Offense Quarterback Tywan “T.K.” Williamson (#9) Senior, Lafayette High School Completed 95 of 172 passes for 1,906 yards and 30 touchdowns, averaging 173.3 yards per game and posting a 112.1 quarterback rating,…
Category: Lafayette County
News pertaining to the Lafayette County area.
Jail Report
Lafayette County Jan. 12 Timothy Eplin, operate motorcycle without license, attach registration license plate not assigned, flee/elude LEO with lights siren active Jan. 14 Benito Domingo-Gaspar, operate motor vehicle without valid license…
Lafayette deputy wins FSRMF Safe Driver Challenge
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) Deputy Garris Edwards was announced as the winner of the Florida Sheriff’s Risk Management Fund (FSRMF) Safe Driver Challenge on Thursday, Dec. 18. According…
North Florida PAWS: Stopping the suffering before it starts
Hailey Waldo editor@riverbendnews.org In rural North Florida, pet overpopulation is not a future concern; it’s a daily reality. Unplanned litters, outdoor animals and limited access to affordable veterinary care have created a…
Lafayette receives million-dollar grant for flooding issues
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On Tuesday, Jan. 13, 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…
Lafayette receives million-dollar grant for flooding issues
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On Tuesday, Jan. 13, 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…
Florida Arbor Day
Hailey Waldo editor@riverbendnews.org In places like Suwannee, Hamilton and Lafayette Counties, trees are more than a part of the scenery, they help us in our daily life. From the towering pines that…
Century Pioneer Family Farms Program honors Florida’s multi-generational farms
Florida Department of Agriculture Contributor The Century Pioneer Family Farm Program, initiated in 1985 by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, honors families who have maintained continuous family farm ownership…
Hornets celebrate soccer seniors while battling Bulldogs
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On Thursday, Jan. 8, the Lafayette High School Hornets’ boys and girls soccer teams hosted the Taylor County Bulldogs in two soccer showdowns. While the competition was fierce, the…
Local food pantries help feed those in need
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org Life happens and, sometimes, it gets hard to make ends meet. In times such as these, it helps to know many churches and organizations in the area have ministries…
LCSO deputy earns employee of the year honors
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) Deputy Chase Buchanan was recognized as the agency’s employee of the year during its annual Christmas party on Thursday, Dec. 11. Buchanan, who began…
Jail Report
Lafayette County Jan. 6 David Retalic, driving while license suspended second subsequent offense Marvin Velazquez DeLeon, operating motor vehicle without valid license Jan. 8 John Anderson, violation of probation Jan. 11 Xavier…
Florida leads new wave of SNAP junk food restrictions as 18 states prepare changes in 2026
Hailey Waldo Contributor This year, Florida secured approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to restrict the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for certain “junk food” items beginning…
DAR Marian Anderson Legacy Scholarship now accepting applications, Apply by Jan. 31
National Society of the DAR Contributor Undergraduate and graduate students studying music can apply for the DAR Marian Anderson Legacy Scholarship through Saturday, Jan. 31. Sponsored by the National Society Daughters of…
Lafayette FBLA holding “Gears and Goods” car show fundraisers
Ady Hammock editor@riverbendnews.org The Lafayette High School (LHS) Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Club will be hosting a “Gears and Goods” fundraiser on Saturday, Apr. 25, to support the club’s endeavors….
2025 Year in Review
January President Donald Trump was sworn into office inside the US Capitol Building on Jan. 20. The ceremony marked the second time in history that a president was sworn to non-consecutive terms….
Be on the lookout for Fresh From Florida’s Junior Chef University
Ady Hammock editor@riverbendnews.org In November, Fresh From Florida announced the beginning of its Junior Chef University Program. This online course for children ages 8 to 13 was designed with young aspiring chefs…