Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com In the morning hours of Wednesday, Jan. 10, a bomb threat was received via email by seven school districts across the Big Bend area, including: Madison, Suwannee, Lafayette, Taylor,…
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New alert system to help property owners
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com It had become a common occurrence on the television airwaves to see some former crook talking about how easy it was for him to steal someone’s property through property…
Strong storm hits Madison County
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, Jan. 9, Madison County was hit with a strong storm that prompted a tornado watch as a system ran through the county. The storm caused scattered power…
Statewide bomb threats made via email
Message from the Madison County School District Alert by Hill : There are emails being sent throughout the state to school districts indicating that there are bombs placed in schools. As a…
Florida gas prices up, national prices down
The News Service Florida Contributor Average prices at the pump in Florida rose 9 cents in the past week, while national prices dropped. The AAA auto club said the average price of…
Cowgirl record-setter honored
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Prior to the Madison County High School (MCHS) girls basketball game with Charlton High School on Thursday, Jan. 4, MCHS honored one of the best Cowgirls to ever shoot…
Bill would term limit county commissioners
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com County commissioners in Florida will be forced out of office after their second term, if a bill introduced in the House of Representatives for the next session is approved….
Bill would modify “stand your ground” law
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com A proposed bill working its way through the committee process for this legislative session aims to change the wording as it applies to the use of lethal force in…
Florida introduces new laws in 2024
Danny Federico news@greenepublishing.com As the clock struck midnight on Monday, Jan. 1, Florida ushered in several new laws aimed at enhancing public safety, improving the judicial system and promoting equal access for…
Clouds still surround Greenville’s millage rate and budget
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Although the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year budget and millage rate for the Town of Greenville was due at the end of September, the town still lagged behind in submitting accurate…
Second Annual Chili Cook-off and Brewfest planned
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com All area chili cooks and aficionados are reminded that the Second Annual Madison County Chili Cook-off and Brewfest is planned for Saturday, Feb. 10, from 1 p.m. until 7…
MCSO launches local charity
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Madison County Sheriff David Harper has announced the formulation of the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Charity Fund. The fund is officially a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, meaning people can…
Florida has a new tax holiday
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com A new Florida sales tax holiday started on New Year’s Day and will continue until mid-January. Previously, Florida had only one sales tax holiday for back-to-school shopping. The following…
The NEW Front Porch is on its way
Emerald Greene emerald@greenepublishing.com It is with great pleasure that we announce the arrival of the January/February 2024 issue of The Front Porch! The new issue has been mailed out and subscribers should…
From reporter to editor-in-chief: Sanders’ passion takes her to the top
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Madison native Katie Sanders grew up in an environment where words were filled with wonder. Her grandmother, the late Francis Sanders, was a librarian and reading instructor, and her…
TOSPT closes local office
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Friday, Dec. 22 was the final day of operation for Madison’s location of Tallahassee Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy (TOSPT). The previously successful business suffered severe structural damage from…
Friday night shooting sends two to hospital
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com According to information provided by the Madison Police Department (MPD), on Friday, Dec. 29, at approximately 10 p.m., officers from the MPD responded to an incident at 239 SW…
Coca-Cola recalled 2,000 Diet Coke, Fanta and Sprite cases
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Coca-Cola has recalled up to 2,000 cases of Sprite, Diet Coke and Fanta Orange in three states due to possible “foreign material” in the cans. According to the U.S….
Madison County sporting a new fire truck
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Wednesday, Dec. 20, Madison County Fire Rescue (MCFR) Chief Allen Clayton drove back from Tallahassee with a shiny, new 2,000 gallon pumper/tanker fire engine. It is planned that…
New law increases accountability for municipal leaders
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Florida State Legislature recently passed CS/CS/HB 37, which requires local office holders and those seeking election to fill out Form 6, which lists a thorough detail of financial…