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Suwannee County Jail Logs: Multiple Arrests Reported on Burglary, Resisting, and Violations
Schools/Sports
Lafayette County School District Faces Task of Implementing New Communism History Curriculum by 2026-2027
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
Suwannee County Driver Arrested for DUI After Nearly Crashing Into Oncoming Traffic
A Suwannee County man was arrested for DUI after a deputy witnessed his work van drifting into oncoming traffic on 216th Street, nearly leaving the roadway.
Crime
Three Separate Arrests in Suwannee County on Burglary, Drug, and Resisting Charges
Suwannee County deputies reported three arrests over the past 24 hours, involving charges ranging from burglary to drug possession and resisting an officer.
Crime
Perry Woman Arrested for Battery in Taylor County
TAYLOR COUNTY — A Perry woman was taken into custody Sunday evening on a misdemeanor battery charge, according to the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office.
City/County
Fires in High Springs, Could Lafayette Be Next? Fire Danger Hits HIGH
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
Two Arrested in Taylor County: One Charged with Aggravated Stalking, Another for Failure to Appear
Taylor County deputies arrested two men early Sunday, including one on an aggravated stalking charge and another for failure to appear in court.
Crime
O’Brien Man Arrested in Suwannee County for DUI and Resisting Officer
LIVE OAK — A Suwannee County man was taken into custody early Sunday after reportedly driving under the influence and resisting law enforcement during the stop.
Schools/Sports
Lafayette School Board Faces Key Leadership Vote and School Start Time Debate Tuesday
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
Crime
Orlando Woman Arrested in Suwannee County for Smuggling Contraband into Prison
LIVE OAK — An Orlando woman was arrested Saturday in Suwannee County for allegedly trying to smuggle contraband into a prison, according to jail records.
Schools/Sports
Heartbreak in Williston: Lafayette Hornets End Historically Great 2025 Football Season in Playoff Battle
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