Jim Saunders, News Service Florida Contributor The Florida Supreme Court has declined to take up a challenge to the constitutionality of a state law that bars possession of guns by convicted felons….
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Celebrate Christmas with these top ten activities
Halie Wetherington news@greenepublishing.com With the Christmas season heavily upon us, some may struggle to find various festive activities in which to participate. Because of that, here are the top ten Christmas activities…
Florida is making it easier for families to pay for education
Halie Wetherington news@greenepublishing.com The Florida Department of Education has recently released information regarding opportunities for public schools that fall under the National School Lunch Act by receiving free or reduced price lunches….
Debris clean-up wrapping up
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com As evidence of the post-Idalia clean-up that has taken place, the big tandem trucks that have been a fixture on Madison County roads will now be a thing of…
Animal cruelty case ends in prison term
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Monday, Dec. 18, Brandon Jamal Blackshear, 38, of Greenville was sent to prison as a result of the termination and revocation of his probation. Blackshear was found guilty…
Probation violation results in prison time
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com In July of 2022, Rashad Oryan Robinson, 34, of Madison, was found guilty of third degree grand theft and sentenced to three years of probation. On Monday, Dec. 18,…
Florida’s population keeps increasing
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com If you think that Florida is becoming increasingly crowded every year, it’s because more people are moving into the state than are moving out, and many of them are…
TGI Fridays boneless chicken bites recalled for contamination
Danny Federico news@greenepublishing.com A nationwide recall has been issued for approximately 26,550 pounds of TGI Fridays’ honey barbecue boneless chicken bites that may be contaminated with pieces of clear, hard plastic. The…
Lee Town Hall Park is vandalized
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Lee Town Hall Park and the neighborhood beside the city hall were vandalized. The responsible party spray-painted on the painted fence and the side of the stage. They…
School grades released
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Monday, Dec. 11, the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) released what was called “informational baseline” school grades for the 2022-23 school year. This year is the first year…
New employer possibly coming to Madison
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison County Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday, Dec. 13, the commissioners agreed to move forward on a possible development agreement with BioActive…
Cowboys represented in All-star game
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys will be well-represented in the Florida Athletic Coaches Association (FACA) North/South All-star Game being played at the Villages on Wednesday, Dec. 20….
Is Florida’s iconic orange license plate about to change?
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com Florida’s standard license plate showing two oranges and a white blossom may become a historical curiosity in the not-too-distant future. The News Service of Florida recently reported that discussions…
“Light Up Madison” cancelled
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The 12th annual “Light Up Madison” set for Saturday, Dec. 16, has been officially cancelled. “Light Up Madison,” originally scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 2, was postponed to Saturday, Dec….
Greenville to undergo audit
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com At the request of Rep. Allison Tant, and at the direction of the Florida Senate and Florida House Joint Auditing Committee, the Town of Greenville will undergo an audit…
MCCS Broncos girls soccer team earns playoff slot
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Central School (MCCS) Broncos girls soccer team rewrote history this year when they made the playoffs. The MCCS Broncos are 2-6 for the season and are…
Florida lawmakers aim to improve access to rural emergency health care
Andrew Powell, The Center Square Contributor If signed into law, two bills in the Florida Legislature could help rural communities in the Sunshine State have better access to emergency health care. Senate…
5k for B-Kay registration open
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, Jan. 20, at 9 a.m., there will be a 5k run/walk in memory of Brandie Kay Littleton and to benefit Big Bend Hospice— who helped her leave…
Third Circuit FAWL aims to spread warmth
Danny Federico news@greenepublishing.com In the spirit of the Christmas season, the Third Circuit Florida Association of Women Lawyers (FAWL) and friends are adopting residents of nursing homes within the third circuit. Individuals…
The “Sofia Scam” returns
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Since this story originally ran in November of 2022, these scammers have made their way back to Madison. “Regarding the many complaints received regarding the panhandling scam, those individuals…