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LAFAYETTE COUNTY, FL—The Lafayette County Commission officially passed the emergency burn ban tonight, imposing immediate restrictions on outdoor burning activities across the county due to severe drought conditions. The county commission took swift action on the measure, which fire officials had proposed recently. The governing body moved quickly to
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PUBLIC NOTICE The Lafayette County Clerk of Court is accepting applications for a Deputy Clerk. Minimum qualifications are a high school diploma or equivalent. Basic computer skills and some knowledge of the court system and basic accounting skills are preferred. Applications may be picked up and turned in at the
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MAYO, FL — The Christmas season is officially set to begin in Lafayette County as the Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual "Hometown Holiday" celebration on Saturday, November 29th. The event promises a day full of family-friendly activities, culminating in the much-anticipated Christmas Parade. The main festivities
MAYO, Fla. — In response to rapidly worsening drought conditions and a spike in regional fire activity, the Lafayette County Commission will vote Tuesday on an emergency order to ban outdoor burning county-wide. If passed, Resolution No. 2025-11-02 would declare a state of local emergency, prohibiting the use of outdoor burning
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MAYO, FL — Cybersecurity experts and law enforcement are issuing an urgent warning to families in Lafayette County regarding a sophisticated and emotionally devastating online threat known as sextortion. This scam, which preys heavily on high school students and young adults across the nation, is a growing concern for youth in
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MAYO, Fla. — On a bustling morning on Main Street, the distinct black (with some pink flair) coffee truck known as Perry Perk isn't just serving lattes; it is serving a vision. Recently celebrating its third anniversary, the popular local spot has cemented itself as the heartbeat of morning
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MAYO, FL – The Mayo Town Council's proposal to double the annual peddler's license fee has been paused, with the decision now pushed back to a future meeting. The increase, which would raise the yearly fee for transient merchants from $200.00 to $400.00, was initially
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MAYO, FL — The Florida Board of Education has finalized and approved a comprehensive set of new standards for a "History of Communism" curriculum, formally mandating its integration into public school classrooms statewide, including Lafayette District Schools, beginning in the 2026-2027 school year. The Lafayette County School Board now
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MAYO, FL – The threat of wildfire in North Florida is now HIGH, prompting an urgent public safety alert for Lafayette County. The Florida Forest Service (FFS) confirmed the area's fire danger index is at the HIGH level as of Monday, November 17, 2025, meaning any fire ignited will
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MAYO, FL – The governance of the Lafayette County School District is on the agenda this week as the five-member School Board convenes its annual Organization Meeting on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in the School Board Administration Building. This vote will be immediately followed by the
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MAYO, FL — The incredible 2025 journey for the Lafayette High School Hornets football team concluded last night, November 14th, in a hard-fought playoff loss to the Williston Red Devils. The Hornets, who energized the entire Lafayette County community with their dominant run, fell on the road in the FHSAA Rural
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MAYO, FL — A new legislative initiative backed by Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson is on track to mandate a major overhaul of hiring procedures for every business in Lafayette County. The proposal seeks to expand the use of the federal E-Verify system to all private employers in the state, regardless