Governor DeSantis Joins us on the Courthouse Steps

On July 2, 2025, at a little past 9:00 a.m., Governor Ron DeSantis and Secretary of State Cord Byrd joined many citizens of Monticello/Jefferson County on the south steps of the Jefferson County Courthouse in order to unveil both a gorgeous statue of Thomas Jefferson and the new Florida logo intended to celebrate Florida during the upcoming year. Next year, 2026, the United States will celebrate its 250th birthday, and the governor intends to make this year a year of remembering our history and anticipating continued success as a nation.

On July 2, 2025, at a little past 9:00 a.m., Governor Ron DeSantis and Secretary of State Cord Byrd joined many citizens of Monticello/Jefferson County on the south steps of the Jefferson County Courthouse in order to unveil both a gorgeous statue of Thomas Jefferson and the new Florida logo intended to celebrate Florida during the upcoming year. Next year, 2026, the United States will celebrate its 250th birthday, and the governor intends to make this year a year of remembering our history and anticipating continued success as a nation. Folks bearing flags and dressed in patriotic garb surrounded the courthouse steps and focused intently on the message brought to us by our leaders. The excitement was palpable and the humidity was of no concern as we heard Governor DeSantis recall the times during which our founding fathers lived. Being willing to sacrifice and fight for the freedom we so often take for granted today, the people of the Revolutionary Era deserve recognition and remembrance, despite the fact that they, like all of us, were imperfect people. When you have a few spare moments, it might be a fun idea to stop by the courthouse and see the statue of Thomas Jefferson that now graces the south side of the historic building that has become the iconic center of our town and county.