Hailey Waldo Riverbend News The Lafayette High School (LHS) Marching Hornets are inviting businesses, families and the community to support student musicians by becoming sponsors for the 2026-27 school year. Through its…
Category: Lafayette County
News pertaining to the Lafayette County area.
Sheena Rickerson makes history while continuing a life of service
Hailey Waldo Riverbend New Sheena Rickerson was officially sworn in as the Third Judicial Circuit’s representative during The Florida Bar Annual Convention, becoming the first female governor in the circuit’s history. Interestingly,…
Jail Report 7.20 – 7.27
Lafayette County July 22 Max Law, failure to appear Hamilton County July 20 Nikolay Pluzhnik, operate motor vehicle without valid license Tomas Cruz Gallegos, probation violation July 21 Charles Houston Flemming, out-of-state…
Lafayette school board approves teacher salary plan tied to new state funding
Danny Federico [email protected] During their regular meeting on Tuesday, July 21, members of the Lafayette County School Board outlined how the district will distribute its teacher salary-increase allocation for the upcoming school…
Daylight saving time may become permanent
Lazaro Aleman Riverbend News The U.S. House of Representatives voted recently by a large margin to make daylight saving time permanent across the country. The measure, appropriately enough named the “Sunshine Protection…
Lafayette school board approves teacher salary plan tied to new state funding
Danny Federico [email protected] During their regular meeting on Tuesday, July 21, members of the Lafayette County School Board outlined how the district will distribute its teacher salary-increase allocation for the upcoming school…
Free fiber optics boot camp available, application deadline July 24
Danny Federico [email protected] Individuals interested in starting a career in the fast-growing broadband telecommunications industry have an opportunity to receive free training next month through CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion’s FiberOptiX Bootcamp. The…
Six reappointed to North Florida College board
Rick Patrick Riverbend News It was recently announced that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has reappointed six members to continue serving on the Board of Trustees for North Florida College (NFC). Those reappointed…
Jail Report 7.13 – 7.20
Lafayette County July 16 Venita Pugh, violation of probation July 19 Kathryn Hollenbeck, trespassing, drug possession, drug equipment possession, resist officer Hamilton County July 13 Scott Allan Calahan, possess controlled substance without…
Mayo Town Council hears about apprenticeship program
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Monday, July 13, the Mayo Town Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the council adopting its agenda for the evening. After that, council…
Lafayette County Commissioners discuss tenant issues
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, July 14, the Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the board approving the minutes from the previous…
Jhelicia Hawkins elected chair of North Central Florida Regional Planning Council
NCFRPC Contributor City of Jasper Mayor Jhelecia Hawkins has been elected chair of the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council (NCFRPC). Following her election, Mayor Hawkins said, “It is an honor to…
Retirement dream becomes fight for independence after life-changing stroke
Danny Federico [email protected] When Chip and Tonya Balduf left the mountains of North Carolina for rural North Florida, they weren’t chasing luxury. They were chasing simplicity. The couple purchased property in late…
Lafayette County celebrates Fourth of July a day early
Christian Peterson [email protected] While everyone else was prepping for Fourth of July Celebrations, the Mayo Woman’s Club was ahead of schedule. On Friday, July 3, the Edward Perry Sports Complex was bustling…
VBS CALENDAR
Live Oak Christian Church • Monday, July 27 – Thursday, July 30 • 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. • 1015 Ohio Ave N., Live Oak, Fla. • Grades Pre-K – 5 •…
Mayo Masonic Lodge honors Coach McGrew with Community Builder Award
Stan Swam Contributor On Monday, June 15, the Mayo Masonic Lodge presented the Community Builder Award to Taylor “Coach” McGrew. The Community Builder Award, formally recognizes outstanding non- masons who have distinguished…
Jail Report
Lafayette County July 8 Bertha Allen, possess controlled substance without prescription July 9 Hal Lewis Jr., out-of-county warrant July 10 Quaniesha Robinson, two counts aggravated battery, simple battery Laketrice Smith, simple battery…