A bill that would make it illegal to smoke in a car with children is moving through the Florida Senate. The Health Policy Committee approved it with five yeas and one nay…
Ramona Dickinson retires after 35 years of service
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Three-vehicle collision on South Range Avenue
Three vehicles collided on South Range Avenue at the railroad crossing after one driver’s foot came off the breaks, on March 28 at 4:20 p.m. causing a chain reaction of collisions. According…
Former Harlem Globetrotters Hit Hoops at Down Home Days
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Keeping tabs on 2nd Congressional lawmakers
Among the recent issues that Congress addressed in recent weeks were human trafficking, firefighters healthcare, EPA rule-making guidelines and case representation procedures. Following, is how Senators Bill Nelson and Marco Rubio and…
March was a record month for E.M.S.
Madison County E.M.S had a record-breaking month for calls in March. This is the fourth month since October 2014 to have the highest number of calls in 10 years. There were a…
Florida Taxwatch: Florida TaxWatch applauds House tax cuts proposal
Statement from Dominic M. Calabro, President and CEO of Florida TaxWatch, the independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit taxpayer research institute and government watchdog: “Recently, the Florida House Finance and Tax Committee unveiled their plans…
Madison County Extension Service: Handle Easter eggs with care
Easter is this weekend and that means many of you will be dyeing eggs for decoration and egg hunts. These days, there are so many interesting ways to dye and decorate eggs….
Jail Report: Mar. 24 – Mar. 31
March 24 Kimberley Ann Bizzle – Criminal registration. Alesha Elizabeth Wing – Violation of parole (circuit). Darron Lewis Davis – Violation of parole. Robert Lee Baynard – Bond revocation. Michael Patrick Duffy…
Juanita Sapp Cruce
Juanita Sapp Cruce, age 91, died Tuesday, March 31, at Southern Living for Seniors, in Madison, Fl. Funeral services will be at 4 p.m., on Friday, April 3, at Beggs Funeral Home,…
Pioneers of Madison County: The Nathan L. Gornto Family
A close look at the 1850 Census shows four Gornto families living in Madison, Fl. The heads of these families were Nathan L. Gornto, David M. Gornto (first child of Nathan), Elijah…
Varsity Cowboys rack up wins against Hamilton and Taylor, local rivals
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Semi trailer catches on fire
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I-10/CR 255 overpass closed
All westbound traffic on Interstate 10 at Exit 262/County Road 255 in Madison County is to be diverted off the interstate onto the ramps to allow repairs to the overpass, which began…
Light Up Blue, Madison
About one in 68 children have been identified on the autism spectrum. With rates this high, everyone is affected. ASK (Always Support Kids) is our local group working with 4-H to bring…
Small business tax holiday is approved by Senate committee
On March 23, the Finance and Tax committee of the Florida Senate approved a bill that would make all Small Business Saturday sales exempt from taxes– in other words, a sales tax…
One injured after collision
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County Commission round up
On Wednesday, March 25 at the Courthouse Annex, the Madison County Board of County Commissioners came together for their bi-monthly meeting at 4 p.m. After approving the agenda, the board opened the…
Mabelene Lee Phillips
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2nd Annual Mother Son Gala slated for May
The Madison County Chapter of Charmettes, Inc. and North Florida Community College will host the 2nd Annual Mother Son Gala on Saturday, May 9, at the North Florida Community College Student Center,…