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Category: Lafayette County
News pertaining to the Lafayette County area.
Jungle Jingle offers one-of-a-kind holiday fund
Laura Young editor@riverbendnews.org Jack Stevens, “Santa” over in Monticello, will be making a special appearance this holiday season during the Jungle Jingle event at the North Florida Wildlife Center, a nonprofit sanctuary…
White Springs to host Breakfast with Santa at Stephen Foster State Park
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org Families are invited to celebrate the holiday season on Saturday, Dec. 20, during Breakfast With Santa at Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park. The event will be held…
Jail Report
Lafayette County Nov. 24 Marcelino Jaime-Guevara, operating motor vehicle without valid license Nov. 25 Rolando Perez, operate motor vehicle without valid license, failure to register motor vehicle, attach tag not assigned Haylin…
“I do appreciate the opportunity to serve as your chair.” Lafayette Commission hosts reorganization meeting
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnewsnews.org On Tuesday, Nov. 25, the Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The evening was initially opened by Clerk of Court Steve Land, as…
Accident results in death of Mayo resident
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org A single vehicle accident resulted in the death of a 20 year old Mayo resident on Tuesday, Nov. 18. According to the Florida Highway Patrol accident report, the driver,…
Single vehicle accident in Lafayette County results in fatality
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…
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…