Danny Federico [email protected] 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…
Category: Lafayette County
News pertaining to the Lafayette County area.
Florida men complete nonstop 242-mile paddle of the Suwannee River
Jason Futch [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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…
Lafayette County resident Elouise Green sworn in as Grand Granny for Pioneer Day
Jason Futch [email protected] 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…
Lafayette County Resource Fair held at Mayo Public Library
Jason Futch [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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…