Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Friday, Aug. 29, the Suwannee High School Bulldogs hosted the Lafayette High School Hornets for a football showdown. It was the second game of the season for both…
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News pertaining to the Lafayette County area.
Florida Retired Educators Association welcomes local teachers
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Florida Retired Educators Association (FREA) is a nonprofit organization that advocates for Florida Retirement System retirees, provides community service opportunities, and provides resources and information to help education…
EcoRover all-terrain trackchairs now available at Florida State Parks
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Several Florida State Parks (FSP) locations are now offering a convenient way for guests with mobility issues to get around with ease. The EcoRover all-terrain trackchairs are being…
Lafayette County Farm Bureau announces new speech contest
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Contests are a part of life; humans love to compete with each other. It is effective at helping every person better themselves. It also allows everyone the opportunity to…
Healthy living takes center stage at Lafayette County Resource Fair
Beverly Fountain Lafayette Department of Health The Florida Department of Health in Lafayette County invites residents to attend the Lafayette County Community Resource Fair on Wednesday, Sept. 25. The event will be…
Jail Report
Lafayette County Aug. 18 Domingo Patishtan, driving while license suspended or revoked Aug. 19 John Williams, battery Hamilton County Aug. 18 Ryan Russell Wrye, drug possession Christian Daniel Carter, driving while license…
Mayo Masons continue tradition of supporting education
Stanley Swam Contributor The Mayo Masonic Lodge recently awarded its annual scholarship and its “Adopt A Teacher” award for the 2025 school year. Elder Santiago, a 2025 graduate of Lafayette High School,…
LES Parent Teacher Organization hosting fundraiser dinner
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Friday, Aug. 29, the Lafayette High School (LHS) Hornets are set to face off against the Suwannee High School Bulldogs in a football showdown. But before this Suwannee…
Mayo audit has zero findings
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Monday, Aug. 11, the Mayo Town Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the adoption of the evening’s agenda and the approval of the…
Lafayette Commissioners make switch to new website contract
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Aug. 12, 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…
Pedestrian fatally struck in Columbia County
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com A 54-year-old Lake City man was killed on Thursday, July 28, after being struck by a vehicle while walking along County Road 240. According to a Florida Highway Patrol…