Schools/Sports
MAYO, FL - After a decade of having whole milk banned in schools it is finally returning to the lunchroom tables of Lafayette County. This landmark shift in the cafeteria landscape is sparking a wave of nostalgia and excitement among local families and dairy supporters who have long argued that
Events
MAYO, FL - The political spotlight is shifting toward Lafayette County as the 2026 gubernatorial race heats up, bringing high-profile candidates directly to the heart of Mayo. The Lafayette Republican Party of Florida has officially announced a duo of upcoming "Meet the Candidate" events at the Mayo Community
Schools/Sports
MAYO, FL - The Lafayette County School Board gathered for its final regular meeting of the year on December 16, 2025, to tackle a marathon of items ranging from high-tech security upgrades to the restoration of long-lost student traditions. (Sign in or subscribe for free to see how the school
City/County
MAYO, FL - Governor Ron DeSantis has delivered a massive $1,382,403 financial victory to Lafayette County, putting a multi-million dollar war chest directly into the hands of our local County Commissioners. This major award, announced on January 7, 2026, is part of a statewide $167.5 million initiative
City/County
MAYO, FL - The quiet streets of Mayo are buzzing with anticipation as the Town Council prepares to gavel in for its first meeting of the new year tomorrow, January 12, at 6:00 p.m. While the published agenda for the gathering at 276 West Main Street looks surprisingly
Obituaries
Gisela Parsons Hoyt, age 96, of Mayo, Florida, and formerly of DeLand, Florida, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026.
City/County
MAYO, FL — A local resident’s attempt to follow the rules of local government turned into a baffling exercise in bureaucratic stonewalling this week as Town of Mayo officials reportedly denied a citizen the very paperwork they claimed was mandatory for public speech. This latest development adds a new layer
City/County
MAYO, FL - As Lafayette County gears up for its first County Commission meeting of 2026, the local spotlight is shining brightly on a critical piece of legislation that promises to bolster the front lines of community safety. According to the upcoming meeting agenda for January 13, 2026, the Board
Obituaries
Mrs. Ira Bell Goodwin, went to be with the Lord at her home in Day, Florida on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at the age of 100 years old. Ira was born, October 31, 1925, to her parents, Henry and Eliza Singletary Bell in Day, Florida. She was the last surviving
City/County
MAYO, FL - The Town of Mayo is facing a massive legal question after releasing a new "gag order" on its January 12 meeting agenda. The new rules, which appeared right before a local reporter was set to speak, claim that citizens can no longer complain about town
City/County
MAYO, FL - As we ring in 2026, some big changes are coming to our town. New laws started on January 1st that will change how we take care of our pets, how we pay our medical bills, and how our local government spends money. These rules were made to
Obituaries
Danielle Ann Alford, age 49, of Mayo, Florida, passed away on December 29, 2025, in Gainesville, Florida. Danielle was born on September 2, 1976, in Pensacola, Florida, to Katrin Junita Fisher (now Katy Singletary) and Clinton Van Walker. She grew up in Live Oak, Florida, where she graduated from Suwannee