Florida Farm Bureau Contributor More than 450 grassroots members gathered in Daytona Beach, Fla., from Monday, Oct. 27, through Wednesday, Oct. 29, at the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort for Florida Farm…
Category: Lafayette County
News pertaining to the Lafayette County area.
Jail Report
Lafayette County Nov. 11 Juan Vences Nunez, operating motor vehicle without valid license Hamilton County Nov. 11 Rudolph Byrd, Jr., unqualified voter, fraud in connection with casting vote Hamilton County warrant…
Community Calendar
Tuesday, Nov. 25 Are you looking for an exciting way to spend your evening? Join the White Springs Public Library (16403 Jewett St.) from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. for Bingo. Experience…
Lafayette school board honors students, showcases CTE programs
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Lafayette County School Board heard several presentations during its regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 21. The meeting began with Superintendent Robert Edwards leading the recognition of the district’s…
Cases of whooping cough spike in Florida
Lazaro Aleman editor@riverbendnews.org From the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) show that cases of whooping cough – also known as pertussis – have climbed to a record high for the first nine…
New state law removes commission from subdivision decisions
Lazaro Aleman editor@riverbendnews.org The legislature’s assault on home rule continues, with the latest salvo a new state law that requires local governments to review and approve plats and replats administratively, largely removing…
Department of Health Suwannee and Lafayette recognizes National Diabetes Awareness Month
Tiffany Thurston Contributor The Florida Department of Health in Suwannee County and Lafayette County emphasizes the importance of diabetes prevention and management during National Diabetes Awareness Month, recognized annually in November. There…
Honoring Florida’s Van Gogh: Live Oak Public Library showcases Ernest M. Lee’s work
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org When Ernest M. Lee was 3 years old, he grabbed a globe his grandmother owned and kept spinning it, his finger landing on “the boot” of America. He kept…
Community Calendar
Tuesdays – Sundays “You want to drink? That’s your business. You want to stop? That’s our business.” Join Live Oak’s Alcoholics Anonymous group to discover a new way of life. Regular Live…
Jail Report
Lafayette County Nov. 3 Brandon Stimpson, driving while license suspended or restricted Nov. 5 Fernando Gonzalez-Valencia, operate motor vehicle without valid license Willie Cook, violation of probation Nickolas Alaya, animals – torture…
Hornet Emma Soride signs to Chowan University
On Friday, Nov. 7, Emma Soride, a Lafayette High School volleyball player, signed to attend Chowan University after graduation. Soride was recruited as a libero, and plans to major in criminal justice…
Hornets take victory in rival game against Buccaneers
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org There are a few rivalries between local teams, however, none compare to the one between the Lafayette High School Hornets and the Branford High School Buccaneers. On Friday, Oct….
Jail Report
Lafayette County Oct. 31 Caleb Chalmer, violation of probation Nov. 2 Willie Cook Jr., violation of probation Hamilton County Oct. 27 Antwain Leon Strawder, simple battery domestic violence, aggravated battery, withhold…
Tri-County fall festival fun
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org As the cold air begins to blow into the tri-county area and trees begin to change color in preparation of winter, it is obvious to all that fall has…
Community Calendar
Wednesday, Nov. 5 and Thursday, Nov. 6 Let TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) help you with your weight management goals. TOPS is a weight-loss support group with two chapters that meet weekly…
Mayo Masonic Lodge assumes responsibility for Veteran crosses
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Mayo Masonic Lodge recently assumed the responsibility of 88 Veteran crosses, spotlighting local Veterans who served in the military through various conflicts and times of peace. Marvin Buchanan,…
Community Church Leadership Misson hosts second Praise in the Park
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org Lafayette County may be small, but its local churches and faith-based ministries are very active. In fact, they like to join forces and work together to be involved in…