Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com At 98 years old, Elouise Smith Green has lived her life to the fullest. She once shared a conversation with President Harry Truman, taught school in New Jersey, and…
Category: Lafayette County
News pertaining to the Lafayette County area.
Lafayette County Resource Fair held at Mayo Public Library
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, Sept. 25, the Florida Department of Health (DOH) for Lafayette and Suwannee Counties hosted a Community Resource Fair at the Mayo Public Library to showcase available programs…
Florida Voices for Health pushes for stronger rural healthcare access
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com In 2020, Shands Lake Shore Regional Medical Center in Lake City ceased operations. The closure was attributed to unsustainable financial losses and declining patient volume, leading to an agreement…
Property Fraud Alert available to Florida residents
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Nineteen counties in Florida are participating in a program designed to keep property owners informed when possible fraudulent activity is detected. Property Fraud Alert (PFA) notifies subscribers when a…
Hornets celebrate Homecoming with dominating football win
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Friday, Sept. 19, the Lafayette High School Hornets hosted the Zarephath Academy Eagles for a football showdown. The Hornets took an early lead in the first half of…
Pioneer Day Art Show is “Bringing Back the Pioneer Spirit”
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Local artists and crafters of all ages are invited to showcase their creativity at the 2025 Pioneer Day Art Show on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 9 a.m. to 2…
Lafayette Commission discusses campground assessment rates
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Sept. 23, the Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners held its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the Board approving the minutes from the previous meeting…
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…
Fruits of their labor: Lyons family named Lafayette County’s Farm Family of the Year
Emily Beach Contributor Chris and Kelly Lyons, along with their four daughters and Chris’s brother, Dale, have built a farming operation rooted in faith, family and farming. Their dedication to the land…
Jail Report
Lafayette County Sept. 15 Kenneth Beebe, out-of-county warrant Jasmine Hannah, marijuana possession, drug equipment possession Sept. 20 Michael Warren, battery domestic Antonio Pacheco, driving while license suspended or restricted Hamilton County Sept….
Lafayette School County District approves all items at Sept. 9 meeting
The Lafayette County School Board met on Tuesday, Sept. 9, for its regular meeting, where several items regarding school operations were up for discussion. The evening began with a public hearing, where…
Sheriffs advise public on legal open carry areas amid court ruling
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The sheriffs in Hamilton, Lafayette and Suwannee Counties joined the chorus of several sheriffs’ offices and police departments across the state in announcing their decision to no longer enforce…
Lafayette County accident results in fatalities and injuries
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com An afternoon accident involving a Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) deputy resulted in the deaths of two Mayo teens on Friday, Sept. 19. According to a Florida Highway Patrol…
XM Radio star Olivia Lane to headline North Florida Women’s Conference
Jason Futch Reporter2.RiverbendNews@gmail.com The North Florida Women’s Conference is approaching, and a special guest will be the keynote speaker. The conference will be held on Sunday, Oct. 5, at the Alton Church…
Mayo Town Council gets ready for the holiday season
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Monday, Sept. 8, the Mayo Town Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the Council amending the agenda to add two items: a discussion…
Lafayette County Commissioners look at EMS improvements
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Sept. 9, the Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The Board first approved the minutes from the previous meeting, then called…
Buccaneers and Hornets battle in a tight volleyball match
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Sept. 9, the Branford High School Buccaneers hosted the Lafayette High School Hornets for an intense volleyball showdown. The two teams have a long-standing, friendly rivalry, especially…