Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com According to a report from the Madison Police Department, on Friday, March 14, at approximately 11:05 p.m. an unidentified vehicle struck a pedestrian at 102 SW Valentine Ave., in…
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Poore takes the gavel as Mayor
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Madison City Commission met on Tuesday, March 18, for what turned out to be a marathon, lasting three hours. The commissioners voted unanimously for Commissioner Byron Poore to…
Greenville man arrested in Jefferson County
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com David Michael Gavin of Greenville, Fla., born June 22, 1983, was charged in Jefferson County with Forgery, Grand Theft and Uttering (filed Sept. 5, 2017). On Dec. 9, 2024,…
Readers beware: text message toll scam spreads far and wide
Hailey Heseltine news@greenepublishing.com Have you received a text or two that claims to be from SunPass recently, telling you that you have unpaid tolls? Chances are, it’s just another scam. These scam…
Lawmakers look at county term limits
Dara Kam News Service Florida Contributor Rural officials are balking at legislation that would allow voters to decide whether county commissioners should be limited to eight years in office, arguing that the…
School consolidation meeting planned
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com There will be an informational meeting about the upcoming school consolidation on Thursday, March 20, at 6 p.m. The meeting will take place in the Madison County Central School…
Down Homes Days approaching
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The annual Down Homes Days is an event many Madisonians look forward to each year. This year promises to be one of the most memorable events ever. While the…
Three bills aim to reduce or eliminate property taxes in Florida
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com Now that the Florida Legislature is formally in session as of Tuesday, March 4, it will deal with at least three bills that aim either to reduce property taxes…
New bill seeks to stiffen dangerous dogs laws
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com Another bill to stiffen the state’s dangerous dogs laws has been filed in the Florida Legislature for the session that started on Tuesday, March 4. Senate Bill 572, co-introduced…
Warning: Don’t fall for fake FEMA fraudsters
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the Florida State Emergency Response Team and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) warn Floridians that while disaster recovery efforts are continuing throughout…
MCSO issues a Capital City Bank scam
Madison County Sheriff’s Office Contributor Another scam attempt has been reported to be circulating in Madison County. This time, the victim receives a text message saying “Capital City Bank-Your Card was used…
House targets gun age law
Jim Sanders News Service Florida Contributor Florida House Republicans recently backed a proposal that would repeal part of a law passed after the 2018 mass shooting at Parkland’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas High…
Help the Handley family’s fight against cancer
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com The Handley family of Monticello is seeking community support, following a cancer diagnosis for Hunter Handley. On Jan. 8, 2025, the day before his second child, Ridge, was born,…
Convicted sexual offender gets three years
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Wednesday, March 12, Jeremy McDaniel, 35, of Madison, faced the Hon. Mark Feagle, in the Madison County Courthouse. McDaniel was in court to answer to a charge of…
More than a game: Madison’s coaches shape lives on and off the field
Tiffany Fessler Contributor Madison, Fla., is more than just a small town – it’s a place where resilience, community and the power of mentorship shape lives. In December, the Madison County High…
Progress being made at baseball and softball fields
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During a special meeting of the Madison County District School Board, on Monday, Feb. 24, Will Rutherford, with Clemons Rutherford and Associates, spoke about repairs for both the Madison…
Greenville Town Council still tackling absenteeism
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Although all the council members were present for the meeting of the Greenville Town Council on Monday, March 10, the council still examined options to deal with members not…
2025 Livestock Show & Sale Coverage
B Section of our Wednesday 3/12/25 Madison County Carrier has Monday-Thursday coverage from the 2025 NFLS. Grab a paper to see all the photos, today.
MCSO issues warrant
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) recently issued a warrant for Alney Keith Joseph, Jr., from Tampa, Fla. This suspect was seen at the Family Dollar Store, in Lee, conducting…
Escaped brush fire burns two structures
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com According to a report from Madison County Fire Rescue (MCFR), on Friday, March 7, at approximately 2:15 p.m., a call was received regarding a fire in the vicinity of…