City/County
MAYO, FL – The Mayo Town Council's proposal to double the annual peddler's license fee has been paused, with the decision now pushed back to a future meeting. The increase, which would raise the yearly fee for transient merchants from $200.00 to $400.00, was initially
Schools/Sports
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
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
Suwannee County deputies reported three arrests over the past 24 hours, involving charges ranging from burglary to drug possession and resisting an officer.
Crime
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
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
Taylor County deputies arrested two men early Sunday, including one on an aggravated stalking charge and another for failure to appear in court.
Crime
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
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
LIVE OAK — An Orlando woman was arrested Saturday in Suwannee County for allegedly trying to smuggle contraband into a prison, according to jail records.