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Monticello, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min readHi Monticello! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Will Jefferson County block the proposed Love’s Travel Stop in Monticello?
- How Monticello’s courthouse and name echo Thomas Jefferson’s Virginia estate
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Partial sunshine, with a high of 93 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 94, low: 73.
- Sunday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 92 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Residents, developers clash over proposed rezoning in Jefferson Co. that would bring a Love's travel stop (wctv.tv) — A proposed Love’s Travel Stop near I-10 in Monticello faces pushback from residents worried about traffic, noise, and rural character, even as supporters tout new jobs and tax revenue. The county Planning Commission narrowly recommended denial, but the Jefferson County Commission will make the final decision at a meeting next month. 
• Jefferson County reflects on its namesake as America turns 250 (wtxl.com) — Monticello’s role as the seat of Jefferson County takes center stage as locals reflect on how the town and courthouse were named and designed to mirror Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello estate. With America’s 250th birthday approaching, leaders highlight how these connections keep local history visible for future generations.
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The Social Monticello 2.0, 80 N Jefferson St, Monticello
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The Winery Comedy Tour at The Wine House →
The Wine House on Market St. & The Wine Bar, Upstairs, 1355 Market St a1, Tallahassee
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The Hub at Feather Oaks, 6500 Miccosukee Rd, Tallahassee
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Anyone know David Key in Monticello?
I have a package for him that was misdelivered (Nextdoor Upper Diamond) - APPLIANCES REPAIR LARGE LAUNDRY AND KITCHEN APPLIANCES.
90 DAYS WARRANTY COVERING JEFFERSON COUNTY, LEON COUNTY, MADISON COUNTY AND TAYLOR COUNTY PLEASE TEXT (850)661-1056 (Nextdoor East Monticello)
- Aramark Corporation posted a job opening for Student Worker Lead - Legacy Catering - Flroida State University - Florida State University in Tallahassee. Apply here.
- Merck posted a job opening for Associate Director, Chemical Technical Operations, North America External Manufacturing in Tallahassee. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Monticello here.
🗞 Nearby News
Tallahassee
- Peoples First Insurance is Hiring! (talchamber.com)
- Tallahassee Urban League calls on youth to avoid pop-up parties amid safety concerns (wtxl.com)
- Lacy McMullen has been appointed to serve as the Director of Development with ALCOM Corporation's Capstan Marketing, LLC. (talchamber.com)
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