PERRY, FL – The Taylor County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) processed several bookings on Friday, January 9, 2026, involving individuals held for court appearances and transfers from other jurisdictions.
LIVE OAK, FL — The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office reported a series of arrests over the last 24 hours, ranging from serious traffic offenses to out-of-state holds. Highlighting the recent activity is the arrest of a Live Oak resident facing multiple DUI-related charges following an investigation by the Florida Highway
PERRY, FL – The Taylor County Sheriff’s Office and Perry Police Department reported several arrests on Thursday, January 8, 2026. Charges range from drug possession and obstruction of justice to a high-profile booking involving multiple felony counts of burglary and weapons possession.
LIVE OAK, FL – The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office and Live Oak Police Department conducted a series of high-profile arrests on January 7 and 8, 2026. Charges range from heavy narcotics trafficking and grand theft auto to violent felonies and probation violations.
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
PERRY, FL – Authorities in Taylor County took an out-of-state man into custody Tuesday evening following the execution of an active warrant from another jurisdiction.
LIVE OAK, FL – The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office and local law enforcement agencies reported a busy 24-hour period ending January 7, 2026, with several local residents taken into custody on charges ranging from violent offenses against the elderly to narcotics possession and resisting arrest.
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
PERRY, FL – The Taylor County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) reported two separate bookings over the last 24 hours, involving drug-related charges and a violation of probation.
LIVE OAK, FL – The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office reported two bookings on Tuesday, January 6, involving local residents. Among those processed into the Suwannee County Jail was a 45-year-old man facing felony charges for violating court orders.
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
LIVE OAK, FL – The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office processed several bookings over the last 24 hours, ranging from out-of-county warrants to felony probation violations. Local law enforcement remains active in coordinating with neighboring jurisdictions to ensure those with outstanding legal obligations are brought into custody.
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
TAYLOR COUNTY, FL — Authorities at the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office have processed a local resident into the county jail as part of their daily booking operations. According to official records, Joshua Craig Heard, a 20-year-old male from Lake City, Florida, was booked into the facility on the afternoon of
LIVE OAK, FL – Suwannee County law enforcement remained on high alert during the first 48 hours of 2026, processing four individuals into the Suwannee County Jail on a variety of offenses. Between New Year’s Day and Friday afternoon, local deputies and Live Oak Police officers addressed cases involving domestic
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
City/County
MAYO, FL - The clock strikes midnight and the sky over Mayo erupts in a chorus of celebration as Lafayette County rings in the year 2026. From the quiet bends of the Suwannee River to the heart of downtown, the energy is electric as residents officially welcome a brand-new chapter.
The Taylor County Sheriff’s Office reported two bookings on Tuesday, December 30, involving residents from Sarasota and Perry.
LIVE OAK, FL – The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office reported several high-profile bookings over the last 24 hours, involving a mix of local residents and out-of-state individuals.
City/County
MAYO, FL — While the golden Florida sun typically highlights the vibrant blue of our local springs, a quiet crisis is unfolding deep beneath the sandy soil of Lafayette County that could change how we use water for months to come. (Sign in or subscribe for free to see how the
Obituaries
Avis Jeanette “Jan” (Winburn) Brown, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, passed peacefully into the presence of Jesus on December 26, 2025, at the age of 95. She was born on April 2, 1930 in Mayo, Florida, to Sadie and Ovil A. Winburn, Sr., and grew up with her
LIVE OAK, FL — The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office and local law enforcement agencies processed several high-level arrests over the December 26–27 weekend. Charges range from domestic battery on the elderly and aggravated assault with a weapon to felony amphetamine trafficking.
PERRY, FL — The Taylor County Sheriff’s Office has released booking information for several individuals taken into custody between December 23 and December 24, 2025. The recent arrests include high-bond cases involving lewd behavior and aggravated battery, alongside multiple probation violations.