Obituaries
Gisela Parsons Hoyt Obituary
Gisela Parsons Hoyt, age 96, of Mayo, Florida, and formerly of DeLand, Florida, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026.
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Taylor County Jail Log: One Booked on Court Transfer; Two Others Detained
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 Man Faces High Bond for DUI as Suwannee County Reports Multiple Bookings
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
Taylor County Crime Report: Multi-Charge Felony Arrest Headlines Thursday Bookings
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.
Suwannee County Crime Report: Major Drug Trafficking and Burglary Arrests Headline Recent Bookings
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.
City/County
Mayo’s Iron Curtain: Town Hall Denies Citizen Input Form to "Better Control the Meeting" While Enforcing New Meeting Gag Order
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
Atlanta Man Apprehended in Taylor County on Out-of-County Warrant
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.
Suwannee County Arrest Report: Live Oak Man Charged with Battery on Elderly; Drug and Resistance Charges Follow
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.
City/County
Shielding the Streets: Lafayette County Commission Eyes Critical Justice Grant to Kick Off 2026
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
Taylor County Authorities Arrest Two, Including Perry Man for Probation Violation
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 Men Arrested Tuesday: Contempt of Court and New Bookings Reported in Suwannee County
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.
Obituaries
Ira Bell Goodwin Obituary
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