Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Oct. 14, the Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The Commissioners began by approving the minutes from the previous meeting. After…
Category: Lafayette County
News pertaining to the Lafayette County area.
Lafayette High School hosts Fields of Faith evening
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Wednesday, Oct. 15, the Lafayette High School football field was busier than usual. The reason for the arrival of so many people was the Federation of Christian Athletes’…
Area Farm Bureaus hold Annual Meetings
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Every year, local county Farm Bureau offices organize special meetings to provide updates on their finances, elect new directors, announce the local Farm Families of the Year, and enjoy…
Pioneer Day returns to applause
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Saturday, Oct. 11, a massive crowd surged through downtown Mayo for the annual Pioneer Day festivities, hosted by the Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce. This celebration has been…
Community Calendar
Mondays – Thursdays Mayo Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at the Third District Community Center (3373 US 27, Mayo). Beginners’ meetings are held on Mondays at 6:30…
Cast your vote for the 2025 Best of Riverbend awards
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com To spotlight the area’s top local talent, businesses and service stars, Riverbend News is hosting its inaugural Best of Riverbend awards ceremony. Residents of Hamilton, Lafayette and Suwannee Counties…
Florida men complete nonstop 242-mile paddle of the Suwannee River
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Those who have grown up around the Suwannee River are familiar with the natural beauty it brings to eight counties, from the state line to the little town of…
Community Calendar
Mondays – Thursdays Mayo Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at the Third District Community Center (3373 US 27, Mayo). Beginners’ meetings are held on Mondays at 6…
Jail Report
Lafayette County Oct. 11 Vincent Hart, drug possession, evidence destroying Hamilton County Oct. 6 William Micheal Koon, drug possession, driving while license suspended or restricted revocation equivalent status second subsequent offense Oct….
Hornets volleyball win capped off by Senior Night festivities
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, Oct. 2, the Lafayette High School Hornets hosted the Bell Bulldogs for a volleyball showdown. However, before the game began, the Hornets celebrated their graduating class. Brooke…
Jackson honored for 60 years of fraternal service
Roy Jackson, a lifetime resident of Lafayette County, was recently honored for 60 years of fraternal service to the Mayo Masonic Lodge 119. On hand to present a certificate and pin was…
Jail Report
Lafayette County Sept. 30 Jessica Thornton, violation of probation-drug offense Hamilton County Sept. 29 Francisco Vasquez Cruz, out-of-county warrant Sept. 30 Yan Nobrega De Assis Oli, drive while license suspended revocation equivalent…
Governor Ron DeSantis announces SAFE program delivers record seizures of fentanyl
Governor’s Press Office Contributor Governor Ron DeSantis recently announced the State Assistance for Fentanyl Eradication (SAFE) grant program delivered more resources for law enforcement, more takedowns of traffickers, and record seizures of…
Hornets avoid Tigers’ claws with 3-0 win
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Monday, Sept. 29, the Lafayette High School Hornets hosted the Columbia County High School Tigers for a volleyball showdown. The Tigers stepped onto the court with a 9-10…
Lafayette Commission make change to campground assessment rates
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Monday, Sept. 29, the Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners met for a special-called meeting and a final budget hearing. The reason for the special-called meeting was to…
Mayo community supports family dealing with tragic loss
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Lafayette County and its county seat, Mayo, are a small area. It’s a tight-knit community with a lot of love to spread, which is why the news of what…