Tiffany Blaner news@greenepublishing.com Every year, more than 350,000 people suffer out-of-hospital cardiac arrests. Around 90 percent of those cardiac arrests are fatal. Approximately 200 Americans under the age of 25 die each…
Category: Community News
Summer BreakSpot program returns to Madison County
Hailey Waldo reporter@greenepublishing.com Families in Madison County will once again have access to free summer meals for children and teens through Florida’s Summer BreakSpot program. The program provides nutritious meals at no…
Strengthen your property and check your insurance coverage
American Property Casualty Insurance Association Contributor The 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season is here. Now is the time to strengthen your property to reduce potential damage and check your insurance coverage to make…
June library events
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com With school out and the summer months upon us, parents may be on the lookout for activities youngsters to enjoy. But summer time isn’t just for kids. The Madison…
Memorial Day service held
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Memorial Day weekend kicked off in Madison with a special service honoring veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice on Friday, May 22, in Four Freedoms Park. The event was…
The Bush Wealth Advantage: Financial moves to make when suddenly single
Kent Patrick Most of us cannot imagine the sudden loss of our spouse. Yet, difficult as it may seem to accept, U.S. Census data indicates that the overwhelming majority of married women…
Jail Report 5.28 – 6.3
May 28 Carl Jackson – Failure to appear Sean Lawton – Aggravated assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill May 29 Eva Clark – Battery Travis Crosby – Battery Ali…
Youth football and cheer camp planned
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Building on their success from last year that saw close to 300 participants, the Ironhead Gallon Family Foundation (IGFF) is planning for their Second Annual Ironhead Gallon Youth Football…
How to find the right fit for summer camp
Metro Contributor Finding the right summer camp can be challenging. A range of variables, including budget, availability and accessibility, must be considered before making a decision that’s right for each family. As…
Your 2026 guide to Summer Fun
Hailey Waldo reporter@greenepublishing.com School may be out for the summer, but there is still plenty happening across the community for families and children to enjoy. From summer camp programs to Vacation Bible…
American Legion places flags
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Between the American Legion Post 442, in Lee and the American Legion Post 224, in Cherry Lake, close to 400 American flags have been placed to wave proudly around…
Jail Report 5.21 – 5.27
May 21 Ronny Humphrey – Out of county warrant/Charlotte County Jakala McCallum – Failure to appear Montarious Marshall – Flee/Elude police with disregard of safety to persons or property, failure to remain at…
Fatal Memorial Day crash closes interstate
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com According to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) a late afternoon crash on Interstate 10, in Madison County, closed the westbound lanes of traffic for an extended…
Possible funding for Madison County could be on the way
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison County Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday, May 27, State Representative Allison Tant’s informed the commissioners that included in the $114.5 billion…
CPR: A skill that can save lives
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com Every second counts during a cardiac emergency, and knowing how to perform CPR can mean the difference between life and death. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, better known as CPR, is an…
AEDs: a lifesaving tool anyone can use
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com When a person experiences sudden cardiac arrest, quick action can save a life. Along with CPR, an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is one of the most important tools available…
Lee Public Library hosts Law Enforcement Appreciation Day celebration
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com The community came together recently to show support and appreciation for local law enforcement during a special Law Enforcement Appreciation Day hosted by the Lee Public Library. Sheriff David…
MCSO to host Teen Driver Challenge
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is inviting local teens to participate in the upcoming Teen Driver Challenge, scheduled for June 23, at the North Florida College (NFC) Public…
Summer BreakSpot program returns to Madison County
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com Families in Madison County will once again have access to free summer meals for children and teens through Florida’s Summer BreakSpot program. The program provides nutritious meals at no…
Madison Rotary Club hears about Charlotte’s Hope
During the regular lunch meeting of the Madison Rotary Club on Wednesday, May 27, the members heard a presentation from Liz King, founder of Charlotte’s Hope Ministries. Charlotte’s Hope derives its name…