Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, June 30, the Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners met for its second meeting of the month. Due to a conference, the meeting was held one week…
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NEW FLORIDA EMERGENCY ALERT: Spectrum
Mickey Starling Riverbend News Though the Florida Spectrum Alert was established in 2025, it didn’t go into effect until Wednesday, July 1. The new alert is intended to enhance the safety and…
School grades announced: Lafayette remains among Florida’s best; Suwannee holds steady, Hamilton sees major improvement
Danny Federico [email protected] Florida’s annual school grades showed a mixed picture along the Suwannee River, with Lafayette County once again ranking among the state’s elite districts, Suwannee County maintaining its “B” district…
The Weeks family’s miracle and need for help on the road to recovery
Christian Peterson [email protected] Teisha Weeks is a waitress at Ken’s, but more importantly, she is a mother. Recently, her 11-year-old son, Jaxson, was involved in a serious accident. The family is now…
Lafayette FFA attends 98th Florida FFA State Convention: Parliamentary Procedure wins State
Chad Lyons Contributor Forty-eight Lafayette Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter members attended the 98th Annual Florida FFA State Convention and Expo at the Caribe Royale Resort in Kissimmee, Fla., from Sunday,…
First Federal Bank donates check to The Arc
Ady Kinsley Riverbend News The Arc North Florida’s Mayo location recently shared a Facebook post expressing its appreciation to the First Federal Bank of Mayo, which on Tuesday, June 23, provided The…
Lafayette County to say goodbye to historic Cooks Hammock Fire Tower
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News After standing watch over the forests of Lafayette County for more than six decades, the historic Cooks Hammock Fire Tower is preparing to leave the community it has…
Jail Report 6.29 – 7.6
Lafayette County June 30 Matthew Schmaltz, driving while license suspended or restricted, out-of-county warrant July 1 Montie Jones, driving while license suspended or restricted, marijuana possession, possession of weapon or ammo by…
2025 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
Town of Mayo-PWSID# 234118 We’re pleased to provide you with this year’s Annual Water Quality Report. We want to keep you informed about the excellent water and services we have delivered to…
Stolen family heirloom sought in Lafayette County
Danny Federico [email protected] A Lafayette County family is asking for the public’s help recovering a treasured family heirloom that was stolen from private property approximately three years ago. The heirloom, a 60-gallon…
Cabinet maker arrested in alleged $18,756 fraud case
St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office Contributor A local contractor, Michael Trail, 47, of M&M Cabinets of North Florida Inc., has been arrested and charged with grand theft and scheme to defraud. In…
VBS CALENDAR
Pine Grove Church: Emerald Crossing • Monday, July 6-Friday, July 10 • 6 p.m.-8 p.m. • 17707 180th St. Live Oak, Fla. • All ages • Dinner will be provided. • Lively…
Jail Report 6.22 – 6.28
Lafayette County June 24 Michael Trail, out-of-county warrant Zachary Hawk, violation of probation Hamilton County June 22 Dalton Lee Sumner, out-of-county warrant June 23 Andre Maurice Young, indecent exposure Justin Lee Grantham,…
Celebrate Independence Day with the Mayo Woman’s Club
Danny Federico [email protected] Lafayette County will kick off its Fourth of July celebrations early, as the Mayo Woman’s Club will be hosting “A Hometown Salute to Faith, Family and Freedom” on Friday,…
Vote Dr. Neelam Taneja Perry for U.S. Senate from Florida
Dr. Neelam Taneja Perry is running for U.S. Senate from Florida. Dr. Neelam Taneja Perry is focused on restoring trust in public institutions, protecting Floridians’ freedoms, strengthening our economy, and putting patients,…
McDonald’s opens applications for Golden Grants
Madelyn Schieder Contributor The McDonald’s Florida Georgia Line Operator’s Association (FGLBU) opened applications for its annual Golden Grants Program. This year, the program will award grants of $2,500 and $5,000 to support…