It is that time again to sign your children up for Greenville recreation baseball and softball teams. Sign up is set for Saturday, March 7 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., at…
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Florida earns C in education; ranks 28th in nation
Florida was downgraded to a C and ranked 28th in the nation, according to a recently released national report that annually grades the performance of the 50 states and the District of…
Madison County to receive $116,086 in School Recognition Awards
Governor Rick Scott announced the distribution of more than $124 million in School Recognition Program funding this year to Florida’s high performing schools across the state. Over 1,500 schools will receive the…
68 building permits issued in February
The Madison County Building Department issued 68 permits and collected $7,424.90 in fees in February. There was one new residential construction with $937.88 collected in fees. There was no new commercial construction….
County Commission round-up
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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ADVISES OF POSSIBLE WASTEWATER CONTAMINATION
~Wastewater overflow from Valdosta, Georgia may impact Withlacoochee River~ The Florida Department of Health today issued an advisory to residents and visitors in two counties next to the Withlacoochee River in north…
UPDATE: Pinetta woman killed in wreck
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Two vehicles collide on SR 53 North
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65 building permits issued in January
For 2014, the Madison County Building Department collected a total of $132,205.44 in fees for all permits issued. There were a total of 23 new constructions. So far in 2015, there has…
Tax exemptions deadline is Monday
Property Appraiser Leigh B. Barfield and her staff would like to remind you of exemptions that you may qualify for and their upcoming deadline Sunday, March 1. However, since March 1 falls…
Man resists arrest after traffic stop
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Madison fugitive captured in Leon County
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Madison fugitive arrested for five warrants
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Ford Expedition and camper trailer overturn
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Madison Fire Rescue responds to 58 calls in January
The Madison Fire Rescue assists residents in both the city and county for all their fire needs but they also assist with vehicle wrecks, medical assistance and transportation. In January, Madison Fire…
Greenville Little League sign ups this weekend
It is that time again to sign your children up for Greenville Little League. Sign up is set for Saturday, Feb. 28 and Saturday, March 7 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.,…
231 reports of meteor sightings and sonic booms in Lake City and surrounding areas
According to the American Meteor Society, on Sunday, Feb. 22, there were 231 reports of meteor sightings and loud, sonic booms in Lake City and surrounding areas– especially Jacksonville. Reports even came…
The Pot Williams Champion’s Dinner is this weekend
The Pot Williams Champion’s Dinner will be held Friday, Feb. 27 at the Madison Golf and Country Club. This special Champion’s Dinner was created by Frank “Bump” Faircloth, club owner, in order…
MPD received 2,252 calls in January
The Madison Police Department responded to the highest number of calls in the fiscal year that started October 2014 with a total of 2,252 in January. Since October 2014, the department has…
National Wild Turkey Federation event set for Saturday
The 13th annual National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) Hunting Heritage Event for Madison County Chapter is set for Saturday, Feb. 28. The event will take place at the Madison County Central School,…