Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the annual Down Home Days celebration on Saturday, April 18, the Madison Rotary Club and Walt’s Live Oak Ford worked together to help raise funds for the…
Category: Community News
Young Florida chefs invited to compete for scholarships and statewide recognition
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com Florida students ages eight to 12 are invited to showcase their culinary talents in the 2026 Florida Future Chef Competition, hosted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer…
Madison County Memorial Hospital to welcome new primary care physician
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com Madison County Memorial Hospital (MCMH) invites the community to meet the newest addition to their medical staff at an upcoming Meet and Greet event open to the public. The…
American Legion Post 422 to celebrate anniversary
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Howard C. Barker American Legion Post 422, in Lee, will be celebrating a year of service to Veterans, their families and the Madison County community on Thursday,…
Groundbreaking set for BioActive Forages
Doug Brown Contributor The groundbreaking ceremony for BioActive Forages will take place on Tuesday, June 16, at 10 a.m. at the Madison County Industrial Park on Dale Leslie Drive just off County…
The day my heart stopped – a cardiac arrest survivor’s story
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…
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…