Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Between the American Legion Post 442, in Lee and the American Legion Post 224, in Cherry Lake, close to 400 American flags have been placed to wave proudly around…
The Bush Wealth Advantage: Investing in an “Inflation Not Quite Over” world
Macro forecasts for 2026 share a common theme: growth remains reasonably solid, inflation is still proving sticky, and interest rates may stay above the ultra-low levels investors became used to in the…
Jail Report 5.21 – 5.27
May 21 Ronny Humphrey – Out of county warrant/Charlotte County Jakala McCallum – Failure to appear Montarious Marshall – Flee/Elude police with disregard of safety to persons or property, failure to remain at…
National Security: Florida boy
I still enjoy singing “We’re the Boys from old Florida“ at Spurrier Field, not because I attended the University of Florida like my Dad, but because I have always been a Florida…
Learning As I Go: Making versus taking
One of my goals this summer is to exercise five days a week. Nothing terribly strenuous, but enough to burn some calories and get my body stronger. One morning, I woke up…
Fatal Memorial Day crash closes interstate
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com According to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) a late afternoon crash on Interstate 10, in Madison County, closed the westbound lanes of traffic for an extended…
Possible funding for Madison County could be on the way
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison County Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday, May 27, State Representative Allison Tant’s informed the commissioners that included in the $114.5 billion…
The hunt is on: Scalloping season opens
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Contributor The 2026 recreational bay scallop season in the Fenholloway – Suwannee River Zone opens Monday, June 15 and will remain open through Labor Day (Sept….
CPR: A skill that can save lives
Hailey Waldo reporter@greenepublishing.com Every second counts during a cardiac emergency, and knowing how to perform CPR can mean the difference between life and death. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, better known as CPR, is an…
AEDs: a lifesaving tool anyone can use
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com When a person experiences sudden cardiac arrest, quick action can save a life. Along with CPR, an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is one of the most important tools available…
St. John’s to host VBS June 14-19
St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church Contributor St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church invites everyone to come and experience the excitement of Vacation Bible School from Sunday, June 14 through Friday, June 19, from…
It only takes one storm: Strengthen your property and check your insurance coverage
American Property Casualty Insurance Association Contributor The 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season is here. Now is the time to strengthen your property to reduce potential damage and check your insurance coverage to make…
A glimpse of Greenville
Hailey Heseltine news@greenepublishing.com The little town of Greenville sits as the halfway point between Monticello and Madison. For many of us, it’s a landmark. For others, however, it’s the place that they…
Lee Public Library hosts Law Enforcement Appreciation Day celebration
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com The community came together recently to show support and appreciation for local law enforcement during a special Law Enforcement Appreciation Day hosted by the Lee Public Library. Sheriff David…
MCSO to host Teen Driver Challenge
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is inviting local teens to participate in the upcoming Teen Driver Challenge, scheduled for June 23, at the North Florida College (NFC) Public…
Summer BreakSpot program returns to Madison County
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com Families in Madison County will once again have access to free summer meals for children and teens through Florida’s Summer BreakSpot program. The program provides nutritious meals at no…
Madison Rotary Club hears about Charlotte’s Hope
During the regular lunch meeting of the Madison Rotary Club on Wednesday, May 27, the members heard a presentation from Liz King, founder of Charlotte’s Hope Ministries. Charlotte’s Hope derives its name…
Governor appoints Hardee as Third Judicial Circuit Court judge
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, May 19, Governor Ron DeSantis announced four judicial appointments, including naming Madison’s Cary A. “Bo” Hardee as the Third Judicial Circuit Court judge, replacing Judge Leandra Johnson,…
Property tax proposal raises concerns
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison County Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday, May 27, discussion ensued over a plan put forth by Gov. Ron DeSantis to eventually…
Cowboys swat Hornets in spring game
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The temperature was not the only thing hot on Tuesday, May 19, when the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys faced the Hornets of Lafayette High School, in…