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McAlpin Man Jailed on $85,000 Bond Facing Drug Distribution and Family Offense Charges
The Suwannee County Sheriff's Office was active over the last 24 hours, booking two men into the county jail on significantly different charges. While a Live Oak resident was detained Sunday afternoon on a domestic violence hold, an earlier arrest involving a McAlpin man resulted in multiple felony
Drug, Weapons, Burglary, and Assault Charges; Six Arrested in Taylor County
Taylor County law enforcement reported a busy two-day stretch with multiple felony arrests, including meth possession, weapons offenses, burglary-related charges, and an aggravated assault involving a weapon.
Assault, FTA, and Non-Reportable Charge; Suwannee County Jail Log
Suwannee County deputies booked three individuals between Friday afternoon and early Saturday morning on charges ranging from failure to appear to aggravated battery.
Proposed Burn Ban: County Commission Acts as ‘Extreme Drought’ Grips Lafayette County
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
Taylor County Jail Logs Three Arrests, Including Battery and Probation Violation
Taylor County deputies reported three new incarcerations on November 20, 2025, involving charges ranging from a moving traffic violation to trespassing and battery. One individual is being held without bond due to a felony battery charge and a probation violation. Below is a breakdown of each arrest as listed in
Schools/Sports
High Schoolers and Young Adults Are Being Targeted by Sextortion Scams: What to Do If You Are a Victim
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
Wednesday's Suwanee County Jail Bookings Include Felony Battery, Child Neglect Charges, and More
The Suwanee County Sheriff's Office has released its daily booking report for Wednesday, November 19, 2025, detailing individuals processed into the county jail. The report lists multiple arrests on various charges, including battery, probation violations, and property crimes. As is standard procedure, all arrestees are presumed innocent until
City/County
More Than Just Coffee: Perry Perk Celebrates Three Years of Community and Connection in Mayo
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
Taylor County man jailed on vehicle theft, battery and support charges
STEINHATCHEE, Fla. – William Jordan Boyington, 45, was booked into the Taylor County Jail on Nov. 18, 2025 at 10:26 p.m. and is currently listed as “in jail” with no bond set, according to the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office.
Two Suwannee County Men Arrested in Separate Incidents on DUI and Battery Charges
Suwannee County, Fla. — The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office reported two unrelated arrests between late Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning, involving charges ranging from DUI and resisting an officer to felony battery.
City/County
Mayo Town Council Considers Doubling Peddlers License Fee to $400
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