Two Arrested Tuesday in Taylor County; One Held on Out-of-County Warrant
The Taylor County Sheriff’s Office reported two bookings on Tuesday, December 30, involving residents from Sarasota and Perry.
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Three Jailed in Suwannee County; Charges Include Obstructing Investigation and Drug Possession
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.
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THE SUWANNEE’S SILENT STRUGGLE: AQUIFER LEVELS PLUMMET ACROSS LAFAYETTE 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
A. Jeanette "Jan" Brown Obituary
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
Suwannee County Arrest Report: Felony Assaults and Drug Trafficking Top Weekend Bookings
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.
Taylor County Booking Report: Serious Charges and Probation Violations Logged
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.
Suwannee County Booking Report: Probation Violation and Out-of-County Warrant Logged
LIVE OAK, FL — The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office reported two bookings on December 23, 2025, involving a local resident and an individual from Lake City. Both subjects are currently being held in jail following their arrests.
Schools/Sports
Lafayette School Board Fails to Respond to Emails Regarding Potential Metal Detectors at LHS as Neighboring Taylor County Boosts Security
Mayo, FL — As school safety remains the top concern for families across North Florida, a new wave of security technology is making its way into the region, leaving many in Lafayette County wondering if local schools will soon follow suit. The recent decision by the Taylor County School District to
Live Oak man held on immigration detainer following traffic arrest
SUWANNEE COUNTY, Fla. — A Live Oak man remains in custody at the Suwannee County Jail following his arrest Monday morning on a traffic violation.
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Student Loan Forgiveness For Teachers, Better Roads, and More Doctors: How the ‘Rural Renaissance’ Package Could Transform Lafayette County in 2026
The Florida Senate has officially set its sights on a major reinvestment in the state’s heartland with the filing of the "Rural Renaissance" legislation for the 2026 session. This ambitious package, spearheaded by Senate President Ben Albritton and local Senator Corey Simon, aims to breathe new life
Three Taken into Custody for Battery and License Violations: Lafayette County
Suwannee County Sheriff's Report: Two Men Jailed on Probation Violation and Failure to Appear Charges
The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) booked two individuals into the county jail on Friday, December 19, 2025. One man from Jennings, Florida, is currently being held without bond for a probation violation, while a second man from Birmingham, Alabama, faces a failure to appear charge and is subject