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Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. Deven Heard has coached at Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) since 2021. He enjoys helping players grow and learn about sports and physical education. Coach Heard recently shared his season overview for the ACA boys golf teams. Boys playing varsity golf for Aucilla Christian Academy are (left to right) Maddox Cruce, Abe James, James Spratt, Collin Campbell, Hudson Mills, Gavin Thompson, Jaco Subscribe or log in to read the rest of this content.

National Fire Protection Association Contributor The JCFR A Shift includes (left to right) Aaron Baker, Nicholas Buzbee, Capt. Ryan Flynt, Lance Blomeley, Chase Barineau and Jared Parramore. ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo by Laura Young, October 2, 2026 Jefferson County Fire Rescue (JCFR) is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) to support Fire Prevention Week.

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. On Sunday, Oct. 4, at 7:10 a.m., two Monticello residents traveling on U.S. Highway 90 suffered fatal injuries when their vehicle crashed into a tree that had fallen across both lanes near the intersection with Misty Lake Road. The Florida Highway Patrol's (FHP) initial on-scene investigation found that a big tree had fallen from the north shoulder across the highway. The sport utility vehicle was traveling westbound and collided with the tree.

Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Nearly two years after former Jefferson County Clerk of Court Kirk Reams filed a notice of appeal with the First District Court of Appeal (DCA) contesting his 2024 felony conviction, sentence and restitution order, the appellate court last week issued a preliminary decision affirming the lower court’s ruling. On Wednesday, Sept. 30, a three-member panel of the DCA issued a single-page order collectively affirming the lower court’s findings.

FLHSMV Contributor Every October, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) and its division, the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), join public safety partners statewide in recognizing National Pedestrian Safety Month and reminding both motorists and pedestrians of the importance of staying safe on Florida’s roads. “Pedestrian safety is a shared responsibility between both pedestrians and motorists.

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. For those who like to keep eyes on the skies, October has some exciting celestial events in store, including two meteor showers. • Oct. 8, 9: Draconid meteor shower peaks The Draconid meteor shower is a humble one, with generally only about 5 to 10 meteors per hour. However, viewing conditions will be favorable as weather permits, since the nearly new moon will offer little light interference.

Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. Two kindergarten classes from Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) learned some of the ways their community works together on the school’s annual “Community Helpers” field trip. On Thursday, Sept. 17, the students had a special look behind the scenes of some of Monticello’s emergency responders.

Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The budget and millage rate that city officials adopted by the Monticello City Council on Monday evening, Sept. 28, will slightly raise property taxes effective Oct. 1, the start of the new fiscal year. It also marks the first time that the city approves a true balanced budget, to the best knowledge of City Manager Marcus Collins.

Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. “Real Men,” a Monticello community-based religious group focused on guiding and supporting men on their path of faith, recently featured Jefferson County Fire Rescue (JCFR) Chief Derrick Burrus at guest speaker at one of their weekly meetings. These meetings are held at the Monticello Chamber of Commerce, located at 420 W. Washington St., from 7:10 to 8 a.m. every Wednesday morning. Steven L.

Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. “Gathered in Grace: A Community Prayer Walk for Women” is a community event hosted by Taylor Todd Gargan, a Monticello resident whose family has lived and worked in the community for years. The prayer walk starts at CowHaus Coffee Co. on Saturday, Oct.