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On Monday, March 14 at around 1:44 p.m., a driver from Crescent City, Fl. (whose name was not provided by the Florida Highway Patrol due to the sensitivity of the case) was…

At the special meeting called together by the City Commissioners on Tuesday, March 22, City Commissioners Jim Catron and Ina Thompson were once again sworn into their commission seats after winning the…

The Florida Senate and House of Representatives wrapped up the final version of the budget this week and sent bills for final review to the governor’s desk before adjourning for the year….

On Friday, March 18, a shooting occurred at approximately 1:30 a.m. In the area of 185 Apopka Trail in Madison County a man was shoot and killed in a gun related offense….

Chris Thompson, a Madison County High School graduate and local legend, will be returning to the Washington Redskins in 2016 as one of the three running backs on the team. Thompson was…

Log bearing trucks frequently speed down Harvey Greene Dr. despite the tight and curving restraints of the road, as well as the pitted cement. So, it was no surprise when, on Wednesday,…

On Wednesday, March 9, the Florida House passed a bill that aims to set new restrictions on abortion procedures. The Florida Senate also approved the bill for final passage on March 9…

A class-action lawsuit filed recently in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida against two corporate utility companies has the potential to impact electric ratepayers in Madison and Jefferson…

Although located in Wakulla County, Wakulla Springs State Park’s renown as home to one of the world’s largest and deepest freshwater springs, its historic lodge, glass-bottom boat tours, abundant wildlife and proximity…

The Florida House of Representatives recently passed legislation that will crack down on skimmers in Florida. Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam worked with Senator Anitere Flores and House Majority Leader Dana…

Early this morning (March 18) at approximately 1:30 a.m., a shooting incident took place in Madison County in the general area of 185 Apopka Tr.  The shooting led to the fatality of…

Tuesday, March 15 was Election Day for Madison County.  Citizens gathered at the polling places within the county to vote in the presidential primary as well as for the multiple local seats…

On Tuesday, March 15, Florida voters gathered to voice who they wanted to be the next President of the United States and the two candidates that won the support of the state,…

The Greenville Town Council came together on Monday, March 14 at 6 p.m. for their regular meeting. The first item up for discussion on the agenda was the possible approval of closing…

The Florida Senate passed Resolution SR 1726 on Thursday, March 3 to recognize Lorenzo Cain, a Madison County native and a Kansas City Royals outfielder on “his exceptional play for the Kansas…

Opening up the Tuesday, March 8 meeting of the Madison City Commissioners, Jim Catron led his fellow commissioners and their audience through prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. After adopting the agenda,…

Cherry Lake Fire Rescue, Inc. will be holding a bass tournament on Saturday, April 23 beginning at 6 a.m. and lasting until noon. The fishing competition will be held at Simm’s Boat…

As the gun debate rages on the national stage, the Florida House and Senate are faced with a handful of bills that seek to either restrict or expand gun rights in the…

On Wednesday, March 9 during the County Commission meeting, members of the Madison County Sheriff’s Office were recognized and awarded for their hard work, quick thinking and courage during a robbery that…

It happened early morning on August 12, 2014. Jessica Pyles, 36, of Hahira, Ga. and a nurse at Madison County Memorial Hospital, was traveling southbound on Hwy 145 near NE Daisy St….