MAYO, FL – The stakes have never been higher for the family farms that form the backbone of Lafayette County. Facing relentless pressure from crushing rising costs and historic labor shortages, the agricultural landscape around Mayo is at a critical crossroads. But a silent, powerful new ally is arriving in our
On November 12, 2025, the United States Mint in Philadelphia struck the final circulating one-cent coins, officially ending the United States’ production of pennies, a coinage tradition that had lasted for more than two centuries. (Subscribe/Sign In for more details)
Crime
TAYLOR COUNTY, Fla. — Two men were booked into the Taylor County Jail this week in separate incidents, according to records from the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office. (Subscribe/Sign In for more details)
Crime
LIVE OAK, Fla. — The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office reported several recent bookings between November 11 and 12, 2025. Five individuals were taken into custody on charges including DUI, battery, theft, and traffic violations. (Subscribe/Sign In for more details)
Schools/Sports
MAYO, FL—A long-standing fixture in the Lafayette County School District is set to disappear after the School Board voted by a narrow margin on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, to conclude its agreement with Coca-Cola United Beverage contract that supplies various drinks for the school district. The dramatic
Crime
LIVE OAK, Fla. — The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office has reported several arrests between November 10 and November 11, 2025, involving domestic violence and related offenses. All individuals listed below were booked into the Suwannee County Jail and remain in custody as of publication time.
City/County
MAYO, FL — In a massive win for local drivers, the Lafayette County Commission has approved two major road resurfacing contracts, securing the future of County Road 320 (CR 320) and County Road 500 (CR 500). During the October 14, 2025, regular meeting, Commissioners moved swiftly and unanimously to inject critical
Crime
PERRY, Fla. — The Taylor County Sheriff’s Office has reported two arrests on November 10, 2025. Both individuals are currently listed as in custody at the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) facility in Perry, Florida.
Obituaries
BRANFORD, Fla. — Community members in Suwannee County and the softball world are mourning the tragic loss of 19-year-old Cloey Criggall of Branford, who died in a single-vehicle crash this past weekend.
City/County
Freeze Watch Issued for Lafayette County November 9, 2025 — The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Freeze Watch for Lafayette County, Florida, warning residents that sub-freezing temperatures may develop overnight into early Tuesday morning. What’s Going On A strong cold front is sweeping across the region, bringing
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