Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org A 60 year old Belleview, Fla., resident was pronounced deceased following a single vehicle accident that occurred in Lafayette County on Sunday, Nov. 23. According to the Florida Highway…
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News pertaining to the Lafayette County area.
Florida names with native origins
Hailey Heseltine editor@riverbendnews.org The names of many places in Florida are borrowed. In many instances, titles of towns, communities, waterways and landmarks are derived from the languages of the people who lived…
Lafayette Farm Bureau spotlights Farm-City Week with luncheon
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org Agriculture’s critical role in America’s economy was front and center during the Lafayette County Farm Bureau’s annual Farm-City Week Luncheon on Wednesday, Nov. 19. During the special event, Lafayette…
Why shopping small makes a big difference on Small Business Saturday
Hailey Waldo editor@riverbendnews.org With the holidays right around the corner, many choose to shop at major businesses and online, but it’s the small businesses that keep the economy going. Skip the mass-produced,…
Suwannee/Lafayette Retired Educators Association receive proclamation
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnewsnews.org In 1954, the Florida Education Association (FEA) saw a small group begin organizing within it, calling themselves the Retired Teachers of Florida. Then, in 1971, the Retired Teachers of…
Jail Report
Lafayette County Nov. 18 Sergio Castro, operate motor vehicle without valid license Nov. 21 Kenneth Folsom, violation of probation James Baucom, drug equipment possession, resist officer, marijuana possession, two counts drug possession…
Mayo Town Council tables peddlers license changes
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On Monday, Nov. 10, the Mayo Town Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the council adopting the agenda for the evening, followed by the…
Lafayette School Board approves multiple items for school year
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnewsnews.org On Tuesday, Nov. 18, the Lafayette County School Board met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the board members honoring the district’s Students of the Month….
Lafayette Commission discuss industrial park concerns
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On Monday, Nov. 10, the Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners met for its regular meeting, which had been moved up a day earlier than usual due to Veterans…
Letter to the Editor: This American Education Week, show your support for Florida’s educators and education staff professionals
It’s American Education Week, a time to celebrate the wide range of professionals who keep our public schools running and our students thriving. From paraprofessionals helping young readers master their first words,…
Hometown Holiday events return to downtown Mayo on Nov. 29
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org The Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce will be ushering in the Christmas season on Saturday, Nov. 29, with its annual Hometown Holiday Christmas Market and Parade. Festivities will begin…
Florida Farm Bureau Federation holds 84th Annual Meeting
Florida Farm Bureau Contributor More than 450 grassroots members gathered in Daytona Beach, Fla., from Monday, Oct. 27, through Wednesday, Oct. 29, at the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort for Florida Farm…
Jail Report
Lafayette County Nov. 11 Juan Vences Nunez, operating motor vehicle without valid license Hamilton County Nov. 11 Rudolph Byrd, Jr., unqualified voter, fraud in connection with casting vote Hamilton County warrant…
Community Calendar
Tuesday, Nov. 25 Are you looking for an exciting way to spend your evening? Join the White Springs Public Library (16403 Jewett St.) from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. for Bingo. Experience…
Lafayette school board honors students, showcases CTE programs
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Lafayette County School Board heard several presentations during its regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 21. The meeting began with Superintendent Robert Edwards leading the recognition of the district’s…
Cases of whooping cough spike in Florida
Lazaro Aleman editor@riverbendnews.org From the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) show that cases of whooping cough – also known as pertussis – have climbed to a record high for the first nine…
New state law removes commission from subdivision decisions
Lazaro Aleman editor@riverbendnews.org The legislature’s assault on home rule continues, with the latest salvo a new state law that requires local governments to review and approve plats and replats administratively, largely removing…