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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 her

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.

City/County

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

Three Perry Men Arrested Thursday on Probation Violation Charges

PERRY, Fla. — The Taylor County Sheriff’s Office arrested three individuals on Thursday, December 18, 2025, all citing violations of probation.

McAlpin Man Arrested on Child Cruelty, Weapons, and Drug Distribution Charges

SUWANNEE COUNTY, Fla. — A 46-year-old McAlpin man is behind bars in Suwannee County following an arrest late Thursday afternoon involving allegations of child cruelty and narcotics distribution.

City/County

Lafayette County Commission Holds Final Meeting of the Year

MAYO, FL - The Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners gathered for their final regular meeting of the year on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. Meeting at the Lafayette County Courthouse in Mayo, Florida, the board addressed a variety of local infrastructure projects and administrative requirements before officially adjourning until the

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