Ady Kinsley Riverbend News Sheilah Broughton will be hosting a walking tour of historic downtown Mayo on Saturday, June 6. Brought to you by Writers’ Ink, Novel Bunch Book Club, the Lafayette…
Category: Lafayette County
News pertaining to the Lafayette County area.
Lake City VA Medical Center to host “Freedom 250 Veterans Fest”
Hailey Waldo [email protected] Veterans and their families are invited to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary during the upcoming “Freedom 250 Veterans Fest” hosted by the North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System at the…
Mayo preparing for patriotic Independence Day Celebration
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News The community of Mayo is gearing up for a festive event of patriotism, family fun and fireworks as the Mayo Woman’s Club hosts its “250th Independence Day Celebration”…
Lafayette Commissioners approve bid for County Road 400 resurfacing
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, May 26, 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…
Burn bans lifted in Suwannee, Hamilton and Lafayette
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News Recent rainfall across North Florida has led officials to lift burn bans in Suwannee, Hamilton and Lafayette Counties. According to reports from local county commissioners, the burn ban…
North Florida College recognizes academic distinction and leadership at 2026 Honors Convocation
NFC Contributor North Florida College formally recognized academic excellence, leadership and service during its 2026 Honors Convocation, an annual academic tradition that highlights student achievement across disciplines and celebrates the intellectual and…
The Little Miss LHS Pageant is approaching
Ady Hammock Riverbend News The Little Miss Lafayette High School (LHS) Pageant will be held in August, and they are looking for participants in all age divisions. This year’s theme is “Storybook,”…
VBS CALENDAR
If your church will be hosting a VBS, please reach out to Danny Federico at [email protected] or call 386-364-4141. First Baptist Church of Live Oak: Rainforest Falls Sunday, May 31 – Thursday,…
Jail Report 5.18 – 5.23
Lafayette County May 18 Paulo De Franca Agnaldo, driving while license suspended or restricted May 20 Floyd Elmore, driving while license suspended or restricted, tag not assigned, fail to register motor vehicle,…
Mayo Recreational Soccer to hold fundraiser
Ady Hammock Riverbend News The Mayo Recreational Soccer team will be holding a fundraiser on Friday, July 3. From 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., there will be two exciting water slides, games…
Lafayette County school start times to remain unchanged next year
Danny Federico [email protected] The Lafayette County School Board held its regular meeting on Tuesday, May 19, with the evening beginning with recognitions of the district’s four Students of the Month. Each month,…
Selective Service registration is set to become automatic in December
Hailey Heseltine Riverbend News On the national stage, changes are planned for the Selective Service System (SSS). Historically, most American men between ages 18 and 25 have been required to register themselves…
Tennessee creates domestic violence offender registry – will Florida?
Hailey Heseltine Riverbend News Tennessee’s Savanna’s Law took effect in 2026. This new law established the state’s Persistent Domestic Violence Offender Registry, a searchable public registry by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation….
Alleged cheater Michael Trail being investigated by St. Johns Sheriff’s Office
Christian Peterson [email protected] Michael Trail became a well-known name in Lafayette County in 2023. However, the story of his alleged cheating begins in 2022. According to the original arrest report from the…
Soak Up the FUN!
June 1 – June 3 Hamilton County 4-H Day camps, Bears, Panthers and Gators $15 per child, ages 5-9 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Register at 2026HamiltonCountyBearsPanthersGators.4honline.com June 1 – June 5…
Missy’s Law and HB 1159 have been signed into state law
Hailey Heseltine Riverbend News On March 31, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Missy’s Law (HB 445) and HB 1159 into Florida Law, making them set to go into effect on Wednesday, July 1….
Letter to the Editor: Update on the Water First North Florida Project
Senator Corey Simon Florida Senate District 3 Dear Neighbor, I want to provide you with an important update regarding the Water First North Florida Project. After careful review and continued conversations with…