Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Madison Creative Arts Academy (MCAA) recently announced the students who made their 2025 Lady Panthers softball team. The 2025 MCAA Lady Panthers softball team consists of: Bailey Bass, Bailie…
Entries sought for Black History Month contests
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Florida Department of Education, along with Volunteer Florida are encouraging students to participate in contests during February, which is recognized in the United States as Black History Month….
NFC 2024 Summer and Fall graduates recognized
North Florida College Contributor North Florida College (NFC) awarded 181 students with degrees or certificates at the conclusion of its 2024 Summer and Fall Terms. Many of the summer graduates participated in…
NFC President’s List and Academic Dean’s List Announced
North Florida College Contributor North Florida College (NFC) is proud to recognize its Sentinels for outstanding academic achievement at the conclusion of its Fall Term 2024. Students included in the President’s List…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: Wardrobe malfunctions
There is so much exploration to be done in childhood, whether it’s giving yourself that first free haircut, shifting a running vehicle out of park just for curiosity’s sake or pushing the…
Madison sees a Winter Wonderland
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com North Florida residents awoke on Wednesday, Jan. 22, to a world of white, with some snow continuing to fall into the early morning hours, a phenomenon rarely experienced in…
Starfish Disaster Recovery schedules controlled burns
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Starfish Recovery, LLC will be scheduling controlled burns at the Cherry Lake 4-H Camp in the coming week and beyond. Since the debris collection window is rapidly closing, burns…
School District committees addressing consolidation
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com After forming several committees to tackle issues stemming from the upcoming school consolidation, the district has announced that the committees have held their initial meetings and have scheduled follow-up…
Lee mayor swears in new council member
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Lee Council members met for their monthly meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 7, at 7 p.m. In public comments, John Paul Payne discussed removing the garage sale items that…
FloridaCommerce announces $3.1 million available for Florida’s veterans
FloridaCommerce Contributor FloridaCommerce announced $3.1 million in funding available to provide transitional housing assistance for veterans and individuals in recovery from a substance use disorder through the Recovery Housing Program (RHP). The…
UF seeks input to support Florida farmers
U.S. Department of Agriculture Contributor As a part of a grant project funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the University of Florida (UF) invites current and aspiring Florida farmers…
Breakfast at my place: Let me introduce myself!
Today, I’d like to take a moment to introduce myself, to all of you; since you’ll be seeing me here weekly now. My name is Tiffany Ottey, my family and I have…
The Game of Life: College Edition Be a kid again
I’m sure you all noticed the chilly weather happening in Florida that is at a level we aren’t used to. Over here in Pensacola is no different, we had a record snow…
Holy and blameless describes the church
The church, the collection of Christians from all times, is described as holy and blameless (Ephesians 1:4). These two behavioral objectives were chosen by God “before the foundation of the world.” Because…
From the Sunny Side: Something to cry about
As I was conversing with one of my esteemed coworkers this afternoon, he mentioned a group of people who were crying about one subject or another. My mind immediately went to memories…
Sharing stories with Little Free Libraries
Hailey Heseltine news@greenepublishing.com It is no secret that reading is important, and having access to books helps us improve our literacy; it helps us expand our vocabularies and enables us to comprehend…
Neil Diamond tribute concert planned
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Neil Diamond is easily one of the most iconic singer/songwriters in popular music history. For more than half a century, he penned songs made popular by many artists, as…
Community Calendar: January 2025
Saturday, Jan. 25 The 701 BC Venue and Brewery, located at 701 SW Range Ave., in Madison, is hosting a Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m., with prizes…
Jail Report
Jan. 14 Marcus Jones – Hold for court Kenneth Wood – DUI unlawful blood alcohol Darrlyn Joseph – Trespassing structure or conveyance, drug equipment possession and/or use Jan. 15 Durrell Curry -…
The Bush Wealth Advantage: Financial anxiety is the biggest sleep thief
Tips to navigate financial uncertainty for a more secure and restful future. In an era of unprecedented change and economic volatility, the sleepless nights associated with financial concerns are becoming all too…