been a volatile one, especially as it pertains to economic and fiduciary aspects of our lives. Part of this volatility is the ever-rising price...
Monticello News / ECB Publishing
Published September 23Medical mysteries: male-driven data and how it has defined our lives
Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. Historically, medical research has inarguably underrepresented nearly 50% of the population, both globally and domestically. The disparity that remains in scientific research between male-based and female-based studies...
Monticello News / ECB Publishing
Published September 22Property owners can expect to pay a higher fire assessment (solid waste assessment remains the same)
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Unless county commissioners change their minds prior to the Sept. 24 final hearing on the budget and millage rate for the coming fiscal year, which is highly...
Monticello News / ECB Publishing
Published September 22The Warriors volley against the Cowgirls
Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. On Tuesday, Sept. 15, the Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Warriors faced off at home in two volleyball matches against the Madison County Cowgirls junior varsity (JV) and...