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…
Category: Lafayette County
News pertaining to the Lafayette County area.
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…
Homebuyers Education Online Classes coming in 2026
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) has announced the return of its Homebuyer Education Online Classes. The classes, which are US Housing and Urban…
Lafayette commissioners cancel second meeting in December
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On Tuesday, Dec. 9, 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…
The Arc is coming to Mayo
Lafayette County is growing at a rapid pace, and with that growth comes the introduction of new, community-centered organizations. A group of local citizens has been working closely with The Arc to…
The All-Riverbend Golf Team
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnewsnews.org The golf season has come to an end, highlighted by standout performances across the Riverbend News coverage area. This year,Riverbend News has selected the top athletes for the All-Riverbend…
Mayo celebrates the beginning of the Christmas season
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnewsnews.org Mayo officially welcomed the Christmas season on Saturday, Nov. 29, beginning with the Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce’s annual Hometown Holiday Market. Vendors from across Lafayette County set up…
US Postal Service announces recommended mailing dates
Hailey Waldo editor@riverbendnews.org Recently, the U.S. Postal Service announced the recommended mailing and shipping send-by-dates for expected delivery before Thursday, Dec. 25. 2025 holiday shipping dates for Contiguous U.S. (lower 48 states):…
Coffee With A Veteran scheduled for Dec. 12 in Mayo
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org CareerSource North Florida and Mayo Subs are teaming up to host “Coffee With A Veteran” on Thursday, Dec. 12. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 11…
Jail Report
Lafayette County Dec. 2 Michelle Gaggett, driving under the influence, three counts of dui damage or property or person Maranda Padgett, drugs possession Dec. 3 Josue Velazquez-Vazquez, operating motor vehicle without valid…
W.B. Howland looking for information regarding break in
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnewsnews.org During the night of Sunday, Nov. 30, and early morning of Monday, Dec. 1, an unidentified individual or individuals broke into W.B. Howland’s truss plant. The suspect(s) broke into…
SCSO searching for missing 17-year-old
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnewsnews.org The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) is requesting help from the public in locating a missing juvenile. Haileigh Leeann Jones Horne, age 17, was last seen on Thursday, Dec….
Slice the price, support the cause: North Florida Paws launches Domino’s fundraiser
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com North Florida Paws is serving up a delicious opportunity for pizza lovers across the region while raising funds for its Prevent-a-Litter spay and neuter program. Until Tuesday, Dec. 16,…