Emerald Greene [email protected] It is with great pleasure that we announce the arrival of the Mar/Apr 2026 edition of The Front Porch magazine. The new issue has been mailed and subscribers should…
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Madison speaks: City Commission welcomes new faces
Mickey Starling [email protected] Just over 35 percent of City of Madison voters went to the polls on Tuesday, March 10 to cast their ballots for Madison City Commissioners. Every District but District…
The woman behind the Matilda Effect: Matilda Joslyn Gage and the fight for recognition
Hailey Waldo [email protected] During Women’s History Month, many people reflect on the women who helped shape society through activism, science, literature and innovation. One woman whose influence continues to shape how historians…
City dedicates new Public Works building
Rick Patrick [email protected] Jerome Wyche, former City Manager for the City of Madison, was honored recently by having the new Public Works Building named in his honor. During a special ceremony on…
School Board hears Madison County citizens
Rick Patrick [email protected] It was anticipated to be a lively meeting of the Madison County District School Board on Monday, March 2. So much so that the meeting was moved into the…
Fatal crash on Dusty Miller
Rick Patrick [email protected] According to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), on Saturday March 7, at 4:20 p.m., FHP officers were dispatched to the scene of a head-on collision on…
Investigation report on Peterson released: Community members fill the gym for second meeting
Rick Patrick [email protected] On Monday, March 9, the Madison County District School Board held a special meeting to address a variety of topics. Due to the expected increased community interest, the meeting…
Town of Lee puts bar’s zoning request on hold
Mickey Starling [email protected] The Lee Town Council met on Tuesday, March 3, with four issues to consider. Taking the most time for consideration was a request for a final decision concerning zoning…
Madison’s Derek Barrs attends State of the Union address
Mickey Starling [email protected] As the nation watched President Trump’s State of the Union address on Tuesday, Feb. 24, most people were watching a bunch of familiar strangers as the cameras panned between…
Bill seeks to further restrict smoking
Lazaro Aleman [email protected] If a House-introduced bill in the current Florida legislative session is approved and signed into law, smoking in public will become more constrained. House Bill 389, which Representative Alex…
Madison County Commissioners express opposition to water plan
Rick Patrick [email protected] During the regular meeting of the Madison County Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday, Feb. 25, the commissioners discussed a proposal that has arisen from the City of Jacksonville,…
Madison City Commission election approaching
Rick Patrick [email protected] Registered voters in the City of Madison will be selecting their representatives to serve on the Madison City Commission on Tuesday, March 10. Voters will vote for the commissioner…
Madison Police Department makes a pair of drug busts
Rick Patrick [email protected] According to information provided by the Madison Police Department (MPD), a pair of drug arrests have been made in two separate incidents. The first occurred on Wednesday, Feb. 11,…
Support needed as Jim Cuyler awaits double-organ transplant
Mickey Starling [email protected] Jim Cuyler is a lifelong resident of Jefferson County who has worked for Madison Metals for over 40 years. In the last three years, his health has steadily declined…
Five local political offices up for grabs in November
Mickey Starling [email protected] Voters in Madison County have two county commission seats to cast ballots for in November. Districts two and four will be contested. Also, Districts one, three and five of…
North Florida Livestock Show and Sale celebrates agriculture in Madison
Hailey Waldo [email protected] The 2026 North Florida Livestock Show and Sale retuned to Madison from Monday Feb.16 through Thursday, Feb 19, bringing together local youth for one of the area’s most anticipated…
Meet Kathy Brooks: candidate for City Commission District 2
Kathy Brooks Contributor Family My husband of 15 years and I moved to Madison eight years ago and have made it our home. We are the current custodians of the old Millinor…
Saddle up for upcoming rodeo
Mickey Starling [email protected] The much-anticipated North Florida Pro Rodeo is riding into Madison County on Friday, March 27 and Saturday, March 28. The event is located at 1748 SE Dale Leslie Dr.,…
Murder charge results in prison sentence
Rick Patrick [email protected] During felony court proceedings on Tuesday, Feb. 17, Detrone Middleton, 23, appeared before the Hon. Melissa Olin in the Madison County Courthouse. Middleton had been charged with second-degree murder…
Get ready for Down Home Days
Rick Patrick [email protected] Madison’s biggest community celebration of the year will soon be here. The annual Down Home Days festival is scheduled to take place during the week leading up to Saturday,…