Perry Man Booked into Taylor County Jail Monday Evening
PERRY, Fla. – Authorities have arrested 45-year-old James Michael Chase of Perry, who was booked into the Taylor County Jail on Monday evening.
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A Hornet Comes Home: Lindsey Jones Takes the Mound as New Varsity Softball Coach
Mayo, FL – A familiar face is returning to the dugout at Lafayette High School. The Hornets have officially named Lindsey Jones as the new Varsity Softball Head Coach, bringing a decorated alum and seasoned mentor back to the program where her love for the game first began. For the Mayo
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From Panic Buttons to Snooze Buttons: Major Changes Could Be Coming to Mayo Schools After Tomorrow’s School Board Meeting
MAYO, FL – A single meeting tomorrow night could redefine both the daily rhythm and the safety infrastructure of Lafayette County schools. The Lafayette County School Board is scheduled to convene for its regular monthly session on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.. While the agenda includes routine
Two Booked into Taylor County Jail Following Traffic, Smuggling, Battery, Resisting Officer and More
Taylor County — Jail records show two individuals were booked into the county jail on December 13, 2025, following separate arrests by Florida law enforcement agencies. One arrest stemmed from a traffic violation, while the other involved multiple felony charges including battery, drug possession, and resisting an officer.
Two Arrested in Suwannee County on Battery, Drug, and Traffic Charges
SUWANNEE COUNTY — The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office reported two arrests late Saturday and early Sunday, December 13–14, 2025, resulting in felony and misdemeanor charges including aggravated battery, drug possession, and traffic violations. Both individuals remain in custody, according to jail records.
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Big Money Approved to Help Mayo Farmers Clean Up the River
New Money Approved to Help Mayo Farmers and the River MAYO, Fla. — Good news is on the way for Lafayette County farms, and it started with a big meeting across the river this past Tuesday. On December 9, 2025, the leaders of the Suwannee River Water Management District met in
Live Oak Man Arrested on Burglary and Theft Charges; Held Without Bond
Schools/Sports
LHS Band Set to Fill the Air with "Sounds of the Season"
MAYO, Fla. — The holiday spirit is alive and well in Lafayette County as the Lafayette High School (LHS) Band prepares to host its highly anticipated annual Christmas concert. Titled "Sounds of the Season," the event promises an evening of festive melodies and community cheer right here in the
Tallahassee Man Charged with Resisting Officer; Perry Resident Jailed for Probation Violation
TAYLOR COUNTY — The following individuals were booked into the Taylor County Jail between December 9 and December 10, 2025, according to records provided by the Taylor County Sheriff's Office.
Live Oak Man Arrested on Battery and Indecent Exposure Charges; Held on Domestic Violence Protocol
SUWANNEE COUNTY — A Live Oak man was taken into custody Wednesday morning facing multiple misdemeanor charges, including allegations of battery and indecent exposure.
City/County
Voices Silenced? Mayo Citizens Clash with Council Over Transparency and Access
MAYO, Fla. — Tensions boiled over during a recently packed Town Council meeting as residents gathered, standing shoulder-to-shoulder in the cramped municipal hall, ready to voice their concerns regarding a potential increase in the local peddler fee. What began as an exercise in civic engagement quickly turned into confusion and frustration,
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Standing Room Only: Mayo Council Keeps Peddler Fees Low, Hamlin Retains Gavel
MAYO, Fla. — The Mayo Town Hall Conference Room on West Main Street is accustomed to quiet, routine governance, but Monday night brought a scene rarely witnessed in local municipal meetings. Residents, business owners, and mobile vendors packed the room to capacity, with the crowd spilling out the doors and forcing