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Category: Lafayette County
News pertaining to the Lafayette County area.
The Little Miss LHS Pageant is approaching
Ady Hammock Riverbend News The Little Miss Lafayette High School (LHS) Pageant will be held in August, and they are looking for participants in all age divisions. This year’s theme is “Storybook,”…
VBS CALENDAR
If your church will be hosting a VBS, please reach out to Danny Federico at [email protected] or call 386-364-4141. First Baptist Church of Live Oak: Rainforest Falls Sunday, May 31 – Thursday,…
Jail Report 5.18 – 5.23
Lafayette County May 18 Paulo De Franca Agnaldo, driving while license suspended or restricted May 20 Floyd Elmore, driving while license suspended or restricted, tag not assigned, fail to register motor vehicle,…
Mayo Recreational Soccer to hold fundraiser
Ady Hammock Riverbend News The Mayo Recreational Soccer team will be holding a fundraiser on Friday, July 3. From 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., there will be two exciting water slides, games…
Lafayette County school start times to remain unchanged next year
Danny Federico [email protected] The Lafayette County School Board held its regular meeting on Tuesday, May 19, with the evening beginning with recognitions of the district’s four Students of the Month. Each month,…
Selective Service registration is set to become automatic in December
Hailey Heseltine Riverbend News On the national stage, changes are planned for the Selective Service System (SSS). Historically, most American men between ages 18 and 25 have been required to register themselves…
Tennessee creates domestic violence offender registry – will Florida?
Hailey Heseltine Riverbend News Tennessee’s Savanna’s Law took effect in 2026. This new law established the state’s Persistent Domestic Violence Offender Registry, a searchable public registry by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation….
Alleged cheater Michael Trail being investigated by St. Johns Sheriff’s Office
Christian Peterson [email protected] Michael Trail became a well-known name in Lafayette County in 2023. However, the story of his alleged cheating begins in 2022. According to the original arrest report from the…
Soak Up the FUN!
June 1 – June 3 Hamilton County 4-H Day camps, Bears, Panthers and Gators $15 per child, ages 5-9 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Register at 2026HamiltonCountyBearsPanthersGators.4honline.com June 1 – June 5…
Missy’s Law and HB 1159 have been signed into state law
Hailey Heseltine Riverbend News On March 31, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Missy’s Law (HB 445) and HB 1159 into Florida Law, making them set to go into effect on Wednesday, July 1….
Letter to the Editor: Update on the Water First North Florida Project
Senator Corey Simon Florida Senate District 3 Dear Neighbor, I want to provide you with an important update regarding the Water First North Florida Project. After careful review and continued conversations with…
Jail Report 5.11 – 5.17
Lafayette County May 14 Renata Putnal, out-of-county warrant May 15 Lonnie Barnett, probation violation May 16 Bobbi Cannon, driving under the influence, driving under the influence–damage to property Hamilton County Arrest information…
From “Pomp and Circumstance” to tossing the cap
Laura Young Riverbend News It’s graduation time, and students everywhere who have completed education programs are donning academic regalia and marching toward their diplomas to the stately tune of “Pomp and Circumstance.”…
Free fiber optics boot camp happening soon
Danny Federico [email protected] Individuals looking to enter a high- demand field will have the chance to gain hands-on training through a free fiber optics boot camp. The one-week program will take place…
Mayo Masonic Lodge announces upcoming fish fry fundraiser
Danny Federico [email protected] On Friday, May 15, the Mayo Masonic Lodge No. 119 will be hosting a fish fry. Meals will include fish accompanied by hush puppies, grits, cole slaw and a…
Iron Legacy Motorcycle Club hosting benefit ride on May 16
Danny Federico [email protected] Motorcycle enthusiasts from all facets of life are invited to participate in the Dreamride Benefit Ride on Saturday, May 16. Hosted by the Iron Legacy Motorcycle Club – Blackwater…