Category: Community News

Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Big Red Bus will visit Fellowship Baptist Church, located at 1997 NE Colin Kelly Hwy., in Madison, on Sunday, June 8, from 8:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.  An…

Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com There are many interesting events upcoming at your local library. Madison Public Library, located at 378 College Loop, in Madison, holds various workshops, educational and story-time events for the…

Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Madison County has partnered with Second Harvest of the Big Bend and is offering children free lunches during the summer. Parents/guardians can pick up seven lunches at each of…

Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com With the bay scallop season quickly approaching, here are different places that are popular spots to scallop with your friends and family. Crystal River and Homosassa, Steinhatchee/Keaton Beach, Port…

Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation (FWC) recently announced the starting dates for the 2025 scalloping season. Bay scallop season kicks off in the Fenholloway— Suwannee River Zone on…

Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Lee Public Library, located at 7783 E U.S. Hwy. 90, in Lee, is starting a Lego club for any children ages six years old and older. The first…

Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com A Madison Youth Soccer camp is being held for children ages three-years old and older. Registration for one day of Madison Youth Soccer camp is $25. Registration for two…

Mickey Starling  reporter3@greenepublishing.com Madison County Community Farm Share has a shipment of hurricane supplies, including food, water and other items coming to Sumpter James Park on Saturday, June 7. Distribution will begin…

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission  Contributor Save the dates for two upcoming license-free fishing weekends hosted by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), a perfect opportunity to try fishing…

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission  Contributor As National Safe Boating Week (NSBW) concludes, boating safety advocates in Florida and nationwide are urging boaters to stay vigilant as the summer season begins….

Cheltsie Holbrook  cheltsie@greenepublishing.com The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season will officially kick off on Sunday, June 1, and the first name on the list of storms will be Andrea. Who names the storms,…

Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com With hurricane season rapidly approaching, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is predicting an “above-normal” hurricane season. The start date of the Atlantic hurricane season is on Sunday,…

Rick Patrick  rick@greenepublishing.com After spending several years working in both private sector and government in the realm of project management and mediation, Matthew Andress found himself at a crossroads. As a way…

Christian Peterson news@greenepublishing.com Hurricane Preparedness Week may be one of the most important in the State of Florida. Observed annually in May, the week aims to raise awareness for preparedness for those…

Before an emergency threatens the state, have a plan in place. People with unique abilities or special needs may face obstacles that require more detailed planning. Here are recommendations that may assist…

Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Big Bend region of Florida has seen more than its fair share of hurricanes in recent years. The impacts of Hurricanes Idalia, Debby and Helene will be seen…

Rick Patrick  rick@greenepublishing.com A recent survey shows that roughly half of the people in the U.S. Have some kind of emergency “go-to” kit in their home. Even at that, about a quarter…

Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com With hurricane season under way and more severe weather predicted, now is the time to be prepared. One crucial part of your preparedness should be signing up for CODE…

Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The disaster preparedness holiday is being held from Thursday, May 15, through Saturday, May 31, with a second holiday from Monday, June 2, through Sunday, June 15. Tax-free items…

Megan Winslow, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Contributor Given the damaging impacts of hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton last year, you may want to prepare your landscape and trees for the…