Mickey Starling editor@riverbendnews.org Ask any student about their experience in the marching band, and they will be happy to share stories of how rigorous the activity is. Carrying their instruments, especially the…
Category: Lafayette County
News pertaining to the Lafayette County area.
AMF offers $20k in scholarships for seniors
Hailey Waldo editor@riverbendnews.org High school seniors now have the opportunity to apply for a statewide scholarship offered by the American Muslim Alliance of Florida, Inc. (AMF). A total of $20,000 in scholarship…
Senator Rick Scott offers internship opportunities for students interested in politics
Hailey Waldo editor@riverbendnews.org Students looking to explore careers in government and public policy have the chance to gain real-world experience through the internship program offered by U.S. Senator Rick Scott’s office. The…
Beware of the new tap to pay scam
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org Scams and scammers are constantly evolving. It seems like every time the public figures out a way to combat a scam, a new one pops up. Now, the Better…
New career in the new year: Free broadband training boot camp
CareerSource Contributor The next Creating Connections fiber-optics boot camp is set to take place early in the new year for eligible residents interested in high-paying, in-demand careers in broadband telecommunications. Creating Connections…
Pregnancy Care Center announces Mobile Unit transition
Pregnancy Care Center Contributor The Pregnancy Care Center (PCC) of Lake City and Live Oak is anticipating the birth of a new vision for its Mobile Ministry. Over the next month, the…
Jail Report
Lafayette County Dec. 22 Christian Santiago-Torres, operate motor vehicle without valid license Olbin Velasquez, operating motor vehicle without valid license Dec. 27 Jeffrey Steele, battery, trespassing, resist officer without violence, damage property…
Simon reintroduces Rural Renaissance bill
Lazaro Aleman editor@riverbendnews.org Senator Corey Simon has reintroduced legislation for the 2026 session that seeks to provide more support and resources to rural areas for healthcare, improved roads, and other infrastructure. Senate…
Mayo Rec Soccer online registration open until Dec. 31
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org Registration is now open for Mayo Rec Soccer’s 2026 season, with online sign-ups available through Wednesday, Dec. 31. Although online registration will close at the end of the year,…
Coffee with a Veteran opens up resources to Lafayette County Veterans
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org CareerSource North Florida hosted its Coffee with a Veteran event at Mayo Subs on Friday, Dec. 12. The event’s goal was to provide Lafayette County Veterans with optimal resources…
Jail Report
Lafayette County Dec. 15 Ricardo Aguirre-Morales, operate motor vehicle without valid license Jeremy Kramer, driving under the influence Dec. 16 Leandro Lorenzo-Hernandez, operate motor vehicle without valid license Jeronimo Pedro Perez-Martinez, operate…
Florida legislation provides opportunity to keep school start times the same
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org In 2023, Florida legislation passed a law requiring middle schools to start no earlier than 8 a.m. and high schools to start no earlier than 8:30 a.m. The law…
Lafayette County Homeschool Co-Op brings fairy-tale justice to Judge Jackson’s courtroom
Mireya Burak Contributor The Lafayette County Homeschool Co-Op brought excitement and education together with a full mock trial held in Judge Jackson’s courtroom on Friday, Nov. 21. The case, State of Florida…
Step into good health and step up for Suwannee
Kim Griffin Contributor As we welcome a new year, there’s no better time to reconnect with the outdoors and rediscover the powerful benefits of moving our bodies in nature. Outdoor exercise offers…
Cottage Food Law for Beginners course to be held
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) is hosting a Cottage Food Law for Beginners course on Tuesday, March 18, 2026, from 9 a.m. to…
Slew of bills take aim at property taxes
Lazaro Aleman editor@riverbendnews.org A slew of tax-relief measures have thus far been filed in the Florida Legislature for the 2026 session, all of them aiming to reduce or eliminate property taxes. The…
Jail Report
Lafayette County Dec. 8 Juan Mendez Castellano, operate motor vehicle without valid license Arthur Cook, battery Dec. 10 Edy Omar Velazquez De Leon, operate motor vehicle without valid license Hamilton County…