Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com My family took few vacations as I was growing up. I only recall one, which was a fun trip to the mountains in North Carolina. My dad’s version of…
Two new state laws restrict local officials’ taxing ability
Lazaro Aleman reporter@greenepublishing.com Two property tax bills that legislators passed in the last special session and that Gov. Ron DeSantis recently signed into law will significantly impact local governments’ ability to raise…
MCSO warns of circulating scams
Ady Hammock reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) recently shared a Facebook post warning followers of a scam circulating in Madison County. Citizens have reported receiving calls or text messages from…
Second Chance Act takes effect
Story submitted The Second Chance Act officially took effect across Florida on Wednesday, July 1, requiring all high school student athletes to receive a medical evaluation, including an electrocardiogram (EKG), before…
Rep. Allison Tant visits Madison County Commission meeting
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison County Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday, July 8, State Representative Allison Tant was on hand to speak about the most…
Grace in a Mr. Goodbar
Rev. Cheryl Cruce Columnist It is strange how something as simple as riding the country dirt roads with my daughter can stir treasured memories from yesteryear. Moments you thought were long gone…
Florida Spectrum Alert now in effect
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Though the Florida Spectrum Alert was established in 2025, it didn’t go into effect until Wednesday, July 1. The new alert is intended to enhance the safety and well-being…
Madison Kiwanis Club awards Tahj Dobson with Jumpstart Scholarship
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Tahj Dobson was the honored guest at the Madison Kiwanis Club on Thursday, July 9. Madison County Foundation for Excellence in Education President Tim Sanders introduced Dobson to the…
Madison School Board delays principal appointment, reviews budget, policies and community concerns
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison County School Board covered a wide range of topics during its nearly two-hour long workshop on Monday, July 6, including personnel decisions, budget planning, policy revisions, property…
Harlee Davis shares recovery journey following medical emergency
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com The outpouring of support for Harlee Davis continues to grow as family, friends and neighbors stand beside her during her recovery from a life-threatening medical emergency. Along with the…
Local students attend national convention
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com From Tuesday, June 23, through Saturday, June 27, a group of seven students from the Madison County Central School (MCCS) Beta Club attended the Beta Club National Convention,…
Town of Lee moves closer to future development
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Lee Town Council met on Tuesday, July 7, with the first reading of Ordinance No. CPA 2026-05. The reading of the ordinance is part of the first steps…
Seven receive Christ at E.C. Tyner Children’s Camp
Kim Whigham Contributor Middle Florida Baptist Association (MFBA) has enjoyed yet another year of E.C. Tyner Children’s Camp at Pickett Lake. This is a four-day, summer sleep-away camp for children who have…
Tucker Odiorne enjoys first mission trip
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Tucker Odiorne recently became one of the youngest people to take on a 10-day mission trip to Brazil. The 14 year-old, who is the son of Adam and Haley…
Boyz to Kings and Girlz to Queens nominated for Best of Florida
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com After being voted “Best of Florida” for three years in a row, the Boyz to Kings, Inc. (BTK) mentoring and dropout prevention organization has once again been nominated for…
Celestial events in July
Hailey Heseltine news@greenepublishing.com For those who like to keep eyes on the skies, here are some interesting celestial events happening this month. • All month: Get a great view of Venus After…
Planning and Zoning Board approves proposed moratorium on large data centers
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During a meeting of the Madison County Planning and Zoning Board on Wednesday, July 1, the Board approved a temporary moratorium on large data centers. Madison County attorney Tom…
Billy Washington: A lifetime of service recognized with Clerk of the Year honor
Hailey Waldo reporter@greenepublishing.com Long before he was balancing county budgets, safeguarding public records or representing Madison County on statewide committees, Billy Washington was simply a hometown kid growing up in a family…
The men who led America: Presidents throughout history
George Washington First President of the United States (1789 – 1797) “Associate yourself with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation; for ‘tis better to be alone than in…
Way Back When
June 29, 1956 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mickler and children spent the past week at the Jacksonville Beach. Dr. Henry D. Messer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Messer, of Madison, assumed…