Jefferson County, FL

09/04/2026

🇺🇸 LABOR DAY CLOSURE NOTICE 🇺🇸

Please be advised that all Jefferson County dump sites will be CLOSED on Monday, September 7th, in observance of Labor Day.

Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, September 8th.

Thank you for your understanding, and we wish everyone a safe and happy Labor Day! ❤️🤍💙

09/04/2026

The Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners is putting this funding to excellent use for our community.

MONTICELLO, Fla. -- Jefferson County leaders say they are preparing for a $14 million financial boost tied to settlement money from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon e

09/04/2026

Pardon Our Mess!

🚧Construction is officially underway at the BOCC Annex parking lot located at 435 West Walnut St. in Monticello!

🚗💨We are making some much-needed improvements and repairs to make our facilities better for everyone. In the meantime, parking will look a little different over the weekend but will be back to normal by Tuesday.

🛑 Safety First:

Please drive slowly through the zone and keep an eye out for crew members and heavy equipment.We apologize for the temporary inconvenience and truly appreciate your patience as we upgrade our space!

09/02/2026

09/02/2026

We are now accepting vendor applications for our First Saturday Farmers Market!
Submit your application at tinyurl.com/jcfm-app

Hosted by Jefferson County Planning Department in cooperation with the Economic Development Committee and Tourist Development Council, our First Saturday Farmers market will be hosted monthly at the Courthouse Parking Lot (123 E Washington St) from 8 am - 12 pm beginning on October 3. Come join us in supporting our local businesses!

09/01/2026

🌿 Exciting News & Caution Around the Courthouse Grounds! 🌿

Our grounds crew is hard at work today sprucing up and refreshing the landscaping around the courthouse! We are thrilled to give the grounds a clean, beautiful update for everyone to enjoy.

⚠️ Please Use Caution:
While work is underway around the pathways, entrances, and grounds, please watch your step and remain cautious of crew members, equipment, and active work areas.

Thank you for your patience as we work to keep our community grounds looking their best! 🌟

08/29/2026

📚 HAPPENING NOW: Literacy Festival at Jefferson Recreational Park! 🎉

Come join the fun before 1:00 PM today! The Jefferson County R. J. Bailar Public Library is hosting a completely FREE Literacy Festival for our entire community!

📍 Location: Jefferson Recreational Park (1380 Mamie Scott Dr, Monticello, FL)
⏰ Time: Ending today at 1:00 PM

There are tons of exciting activities and freebies waiting for you and your family:
📖 Free Books & Board Games
🍧 Snow Cones & Free Food
🚒 Touch-A-Fire-Truck
🐶 Adoptable Dogs
🐍 Special Presenters & Wildlife (including the North Florida Wildlife Center!)
🎨 Craft Stations & Face Painting
🎪 Toddler Play Area
🎟️ Big Raffle Giveaways (including a Kindle & TV!)
🩺 Health Checks & Community Tables

Everything is 100% FREE for our community! Grab the family and head over before it wraps up at 1:00 PM! 🏃‍♂️💨

📧 Questions? Contact the library at [email protected] or call (850) 342-0205.